SPOTTED: Touring music icon hunts for treasures in Sydney
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Celebrities live under the spotlight, but sometimes, they appreciate little joys, too.
Amid their busy schedules and tours worldwide, they find ways to make their trip enjoyable.
One legendary frontwoman decided to be 'Out in the Streets' and indulged in some shopping.
Blondie vocalist Debbie Harry was spotted in Sydney perusing the shelves for the perfect keepsake.
The 78-year-old rockstar—spotted in a cap, t-shirt, leggings, sneakers and oversized sunglasses—was among many tourists looking for souvenirs among the sea of kangaroo keyrings and cuddly koala toys.
While celebrities often make headlines for their visits to upscale eateries or their escapades at Bondi Beach, Harry's choice to explore local shops was a refreshing sight, especially for those into the more personable side of fame.
Blondie—known for their hits 'Call Me' and 'Heart of Glass'—toured across Australia as part of the Pandemonium Music Festival, which co-featured fellow rock icon Alice Cooper, Wheatus, Aussie band Wolfmother, and a few local support acts.
In a recent appearance on The Today Show, Harry expressed her excitement about the tour.
'We are looking forward to getting back home to Australia,' she shared.
She was also excited to share new music, weaving new material in Blondie's all-hit setlist.
The band recently concluded their Europe tour, to which Harry shared about the 'superb' crowd that greeted them at each show.
Due to her age, Harry also shared a sentiment about her music career.
'I don't think I do enough. I do plenty. I feel like, "Wow, I could be doing so much more,"' she said.
In another interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Harry reflected on Blondie's long-standing career despite the band's formation in the seventies.
'It makes me feel a little bit of everything, to be honest. It's wonderful that we continue to get a great reception as a band and that the music is still meaningful to everyone and their lives,' she said.
'It is the most rewarding part of Blondie for me. I know I am very lucky to be still able to do what I do.'
When not on tour, Debbie Harry leads a quieter life in New York City and New Jersey, where she enjoys the company of her two dogs.
For now, she's here in Australia—not just as a performer but as a visitor, taking in the sights and maybe even leaving with a fluffy kangaroo keyring as a memento of her time Down Under.
Debbie Harry's story is a reminder that age is just a number, and the spirit of adventure and loving what you do can keep you young at heart.
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Amid their busy schedules and tours worldwide, they find ways to make their trip enjoyable.
One legendary frontwoman decided to be 'Out in the Streets' and indulged in some shopping.
Blondie vocalist Debbie Harry was spotted in Sydney perusing the shelves for the perfect keepsake.
The 78-year-old rockstar—spotted in a cap, t-shirt, leggings, sneakers and oversized sunglasses—was among many tourists looking for souvenirs among the sea of kangaroo keyrings and cuddly koala toys.
Debbie Harry of Blondie fame was shopping around Sydney during her free time on tour. Image Credits: Rolling Stone (left), MediaMode (right)
While celebrities often make headlines for their visits to upscale eateries or their escapades at Bondi Beach, Harry's choice to explore local shops was a refreshing sight, especially for those into the more personable side of fame.
Blondie—known for their hits 'Call Me' and 'Heart of Glass'—toured across Australia as part of the Pandemonium Music Festival, which co-featured fellow rock icon Alice Cooper, Wheatus, Aussie band Wolfmother, and a few local support acts.
In a recent appearance on The Today Show, Harry expressed her excitement about the tour.
'We are looking forward to getting back home to Australia,' she shared.
She was also excited to share new music, weaving new material in Blondie's all-hit setlist.
The band recently concluded their Europe tour, to which Harry shared about the 'superb' crowd that greeted them at each show.
Due to her age, Harry also shared a sentiment about her music career.
'I don't think I do enough. I do plenty. I feel like, "Wow, I could be doing so much more,"' she said.
In another interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Harry reflected on Blondie's long-standing career despite the band's formation in the seventies.
'It makes me feel a little bit of everything, to be honest. It's wonderful that we continue to get a great reception as a band and that the music is still meaningful to everyone and their lives,' she said.
'It is the most rewarding part of Blondie for me. I know I am very lucky to be still able to do what I do.'
When not on tour, Debbie Harry leads a quieter life in New York City and New Jersey, where she enjoys the company of her two dogs.
For now, she's here in Australia—not just as a performer but as a visitor, taking in the sights and maybe even leaving with a fluffy kangaroo keyring as a memento of her time Down Under.
Debbie Harry's story is a reminder that age is just a number, and the spirit of adventure and loving what you do can keep you young at heart.
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