Chris Stein - Musician, Songwriter

Chris Stein

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Musician • Songwriter

Birth Date: January 5, 1950

Age: 75 years old

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York

Partners: Debbie Harry

Bands: Blondie

Chris Stein is an American musician and producer best known as the co-founder and guitarist of the iconic new wave band Blondie. Beyond his work with Blondie, Stein has had a notable career in Hollywood, where his music has been featured in a wide range of films spanning several decades.

He began contributing to film soundtracks in the early 1980s, with his work appearing in "Union City" (1980), "Polyester" (1981), and "Just Before Dawn" (1981). His music was also featured in popular films like "Endless Love" (1981) and the animated cult classic "Rock & Rule" (1982). In addition to his musical contributions, Stein took on an acting role in the film "Roadie" (1980).

Throughout the 1990s, his music continued to reach audiences in films like "The Last Days of Disco" (1998), "54" (1998), "200 Cigarettes" (1999), and "SLC Punk!" (1999). His work remained in demand into the 2000s, contributing to movies such as "Nearing Grace" (2006), "Gracie" (2007), "The Heartbreak Kid" (2007), "We Own the Night" (2007), and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" (2008).

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Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music

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