New Jersey’s Debbie Harry still owns the stage at 79
July 1st of this year Debbie Harry turned 79 years old. There is nothing in her DNA that will stop her from performing the best in rock and roll. She has a drive, and talent that is unmatched by younger musicians.
Debbie Harry could care less what her birth age says, she lives by the motto it is what you do in life that makes you feel older or younger than you are, and rock and roll makes her feel younger. There is a reason she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2006, she met all the criteria to get into the hallowed Hall and then some.
She was raised in Hawthorne, NJ. She went to grade school and high school then headed over to graduate from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ so there is no question about her Jersey drive.
Her voice is now at times an octave lower, but she still hits the notes that made her famous with her popular hits.
I had the pleasure of working with Debbie on a Monmouth County preservation and land space TV PSA. In between shooting the piece we talked about music, TV, and New Jersey. I found Debbie to be so remarkably interesting and down to earth, although her music knowledge and experience is quite intimidating.
Debbie still has a tour that she is on and makes pop up appearances now and then. I wish she performed more in New Jersey.
Debbie Harry is a New Jersey icon that has succeeded with her overwhelming talent and drive that makes her a true Hall of Fame artist.
New Jersey is lucky to have her.
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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.
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