Debbie Harry: From CBGB Rebel to Pop‑Punk Trailblazer

In this episode we follow Debbie Harry from her first rehearsals in New York’s underground scene through Blondie’s rise on Sire and into the mainstream, looking at how she preserved punk authenticity while expanding its commercial reach. We trace the band’s DIY ethos, label negotiations, iconic fashion statements, and lasting influence on later generations of female musicians and pop‑punk acts.

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