Happy Birthday Debbie Harry!

Deborah Ann Harry was born Angela Trimble, July 1, 1945, in Miami, Florida. Debbie Harry is an American singer, songwriter, model and actress, known as the lead singer of the new wave band Blondie. Her recordings with the band reached number one in the US and UK charts on many occasions from 1979 to 1981; the band also had a sixth UK number one hit in 1999. Blondie’s song “Rapture” is considered the first rap song to chart at number one in the US. Harry also achieved success as a solo artist before re-forming Blondie in the late 1990s. Her acting career includes credits in over 60 films and television programs. She is also considered to be the most beautiful rock singer of all time.

In honor of Debbie’s birthday, we will celebrate by giving you some little known facts about the woman. Happy Birthday Debbie and thanks for the music!

1. WHAT’S IN A NAME

Debbie’s birth name is Angela Trimble. She was born in Miami Florida to Cocaine Cartel parents. She was adopted by Minnie and Harold Harry, who owned a harberdashery in NJ.

2. ANGIE

Mick Jagger wrote the song “Angie” about Debbie Harry.

3. UNION CITY BLUES

Debbie was a waitress at Max’s Kansas City, a go-go dancer in a Union City, New Jersey, discothèque, and a Playboy Bunny. She also sold cigarettes at The Peppermint Lounge and did the plumbing at CBGB’s.

Debbie Harry Illustration By Paul King Art

4. THE RAPPER

Debbie is considered by many to be the greatest rapper of all time. “Rapture” of course is the greatest rap song of all time and the only rap song to go to #1.

5. LOOK AT ME

Tired of immense success and overwhelming riches, the other members of Blondie felt that too much attention was being given to the beautiful blonde lead singer. They revolted and demanded that the fans look more at the dimwitted bass player or the chubby drummer instead of the stunning singer.

6. 18TH!!!?

In 2002, she was called the 18th sexiest artist of all time by VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists. Number 17 was Ethel Merman and Number 16 was Mama Cass. #1 on the list was Oprah Winfrey!.

7. BUNDY!

In 1989 and 2010 interviews, Harry said that during the early 1970s she was lured into a car driven by serial killer Ted Bundy while in New York City but escaped. Harry said she identified the driver as Bundy from TV news reports, but it was later confirmed that the driver of the car was Al Bundy from Married with Children.

Debbie Harry is an incredible vocalist who is equally talented as beautiful. Debbie is the Godmother of Punk and is a true legend. Happy Birthday Debbie! We Love You!