Clem Burke, Blondies drummer and heartbeat, dies aged 70

Clem Burke, the drummer whose backbeats powered Blondie to huge chart success across multiple decades, has died aged 70. He died following what his bandmates Debbie Harry and Chris Stein called “a private battle with cancer”, in a tribute posted to Instagram. They added: “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 … His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.” Burke was only one of

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