Clem Burke Dies: Blondie Drummer Was 70

Clem Burke, drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, dies at 70

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 in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no more details were provided.“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 hi…

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‘The heartbeat of Blondie’ dies at 70 after ‘private battle with cancer’

Clem Burke, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer of Blondie, died Sunday from cancer. The artist — a drummer’s drummer whose performances earned rave reviews from both fans and fellow musicians — was 70. Blondie, the New York City new wave act that Burke helped propel to international success in the ’70s, made the news of the drummer’s death public on social media on Monday. “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our…

Burke's iconic drum riffs can be heard echoing throughout the band's 11 studio albums, beginning with their 1976 self-titled debut.

Clem Burke, an American drummer who was part of the famous band Blondie for many years, died at the age of 70, as announced on Monday, April 7 by the pioneering group of the genre New Age. The group said in a statement that Burke died after a “battle against cancer.”“Clem was not just a drummer; it was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy and passion for music were unique, and his contributions to our music and success are incalculable,”…