What happens when you build your life — and your friendships — around a band that can’t keep it together forever.

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Pete Doherty has revealed that The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce will perform with him on a number of dates this year. In May, Doherty is set to release his new solo album, Felt Better Alive, through his ...

Clem Burke, the powerhouse drummer of new wave band, Blondie, has passed away at age 70. Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the best drummers of all time, Clem Burke’s passing has sent ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Clem Burke, longtime drummer and co-founding member of rock band Blondie, has died at the age of 70 after a "private" battle with cancer. The iconic musician's bandmates are ...

He was 70. The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie ...

Clem Burke joined Blondie in 1974. He played an important role during a period when the band was making a mix of punk, reggae, and disco influences. Burke was recognized as the "heartbeat of Blondie" ...

He was 70. The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie ...

Former Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away following a "private battle with cancer" at the age of 70 on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was one of the lead musicians of the American rock band Blondie.

Rock band Blondie’s drummer Clem Burke died on April 6, 2025, aged 70. As a key member of the band for over two decades, Burke left an indelible mark on their sound and legacy. The current ...