Blondie - Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia 1978 | Voodoo Wagon

Blondie - Live Philadelphia 1978

this from The Boss at Voodoo Wagon so you know it makes sense! 

For drummer Clem Burke R.I.P

Blondie - Walnut Street Theatre 

November 6, 1978 

Philadelphia, PA

A SILENT WAY SPECIAL

FM Source @320 

Set List:

01. In The Sun 3:38

02. X Offender 2:59

03. Hanging On The Telephone 2:16

04. Detroit 442 2:39

05. Fan Mail 2:48

06. Picture This 2:52

07. 11:59  3:49

08. Pretty Baby 4:13

09. (I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear 2:28

10. Sunday Girl 3:02

11. Denis 3:13

12. I'm On E 2:21

13. I'm Gonna Love You Too 2:02

14. Will Anything Happen? 2:46

15. Fade Away And Radiate 5:11

16. A Shark In Jets Clothing 4:02

17. I Know But I Don't Know 4:33

18. One Way Or Another 4:30

19. Announcement 0:15

20. Bang A Gong (Get It On)* 6:43

21. Jet Boy* 5:45

22. Radio Outro 0:27

FADE AWAY RADIATE!
 

NME 2019 Inteview

For Silent Way and The Boys!

Blondie in Concert - The Old Grey Whistle Test Apollo Theatre GLASGOW 1979

CLEM BURKE : This from the Blondie Instagram page (posted yesterday)

I think the phrase you are looking for is “impossibly cool!"

 

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. 

Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Clem’s influence extended far beyond Blondie. A self proclaimed “Rock & Roll survivalist”, he played and collaborated with numerous iconic artists, including Eurythmics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Nancy Sinatra, Chequered Past, The Fleshtones, The Romantics, Dramarama, The Adult Net, The Split Squad, The International Swingers, L.A.M.F., Empty Hearts, Slinky Vagabond, and even the Go-Go’s. His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of.

We extend our deepest condolences to Clem’s family, friends, and fans around the world. His legacy will live on through the tremendous amount of music he created and the countless lives he touched. As we navigate this profound loss, we ask for privacy during this difficult time. Godspeed, Dr. Burke.

Debbie, Chris, and the entire Blondie family

BLONDIE - DREAMING! RIP Clem Burke (1954-2025)

 BLONDIE - DREAMING!

thanks to psychedelic jungle

Clem is said to have thought his drumming was a bit too over the top on this and that he could have tempered it down and it would have been a bigger hit!

I don’t agree . . . . . this THIS is seminal Burke drumming!  We won’t see his like again

HE MAKES THIS SONG IMHO

Turn it UP!

Window wobblingly LOUD!

Clem Burke 1954-2025

 

a fine fine drummer and the pulsing heartbeat of Blondie he worked with many others too . . .

he will be sorely missed

Rolling Stone obituary CLEM BURKE

Christmas Birthday(s) and a single bought when it came out!

Eurythmics - Belinda (with Dave playing bass and do you recognise the drummer . . . ?)

Play until the end . . . . . .and at THAT moment everyone fell in love with her!

Never Gonna Cry Again . . . . . . 

(recognise anyone else!) Holgar Czukay on French Horn, with Clem Burke on Drums)

 We don’t think so much about birthdays this time of year but what about this . . . . . . Christmas Day marks the Birthday of perhaps our finest ever pop voice!

Who IS this bonnie lass?

Of course its legendary Eurythmics ad solo virtuoso

ANNIE LENNOX

Ann "Annie" Lennox (born 25 December 1954)

and of course today would have been Alex Chilton’s birthday

The Boxtops - The Letter  (bought when it came out)

and finally . . . . . . . . more Annie

Annie [Nightingale] introduces the whole Shebang! (in case you don’t believe me!)

worth listening to again? I think so!

Annie Lennox- lead vocal and multi instrumentaist (flute here)

Dave Stewart (writer and bass player)

Roger Pomphrey - lead guitar

Clem Burke - drums

Penny Tobin - keyboard and backing vocals (cruelly underrated and under exposed. If Annie chose her as backing vocals she wasn’t messing about she chose the best to back her, like  Eddi Reader )

Tim Wheater - flautist

Holgar Czukay - French Horn

I like her - can you tell?

First time I saw the band and Annie sing . . . . . . . . . hook line and sinker!

AQUARIUM DRUNKARD TRANSMISSIONS The AQD Weekly PODCAST :: Clem Burke of Blondie

Transmissions :: Clem Burke of Blondie

Posted on October 19, 2022

This week on our weekly interview podcast, a wide-ranging interview with Clem Burke of Blondie. He joins us to discuss the band’s early years, interactions with luminaries like Robert Fripp and Giorgio Moroder, the fashion forward cultural shift, and Numero Group’s monumental box set collection, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982. A game conversationalist, Burke brings a quick wit and sharp intellect to this chat, which traces the group’s evolution, early days, and his work as a case study documenting the physical condition of drummers.