(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Debbie Harry thinks she could have been Madonna if shed worked harder.

With her edge style and daring on-stage outfits, the Blondie frontwoman is often cited as a precursor for todays major music icons including Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

Despite her legendary status as a musician, the 65-year-old star says she would have been able to achieve the same levels of fame as Madonna if she had put more thought into her long-term plan. Debbie thinks the American star often nicknamed the Queen of Pop is clearly more driven than her, an idea which was compounded when they met.

Did I ever meet her? Yes. I worked with Mary Lambert [film-maker who directed Madonnas Like A Virgin and Material Girl videos] on my hit I Want That Man video. She took me to Madonnas birthday party. But we are from totally different ways of thinking, she said in an interview with Q magazine. She is so totally career-orientated and showbiz-minded. I missed the boat on that one. If I had thought more I would probably have been Madonna before she was.

Despite their differences, Debbie considers Madonna an exceptional artist. However, there are many other artists shes been even more impressed with.

She had some really great songs. Shes a great performer and a great dancer. Anyone who has that determination and drive, you have to give them credit. But she wasnt my favourite, she added. (C) Cover Media