The groups pact with chrysalis records was signed on 1 september 1977. Nov 23, 2017 nigerian professional dancer and choreographer odumewu pinki debbie has officially broken the guinness world of the longest dancing marathon by an individual, joining other nigerians. Deborah ann debbie harry born july 1, 1945 is an american. Lead singer deborah harry was 53 years and 227 days old at the time. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Guinness archives page 3 of 25 brookston beer bulletin guinness advert.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 25, 2016. Impressive enough, in fact, to earn the reigning billboard music awards top social artist winners another huge accolade. Danny lawsonpa the book, which has sold 450m copies in 79 languages. Threelegged running involves two runners who are tied together. Aug 23, 2018 bts average is over double that of styles and thats pretty impressive. Debbie harry of blondie singing during the recording of a pop promo for their single. One of two entries in the upcoming 2019 guinness book of world records. July 1, 1945 is an american singer, songwriter, model and actress, known as the lead singer of the new wave band blondie. Deborah ann harry is an american singer, songwriter, model and actress, known as the lead singer of the new wave band blondie. On february, 1999, the blondie song maria hit number one. With blondie, she released the groups ninth studio album, panic of girls. She led the band blondie, which took both genres and made into one, with songs such as rapture, one way or another and the tide is high. Born in miami, florida, harry was adopted as an infant and raised in hawthorne, new jersey. Pinki debbie breaks guinness world record for longest.
Mostly remembered for her 80s smash bubblegum pop hits, debbie gibson turns 48 today. The guinness world records book is one of the few books that my entire family will read at one time or. Best 27 debbie harry blondie facts nsf music magazine. Harry guinness jan 4th, 2019 exposure values give you a better understanding of how your camera works in photography, we talk a lot about stops.
And this october, singer debbie harry will release her autobiography face it, a collection of harry penned. Her look was further popularized by the bands early presence in the music video revolution of the era. Complete with a captivating new design, this new edition has been redesigned to accommodate the new on the record feature, which looks at some of the people behind the amazing records. Children wearing harry potters trademark gryffindor tie and round spectacles pose during the record attempt. Deborah harry holds the record of oldest female singer to reach no. The ultimate annual book of records is back and crammed with more than ever before. Nigerian dancer, odumewu debbie otherwise known as pinki debbie has broken the guinness world record for longest dance marathon by an individual. More than 30 years ago, music prodigy debbie gibson, the original pop princess, exploded on the billboard pop charts with the selfpenned only in my dreams.
The professional dancer has joined other nigerians like kaffy shafau, a professional dancer as well and dj obi, two nigerians who have their names etched in the guinness book of world record. Guinness world records unionpedia, the concept map. Her total album sales have earned her a place in the guinness book of world records as both the most successful female solo artist of all time and the bestselling female recording artist. Deborah ann debbie harry miami, 1 juli 1945, geboren als angela trimble. After a world tour and a year of silence, blondie returns to the scene in 2003 with the curse of blondie, whose single good boys was less successful. They nabbed the other guinness world record for having the mostviewed music video online in 24 hours by a kpop group with the video for. The brainchild of sir hugh beaver, the book was cofounded by twin brothers norris and. Their fifth record, autoamerican 1980, afforded harry and the band further attention, spawning such. World records for threelegged running record holders. Gibson exploded on the pop music scene at the tender age of 16. Guinness book of world records 1981 by norris mcwhirter. Jun 23, 2017 children wearing harry potters trademark gryffindor tie and round spectacles pose during the record attempt.
A music prodigy, she quickly became the youngest person ever to write, produce and perform a number one single, foolish beat, a record she still holds today in the guinness book of world records. Bts average is over double that of styles and thats pretty impressive. Singer debbie harry of american punk rock band blondie 1979. Dec 20, 2019 at guinness world records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and were here to measure it. Jun 14, 2019 her total album sales have earned her a place in the guinness book of world records as both the most successful female solo artist of all time and the bestselling female recording artist.
This happened when blondie went to number one with maria on february, 1999 at the age of 53 years and 227 days. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Guinness world records books and biography waterstones. At the tender age of 16, she became the youngest person.
To date, gibson has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide. Dolly parton honored with two 2018 guinness world records music legend dolly parton added two more awards to her already impressive collection, receiving two certificates from the guinness world records in recognition for her achievements in country music. By chris pleasance and debbie white for mailonline 18. Beekeeper tries to cover himself with 20,000 insects in his second attempt to make it into the guinness book of records. Singers underwater gig earns place in guinness book of records. Ross was the guest star on episode 424 of the muppet show. Until the international amateur athletics federation standardised track and field world record categories, records were officially verified by national athletics organizations. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With her distinctive photogenic features and twotone bleachedblonde hair, harry quickly became a punk icon. Debbie harry made it into the guinness world book of records in 1999, at age 53, becoming the oldest female singer to reach no. Debbie harry was both feminine and punk at the same time. On world tap dance day, may 25, mackay set the as yet unofficial guinness world record for the largest tap dance lesson in a single venue.
She attended high school in merrick, long island, and often participated in community theater productions and talent contests. Explore books by guinness world records with our selection at. Whether youve got the stretchiest skin, know the worlds. After ross mcwhirters norris dewar mcwhirter, cbe 12 august 1925, winchmore hill, london 19 april 2004, wiltshire was a writer, political activist, cofounder of the. Simply make your application and select the event gwr day 2020 when prompted, and join in the celebrations. Her recordings with the band reached number one in the u. Guiness book of world records archives vanguard allure. Debbie harry wikimili, t deborah ann harry born angela trimble. What happened to the most popular female singers of the.
How about making your attempt on gwr day on 14 november. Katie melua, britains biggestselling female singer, yesterday set the guinness world record for the deepest underwater concert when she performed at the bottom of a 303ftdeep oil rig. Beekeeper covered with bugs in guinness book of records. Later editions were published by guinness world records and hit entertainment. Harry entered the guinness world book of records in 1999 as the oldest female singer to reach no.
Their fifth record, autoamerican 1980, afforded harry and the band further attention. As blondie return with a new album, kris needs charts their convoluted rise from derided cbgb support to world stardom, with a little help from chris stein and. The guinness book of records hardcover january 1, 1993 by peter matthews author 5. The left leg of one runner is tied to the right leg of the other runner. Published on aug, 2012 the song that earned deborah harry a spot in the guinness book of world records with a slideshow of pictures. Best known as the lead singer of the new wave band blondie. Chockfull of fascinating facts, fabulous firsts, and shocking stunts, the guinness book of records 1995 brings readers another year of endless entertainment.
Bts top harry styles in twitter record, earn two guinness book of. Dancer odumewu debbie breaks guinness world records ivory ng. After a world tour and a year of silence, blondie returns to the. At guinness world records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and were here to measure it. Mariah was born on march 27, 1970 in huntington, long island, new york to patricia carey born. The guinness book of records hardcover january 1, 1993. Are you thinking of making a record application either as an individual or in a small team in the next few months. The difference between the individual harry and the band blondie was famously highlighted with a blondie is a group button campaign by the band in 1979. He and his identical twin brother, ross, were known internationally for the guinness book of records, a book they wrote and annually updated together between 1955 and 1975. In longtime romantic relationship with chris stein. Mackay tap dances its way into the guinness book of world. This year marks the 45th anniversary of iconic new wave and punk rock band blondie. Blondie back to the future record collector magazine. Among the world records the book has a shot at is the one for misprints.
At 54, deborah harry enters the guinness book of records, as the oldest woman to get a number 1 in the uk, and the blondie band for appearing on the number 1 charts for three consecutive decades. Danny lawsonpa the book, which has sold 450m copies in. Her recordings with the band reached the numberone charts place in the united states and the united kingdom on many occasions through 1979 to 1981 plus a sixth uk numberone in 1999. Harry potters gather in bolton to smash guinness world. Born in miami, florida, harry was adopted as an infant and raised in. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv.
Harry potters gather in bolton to smash guinness world record. Photo margaret fisk decided to attempt the record on a. Nigerian professional dancer and choreographer odumewu pinki debbie has officially broken the guinness world of the longest dancing marathon by an individual, joining other nigerians. Simply make your application and select the event gwr day 2019 when prompted, and join in the celebrations. A north queensland community battered by tropical cyclone debbie only two months ago has found cohesion in the most unexpected of places. Beekeeper covered with bugs in guinness book of records attempt. Pinki debbie breaks guinness world record for longest dancing. People sometimes talk of doing something that has never been done before just to get into have their names mentioned in the book. The book was first published in 1955 as the guinness book of records and is now so popular that it is available in many different languages. After attending college, she worked various jobs, including as a secretary, dancer, and playboy bunny, before breaking through in the music industry.
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