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The Courant’s arts picks for April 13-19 included a plethora of women artists, a night of doo-wop, early rock ‘n’ roll acts ...
"Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his ...
Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died following a “private battle with cancer”, the band have said in a statement. He was 70. Burke was recruited by Blondie co-founders Debbie Harry and Chris ...
“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 ...
Clem Burke, legendary drummer for punk rock band Blondie, died Monday at age 70 after a private battle with cancer. Blondie was one of the most successful bands of the late ’70s and early ’80s ...
Sunday Girl, Atomic, Call Me, The Tide Is High and Maria. He was an entertaining presence on stage and Blondie would often end their set with Burke leapfrogging over his drum kit. When Blondie was ...
After being replaced in the band by Starr, Best was offered the job of drummer in fellow group the Mersey Beats but turned it down. He later moved to the United States and formed the Pete Best ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON — Clem Burke, drummer and founding member of the rock band Blondie, has died after a private battle with cancer, according to the group's social media page. He was 70. "His vibrant ...
Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, the band has said. Born in New Jersey, US, Burke featured on all of the Debbie Harry-fronted band’s studio albums ...