Blondie accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 2006

[@benmeltzer]

This was not the time and place for this request. All else aside, you need a rehearsal.

[@thepanel2935]

It was the Nigel and Frank era of the band that probably got Blondie inducted, so it's normal for those two guys to want to play on that night. It was _their_ work that was being recognised, not their replacements.

[@southie3177]

Absolutely they should want to play but the rest of the band have a right to not play with them

[@michaelmckenna9341]

These pair who joined the band in 1977 tried to sue Debbie and Chris after the band broke up in the 1980's. They sued for the Blondie name (which was ridiculous) Debbie and Chris had the name from 1975. This was when all the funds in the Blondie pot had dried up so Chrysalis the record company said. At the same time Chris was in hospital for months fighting a life threatening disease. These two were hired as session musicians for Blondies third album Parallel Lines in 1977. They showed some good qualities and Debbie and the others decided they would be good for the band and they were. Nigel and Debbie wrote One Way Or Another and Union City Blues and was a good guitar player. Frank was a good guitar played who come up with some classic riffs and wrote a song on Parallel Lines etc. They should of sued the record company for render owed. Debbie said they were all broke at the time. This feud at RARHOF was 20 years later.

[@theenglishalpinist5031]

Sensible appraisal man.

[@patferris3640]

Holy shit! I never saw this until just now. I can't believe they're acting that way publically - just like little children!

[@Onehappyworlds]

Pat Yes so sad. That's what happens also when the devil's piss-alcohol is involved.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Pat Ferris Franke is a big baby!

[@RJS1974]

They always had the reputation for being petulant unlikable New Yorkers. True story.

[@ahthatkyle]

Babies with their dummie out of the pram.

Frank Infante was the childish one.

[@mradnanchowdhury]

when shit gets awkward and real is when you know its a real fucking rock band

[@layman1194]

Clem Burke is a super drummer!!

[@CindyBarg]

Debbie Harry handled this very well.

[@buckysnodgrass9252]

When Heart was inducted they did it the classy way. They played one song with the original band, one song just Ann and Nancy, and one song with the current band. I don't know that everyone was happy with that, but they all got their due and all were classy about it.

[@CindyBarg]

Sometimes you just gotta say "no".

[@allencollins6031]

​@@CindyBargyes. Um, I mean no.

[@pvtjoker468]

Hearts old band didnt sue them for $1M (unsuccessfully)

[@buckysnodgrass9252]

@@pvtjoker468 That's really pretty irrelevant. There was still a ton of bad blood and Ann and Nancy resented them being inducted because in the girls' view they didn't do the work over the decades keeping the name alive. Whether any of us agree with that or not, you have to give them credit for allowing them to play when they could have been nasty about it like we see with Blondie. IMO the people who went through all the early pain before they got famous should be able to play at the HOF because that is the hard part. Joining the band later after their legacy is already made is by far the easiest part.

[@pvtjoker468]

@@buckysnodgrass9252 You know nothing about this band. LOL. Blondie has had 11 muscicians rotate through the band. The three cry babies on stage Gary Valentine 75-77; Nigel Harrison 77-82 and Frank Infante 77-82. weren't original members. Like Debbie said. "My bands on stage."

[@maynardsmoreland]

Big Blondie fan for thirty-eight years. I can see both sides of the issue. Frank and Nigel played in the group during their biggest success. They are part of the group history. But when Chris and Debbie -- who formed the group in the first place -- were sued by Frank and Nigel -- well, I don't blame Chris and Debbie for not wanting them to play. Sadly, it was all about money, Frank and Nigel forced the issue at the ceremony, and Debbie and Chris were within their rights to not want to perform with them.

[@southie3177]

Didn’t they sue them when Stein was basically fighting for his life ???

[@Cienega32]

Thanks for that background. I was wondering why that guy Frank was being a classless dick in trying to "force" his way onto the stage, w/ cheap shots. Sounds like he burned his bridge w/ Harry & they still have hard feelings between them all. He makes a point being they were "Blondie" but, as they say, you don't piss into the wind.

[@donsemo4804]

@@southie3177 same thing happened with CCR. John Forgety refused to play with the rest of the band. Lawsuits did them in.

[@gmajorspresents]

@@southie3177 all is fair in love and war .

[@bdpeters]

There is some litigation history and bad blood there. Debbie handled it alright in the circumstances.

[@mehranhooshmand8407]

In this whole thing, Gary Valentine should be called Mr. Class Act!

[@rachelar]

He's a nice guy, was important early on, and he had the sense to get out on a high, and make a successful career as a writer

[@johnkowall7558]

Mr. Valentine acted like a gentleman… I have never seen this footage before . I cannot believe the behavior of Infante & Harrison . Would have been cool to see the whole original line up play .. yes . But , hey you sue the founding members for the rights to Blondie .. that is going to cause some bad blood .

[@IbDaToNeGuY]

Even if they couldn't play , it was still nice to see Frank and Nigel

[@bluestate69]

almost all of their hits were written by debbie harry. some she wrote by herself, some with stein, some with destri, but almost all of the big ones have her name in the credits. she is the one constant of the band. she wasn't just some dumb, well "blonde"!

[@watchxfiles]

One way or another was written with Nigel

[@theenglishalpinist5031]

Georgio Moroder wrote the music for Call Me.

[@PartyLife4me]

Not true. When you look at a lot of their hits, many were just cover songs by other artists.

[@bluestate69]

@@PartyLife4me ok. so how is what i said "not true"? i said "almost all their hits" were written by Debbie Harry, Stein and Destri. yes, they did covers, but they also wrote their own music as well. Nothing about that fact is "not true".

[@Exotic3000]

Also, Mike Chapman worked tirelessly on 'Heart of Glass'! He deserves credit!

[@Exotic3000]

Ya, I never heard Mark Chapman’s name mentioned. That was a bit of a surprise!

[@mrJimCharles]

This was incredibly ironic considering the stories I've read about a manager back in the day trying to get Debbie to fire the whole band and she refused

[@michaelleacy]

Until these two guys stabbed her in the back in return. I wouldn't want to work with them again after that

[@DDios-ih9de]

mrJimCharles No that was Crazy Phill Spector who tried that lol

[@DDios-ih9de]

michaelleacy untrue

[@darreylhenderson702]

@@DDios-ih9de no, their manager did the same thing. Watch the documentary 'one way or another' that's about the band, and they all talk about what a tyrant their manager was.

[@elenabenz5882]

It was Peter Leeds. Debbie tells in Making Tracks that when they were touring abroad he would tell her to ditch the band and talked to everyone separately to try to make the band turn against each other.

[@jimjam6327]

You can't sue Blondie twice and then ask to play with them afterwards.

[@charlesincharge3404]

No way Jack. Ain't happening.

[@markcouperthwaite3500]

It was just embarrassing and desperate - shame

[@Jimmy_Cooper]

They were treated like arsrholes . It was a hall of fame night , they should have been allowed to play

[@leahflower9924]

​@@Jimmy_Cooperyou can tell Debbie and Chris had a diva duo thing going on I like them but just saying

[@leahflower9924]

​@@markcouperthwaite3500desperate lol frank was really important to the band he also had amazing punk style

[@CaptainVasily]

None of us on the outside can ever know what happened on the inside but all I know is that all of those musicians did incredibly great work and left us with music to last us through eternity.

[@leahflower9924]

Debbie seemed stuck up with frank but I realize she knows people come to see her they got famous because of her she probably even thought here and there her man Chris was replaceable

[@shirts456]

They sued for what they were owed. She's salty about it.

[@drbryant23]

@@shirts456 But Harrison and Infante lost that lawsuit.

[@John-tr5hn]

@@shirts456 Give me a break. They're not interested in the band anymore, when they hear it's regrouping--which they had absolutely nothing to do with--they suddenly care? So they sue even though they didn't join the band until after the first album? It's a total joke. Chris doesn't even tour with them anymore because of his condition, but he's still a member of the band, both creatively and as the soul. They're just money-hungry.

[@storybellz]

Debbie can give the impression of being cold and rude sometimes, but that's just a misunderstanding, cause the more I watch her, the more I realize that she's actually a sweetheart! I should have known that if Joan Jett has loved her for decades, she has to be great! Love ya, Debbie! God bless you!

[@julianwalch3567]

I was lucky enough to meet her in 1990 after a Brixton Academy show and she made loads of time for her fans to meet her and chat-made a big impression on me of what a sound person she is.

[@leahflower9924]

Oh please Debbie can we please play

[@gerardquinn6637]

@@leahflower9924 no. you can not.

[@brennanmerrill6257]

I don't know why everyone is criticizing Debbie. Frank can't just expect to play, when the new line up is already up there waiting. Plus, Debbie was actually polite about it.

[@Fireglo]

Metallica played with both Jason and Robert.

[@mithramusic5909]

@@Fireglo Good for them lol three are different people in different situations

[@ryanscarola]

Frank sued her. Of course she wouldn't let him!

[@aus80srockradio94]

You said it 100% right. No argument from me.

[@ScrappyKryten]

And why was she sued? 🙄

[@GoogleAccount-cj6gy]

5:54 - "It's nice to see everyone out of the courtroom." **LOL**

[@defiantone8556]

+posting id Funny part is, they'll probably ALL be back in one, someday. lol

[@supertoyg]

From the guy who forced them there in the first place, it's pretty ironic in the Morrissette sense.

[@defiantone8556]

supertoyg lol I didn't force no one no where. lol

[@supertoyg]

Yeah, I meant it's ironic *Nigel Harrison* is the one saying "nice to see everyone out of court" when he's the one (with Frank Infante) who actually sued the others...

[@defiantone8556]

supertoyg Oh. OK. lol Yea I was trying to figure out what you was referring too. Thanks for clearing that up, cos I thought I was losing my mind or something. lol And Happy Holidays to you & yours!!!

[@jackolas2007]

I don't think Frank expected to be allowed to play. He sounded mocking when he was "pleading"

[@mikecaldwell4442]

he disrespected himself....dont let them see you crawl....take the high road...say something exceptional

[@DDios-ih9de]

mike caldwell Well Junkies are already crawling

[@DDios-ih9de]

He wasnt supposed to be onstage he came up from the audience dragging Nigel Who Im surprised did it

[@Natalie-gb8tt]

@@mikecaldwell4442 yes, he could of just said he felt honoured to have been a part of the group and wish them luck

[@COSASQUEHACERviernes]

I understand why they are pissed but it was so childish to do that on stage. Let it go

[@MusicRunner82]

Yeah, I totally agree; I can definitely understand how Frank and Nigel would've felt a bit ostracized at that point, but there is a time and a place to address such grievances...

[@soeffingwhat]

@John Tuya True but the fact is that it was huge when she got back with Chris Stein, Clem Burke and Jimmy Destri. Most Blondie fans would know who they are too now, but yes, Debbie Harry was and is the voice and face of Blondie, no question.

[@darreylhenderson702]

@@MusicRunner82 they weren't even original members anyway, Debbie Chris, Gary, Clem and Jimmy were. They came in later.

[@ianjrivers]

I think Nigel & Frank should have behaved with more dignity than that, they may have been wronged by their non-inclusion in Blondie's reformation, but their behaviour proved that the decision may have been right....

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

It's not about whether they should have been brought back when the band reformed, it's about whether honoring the history of the band, of which they were a huge part, means having a one-off performance of the old line-up. They were angry, they were petulant, and they had a right to be. They're musicians who were told they couldn't play. Their anger was the realest thing I've ever seen at one of these ceremonies. And fuck, yeah, they, should have gotten to play. Even if the other members of the band never wanted to work with them again after this (and I understand there are good reasons for that), they should have buried the hatchet for one song. Hell, one song with the 70s/80s lineup and one with the new.

[@MusicRunner82]

@@gregoryeatroff8608 I'm leaning in your direction on this one, but I still think it was kind of a juvenile way for Frank (not so much Nigel) to address the situation. Not that Debbie would've necessarily responded any differently if Frank HAD behaved more professionally though...

[@iceWaterProductions1]

Seems like they should be grateful to even be on stage. If they weren’t able to perform it’s a wonder they were t excused from the ceremony.

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

well said. Frank for sure. He's lucky to have just been there in my opinion. Frank filed a lawsuit against her. What does he expect?

[@warnold909]

Frankie was like this from the beginning. He never changes. As far as performing is concerned, why should Debbie, Chris, Jimmy, and Clem be forced to share the stage with former members they don't want there? Paul McCartney wasn't asked to include Denny Lane or Joe English when he was inducted!

[@nycdude999]

Gary Valentine was right about his songs early with the band was integral in getting them a record contract and his song (I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear was the first original Blondie song to make the Top 10 in the UK, helping establish a fanbase in England. He was gracious about not being asked to perform live that night, not like Frank and Nigel.

[@roberthickson8471]

They should have cleared up all the grievances before going to the Hall of Fame and not have aired their dirty laundry in public like that.

[@aliceborealis]

+Robert Hickson How would that be entertaining?

[@70sgirl1961]

+Robert Hickson On the other hand, she could have just let them play. We're talking about 5 minutes. She came off as kind of a bitch, and he came off as a whining baby.

[@silat13]

+70sgirl1961 actually the disgruntled former band members knew they were not playing and decided to try and force the issue.

[@kiss.me.monster]

+Scott Fiero Absolutely right, they couldn't have played regardless and they knew they were not going to. And honestly, as much as I love Frank and Nigel and wish they could have played with them, at the same time I can see why Debbie and Chris didn't want them to, considering the whole lawsuit thing when Blondie was getting back together.

[@soeffingwhat]

I doubt it, Debbie and Chris were still very pissed off at the other Guys. Sure the court proceedings were still going ahead.

[@andrewbedell-thepassingstr3746]

I think one of the saddest things is when members of bands fall out and wind up in court and sue eachother... All the great music and great memories ends up coming to this. 🙁

[@sophoclese65]

Wow, that got kinda weird. Great band and deserving of the recognition non the less.

[@patricias5122]

Thanks, Debbie Harry, for acknowledging Tish and Snooky, two female punk singers who contributed so very much

[@briglop6]

I would have rather seen the group playing that was on the Parallel Lines cover, with Frank, Nigel, Jimmy, Clem, Chris and Debbie all together. I'm a fan of every member of this band.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Andy W I miss The Original line up with Gary Valentine

[@Onehappyworlds]

Andy W that's true. I would've liked to see original band members play. Not session guys sitting in for them.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Dusty Rhoades her band she played with Bass Lead Guitar were not session guys they were with the band now way way over 20 years Matt on keys now since 08? Hes a A friend of Debs best friend Guy F. HEY GET HER BOOK! FACE IT! its GREAT! Its,all in there too I am sure

[@DDios-ih9de]

Andy W Jimmy still writes and sometimes records Hes got a biz and family ..home in S.I. NYC He has enough touring for his own reasons Ive never asked

[@meatwad1]

@Andy W The thing is, you're not the one who has to work with those guys. For all you know, they could be a pair of passive-aggressive assholes. Judging by the way they carried on here, that certainly seems likely. And, if I'm not mistaken, they sued Debbie and Chris.

[@lauramiller7827]

Clem Burke has not aged one bit.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Laura Miller Hes magical! Clemsky!

[@punisher6871]

He's 10 years younger than Debbie

[@mavenofmacau6391]

clem burke is a badass. fucking awesome drummer

[@marklowe7431]

Despite the awkwardness a well deserved award.

[@MrChristian]

Geez. Frankie and Nigel truly made asses of themselves.. Wasn't necessary.. Be happy you got inducted, you got your award and recognition. Be grateful and and let things be. Move on, dudes..!

[@r.v.3540]

"Thanks, all you guys. Chris, Debbie, Clem..." [turns around to Gary, Frank, and Nigel] "...you guys." *LOL*

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

LMAO

[@madizzle90]

Whether Frank and the others should’ve been included to play for them is one matter, it was really juvenile for Frank to react that way towards the end of this. That’s an issue that they should’ve discussed before the ceremony started.

[@samslick9000]

He loved pissing on the carpet

[@leahflower9924]

Frank was punk rock in a room full of pop rockers who'd rather sing Atomic

[@dahliacorona]

"Welcome to bingo night" 😂😂😂

[@RB-ye4ri]

Impolite Age ism Comment. If you are not getting older, you are dead ! Music Lives !

[@dahliacorona]

@@RB-ye4ri Are you mad at me? I'm quoting Nigel Harrison. Did you see the video, he said this when it was his turn to speak. ✌🏽

[@charlesincharge3404]

It was bingo night for only 2 people in the room. Ironically, those 2 people also happened to be the biggest a-holes in the room.

[@dahliacorona]

@@charlesincharge3404 😂😂😂

[@RickeyRamone]

This friction doesn't take away from the fact that Blondie was a mega enjoyable, trail blazing, punk/New Wave band. THANK YOU!! If the friction upset Shirley, I would certainly have been willing to comfort her...

[@kamuelalee]

Badass band with badass troubles. They all deserve recognition for making the music of my youth.

[@leahflower9924]

I promised I'd be a good boy tonight my mom is in the audience 😅

[@bertmustin]

Those five years are why Blondie is in the Hall of Fame.

[@josephsozanski9710]

You are very correct.After those 5 years they were not great or even very good nigel and Frank rule all the way

[@RB-ye4ri]

Hey, ' Maria ' be GREAT SONG !!

[@liriolove]

I love this woman. Debbie you rock!

[@Sc00byg00ky]

@@agoodpitch9 you make no fucking sense. She loves her because shes a fan of her....

[@Sc00byg00ky]

@@agoodpitch9 "you like fame" like wtf does that even supposed to mean...

[@Sc00byg00ky]

@@agoodpitch9 she loves her as a fan you dumbshit theres difference. You say im obnoxious even though your everywhere in this comment section lmao. Im intelligent enough to know when someone is just a fan of someone, something you can't even tell. No smart person would go to a video that has someone in it you hate, just so you can spam how much you dislike them. You're clearly a bored lonely idiotic person.

[@Sc00byg00ky]

@@agoodpitch9 so the only childish person here is you, acting petty towards someone just because they love someone that you don't. Good job at showing your intelligence buddy...

[@clmc8811]

Wow! I thought Mike Love's speech was an embarrassing moment (at the Beach boys Hall of Fame 1988 induction), but this is even worse. This is a really ugly situation. And quite pathetic... - Frank and Nigel begging in front of the audience for playing with the same band they have sued years ago. - The conversation after that 'Judas kiss' between Frank and Debbie: she says 'my band is up there', he replies 'I thought Blondie was being inducted tonight', she names the new members of Blondie and leaves, he says 'Are they being inducted?'. - Nigel saying "It's nice to see everyone out of the courtroom", when it was him and Frank who sued the band... - And that last 'Aaaaaah...' is just ridiculous. Frank and Nigel should have had more elegance and dignity. Blondie should have let them play one classic song with them. And of course, they should have talk about all this before the ceremony, and not in front of the audience.

[@sambda]

In Debbie's book, Chris is quoted (p327) saying he was assured that those three weren't going to be allowed on the stage, but the organisers didn't stick to what they said. He also points out that other people can't just come up and credibly play songs with a band on the hoof - things have to be rehearsed first.

[@reesemorgan2259]

@@sambda I'm sure Frank and Nigel knew that they weren't going to play live spontaneously, which makes Frank's plea disingenuous. He just wanted to embarrass Debbie, Chris and co. Still, like most here, when I think of Blondie, I think of the classic line up. By that I mean 'Plastic Letters' right through to the early compilation LP 'Best of Blondie'. I get why Frank and Nigel are upset about it, but they only made themselves look bad. It looked desperate.

[@leahflower9924]

Frank said your band?! I thought the band was Blondie 😅 he's a funny guy

[@Community56sunshine]

A sweet yet sad moment...

[@bardotte5757]

Hey! it was you two guys who chose to leave the band early in the 1980’s, your choice and it was Chris & Deborah who created their band Blondie so don’t bare grudges now that Blondie is such a huge iconic success. 👄

[@bigtip8371]

Frank was not asked to come back after he sued them, he didn't leave on his own.. that being said, the tension was too high for him to stay.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Big Tip Drugs! Frank was chipping dope Frank had behavioral problems and other things that are the bands biz

[@soeffingwhat]

They didn't leave, they just weren't asked back when Blondie was reformed. Well I think Nigel was but it didn't work out and the let him go, maybe they thought his bass playing wasn't up to as par as they were used to with Debbie Harry's solo work, in which Leigh Foxx was her bassist and so they kept him hired for Blondie. I could be wrong.

[@nycinstyle]

Let's face it. They all contributed, but obviously Deborah Harry is the reason why Blondie became so successful. This night, those band members left out should have lined up a singer and other musicians to play a few Blondie songs any of them wrote. Then Harry and Stein and the others play songs any of them wrote in Blondie. That would have been the smart, classy thing to do.

[@leahflower9924]

@@nycinstyle they would've all been better off starting a new thing Debbie was going to overshadow every man, she could've played with other pretty females or something but she knew those guys were the backdrop to her limelight Blondie worked out the best for her y'all stop romanticizing her

[@southie3177]

Anybody who thinks that Debbie and Chris should’ve let them play , have never been in a band. Lol

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

Debbie Harry is like the coolest person of all time.

[@kaledafif7972]

Yes absolutely 💯!!!!!!!

[@johnnyreality]

Yeah, screw your bandmates!

[@Elpoetadelcentavo]

Yep she is super cool but also super hot .

[@leahflower9924]

Based on what? Joan Jett in the runaways now there's a cool girl

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

@@leahflower9924 based on opinion

[@glennbiss5588]

Frank and Nigel were plain down right childish on that night of Blondie’s induction into the rock and roll hall of fame! You could truly see the embarrassment in Debbie’s face but she stood her ground. I do feel that Chris, Clem and Jimmy could have intervened a bit as they were truly attacking Debbie when she said her band was performing and Frank didn’t like that. But in the end it was a beautiful evening and so deserving of them to be inducted in to the hall of fame! Love you Debbie!!

[@leahflower9924]

And yet frank still seems the most punk rock Debbie was a playboy bunny trying to prove she was edgy and Chris stein said over and over we were pop...why did they fit in with the punk crowd oh thanks to frank

[@tarbuck1]

I don't think Harry made it awkward - I believe Nigel and Frankie did. Harry seemed quite happy until ex members imposed themselves, awkwardly. The band had move on and were well rehearsed for the event. It was a little embarrassing for both parties I feel.

[@vambo13257]

They were Blondie-just as much as Debbie, Chris and Clem

[@michaelsalazar108]

ticktack1.nigel and Frankie can eat shit.blondie is a group not a one person band Harry has every right to be upset with Nigel and Frankie

[@Sc00byg00ky]

@@agoodpitch9 yet shes the bitch but not the ones that stabbed her in the back? Imbecile...

[@soeffingwhat]

@@vambo13257 Yeah but they were still in the court process so there were legal issues too, so they couldn't just expect to be allowed to play.

[@vambo13257]

@@soeffingwhat wrong

[@painsettomusic]

That voice crack at 1:23 made me laugh/cringe so hard. Really set the tone for the rest of the induction...

[@gamma1695]

Frank was right. The members being inducted into the RRHF should have performed

[@Jen-X333]

Not done watching but noticed so far that no one has thanked their fans.

[@johnauld4071]

The person who has the most right to be angry here is Gary Valentine. He wasn't involved in any of the lawsuits and they went out of their way to get him involved in the 1997 reunion only to quickly exclude him. They could have been more gracious to him even if they were understandably annoyed with the other two over the court case.

[@thomasstillman4805]

They should all be kissing Deborah's feet! She is the star power in that band! Get real!

[@niamunt]

@@ricdavid7476 um... Debbie Harry isn't transgender.

[@ricdavid7476]

@@niamunt sadly i think you will find that i am right.

[@niamunt]

@@ricdavid7476 no, you really aren't. Debbie Harry is a cis woman.

[@ricdavid7476]

@@niamunt we agree to differ i truly beleive that harry is a man and was born a man.

[@niamunt]

@@ricdavid7476 just because you believe something doesn't make it true. How anyone can think she is a biological male is beyond me.

[@stripervince1]

unfortunately this industry is filled with lawsuits, unhappy crybabies, greedy record company owners, managers, promoters etc. people who sue for more money, more credits more creative rights, that's just how it is

[@djkillergarcia]

I'm embarrassed as a fan. I do believe there should have been a one-time reunion but Frank and Nigel really fucked up the entire acceptance speech.

[@nemqueteba3139]

love you so much, Debbie ❤❤❤❤❤

[@secpac58chichi]

Big thanks to Jimmy for coming up with Maria - if it had not been for Maria and the internet Blondie would be another forgotten punk band - I think Clem was instrumental in Blondie staying relevant thru social media

[@barefootbooks69]

They would never be forgotten in Australia.

[@dartellomega6573]

Hello. Ive been a Blondie fan from wayyyy back, but I'm in the dark about this 'Maria' that you speak of. Would you be so kind to explain who or what she is? thank you ahead of time...

[@barefootbooks69]

@@dartellomega6573 Blondie's last hit. 'Maria' written by Destri/Harry. It's on youtube, studio and live versions.

[@dartellomega6573]

@@barefootbooks69 thank you

[@trevormiles5852]

I could have done not knowing how the "sausage" was made. will fill my ears of good blondie music and forget I saw this clip. Even though its important for histories sake.

[@sambda]

The "spat" isn't just with Harrison and Infante - it extended to Gary Valentine (initially *with* the reformed band in the mid-1990s then suddenly "gone") and to Jimmy Destri, who has also been treated poorly. Note that Clem Burke has also been drumming with Infante's part-time outfit Inferno during Blondie off-time, so I wonder how much longer he has left before he gets the same treatment.

[@michaelmcmahon1855]

And now you know--he has continued to be treated like the class act that he is by the Ultimate Class act known as Debbie Harry!

[@leahflower9924]

@@michaelmcmahon1855 are you being sarcastic?

[@leahflower9924]

@@michaelmcmahon1855 let's be honest Debbie sees all of them as disposable even Chris she knows people wanna see her

[@michaelmcmahon1855]

@@leahflower9924 I am, and have been honest from the beginning. You give it a try--but you don't speak for me.

[@NealR2000]

Frank and Jerry should accept the fact that they brought suit against the others and failed. There is a price to pay for a gamble that did not pay off. At the time of this performance, their replacements were already long time members of the band and to expect them to step aside while Blondie performs would be outrageous.

[@babelon1987]

Yes, THIS exactly

[@vistalite]

Jerry? Jerry Harrison? Yeah... fuck that guy and the Talking Heads.

[@aus80srockradio94]

Jerry who? Jerry Hall?? Tom and JERRY? Jerry Can? Confused...

[@daveghaxton]

I get Jerry Harrison from Talking Heads , and Nigel Harrison mixed up so I know who you meant. Very similar in looks too.

[@jorgepsousa911]

Well folks, Frank & Nigel were a huge part of Blondie's mega success. They were part of Blondie during their 'peak period." I'm glad the Hall Of Fame didn't forget them.

[@willjones6495]

Apparently, Frank Infante is a VERY good guitarist. Heard that a few times, probably true.

[@joq702]

Wow, that ending kind of left me sad for the memory I have of their songs.

[@JEH78]

But none of that was true. Blondie reunited in 1997 WITH original bassist, Gary Valentine. Debbie informed Infante and Harrison they wouldn't be asked to join the reunion. Valentine was out that same year. Nobody that replaced those guys ever lasted 15 years. It was 9 years. As for. 4-5 years in the band...Infante and Harrison were with the band from 78-82. They were with them for every album/tour except their debut album. They performed on Blondie's biggest songs.

[@westozrocker7698]

Tom petty did it the classy way with one performance featuring stan lynch and Ron Blair then the other with Howie Epstein and Steve Ferrone

[@michaelmcmahon1855]

That's probably because they weren't suing him...

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I did NOT recognize Jimmy Destri til Debbie thanked him before her speech.

[@DDios-ih9de]

He grew up! Not a 20 yr old kid anymore lol

[@Exotic3000]

It can be done! Heart was inducted in 2013. Heart let Roger Fisher and another original guitarist, play on stage for "Crazy on You". But every band has different levels of animosity!

[@michaelmcmahon1855]

And there was no lawsuit! Don't you get that, that makes a difference?

[@Don-Jack]

But now the other members keep doing interviews complaining about how they didn't get to play Barracuda and saying even the rehearsal was tense, despite at least Roger saying at the time on social media that the rehearsals went great and everyone was amicable, he even posted a picture of him talking to Nancy while they were playing. I think they hoped it would led to an actual reunion and now feel hurt. Still, everyone was classy on stage and that's important.

[@leahflower9924]

Pretty please Debbie lol

[@allancove4483]

After they all left the stage, someone should've came up & said, "Will you excuse us a minute, as this is a mess. We'll be right back." lol

[@blackbird5787]

It's nice when all band members are still alive to receive the award. 😍

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKWARRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDD.

[@ayf1983]

Wow, I have never watched these HoF ceremonies. Do we get this kind of shit from bands every now and then ? Or was this the only awkward moment in the history of this ceremony ?

[@williesam647]

It seems like Chris and Debbie had to deal with a lot of slime through the years. New Yorkers of the Ace Freeley and Peter Chris mold.

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

With the beatles , George mentioned it when paul didn't show up,-but it wasn't awkward...Infante overdid it.

[@josephmarkdavis]

Watch Mike Love's induction speech. He beats this one. But this is the kind of thing that makes the ceremony interesting.

[@kingamity1985]

snarlingrabiddog5150 true

[@jeffreyknight3884]

Wow, talk about the atmosphere changing on this special evening. It was like being at a great party and someone starts a fight and everyone is like... let's leave. Very ackward... Deborah Harry still rocks today in 2023.

[@bluestate69]

maybe it didn't come across like i intended. i just looked back i what i wrote, and i did come off as giving sole songwriting credit to harry (on all their hits). what i meant was, she was the co-writer on almost all of the hits. that i stand by. she was co-writer with harrison on "one way or another", co-writer with destri on "atomic".my point was that she was involved in writing almost all of the hits. i do agree, blondie's best period was 77 to 82. no doubt about that.

[@scm8487]

Wow, talk about jealousy. That's the definition right there.

[@Ottotherepoman1]

Parellel Lines was the first record I heard and thought, this is my generation, in 77. Heard it in a freinds house in Hyder, Alaska of all places, (now a ghost town). This is so well deserved. Just the first rap hit alone should qualify them.

[@mjp96]

Except rap is not music.

[@artlover4668]

Ugh, folks, Frank Infante and Nigel Harrison were not original members, ok? Original members were Clem Burke, Gary Valentine, Debbie and Chris. It wasn't till Parallel Lines, their third album did Frank and Nigel came on board.

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

Frank started touring with the band on the second record plastic letters in 77' but I think only Chris played all guitars and bass on that record.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Ahren Resnik Jimi was on there 1st demos and singles b4 there 1st album He,still works with them Hes written some of there great sings on his own Just didnt want to tour for his reasons Hes a family and house and bussiness and happy My kid Went to school with ine of his ..a daughter

[@Melons-vg8dq]

Also what made them break through.

[@diggawake4227]

Talk about awkward. The only person who actually made a graceful speech was Clem Burke.

[@gregoryvaldivieso3139]

CLEM BURKE ACE IN THE HOLE.......

[@smichelle65]

"Welcome to Bingo night" wow.

[@beastieboy9286]

Nigel is a legend and hilarious! Frank put him on the spot he was in cooler band before he joined blondie.

[@kingofallwhites]

I believe that Chapman said that there was some jealousy involved because Stein was jealous of Frank's guitar skills. Frank can play lead and play it well and I don't think that Stein can. Even today with Frank shut out they still have an additional guitarist, which leads me to conclude that it was more than just wanting to have one guitar player.

[@211FairyTale]

It's sad that some bad stuff must have gone down, but still an amazing band. I miss Frank, Jimmy and Nigel... but I saw them live a few weeks ago and the new guys are very VERY good!

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

Well, when you keep filing lawsuits trying to get more money out of your former band, don't expect the response to be great!

[@leahflower9924]

​@@JamieTheBangles11Fani find frank infante hilarious he reminds me of an Italian Dee Dee Ramone

[@rawrvintageisclassic]

I'm actually VERY curious, what exactly happened between Frank Infante and Blondie that caused all the courtroom drama? I've been doing some researching and came up empty-handed. I'd really love to know, thanks.

[@undergroundgirl74]

debbie looks so good in red and when chris and her kissed 😭

[@leahflower9924]

Frank kissed her too, that man is fearless

[@Sk8yuNast1164]

They weren't allowed to play because they hadn't rehearsed with the band or anything. They just showed up and expected to be the ones playing.

[@stephenpayne9120]

All those people hyperventilating that this was "inappropriate" and "they shouldn't air their dirty laundry in public"... THIS IS ROCK AND ROLL, EVERYONE!!! Not only is it rock n roll, it's rock and roll from the punk/New Wave era. It's all entertainment! That's all it is!

[@leahflower9924]

I agree frank infante grew up in Jersey City he is like an Italian Dee Dee Ramone he is honest not a goody two shoes

[@darkmoondrops]

Not quite the same

[@vitalbaeken7022]

i totally agree !!!!!!!

[@jeffclaterbaugh6415]

If you have ever been sued by people you employed… and remember Debbie and Chris basically employed the others… It really hurts to the bone when they do something like that to you. I've had it done to me, and I have moved on, but I can never forget the heartache that an employee (who was also a relative) put me through. Now, years later, I have moved on and done very well with new people around me… Even though we still identify with the same company name... Chris and Debbie own the name "Blondie", and thankfully so… Otherwise you may never be permitted to hear any of their songs.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

**Uh...uh...WTF? **"People you EMPLOYED!!!???** **FUCK ME!**(that's really fuckin' PRICELESS! I'm gonna' have to download this whole fucking 'twat of a thread' just I canburn this in...being inna' **BAND** is the 'same thing' as some kinda' 'XYZ Widget Corporation'...HOLY FUCK!)btw...you've got it COMPLETELY FUCKING WRONG on 'who owns what' because it doesn't mean a fucking thing!

[@DDios-ih9de]

Jeff Claterbaugh Frankie was junked out For a change.. He's jealoues of them and bitter

[@RicTic66]

@@DDios-ih9de You sound like the most bitter person in all this mess. "Fwankies a jwunkie!" Fwankies a jwunkie!'

[@DDios-ih9de]

RicTic66 I know them since a kid..all and still.. They werent born with security guards around them.So dont think its not possible. Frankie sued them more than once he did plan to cause trouble though he promised not to. He was still back in his moms house in Jersey here She's there didnt you hear him say hello n wave He screwed up Its a shame because hes a good guy and great musican but couldnt handle his drugs ..his downfall permanently. In the industry his reps not good.

[@DDios-ih9de]

RicTic66 Why should I be bitter Im not Frank Thats rediculous to say I didnt screw up . And btw I like Frank..I run into him now n then at mutual friends gigs. Ive no personal Vendetta against him Though i did say Why did you do that. ...Troublemaker you he sheepishly grinned and said somethings to me and i said OK Frank

[@kingofallwhites]

Jimmy has hinted that he didn't like the direction the band was heading in. He retired from touring and it looks like now he has left or been asked to leave the band.

[@mikedeveau7075]

I once got them sandwiches in New York for lunch when they were rehearsing for Parallel Lines. Would have been nice if they let me get them sandwiches on the night they were inducted, but over the years I've been led to believe I never got them sandwiches.

[@miraeja]

😂😂

[@TJD63]

Debbie was the x factor in this band. Through ups and downs she pushed through. Just watched the band play at the isle of wright festival. Debbie is 78. Still rocking.

[@JEH78]

But 15 years isn't true. Blondie reformed in 1997. At the time they were 9 years into the reunion. Also...the two guys feeling shafted, they played on every album/tour except the debut album/tour. They were on ALL the band's biggest hits. 1978-1982.

[@KamexKoopa]

To be fair, would they even know how to play? It's been a long time since they were in Blondie, and when touring they change the arrangements slightly...

[@oskarklang8616]

Debbie handled this fine.Frank was being an asshole.

[@danielww2000]

What bands need to realize is that the fans of the bands want to see the classic lineup play. Suck it up and give everyone the show of whom is being inducted.

[@lilchicklets]

You really need to know what went on prior to this to understand why. Debbie did the right thing. And totally classless move by Frank.

[@joansheekey476]

Love blonde great lady allways loved hear ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eatthedots]

C'mon! Who cares about the random, ever-changing guys behind Debbie ?? Debbie IS Blondie !!! Debbie lifted the band to fame from the millions of other obscure, yet talented groups out there. Cuz she's the coolest woman on the planet.

[@Boatingwego5]

We love you Debbie Harry! You will always "ROCK THE HOUSE" :)~~

[@musiccritique6243]

Very few people know ALL the moments that led up to that moment. When people have disagreements there is never just one point of view, or even one person who is absolutely right. Unfinished business doesn't make Debbie a "bitch" as some are calling her in comments, it just means there's reconciliation needed between the various parties. We've all been there, we've all had heated arguments with people who are, or were, a big part of our lives. This conflict just happened to bleed out into the public eye, and now everyone's stepping up to the judge's chair a bit too quickly.

[@RB-ye4ri]

That's a good one . I have sometimes stepped up very quickly to ' The Judge's Chair ' . Please bring on Judge Judy to resolve the disputes of The Ex s and The Presents in whose Presence we shall be touched by More Great Music hopefully !!! ♧◇♡♡♤■□●○▪`~\|{}[]♧♧◇◇♡♡♡♡♡♤■□●●○○▪▪``~~\\||{{}}[[]]♧♧♧♧♧◇◇◇◇◇♡♡♡

[@dettigs]

bottom line, harrison and infante were there when the band was relevant. let them jam with the band for 1 night and everyone is happy...........but chris and debby wouldn't let it happen and they could've made it happen!!!!

[@KreapOfficial]

+dettigs nah not after law suits. you can't do that and the whole motivation was legal not sincere at all. had she said yeah ok they would have said fuck you, im taking you back to court.

[@sliat1981]

They did not contact them beforehand and ask for this one night. They just went up there assuming they could embarrass her into letting them. It would have been unfair for the current members

[@seapriestess1]

absolutely!

[@mumblesslam]

+Scott Fiero They could've rehearsed if they'd been invited to play in the first place. If you don't want the original members playing, then don't play i.e. KISS.

[@williesam647]

They are clearly very self-destructive vindictive types. Not the kind you want to worry about sabotaging your event.

[@stephenfisher5422]

Will never happen I don't think, but would be good to see the classic line up playing those songs from the late 70s early 80s that they all played on, I think all hard core fans of any band likes it when the classic line up reunite.

[@michaelmcmahon1855]

Rather than sue...

[@Shadow1776]

If they chose to leave the band why complain now.

[@kingofallwhites]

They didn’t choose to leave the band.

[@moarawkwarder]

Well that was awkward...

[@WithaJoeFro]

Yes, hard to watch.

[@kingofallwhites]

I agree. Stein should just be proud of his songwriting skills. They are not in the same league as the Beatles of course but you never saw John Lennon getting upset about George playing the solos or anything.

[@pau1056]

bruh Frank really ruined the moment

[@crazyelf62]

In Webster's dictionary under "awkward", it says "see Blondie R n R Hall Induction speech".