Deborah Harry: The Biography

by Cathay Che

Written with Deborah Harry's cooperation, this biography has been fully revised and updated for 2013 to include new studio and live albums, numerous world tours, and Blondie's induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "I was hugely influenced by Debbie Harry. . . . I thought she was the coolest chick in the universe."  —Madonna "For me, you are the most legendary woman in rock." - Lady Gaga to Deborah Harry The Blondie frontwoman has remained a lasting icon of cool, synonymous with New York City attitude and the intersecting worlds of punk, rock, rap, art, film, and fashion. This book celebrates the life of the original rock goddess as boldly as she's lived it. With three exclusive interviews with Deborah, as well as contributions from her friends, fans, and contemporaries, this book is as close to official as it gets, and is a tribute to a truly unconventional pop star who is still influencing a new generation of female pop icons.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2013

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyable bio of deborah harry the lead singer of blondie through growing up to the reformation of blondie the pop punk band from new york and the initial struggles of the band to world fame and the break up of the band at the height of their fame

[Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up a Blondie fan so reading about Debbie and her own career and interactions with people over the years was an interesting angle on the whole experience. I still have a crush on her even after all these years.

[Alexandra the Great · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was thrilled to find this book and ultimately disappointed in it. It's not so much a biography as it is a cut-copy-paste job from other places. Which is a pity, because Debbie Harry is absolutely fascinating.

[Pete daPixie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not your usual poptasic biography. Reminiscent of those music paper articles I used to read in my teens. Very sketchy on DH's early life. Cathay Che has produced a musical biography of Harry with a wide host of contributors from the pop, rock, punk scenes of the 60's 70's 80's 90's. In the mix is added aspects to the icon with a complete filmography, discography and internet resource.

[Kiki · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you’re looking for insight into the subject, you won’t find it here. Poorly written and full of misspellings.

[Krusher Basta · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was not a biography, it was a long fanzine. I cannot say that I learned anything new about Deborah Harry or Blondie. It was mostly just the ranting of Deborah Harry and Blondie fans. Which is fine, I am a huge fan, but this was not a biography. The interviews with Harry and Chris Stein were okay, but again, something that could be found in a fanzine. The most informative parts of the book were the direct references for the Book “Making Tracks: Rise of Blondie” from 1982.