One can’t talk about the iconic rock band Blondie without mentioning its magnetic lead singer Debbie Harry. The beautifully blonde rock star and her band, whose name was inspired by her hair color, ...

Clem Burke, a renowned percussionist best known for his role as the drummer for New Wave sensation Blondie, has died, a rep for the band confirmed. He was 70. "It is with profound sadness that we ...

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died at 70 after privately battling cancer. The iconic New York City rock band, which singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein originally founded in ...

Magazine. Dave J Hogan/Getty Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died. He was 70. The band announced his death on Facebook on Monday, April 7, noting that he died after being diagnosed with ...

The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band ...

Clem Burke, who was the longtime drummer for the rock band Blondie but also played with music legends like Bob Dylan, has died, a spokesperson for Blondie confirmed to CBS News partner BBC News.

Former Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away following a "private battle with cancer" at the age of 70 on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was one of the lead musicians of the American rock band Blondie.

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 ...

“Heart of Glass” is a perfect blend of disco, rock, and pop. Blondie successfully merged these styles, creating a fresh and exciting sound. The track is upbeat and funky, yet still has the raw ...

Burke joined Blondie in 1975 and was featured on every one of the band's albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Blondie in 2006.

“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band’s official social media shared on Monday. By Lexy Perez, Roy Trakin Clem Burke, famed drummer for Blondie, died Sunda ...