Shindler’s List

Blondie founding member Chris Stein has published his third book, a memoir “Under a Rock”, telling his story from the streets of Brooklyn to famed legendary clubs like Max’s Kansas City, CBGBs and beyond selling millions of albums. The book gives you an intimate look at growing up in the 1950s with communist parents, attending Woodstock, experiencing the cultural renaissance of New York in the 60s and 70s, meeting Debbie Harry starting a band that would bring punk rock to the charts. The book also delves into the dark years of his then rare medical condition pemphigus vulgaris and drug addiction with vivid details and droll humor. It also highlights the relationship with Harry in the band and after when she took care of him full time. After splitting with Harry and years later reuniting Blondie, earning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and starting a new family are also discussed. Unfortunately he can no longer tour with Blondie but still contributes to recordings and actively posts on social media his photography and remembrances of people like H.R. Giger, William S. Burroughs and many New York City scene goers.