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Burke's early experiences behind the drum kit began in the late 1960s and early 1970s as one of the founding members of Bayonne's premier cover bands, 'Total Environment' and 'Sweet Willie Jam Band'. Burke also gained percussion knowledge from his stint as a drummer in the famed Saint Andrew Bridgmen Drum and Bugle Corps in Bayonne. Following a failed audition for [[Patti Smith]]'s band, he joined Blondie in 1975. He was a key figure in keeping the group together after Stein and Harry considered disbanding, following the departure of original bassist Fred Smith, and recruited his friend [[Gary Lachman|Gary Valentine]] to play bass. His style of playing was influenced by [[Hal Blaine]] and [[Keith Moon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rip-her-to-shreds.com/archive_press_magazines_mojo.php|title=Blondie: Rip Her to Shreds|publisher=''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]''|year=1998|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> |
Burke's early experiences behind the drum kit began in the late 1960s and early 1970s as one of the founding members of Bayonne's premier cover bands, 'Total Environment' and 'Sweet Willie Jam Band'. Burke also gained percussion knowledge from his stint as a drummer in the famed Saint Andrew Bridgmen Drum and Bugle Corps in Bayonne. Following a failed audition for [[Patti Smith]]'s band, he joined Blondie in 1975. He was a key figure in keeping the group together after Stein and Harry considered disbanding, following the departure of original bassist Fred Smith, and recruited his friend [[Gary Lachman|Gary Valentine]] to play bass. His style of playing was influenced by [[Hal Blaine]] and [[Keith Moon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rip-her-to-shreds.com/archive_press_magazines_mojo.php|title=Blondie: Rip Her to Shreds|publisher=''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]''|year=1998|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> |
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During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was disbanded, Burke played drums for [[The Romantics]] (for whom Burke was the regular drummer {{clarify|date=November 2011}} between 1990 and 2004), [[Pete Townshend]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Eurythmics]], [[The Tourists]], [[Dramarama (band)|Dramarama]], [[The Fleshtones]], [[Iggy Pop]], and [[Joan Jett]], amongst others. He went on to record with the line-up of Chequered Past in 1983 with [[Sex Pistols]] guitarist [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]], former Blondie bandmate [[Nigel Harrison]], musician [[Tony Sales]] and singer/actor [[Michael Des Barres]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Louis A Bustamante, Barry L. Kramer |url=http://archive.blondie.net/clem_burke_biography.shtml |title=Clem Burke Biography |publisher=Archive.blondie.net |date= |accessdate=2011-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Allan Metz |url=http://www2.drury.edu/ametz/antbudof.htm |title=Clem Burke |publisher=.drury.edu |date=1999-05-16 |accessdate=2011-10-08}}</ref> |
During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was disbanded, Burke played drums for [[The Romantics]] (for whom Burke was the regular drummer {{clarify|date=November 2011}} between 1990 and 2004), [[Pete Townshend]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Eurythmics]]<ref>http://www.eurythmics-ultimate.com/revenge25-clem-burke-interview/</ref>, [[The Tourists]], [[Dramarama (band)|Dramarama]], [[The Fleshtones]], [[Iggy Pop]], and [[Joan Jett]], amongst others. He went on to record with the line-up of Chequered Past in 1983 with [[Sex Pistols]] guitarist [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]], former Blondie bandmate [[Nigel Harrison]], musician [[Tony Sales]] and singer/actor [[Michael Des Barres]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Louis A Bustamante, Barry L. Kramer |url=http://archive.blondie.net/clem_burke_biography.shtml |title=Clem Burke Biography |publisher=Archive.blondie.net |date= |accessdate=2011-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Allan Metz |url=http://www2.drury.edu/ametz/antbudof.htm |title=Clem Burke |publisher=.drury.edu |date=1999-05-16 |accessdate=2011-10-08}}</ref> |
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In the late 1980s, he stood in as drummer for The [[Ramones]] (under the name "Elvis Ramone") for two gigs, on August 28, 1987, in [[Providence, Rhode Island]], and August 29, 1987, in [[Trenton, New Jersey]], after the sudden departure of [[Richie Ramone]].<ref name="film">From the film ''[[End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones]]''</ref> On October 8, 2004, he once again played under the name "Elvis Ramone", when he joined [[Tommy Ramone]], [[C. J. Ramone]], and [[Daniel Rey]] in the "Ramones Beat Down On Cancer" concert. He has recorded and played live with [[Wanda Jackson]] and [[Nancy Sinatra]]. Burke also played on [[The Go-Go's]] member [[Kathy Valentine]]'s solo release, ''Light Years'' in 2005. He was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006.<ref name=bday>{{cite web | author= | year=2007| title=Joey Ramone Birthday Bash 2007 | work=[[Village Voice]] | url=http://www.villagevoice.com/gallery/0721,21rockshow,76761,3.html?pic=8&total=19| accessdate=2007}}</ref> |
In the late 1980s, he stood in as drummer for The [[Ramones]] (under the name "Elvis Ramone") for two gigs, on August 28, 1987, in [[Providence, Rhode Island]], and August 29, 1987, in [[Trenton, New Jersey]], after the sudden departure of [[Richie Ramone]].<ref name="film">From the film ''[[End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones]]''</ref> On October 8, 2004, he once again played under the name "Elvis Ramone", when he joined [[Tommy Ramone]], [[C. J. Ramone]], and [[Daniel Rey]] in the "Ramones Beat Down On Cancer" concert. He has recorded and played live with [[Wanda Jackson]] and [[Nancy Sinatra]]. Burke also played on [[The Go-Go's]] member [[Kathy Valentine]]'s solo release, ''Light Years'' in 2005. He was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006.<ref name=bday>{{cite web | author= | year=2007| title=Joey Ramone Birthday Bash 2007 | work=[[Village Voice]] | url=http://www.villagevoice.com/gallery/0721,21rockshow,76761,3.html?pic=8&total=19| accessdate=2007}}</ref> |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Clement Bozewski |
| Also known as | Clement Burke Clem Burke Elvis Ramone |
| Born | November 24, 1955 Bayonne, New Jersey United States |
| Genres | Punk rock, new wave, hard rock, post-punk, garage rock, pop rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Website | Official Blondie website |
Clement "Clem" Burke (born November 24, 1955) is an American musician who is the drummer for the band Blondie. Recruited by Chris Stein and Debbie Harry when they were first forming Blondie, Burke remained with the band through its first stage and later returned for its late 1990s reunion and then its extensive 2009 tour.
Life and career
Burke's early experiences behind the drum kit began in the late 1960s and early 1970s as one of the founding members of Bayonne's premier cover bands, 'Total Environment' and 'Sweet Willie Jam Band'. Burke also gained percussion knowledge from his stint as a drummer in the famed Saint Andrew Bridgmen Drum and Bugle Corps in Bayonne. Following a failed audition for Patti Smith's band, he joined Blondie in 1975. He was a key figure in keeping the group together after Stein and Harry considered disbanding, following the departure of original bassist Fred Smith, and recruited his friend Gary Valentine to play bass. His style of playing was influenced by Hal Blaine and Keith Moon.[1]
During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was disbanded, Burke played drums for The Romantics (for whom Burke was the regular drummer [clarification needed] between 1990 and 2004), Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan, Eurythmics[2], The Tourists, Dramarama, The Fleshtones, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett, amongst others. He went on to record with the line-up of Chequered Past in 1983 with Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, former Blondie bandmate Nigel Harrison, musician Tony Sales and singer/actor Michael Des Barres.[3][4]
In the late 1980s, he stood in as drummer for The Ramones (under the name "Elvis Ramone") for two gigs, on August 28, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island, and August 29, 1987, in Trenton, New Jersey, after the sudden departure of Richie Ramone.[5] On October 8, 2004, he once again played under the name "Elvis Ramone", when he joined Tommy Ramone, C. J. Ramone, and Daniel Rey in the "Ramones Beat Down On Cancer" concert. He has recorded and played live with Wanda Jackson and Nancy Sinatra. Burke also played on The Go-Go's member Kathy Valentine's solo release, Light Years in 2005. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.[6]
He now is a member of Slinky Vagabond with Earl Slick, Glen Matlock, and Keanan Duffty. Slinky Vagabond played their debut concert at the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in May 2007.[6] He is also currently a member of Magic Christian (Dirty Water Records), along with former Flamin' Groovies guitarist Cyril Jordan (on guitar) and Plimsouls lead guitarist Eddie Munoz (on bass).
As of November, 2010, he plays drums with The Hugh Cornwell Band.
In July 2011, it was announced that he is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire, due to his drumming project[7] that analyses the physical and psychological effects of drumming.[8]
In April 2013, Burke appeared on the Little Steven song "All I Needed Was You" along with Scott Kempner, Barry Goldberg, Gregg Sutton and Tom Jr Morgan on the Carla Olson album Have Harmony, Will Travel.
References
- ^ "Blondie: Rip Her to Shreds". Mojo. 1998. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.eurythmics-ultimate.com/revenge25-clem-burke-interview/
- ^ Louis A Bustamante, Barry L. Kramer. "Clem Burke Biography". Archive.blondie.net. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ Allan Metz (1999-05-16). "Clem Burke". .drury.edu. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ From the film End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
- ^ a b "Joey Ramone Birthday Bash 2007". Village Voice. 2007. Retrieved 2007.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Clem Burke Drumming Project". July 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "BBC News". 7 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.