The musician has passed away at 70. Learn more about his cause of death and his life here. Clem Burke, the legendary drummer best known for powering the rhythm of New Wave trailblazers Blondie, has ...

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 in a ...

“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 ...

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died, the group announced Monday morning, He was 70 and died following what was described by the surviving group members as a "private battle with cancer." A ...

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 spirit, ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: Clem Burke, irrepressible Blondie drummer, passed away aged 70 in April of 2025, and the band's official statement called him "not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie".

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 spirit, ...

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 ...