“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band said in a statement. “His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound ...

While many within the punk rock scene knew about Burke, the drummer remained close to members of the Sex Pistols. During the early 1980s, the musician played alongside Steve Jones in the group ...

Clem Burke, Blondie's longtime drummer, has passed away at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. His bandmates, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram ...

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After Blondie broke up in the early 1980s, Clem became The Romantics’ drummer for more than a decade. He also played in several side projects over the years, including the 1960s-influenced band ...

Clem Burke, the legendary punk/new wave drummer best known for his versatility as “the heartbeat” of Blondie, died Monday following a battle with cancer, the band announced. “It is with ...

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70. The band said ...

“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band said in a statement. “His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success ...

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Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died aged 70. The musician — who joined Blondie in 1975 — has passed away following “a private battle with cancer”. In a statement posted on Facebook ...