Debbie Harry

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Debbie Harry stands as a trailblazer in the music industry, achieving what few artists ever do: bridging the gap between punk rebellion and mainstream pop success. Her induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame cements her status as a pivotal figure in modern music history. She holds the distinction of leading the first rap song to reach number one on the US charts, a feat that broke barriers for white female artists in hip-hop. Her influence extends beyond sound into visual culture, where her iconic look and acting roles in cult films have inspired countless artists and designers. With four number-one singles and a career spanning over five decades, her legacy is one of resilience, innovation, and enduring relevance.

AwardsDebbie Harry has received numerous accolades throughout her career, primarily for her work with Blondie but also for her solo contributions. She won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Rapture" in 1981 and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video for "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" in 1986. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017 alongside Chris Stein. Additionally, she received the Billboard Icon Award in 2012 and was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017.

Honours & Distinctions

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·2006

Inducted as a member of Blondie for their profound impact on rock and roll.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

Songwriters Hall of Fame·2017

Inducted alongside Chris Stein for their songwriting contributions.

New Jersey Hall of Fame

New Jersey Hall of Fame·2017

Inducted in the Performing Arts category for her cultural impact.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·1981

First rap song to reach #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for "Rapture."

Honorary Degree

University of the Arts London·2013

Awarded an honorary doctorate for contributions to music and culture.

Rankings & Lists

#10

100 Greatest Singers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2023

#23

100 Greatest Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2019

#13

100 Greatest Women in Rock

VH1·2012

100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century

TIME·1999

50 Greatest Punk Icons

NME·2016

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

December 1979

Blondie's Debbie Harry: The Queen of New Wave

Vogue

March 1980

The Look of the Future

Time

April 1980

The Punk Princess

October 1986

Debbie Harry: Still the Girl

Vanity Fair

September 1999

The Return of Blondie

Records & Feats

First Rap Song to Reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100

Chart Record·1981

Harry led Blondie to make history with "Rapture," the first rap song to top the US charts.

Most Number-One Singles by a Female-Led Band in the Late 70s/Early 80s

Career Milestone·1981

Harry and Blondie achieved four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1979 and 1981.

Longest-Running Female Frontwoman in New Wave

Historic First·2026

Maintained a continuous career as the frontwoman of Blondie from 1974 to the present day.