Bootleg Blondie was established in 2001, and is the only tribute to have performed with two original founding members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine. They even got the honour to be thanked on Blondie's 11th album, Pollinator! Debbie Harris is the lead, with her Blondie looks, her Blondie voice and the real Blondie attitude!

Bootleg Blondie has been seen performing at big venues including, the Isle of Wight Festival, the Hammersmith Palais, Sheperd's Bush Empire and have also opened for a wide array of huge names including Sophie Ellis Bexter, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, and Slade.