Clem Burke, the Drummer for Blondie, Passes Away at 70
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clem Burke, the esteemed drummer of Blondie, who has died at the age of 70 after a courageous fight against cancer.
Born in New Jersey in November 1954, Burke was a vital part of Blondie, contributing his talents to every studio album from their self-titled debut to the acclaimed Parallel Lines in 1978, and even their latest work, Pollinator, released in 2017. He joined the band in 1975, just a year after its formation, and quickly became known as the band's…