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Clem Burke’s Health: Inside the Late Drummer’s Cancer Battle

The late Blondie drummer died after privately battling a form of cancer. Learn all about Clem’s health here.

The band also pointed out that Clem’s musical “influence extended far beyond Blondie,” noting that he was a self-proclaimed “rock ‘n’ roll survivalist,” who “played and collaborated with numerous iconic artists, including Eurythmics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Nancy Sinatra, Chequered Past, The Fleshtones, The Romantics, Dramarama, The Adult Net, The Split Squad, The International Swingers, L.A.M.F., Empty Hearts, Slinky Vagabond, and even the Go-Go’s.” “His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of,” Blondie continued. “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,” the statement read.

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