Q1. In what year was Blondie formed in New York City by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein?
A. 1972
B. 1974
C. 1976
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1974
Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Blondie?
A. Angel and the Snake
B. The Stillettoes
C. The Wind in the Willows
D. Plastic Letters
Answer: A. Angel and the Snake
Q3. Why did Blondie choose their band name?
A. It was inspired by a comic strip character
B. It referenced Debbie Harry’s hair color
C. Truck drivers catcalled “Hey, Blondie!” to Debbie Harry on the street
D. It was a nod to a famous 1950s film noir movie
Answer: C. Truck drivers catcalled “Hey, Blondie!” to Debbie Harry on the street
Q4. Which iconic New York club was a key venue for Blondie’s early performances in the mid-1970s?
A. Studio 54
B. CBGB
C. The Bitter End
D. Fillmore East
Answer: B. CBGB
Q5. Who was the original drummer of Blondie when it formed in 1974?
A. Clem Burke
B. Billy O’Connor
C. Max Weinberg
D. Tommy Ramone
Answer: A. Clem Burke
Q6. What was the title of Blondie’s debut single, released in June 1976?
A. Heart of Glass
B. X-Offender
C. One Way or Another
D. Denis
Answer: B. X-Offender
Q7. On which label was Blondie’s self-titled debut album released in December 1976?
A. Chrysalis Records
B. Capitol Records
C. Private Stock Records
D. Elektra Records
Answer: C. Private Stock Records
Q8. Which keyboardist joined Blondie in November 1975 to expand their sound?
A. Jimmy Destri
B. Ray Manzarek
C. Rick Wakeman
D. Elton John
Answer: A. Jimmy Destri
Q9. What was Blondie’s first major hit in the UK, reaching No. 2 in 1978?
A. Sunday Girl
B. Denis
C. Atomic
D. The Tide Is High
Answer: B. Denis
Q10. Who produced Blondie’s breakthrough album Parallel Lines, released in 1978?
A. Giorgio Moroder
B. Bob Clearmountain
C. Phil Spector
D. Mike Chapman
Answer: D. Mike Chapman
Q11. Which 1978 single from Parallel Lines became Blondie’s first US Top 40 hit and is known for its disco influence?
A. One Way or Another
B. Picture This
C. Heart of Glass
D. Fade Away and Radiate
Answer: C. Heart of Glass
Q12. How many weeks did “Call Me” by Blondie spend at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1980?
A. Two weeks
B. Six weeks
C. Seven weeks
D. Eight weeks
Answer: B. Six weeks
Q13. “Call Me” was recorded for which 1980 film’s soundtrack?
A. American Gigolo
B. Flashdance
C. Saturday Night Fever
D. Urban Cowboy
Answer: A. American Gigolo
Q14. Which Blondie album from 1979 was certified platinum and featured hits like “Dreaming” and “Union City Blue”?
A. Parallel Lines
B. Eat to the Beat
C. Autoamerican
D. The Hunter
Answer: B. Eat to the Beat
Q15. What genre-blending element made “Rapture” from Autoamerican (1980) historic?
A. It was the first reggae song to top the US charts
B. It incorporated heavy metal riffs
C. It was the first rap song to reach No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100
D. It was fully performed on synthesizers
Answer: C. It was the first rap song to reach No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Q16. Which cover song by Blondie reached No. 1 in the US in 1980 and has a reggae style?
A. Maria
B. The Tide Is High
C. Sunday Girl
D. Island of Lost Souls
Answer: B. The Tide Is High
Q17. Why did Blondie disband in 1982?
A. Due to declining sales and Chris Stein’s health issues with pemphigus
B. Creative differences over disco influences
C. A major lawsuit from their label
D. Debbie Harry’s solo career ambitions
Answer: A. Due to declining sales and Chris Stein’s health issues with pemphigus
Q18. In what year did Blondie reform with core members Harry, Stein, and Burke?
A. 1995
B. 1997
C. 1999
D. 2001
Answer: B. 1997
Q19. Which 1999 Blondie single marked their return to the UK charts at No. 1, 20 years after “Heart of Glass”?
A. No Exit
B. Nothing Is Real but the Girl
C. Maria
D. Good Boys
Answer: C. Maria
Q20. How many UK No. 1 singles has Blondie achieved as of 2025?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: D. Six
Q21. Which former Sex Pistols bassist joined Blondie for touring in 2022 and contributed to their upcoming album?
A. Steve Jones
B. Glen Matlock
C. Paul Cook
D. Sid Vicious
Answer: B. Glen Matlock
Q22. In what year was Blondie inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2010
Answer: C. 2006
Q23. Who introduced Blondie at their 2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony?
A. Joan Jett
B. Shirley Manson of Garbage
C. Patti Smith
D. Cyndi Lauper
Answer: B. Shirley Manson of Garbage
Q24. Which Blondie album was added to the US National Recording Registry in 2024 for its cultural significance?
A. Eat to the Beat
B. Autoamerican
C. Parallel Lines
D. The Curse of Blondie
Answer: C. Parallel Lines
Q25. What was the cause of drummer Clem Burke’s death on April 6, 2025?
A. Heart disease
B. Cancer
C. Car accident
D. Drug overdose
Answer: B. Cancer
