Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band Blondie, has died. He was 70 years old. Blondie announced Burke’s passing on the band’s Instagram story Monday.

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died

Clem Burke, longtime drummer with Blondie, has died, aged 70. Burke's death, following a battle with cancer, was announced by his bandmates on social media this afterno. "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.

Burke's iconic drumming riffs can be heard echoing on all of Blondie's 11 studio albums, beginning with their self-titled 1976 debut.

The music world lost two influential players over the past several days in the form of Blondie drummer Clem Burke and Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen.

Clem Burke, the drummer for 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died aged 70 following a "private battle with cancer", the band's spokesperson has confirmed to the BBC. Named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine,

His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched,” Blondie posted of Clem Burke, the acclaimed drummer who died on Sunday.

Clem Burke, the drummer in Blondie and self-described “rock survivalist” who played with numerous stars in a decorated career, has died. He was 70. Burke died from cancer, the band said Monday in a statement posted on Instagram.