MyLot Music Hall of Fame - Blondie

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It's time for another induction into the MyLot Music Hall of Fame, where we celebrate bands and artists that regularly appear in discussions of those of us that write about music. Today's entry, Blondie, is one of those bands. Blondie has shown up in multiple user's countdowns, including an entire series by @JohnRoberts dedicated entirely to them. Blondie was formed by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein in New York City in 1977, and despite a 15 year hiatus, is still going strong. That's right: Debbie is in her 70's and still rocking it! Blondie came roaring out of New York's legendary CBGB scene, which also spawned the Ramones and Talking Heads. Originally known as a new wave/punk band, Blondie successfully integrated disco, reggae, and even hip hop into their sound. Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Blondie has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and are Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy's) winners as well. And, coolest of all, the band was awarded New Musical Express Magazine's Godlike Genius Award! Look forward to seeing Blondie show up in future MyLot music discussions. We haven't seen the last of them. (One way or another, info verified by Wikipedia)