Person in history
Clem Burke
Clem Burke, American drummer (born 1954)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2025 · April 6
Their story
Who they were
Clement Anthony Burke was an American musician best known as the drummer for the band Blondie. He joined the band shortly after its formation in 1975 and remained with Blondie throughout the band's entire career until his death in 2025. He appeared on all of the band's albums with two of the founding members, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. He was drummer for the Ramones for a brief time in 1987 under the name Elvis Ramone, and played on albums by other artists, including Eurythmics, Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop.
Why this date
Clem Burke appears on our April 6 calendar for 2025 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Clem Burke”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/clem-burke, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Clem Burke
When did Clem Burke die?
April 6 2025.
Who else was born on this day?
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