Blondie

Background:

American percussionist Clem Burke is well-known as part of the punk rock band Blondie, along side Deborah Harry, Chris Stein and Nigel Harrison. He also has worked for a number of musicians and other groups, including the celebrated Rock ‘n’ Roll wildman Iggy Pop, The Romantics and The Ramones. More recently, the drummer embarked on tour with Nancy Sinatra.

As for his private life, Burke has been married to his present wife, Ellen, since 2002.


Clement Burke

Childhood and Family:

Clem Burke was born Clement Burke on November 24, 1955, in New York, New York. He was married to Ellen in 2002 and the two remain together until now.


Elvis Ramone

Career:

A native of New Yorker, Clem Burke received a degree of prominence when he joined the punk rock group Blondie as a percussionist. Hired by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein when they were first starting the band, he stayed with the band throughout the first era of their career and was active in reforming them in the late ‘90s.

When Blondie was dispersed, during the 1980s and 1990s, Burke kept himself busy by playing drums for a number of artists, like Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend, Joan Jett, the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll wildman Iggy Pop, as well as for Eurythmics and Dramarama. Moreover, he became the regular drummer of The Romantics, a gig he held from 1990 until 2004.

However, Burke did not score another victory until he played drum for Rock and Roll band The Ramones, following the abrupt exodus of Richie Ramone. Under the name Elvis Ramone, he proved an accomplished drummer with his two gigs in 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island and in Trenton, New Jersey. He rejoined C.J Ramone, Tommy Ramone and Daniel Rey for “Ramones Beat Down On Cancer” concert in October 2004.

During 2004-2005, Burke toured with the daughter of Frank Sinatra, singer-actress Nancy Sinatra.


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