Debbie Harry is opening up about the future of Blondie.
Speaking with Vanity Fair in an interview published Monday, June 30, the music icon revealed why people might not be seeing Blondie perform live anytime soon following Clem Burke's death in April 2025.
"Keeping a rock band together for 50 years was like a marriage, and it’s sad that with Clem’s passing and without having Chris [Stein] onstage, I can’t see myself being onstage as Blondie, even though I am the face of Blondie," Harry, 80, told the publication.
She continued: "But I’m proud of the music, and I would still like to do music. Then, [working with] John Waters and David Cronenberg on the film side of things. I feel like a little footnote in terms of how these people have affected culture."
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Harry said that she gets the "most teary-eyed" reflecting on the "relationships, good fortune, and the luck I’ve had working with some wonderful, exotic, talented people."
"My list is going to sound very short, but having worked with Chris and Clem for years—especially Chris, that’s extraordinary," she told the outlet.
In April 2025, Blondie announced Burke's death on Facebook, revealing that he died after being diagnosed with cancer.
"It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer," the band's statement read.
It continued: "Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage."
"His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him," the statement continued.
The band then shared their "deepest condolences to Burke's family, friends and fans and remarked how Burke's "influence and contributions" had "spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of."
"His legacy will live on through the tremendous amount of music he created and the countless lives he touched. As we navigate this profound loss, we ask for privacy during this difficult time," the statement concluded