Clem Burke is known as the influential drummer for Blondie, he was a member of Blondie from 1975 until his death and appeared on every Blondie recording and every hit. According to Burke, Blondie combined the influences of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. Blondie peaked with the essential recording Parallel Lines, and Burke’s beat drove hits such as “Heart of Glass,” “One Way or Another,” “Call Me,” “The Tide is High,” and “Rapture.” Clem Burke became famous as the drummer for Blondie, but he was much more than that. Clem Burke is the only drummer that has been a member of three Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands (Blondie, Eurythmics, and The Ramones.) In the Ramones, he was even given the name Elvis Ramone. Clem Burke played drums on dozens of sessions with people like Pete Townsend, Iggy Pop, Nancy Sinatra, and Bob Dylan. Burke also […]

June 2025 Issue