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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petitions!

2009-01-11T07:36:36Z

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petitions! friends only Sat, January 10, 2009 - 11:34 PM
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petitions!
Category: Music

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petitions!
The Rasberries & Badfinger!

Please sign! It's about time, that these great under appreciated bands get inducted!

Online Petitions Below

The Rasberries:www.petitiononline.com/berries8/
Badfinger:www.petitiononline.com/bfp1/
My Blog:www.dallascincykid.net/view_topic.php

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R.I.P. Ron Asheton

2009-01-07T04:20:24Z

R.I.P. Ron Asheton

Stooges Guitarist

The Stooges were from that legendary elite group of Detroit garage bands from the late sixties, including The Amboy Dukes, the MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, and the Bob Seger System. Anyone who had listened to Punk rock in the seventies, and Alternative rock in the eighties, will no doubt mention Iggy Pop and the Stooges, and mention their influence on Rock. R.I.P. Ron, my prayers to you and your family, and my best wishes to Iggy, hoping that he will keep the flame alive.

Link:http://www.nme.com/news/the-stooges/41906

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Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tix! SPECIAL PRESALE

2008-04-09T01:13:14Z

Message forwarded from Debbie Harry's MySpace.com page. Presale tix available tomorrow and Thursday.
Public Sale begins Friday:

Hey everybody
We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, April 9th, tickets for Blondie's Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour go on sale! Wednesday and Thursday are your exclusive chances to get tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The presale password is PL67ER.
Please visit Myspace. com/Blondie for all ticket links.

See you on the road!

http://www.myspace.com/Blondie

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Blondie party at Club Gossip Saturday December 8th

2007-12-11T02:51:43Z

Blondie does Club Gossip
win tickets to see Deborah Harry!
Sunday December 9 at the Fillmore

Music and Videos all night in
2 rooms of dancing music and video,
double your pleasure.
Hosted by Mr 'RIpped him to Shreds'
Randy Maupin
Video potpourri by our Sunday Girl
Der Blaue Reiter

DJ's in Front
Atomic Melting Girl (Death Guild, So What!, 1984)
and Guest DJ Daniel Skellington

Backroom VJ's
Union City Blues Damon (Rocket, Supersonic, Drink)
Call Me Shon (Twilight Zone, After Dark, Club Gossip)
AutoAmerican Dan(Stargaze, The Stud, Live 105)

Club Gossip
every second Saturday
at the Cat Club
Saturday November 10th
9:30-3am 21+ free B4 10pm $7 after 21+ only
tribes.tribe.net/clubgossip

Tell a friend again it's free before 10pm

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New Blondie Photo Book

2007-06-05T01:44:23Z

http://www.blondie.net/2007_05_01_blogger_blondie_news_archive.shtml
from the Blondie.net site:

Roberta Bayley announces new book, Blondie: Unseen 1976-1980
(Posted by Barry L. Kramer at 5/25/2007 12:07:00 AM)

New York-based photographer Roberta Bayley, famous for her shots of Blondie at the height of their success, album covers for The Ramones, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, and Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers, as well as her work for John Holmstrom's legendary Punk Magazine, announces the U.S. and U.K. release of her candid photographic memoir of Blondie. Entitled "BLONDIE: Unseen 1976-1980", this 144-page collection of photography captures Roberta's relationship/friendship with Blondie from 1976 to 1980, describing how they met in the early days of CBGBs and the general history of how Blondie developed as a group. More than half of its 200+ photographs have never been previously published.

This excellent quality, English-language book (on sale now) also includes a personal introduction by Debbie in her own handwriting, lots of backstage, behind the scenes photos, plus the "Heart of Glass" video shoot and live stuff. Additional information, ordering links, and some sample images and preview pages are available now in the BLONDIE: Unseen 1976-1980 Press Release: http://www.blondie.net/pressrelease_roberta_bayley2007.shtml
and on the Official Blondie Web Site Store:Books page:
http://www.blondie.net/store_books.shtml

Roberta Bayley also ran the original U.S. Official Blondie Fan Club (1979-1980), and due to a recent acquisition of the remaining unsold fan club merchandise from an estate, fans and collectors can also purchase vintage Blondie Fan Club merchandise for the first time in 25 years. Packages are available from $10 to $50. For more information, read the Blondie Fan Club Memorabilia Press Release:
http://www.blondie.net/pressrelease_bfc_merchandise.shtml

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Blondie performs on Today Show May 25

2007-05-31T04:36:52Z

Hi all,
Don't miss Blondie on The Today Show 5/25 (NBC) performing live on morning TV with Lily Allen.
The show starts at 7 am EDT, although the concert, at the Plaza, starts later.

Also the Today Show is polling to choose one of the songs Blondie will perform:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041478/
Only 3 choices: The Tide is High, One Way or Another, Rapture

Cast your vote today!

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BBC1 TV documentary: "One Way or Another"

2007-03-16T01:23:12Z

This feature documentary debuted last summer on BBC1 TV in the UK but I haven't been able to scare up any recent mention. Has anyone here seen it or heard of it making it onto BBCAmerica?

"Blondie - One Way Or Another" BBC Documentary Premiere
Posted on Official Blondie website by Louis A Bustamante at 7/12/2006 03:00:00 PM

"Blondie - One Way Or Another", a new BBC1 documentary in the UK, premieres Friday 21st July at 22.35pm.

"Mark Radcliffe narrates a documentary about New York band Blondie, from their Bowery beginnings at CBGB's in 1974 to their controversial induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. With exclusive backstage and performance footage from their recent UK tour, plus in-depth interviews with both current and ex band members, plus friends Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth."

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Debbie Harry w/Cyndi Lauper and MORE

2007-03-13T22:52:07Z

Cyndi is launchin a 'True Colors' tour for Human Rights Campaign
Presale tix are on sale, the presale code is-
HRC

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1109819/?search_redirect=true%20colors&tm_link=tm_header_search

If the link doesn't work, go to ticketmaster.com and find
true colors or cyndi lauper

Have fun,
I CAN'T GO!!!

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RS review of Blondie debut LP, 1977

2007-03-13T13:30:56Z

Here's a link to Ken Tucker's April 7, 1977 review of Blondie's eponymous debut. Plenty of ink devoted to Television's debut and the Ramones' latest here:

http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blondie/albums/album/248822/review/5941424/blondie

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1981 interview with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Boulevards Magazine

2007-03-13T01:59:34Z

February, 1981 issue of San Francisco rock zine.
This came out when Autoamerican was released. Lots of tidbits; movies, TV Party, high school, sex sells, etc.

http://www.rip-her-to-shreds.com/archive_press_magazines_boulevardsfeb81.php

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gratuitous Blondie video: ATOMIC

2007-01-31T02:52:04Z

here you go, kids:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxH2lFI629Y

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Chris comments on the closing of CBGB's last month

2006-12-09T02:40:32Z

http://www.blondie.net/blondie_chris_stein.shtml

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So Cal Blondie shows, December 2006

2006-12-09T02:00:55Z

December 29, 2006 Agoura Hills, CA Canyon Club
For information, visit the Canyon Club website. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

December 30, 2006 West Hollywood, CA Key Club Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

December 31, 2006 Costa Mesa, CA OC Fairgrounds For tickets and information, visit the Orange County New Year's Eve website.

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Autographed 6-String Fender Squire Guitar up for Auction

2006-12-09T01:58:15Z

https://www.charityfolks.com/cfauctions/auction_bid.asp?AuctionID=4927&catname=Signed+Instruments&scid=10965&mcid=8749#bid

Right-handed acoustic guitar signed by Harry and Stein up for auction!
This charity auction ends Dec. 15, 2006

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Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History by Allan Metz

2006-12-09T01:50:17Z

This book is widely available on the web, including Blondie's official website at blondoe.net
2003 review from Alternative Music Press

A Blondie Retrospective: A Review by Krista L. May

Metz, Allan, editor and compiler.

Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History. 512 pp. Musical Legacy Series, Number 1. Springfield, Missouri: Musical Legacy Publications, an imprint of Barnabas Publishing Services, 2002. Paperback. $35.00.

Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History, is an ambitious book. Collected in this single volume are pieces covering a broad range of interests and obsessions–essays placing punk and new wave in historical context, personal reflections from people who have spent time interviewing and photographing Blondie, and enthusiastic reviews by long-time fans of the band. In addition, the book contains an extensive discography and bibliography and includes information about the band's personnel shifts over the years. Alan Metz has indeed put together quite a hefty volume of just over 500 pages that includes a wide range of pictures of the band, some of which are quite rare. When I first paged through the book, I wondered if the book's length would discourage me from wanting to read all of it. I confess that I did skip a few of the pieces that contained some redundancies about the history of punk and new wave; however, all in all, I found the book to be very thought provoking. Indeed, Metz's vast compilation is quite an accomplishment. The book uniquely captures and analyzes various moments in the history of popular culture (and subcultures) that were key in shaping Blondie's music and image.

While I own some of Blondie's recordings–Blondie, Parallel Lines, and Eat to the Beat are valued recordings in my collection–I wouldn't describe myself as a hardcore fan. One of the book's strengths is that it appeals to a diverse audience. Whether you're interested in the history of popular music or popular culture or are a long-time Blondie fan, you'll find something about this book that appeals to you. The book is a "must have" for any dedicated Blondie fan, who will relish the detail of the discography, as well as other fans' musings (often from fan Web sites) about their favorite band.

Though advertised as "unauthorized" and "unofficial," the book's inclusion (by authors' permission) of several authorities' views on punk subculture, new wave scenes, and Blondie's own mix of interesting personalities lends the book substantial credibility. For example, the book opens with "Prologue: Insomnia...Sleepless in Scotland" by founding member and guitarist Chris Stein, who reflects on Blondie's reemergence and creativity. Rock critic, biographer, and historian Victor Bockris–who has written extensively about the New York punk scene and has been friends with singer and songwriter Deborah Harry for over twenty years–contributes the book's Foreword, two essays ("Visions of the Seventies: The Rise and Fall of a Cultural Challenge" and "Blondie's Punk Roots"), an interview with Harry that contains previously unpublished material ("The Censored High Times Interview with Debbie Harry"), and various other unpublished passages from Harry interviews ("Debtalk"). Additionally, the inclusion of a 2000 interview with legendary photographer Roberta Bailey (Charlotte Robinson's "She Just Takes Pictures: Interview with Roberta Bayley") provides some unique insights into the New York punk scene as it was emerging in the mid-1970s, while also offering an assessment of fans' and critics' unwavering interest in the early punks: "I'm selling my pictures because there's still this continuing, unending interest in the '70s. But why not something new? . . . I don't think there's anything interesting happening. I wish that wasn't true" (133). While many rock music fans may disagree with Bayley's pronouncement, certainly Blondie, From Punk to the Present does play a part in the current nostalgia for the 1970s.

However, unlike the many of the bands alluded to in the book (including the Heartbreakers, the Voidoids, the New York Dolls, and the Sex Pistols), Blondie continues making music, albeit at times sporadically, into the twenty-first century. Metz and his contributors track the band from its beginnings ("Part I: Then"), through the interim in the 1980s between Blondie's initial breakup and reunion in the early 1990s ("Part II: Between Acts"), and on up to the band's current tours ("Part II: Now"). "Part IV: In Retrospect" places Blondie within the larger landscape of popular culture. Most notable of these essays are John Hart's "What Was Blondie's Cultural History, Legacy and Success?" and Barney Hoskyns' "Blondie: The Misfits." The sections on more current projects and retrospective analyses of Blondie save the book from nostalgic cliches and fuel the portrayals of Blondie as a vital force in music history and contemporary music scenes.

The book's photo collection, which is quite impressive, chronicles Blondie from its early days to the present. Blondie, of course, has become an iconic band, associated most readily with the image of the beautiful and very sexy Deborah Harry. Some of the most interesting pictures show Harry in action–hanging out with fans, mingling with celebrities, and, of course, fronting Blondie as well as the Jazz Passengers. Several photographers contribute commentary, explaining the circumstances surrounding the pictures, as well as analyzing their subjects. Photographer Mick Rock, for example, says of Harry: "Debbie Harry was indeed the Marilyn Monroe of punk (as the press liked to dub her). But as 'punk' as she was, she was also 'glam' as a girl could be. And she always had a great sense of humour about all the attention. She never let it inhibit her ability to get down with the boys. She was (and is) a face for ages. And a pretty good singer and songwriter as a bonus" (111). Indeed, the essays, as well as the photos, support Rock's assessment of Harry as funny, friendly, punk, glam, smart, and tough.

Rock fans, as well as pop culture critics, should take note of Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History. Compiler Allan Metz's contribution to pop culture studies is no small achievement. Certainly, I am looking forward to the next installment of the Musical Legacy Series. If future volumes prove to be as engrossing as the series debut, we're all in for quite a ride!

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another fan site

2006-12-09T01:48:13Z

http://www.recmod.com/

Lots of photos and thorough compilations of interviews, flexi-disc releases, singles, albums, etc.
PLUS many items are for sale.

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Ramones on youtube

2006-07-13T01:33:54Z

Chris Stein posted a link to a video of the Ramones performing on "Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes" in 1987:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PIblEAMxrjY

and his commentary from his blog:

it brings back a lot of memories... contrary to things i've heard over the years the Ramones and i were very close up until the end... there was a period when i was the only one who had Johnny's phone number and Joey or one of the others would call me and say "tell John to call so and so..."
this went on for maybe four or five months...
its grimly ironic but somehow appropriate for the topic of our discussion in this clip to be the decline of rock
i miss all those guys a great deal i wish they were still around...
"Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes" was a short lived show produced by the Warhol gang that ran on MTV... i dont recall how many episodes were aired but not too many... i also did a piece of music that became the shows theme... i must have been on it various times, i really only remember this and an interview with Bill Burroughs i did...
this was shot in the last very deluxe Warhol factory in midtown, Andy wasnt around and word was he was out with a cold or flu...
the next day we all heard that he had died (for me that puts the date of this taping at Feb.21 1987)... as a result this thing is sort of steeped in sadness...

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Blondie Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, March 13, 2006

2006-06-03T01:17:34Z

link to official HOF site:
www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp

Shirley Manson's induction speech:
www.youtube.com/watch

Blondie's acceptance performance ("Call Me") and Frank Infante's acceptance speech
(source of "the Blondie feud continues" controversy):
www.youtube.com/watch

some of Chris' usual sardonic commentary:
www.blondie.net/chris_stei...60313.shtml

I know it took me too long to post this, guys, but I DID mine youtube for some footage. Did I miss anything interesting?
I didn't want to rely on the media for reports of what happened, so I hope VH1 didn't cut out anything important. I still haven't found all of the 6 inductees' speeches.

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Chris comments on new Greatest Hits CD/DVD

2005-11-14T18:43:50Z

...apparently there were rumors around online that the cover photo had been cropped especially to remove Nigel and Frank.
from Chris Stein's blog:

http://www.blondie.net/chris_stein_20051019.shtml

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Get yer BLONDIE video dancing fix babies

2005-11-10T05:05:43Z

Club GOSSIP
Street date September 10, Saturday
An 80's New Wave Nightclub for dancing and your entertainment
At the Cat Club, every second Saturday in San Francisco

This month, a tribute to more than a man, or just a symbol, but both! Whatever you may call him, can we suggest 'Purple one', Prince has left his indelible mark on the music landscape. From his really early funky-pop, to the more slick and cohesive '1999' and the musical spectacular of his 'Purple Rain' era majesty, what really seemed to confuse folks was the name change to a symbol, 'the artist formerly known as prince' became the proper way to refer to the man now that his name was an unpronounceable symbol. It just left many of us bemused, did it not?

Join us as we try to make sense of it all, come down and enjoy the music videos we like to play for you, and yes, there will be a heavier dose of Prince videos than usual. We've been busy shopping for even MORE VIDEOS than before, and we're spending too much time watching them at home. We can hardly wait to share them with you all. Be sure to check out all the DJ's this month, all are really talented in their own way, I think it's our best lineup yet, we are confident you will agree.

Saturday September 10th
The DJ lineup this month is...
DJ Damon from 1984
DJ Melting Girl from Death Guild
DJ Low Life from New Wave City
DJ SHON from Heavy Petting

80's, New Wave, Nu New Wave in two rooms
Music videos in the back, Visuals in the front
Visual stimulation by Channel One
9:30p - 3a $6 21+ Free before 10p

come and chat with us or look at photos at
http://tribes.tribe.net/clubgossip
http://www.myspace.com/clubgossip

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interesting pix

2005-03-19T12:06:46Z

this Blondie fan's site has some snapshots and other unpublished photos...
http://www.unioncity.force9.co.uk/Unioncity_Blondie.html

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Chris comments on NYE show in Edinburgh

2005-01-19T05:29:20Z

from Blondie's website, where Chris has a blog

http://www.blondie.net/chris_stein_20050109.shtml

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New here :o)

2004-12-21T02:59:23Z

Can't believe I haven't seen this tribe being that Debbie Harry was and still is my all time idol. Then again, I haven't been on Tribe.net in months and just started getting back on. I'm so glad I found this tribe!!

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Koo Koo

2004-12-16T18:16:47Z

This is still a very important to me, though some have called a big mistake on her part, I love how unique and moody it is.
What are some other takes on it?
Giger's art btw, nailed it! Beautiful cover.

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2005 Blondie Calendar

2004-12-10T16:43:24Z

FYI
===================
The Deborah Harry And Blondie 2005 Calendar is HERE and ready to be ordered.

http://tinyurl.com/7xhnv

This gorgeous 2005 calendar is a must for any Deborah Harry and Blondie fan. Our high quality calendars are printed on glossy 100 lb text weight paper. They measure 8.5" x 11" when folded, and 11" x 17" when hanging on your wall.

Get $10 off orders of $50 or more through December 20th!

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Get all your holiday shopping done from home, with the comfort in knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. As long as your order is placed between November 1 to December 31, we give you plenty of time (until January 31, 2005) to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends. If for any reason you need to return or exchange an item, just contact our Customer Service department.
Click and you're done!

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for December 24 Delivery

We want to make sure your items arrive in time for the holidays. Please review our shipping deadlines below. These dates do not guarantee delivery, but are the suggested cut-off dates that have been provided by our carriers. Unless noted on the product page, all orders should arrive by December 24th.

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Ground - December 15
2 Day - December 20
Overnight - December 22
International Standard - December 6

Direct Link:

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Harry biography

2004-08-09T22:19:28Z

If you guys get a chance, read Cathay Che's biography, "Deborah Harry", which came out on Fromm a couple years ago. TOTALLY with a fan's perspective (what could be wrong with that), Che interviews Debbie a couple times, Chris Stein, and lots of other Blondie crew and fans. I learned enough to fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge of band history, and I love hearing other devoted fans do some gushing.
I'll lend you my copy if you live in SF; it's in circulation here somewhere. Also all over the place on half.com/Ebay.

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Blondie on Divas

2004-04-29T16:56:38Z

What did you think of VH 1 Divas?

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Welcome

2004-04-26T20:58:40Z

Hey Blondie pals, what say we get acquainted by listing our favorite songs? No limit, but say half a dozen or so to keep it interesting. Also say why, if it moves you.

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ELECTRO PUNK GLAM METAL

2004-04-12T04:07:55Z

u must check out SHIRAGIRL.COM she is a rebel riot grrrl on tour form nyc. she is in LA making her way to frisco bay area!!! she is fucking insane on stage!!

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