The band announced on Monday on social media. It was 70
“It is deeply sad to send news about the death of our beloved friend and our colleague in the band Cleem Burke after a special battle with cancer,” said singer Deby Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. statement On behalf of the entire Blondi family.
Burke’s cancer details have not been revealed.
“Kilim was not just a Dram “His talent, energy, and passion for music were not unparalleled, just as his contributions to our voice and our success were not measured. Besides his music, Kilim was a source of inspiration inside and outside the theater.
Born in November 24, 1954, Burke joined the band shortly after its founding in 1974 by Harry and Titen and played in every Blondi album, including “Parallel Lines”, which is the 1979 version that included the successful song “Heart of Glass”.
The nature of this song is disturbed by some evil fans, but not Burke.
“Dancing was destructive like the villain for me. We are doing” the heart of the glass “. Our way of urinating people in our circles. SXSW Festival in 2014.
The band, who was not interested when it was divided into Bondi in 1982 after years of “Call Me”, “tide” and “rapture euphoria” strikes. It did not include Blondi periodically, in 1997 and beyond. At those times and around it, he performed with musicians, including Eurythmeics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, IGGY POP, Joan Jett, The Felleshtones, The Romantics, Dramarama and Go-G, to name a few.
Burke was recruited with his colleagues in Blondi in the Rock & Roll Celebrity Hall in March 2006.
In 2011, he obtained an honorary doctorate from the University of Glosstershere in the United Kingdom, BBC This was reported, in appreciation of his “pioneering work with students” associated with a research project, which began studying the positive physical and psychological effects of drums. The Outlet said that the study followed the heart rate, absorption of oxygen and lactate levels in the blood from professional drums in rehearsals and during live shows. It included the likes of the Rush Neil Peart player and led to the conclusion that the top drums are the top rockyers It requires the same tolerance Also, football players at the elite level.
“His influence and contributions have spanned decades and types, leaving an indelible sign of every project that was part of,” the two statement of the group continued.
“We are expanding our deepest condolences to the Cleem family, friends and fans around the world. His legacy will live with a huge amount of music that he created and the life that I touched. While moving at this deep loss, we ask for privacy during this difficult time. GodSpeed, Dr. Burke.”
