Debbie Harry
The name Debbie Harry might not be as popular as her chosen stage name, Blondie, but her face pervades decades of new wave and punk adaptations. In the unpartable sea of music in New York in the 80s and 90s, Blondie emerged from the crowd with The Talking Heads, The Ramones, Iggy Pop, and Television, proving that she was just as talented and driven as the rest.
Bono
U2 was an unlikely contender for rock fame when they hit the scene in the early 80s. What separated Bono from the other musicians was his advocacy for activism, philanthropy, and inclusion over the entire industry. Bono never saw himself as a “rock god,” he felt, and still feels like he’s just another guy who has a platform to help others. Within that philosophy, Bono donates a fair deal of his concert funds his own charitable foundations, and he still campaigns and protests with normal people regularly.