Rare photos of Debbie Harry as a child and a teenager

Let me preface this by saying that when I say “rare” I mean “not widely-seen” images of Debbie Harry. Let’s face it, if it’s already on the Internet… it ain’t rare.

Admittedly, I secretly love looking at those “before they were famous” photos of rockstars and movie stars because they’re always so damned awkward! I find comfort in knowing “Hey, they were once just like one of us!”

However, this is not the case for Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry. Apparently, she was always perfect.


A young Debbie Harry reading a book, early 1950s


Debbie at the beach


Debbie looks to be around in the 10th grade here


Debbie in a marching band or cheerleading outfit


Debbie Harry’s senior photo from the Hawthorne High School yearbook, 1963