Clem Burke Cause of Death: Blondie Drummer Passes Away at 70
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Clem Burke, the drummer best known for his work with the seminal rock band Blondie, has passed away.
He was 70 years old.
News of Burke’s passing comes to us courtesy of a statement from the band.
Musician Clem Burke attends “Blondie Panel at SXSW” on March 12, 2014 in Austin, Texas, for the documentary Blondie’s New York, premiering on Smithsonian Channel. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Smithsonian) Clem Burke’s cause of death revealed
“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,” reps for Blondie wrote.
“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,” the statement continued.
“Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source...
Clem Burke, the drummer best known for his work with the seminal rock band Blondie, has passed away.
He was 70 years old.
News of Burke’s passing comes to us courtesy of a statement from the band.
Musician Clem Burke attends “Blondie Panel at SXSW” on March 12, 2014 in Austin, Texas, for the documentary Blondie’s New York, premiering on Smithsonian Channel. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Smithsonian) Clem Burke’s cause of death revealed
“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,” reps for Blondie wrote.
“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,” the statement continued.
“Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source...
- 4/7/2025
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
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