Blondie
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
4
Records
With over 40 million records sold worldwide, Blondie has achieved a level of success rarely matched by female-fronted bands. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 cemented their legacy as innovators who refused to be pigeonholed by genre. The band holds the distinction of being the only female-fronted group to secure four UK number-one singles. Their influence extends beyond sales figures, shaping the visual and sonic landscape of new wave and pop culture for decades.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for their significant contributions to the development of rock music.
Guinness World Record
Recognized for having the most number-one singles by a female-fronted band in the UK.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to the recording industry.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
Inducted in recognition of their roots and impact on the region's music scene.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Number One Hits Ever
Greatest Rock Songs of All Time
100 Greatest Women in Rock
Top 100 Songs of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME
1979-01-01
New Wave Phenomenon
Rolling Stone
1979-06-15
Blondie: The Queen of New Wave
Vogue
1980-03-01
Fashion Icons of the Era
NME
1978-11-10
Parallel Lines Review
Records & Feats
First Rap Song to Top Billboard Hot 100
"Rapture" became the first rap track to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Most UK Number-One Singles by Female-Fronted Band
Blondie holds the record with four number-one singles in the United Kingdom.
First Video Album
Released a VHS tape in 1980 marketed as the world's first video album.
Highest Streaming Count for New Wave Classic
"Heart of Glass" surpassed one billion streams on Spotify as of 2026.