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One of Blondie's songs stands as one of the best examples of a classic rock band taking a stab at making disco music.
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.
Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died, the group announced Monday morning, He was 70 and died following what was ...
He provided both the explosive percussion on “Call Me” and the laid-back rhythm on the reggae-influenced “The Tide Is High.” ...
Clem Burke provided the beats that underpinned the new wave, punk, and disco hits of Blondie. Though the band is most known for its iconic singer, Debbie Harry, Burke’s drumming style was crucial to ...
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