An eye-catching hairstyle was always one of Debbie’s trademarks. She made Blondie one of the hottest groups of the Seventies. Now Debbie’s solo career looks set to match that success. Her new single In Love With Love has just been released following her 1986 comeback hit – French Kissing In The USA – both from her album Rockbird. And that’s just the beginning. Debbie stars in the film Forever Lulu, due to be released later this year and is writing songs for a new album. But the best news is that Chris Stein, her partner for 13 years, has made a full recovery from the rare skin disease that threatened his life. Debbie was at the peak of her career when Chris fell ill in 1981. She became a virtual recluse, keeping a constant vigil by his bed. “It was nightmarish. A really sad scary time,” she says. Now Chris seven years her junior, is supporting Debbie – as her lead guitarist. But there’s no talk of marriage. “Marriage is a state of mind,” says Debbie. “The change of name smacks of a woman becoming a possession! ❤️🔥