Long before their rise to fame lead singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein were part of the vibrant New York underground music scene. Leaving behind their former band, the Stilletos ...

This was simply a collection of art kids (in the case of Talking Heads), streets kids (The Ramones), and just very cool cats on a mission to say what they want to say (Patti Smith, Debbie Harry ...

Clem Burke, who has died of cancer aged 70, was Blondie’s drummer throughout their hit-packed career; fans loved his stick-twirling displays on stage and his habitual leap over his kit at the ...

In the 1970’s, he answered a band's ad in the Village Voice seeking a “freak energy” rock drummer, kicking off his decades-long career with lead singer Debbie Harry and the rest of his ...

Clem Burke was undeniably Blondie’s engine room. Yesterday (April 7), he died aged 70 following a private battle with cancer. In a statement posted by Harry and Stein, Burke was described as “the ...

Clem was a member of the band from its first days, when it was formed by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, and remained with them until the end. However, during their split, he was able to find ...

Music fans are mourning the loss of an iconic drummer from one of New York City's favorite rock bands. Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, died at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer.

“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 ...

Q with Tom Power Blondie's Chris Stein reflects on the ugly side of rock 'n' roll Debbie Harry in conversation with CBC's Q (2019) Blondie was formed in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist ...

He was 70. Burke's Blondie bandmates, led by frontwoman Debbie Harry, remembered him as "the heartbeat of Blondie" in a statement shared on Monday. "His talent, energy, and passion for music were ...

In recent years, he and singer Deborah Harry were the only original members of Blondie still touring (both performed at last year’s Cruel World festival in Pasadena), with co-founding member ...

The tribute was signed, “Godspeed, Dr. Burke,” by bandmates Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, on behalf of the entire Blondie family. Find out more about the late drummer below. Born on November ...