Hilly Kristal Dies at 75

Hilly Kristal, the founder of one of the greatest rock clubs to ever exist (CBGB's), has passed away at 75. Kristal died from lung cancer yesterday after battling with the disease for some time.

"I am very sorry that Hilly is gone. He was a big help to Blondie and to the New York music scene for many years. His club CBGB’s has become a part of New York lore and Rock n’ Roll history", states Debbie Harry. After the closing of CBGB's last year in New York, Kristal was going to recreate the club in Las Vegas.

R.I.P. Hilly...

Lily Allen and Debbie Harry Duet Together on Heart Of Glass

Its too good to be true! Debbie Harry and Lily Allen are duetting together for the first time on "Heart of Glass". This fantastic duet comes courtesy of "The Today Show Concert Series" on NBC!

Blondie will be performing as well starting at 8:30AM on Friday, May 25th and doing "Call Me" as well as a third track voted by Blondie fans themselves (X Offender anyone??!!).

This is going to be brilliant...can't wait for the YouTube clip of this.

Of course, as you know Lily is no stranger to covering Heart of Glass but with Debbie its a whole new ball game!

Also, Debbie's got a new solo album out and the single "Two Times Blue" is now on her MySpace. The record, "Necessary Evil" comes out August 7th woot woot!

NY Broad x

Lily Allen Covers Heart Of Glass

Lily Allen definitely chooses her cover songs wisely...this one being just as good as her other covers. Usually they are 80's tracks (Blank Expression, Up The Junction...which I STILL can't get my hands on!) and now Blondie's "Heart of Glass".

When Lily did an in store at Waterloo Records in Austin she broke this one out acoustically...

Ah, the joy of YouTube:



I am sure we will see this on the upcoming US tour!

NY Broad x