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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 12:40:28 GMT -5
If Warren was out of control with the drugs, then that explains the break up which led to the original 5 reunion. Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were Heroin addicts in the 80's, so everyone at some time were off their heads, especially with managements dishing it out like Smarties. Debbie does indeed tell it straight, she said Keith Moon was a f*****g idot and when Blondie got their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Debbie wouldn't allow past members to share the stage to perform will the latest version of Blondie.
By the way love the earlier Blondie albums!
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Post by La Princess on Nov 11, 2019 14:26:36 GMT -5
My first thought reading that quote wasn't about wasting away on drugs. Chris Stein (her boyfriend) was actually very sick and wasting away because they couldn't figure out what was wrong. I knew Blondie were into drugs but I remember he was so sick and almost died. Yes, Duran Duran supported Blondie in 1982, Blondie was a big band and at that point Duran Duran was mostly known as a video/MTV and New Wave kind of underground band still I think. I know they were playing on some stations but didn't cross over to the mainstream until late 1982. As for drugs, I have no doubt most if not all of the band member were on drugs around this time because it was so common. I'm curious which member was wasted on drugs during that time mentioned. People are saying Warren but he was big into being healthy and doing drugs doesn't seem like that would be him. I think John left by then so probably not him but that would be my first thought. A thought that occurred to me, and perhaps it wasn't one of the main members but someone playing on a track? It would be interesting to find out who is was and experience has shown me that the suspect is often the person we suspect least.
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Post by oakey on Nov 11, 2019 16:25:18 GMT -5
That is wishful thinking... It is clearly Warren she is talking about 🙂
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Post by trevgreg on Nov 11, 2019 16:38:29 GMT -5
People are saying Warren but he was big into being healthy and doing drugs doesn't seem like that would be him. I think John left by then so probably not him but that would be my first thought. A thought that occurred to me, and perhaps it wasn't one of the main members but someone playing on a track? It would be interesting to find out who is was and experience has shown me that the suspect is often the person we suspect least. Like Asteroid said earlier, Warren later admitted to using some sort of liquid contraption that he created to help him sleep, but eventually later got addicted to. And that's just the stuff we know about anyway. He certainly wouldn't be the first person in a "healthy living" position to do something against that grain either, but hopefully he's doing better nowadays. The timeline also seems to match Debbie's description, considering Nick and Warren helped the reunited Blondie complete demos for Pop Trash Movie and Studio 54 in the late 90's.
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Post by aftertherain on Nov 11, 2019 17:10:37 GMT -5
Recently I purchased another book for the home library which was Face It by Debbie Harry. It's a cool book, great cover including content, format and pics, check it out when you next find yourself in a book store. Always loved Blondie, in particular Call Me, Hangin On The Telephone, Picture This and indeed Rapture and Heart Of Glass just to name a few. Ohh and who can forget Atomic and In The Flesh ! Interesting what artists recollect tho Pg 220 Debbie states that "we (Blondie) were touring the US with Duran Duran in stadiums" & she goes on to add that "Chris (Blondie's guitarist) was wasting away by the last night of the Duran Duran tour at JFK Stadium in August 82". I always thought DD supported Blondie, which I do believe is actually true. Although I must admit I wasn't aware that this particular Blondie tour was so major, I mean Blondie with DD supporting played the JFK Stadium? That's where they held the Live Aid gig? Anyway, in the book (amongst many other topics) Debbie talks working with Nile/Bernard and the CHIC organisation including Giorgio M which I must admit made a very interesting read ! Not sure about all the drug taking, who when and where haven't quite red the rest of DHs book, however I've just come across this en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracks_Across_America_Tour_%2782If this is a fact ? DD "never played" the JFK Blondie gig and it wasn't just Blondie on the day either. Blondie were 3rd band on I knew Blondie couldn't have been that big, I mean they were big but not absolutely massive ! Confusing isn't it !
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Post by La Princess on Nov 12, 2019 2:22:14 GMT -5
People are saying Warren but he was big into being healthy and doing drugs doesn't seem like that would be him. I think John left by then so probably not him but that would be my first thought. A thought that occurred to me, and perhaps it wasn't one of the main members but someone playing on a track? It would be interesting to find out who is was and experience has shown me that the suspect is often the person we suspect least. Like Asteroid said earlier, Warren later admitted to using some sort of liquid contraption that he created to help him sleep, but eventually later got addicted to. And that's just the stuff we know about anyway. He certainly wouldn't be the first person in a "healthy living" position to do something against that grain either, but hopefully he's doing better nowadays. The timeline also seems to match Debbie's description, considering Nick and Warren helped the reunited Blondie complete demos for Pop Trash Movie and Studio 54 in the late 90's. Oh, I'm not saying he wasn't into anything, it just seems weird and hypocritical to claim to be so healthy yet using drugs. I recently became a drug counselor and it happens but generally speaking, people who do drugs don't live healthy lifestyles. However, many people claim to live healthy but don't so that could be his thing too. Many people suffering from addiction deny it and think they are the exception, which is why it is so hard to treat.
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Post by thelewy on Nov 12, 2019 4:00:14 GMT -5
Warren has just addressed the book fragment on his Facebook account, check it out. Well, the response exceeds any expectations, but it's Warren we're talking about after all... Now referring to Debbie as "the ungrateful fat soulless witch that continues to refer to herself as Debbie Harry", when did Warren become an over the top antagonist from a Netflix tv show 😂
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Post by trevgreg on Nov 12, 2019 8:27:24 GMT -5
Like Asteroid said earlier, Warren later admitted to using some sort of liquid contraption that he created to help him sleep, but eventually later got addicted to. And that's just the stuff we know about anyway. He certainly wouldn't be the first person in a "healthy living" position to do something against that grain either, but hopefully he's doing better nowadays. The timeline also seems to match Debbie's description, considering Nick and Warren helped the reunited Blondie complete demos for Pop Trash Movie and Studio 54 in the late 90's. Oh, I'm not saying he wasn't into anything, it just seems weird and hypocritical to claim to be so healthy yet using drugs. I recently became a drug counselor and it happens but generally speaking, people who do drugs don't live healthy lifestyles. However, many people claim to live healthy but don't so that could be his thing too. Many people suffering from addiction deny it and think they are the exception, which is why it is so hard to treat. Gotcha. Thanks for giving us insight there! I admire the work you're doing as well. And yes, omg on the Warren FB thing...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2019 9:43:26 GMT -5
I've checked Warren Cuccurullo FB, and he's saying it wasn't drugs but amino acids, so it's great that Warren has voiced his opinion about Debbie's book.
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Post by More Play Time on Nov 12, 2019 12:25:49 GMT -5
Would be good if someone can quote the book and then we can see, but maybe the room was hot to help with her flu? He should have just taken off the wig and fanned himself with it.
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