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Blondie in Camera 1978

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Blondie in Camera 1978

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Photographer Martyn Goddard, who was commissioned to record the band’s return to New York in 1978, has selected 50 prints - shot during four major photo assignments in New York – of the band in concert, backstage, in the recording studio, and during photo sessions.

His iconic images will feature alongside poster prints, album covers, tour and concert memorabilia, period cameras, and photographic equipment.

Fronted by Debbie Harry and initially regarded as an underground band, Blondie enjoyed huge success with its ‘Parallel Lines’ album in 1978 and scored a number one hit in the charts in 1979 with its single, ‘Heart of Glass.’ 

Blondie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and has now sold over 40 million records worldwide. A new album is expected to be released this year. 

Barbican Music Library

Location
The Barbican Libraries are located on Level 2 within the Barbican. They can be accessed from the main building via stairs or lifts from Level G or via Frobisher Crescent from the highwalks.


Address
Level 2, Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.