Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band’s official social media shared on Monday.

Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie who played a key role in the New Wave movement, has died at the age of 70.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died after a battle with cancer, the band announced Monday. The self-proclaimed 'Rock & Roll survivalist' was 70.

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.