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Bootleg Blondie - The World's No.1 Official Blondie and Debbie Harry Tribute Est 2001
About
What to expect
Bootleg Blondie is described as the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, established in 2001.
- Only tribute to perform with two Blondie founders
- Founders: legendary drummer Clem Burke and Gary Valentine
- Gary Valentine: songwriter, bass player and author
- Thanked on Blondie's 11th album, Pollinator
- Played at CBGB in New York City
- Two UK tours with Clem Burke as CBBB
- CBBB means Clem Burke and Bootleg Blondie
- Released original single 'Enigma Soho Au Go Go'
- Released to coincide with the tours
- Single on AppleMusic, Spotify, Deezer and itunes
- Currently writing a rock opera about London
- Lead vocalist Debbie Harris (real name!)
- Appeared on two BBC1 shows
- Chosen from 15,000 to represent Debbie Harry
- Show: Even Better Than The Real Thing
- Hosted by Paddy McGuinness
- Audience of 10 million viewers
- Played major UK and Europe venues and festivals
- Played Isle Of Wight Festival
- Played 100 Club and Hammersmith Palais
- Played The Electric Ballroom and Dingwalls in London
- Played Eric's in Liverpool
- Opened for The Undertones, Slade, The Beat
- Opened for Bad Manners, Heaven 17, Toyah
- Opened for Hazel O'Connor, Tony Hadley, David Essex
- Opened for Nick Kershaw, The Idles, Big Country
- Opened for Altered Images, Banarama, Sophie Ellis Baxtor
- Opened for Faithless, The Bootleg Beatles
- Opened for Chas and Dave, Marty Wilde
- Opened for Sister Sledge, The Sweet, UB40
- Debbie Harris has Blondie's looks, voice and attitude
- Like her heroine, typically outrageous on stage
- Known to wear dustbin liners and thigh-length boots
- t.shirts with more holes than t.shirt
- Plays a guitar signed by all Blondie members
- Plays it at every show
- Guitar is her pride and joy
- Niece of actress and singer Shani Wallis
- Celebrated British-American actress and singer Shani Wallis
- Shani Wallis: powerful, tragic Nancy in Oliver!
- Lionel Bart's Oliver! is an Oscar-winning musical film
Questions
When does Bootleg Blondie - The World's No.1 Official Blondie and Debbie Harry Tribute Est 2001 start and end?
Bootleg Blondie - The World's No.1 Official Blondie and Debbie Harry Tribute Est 2001 runs Saturday, 13 March 2027, 19:30.
Where is Bootleg Blondie - The World's No.1 Official Blondie and Debbie Harry Tribute Est 2001?
Bootleg Blondie - The World's No.1 Official Blondie and Debbie Harry Tribute Est 2001 takes place at The Cluny & The Cluny 2, 34-36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is Bootleg Blondie?
Bootleg Blondie is described as the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, established in 2001.
The only tribute to have performed with Blondie founders Clem Burke and Gary Valentine.
Thanked on Blondie's 11th album, Pollinator.
Played CBGB in New York City.
Toured the UK twice with Clem Burke as CBBB.
Released 'Enigma Soho Au Go Go', available on AppleMusic, Spotify, Deezer and itunes.
Is writing songs for a rock opera about London.
What have Blondie members said?
Quotes in the description:
“Good luck with your show!” — Debbie Harry
“Performing with Bootleg Blondie was very emotional” — Clem Burke
“Thank you for your support” — Chris Stein
“Hey Debbie and Andy congratulations, rock the house!” — Debbie Harry and Blondie
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Getting there
The Cluny & The Cluny 2, 34-36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB
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