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Clem Burke, Blondie drummer and self-proclaimed ‘Rock & Roll survivalist,’ dies at 70

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Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died, the band announced Monday on social media. He was 70 “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer,” singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein said in a statement on behalf … Read more

Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies, aged 70

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Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Clem Burke, the drummer for 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died aged 70 following a “private battle with cancer”, the band’s spokesperson has confirmed to the BBC. Named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazinehis energetic fills and melodic flourishes elevated UK number one hits … Read more