Clem Burke was an American musician, who is best known for the band Blondie form 1975.

Clem Burke Wiki/Bio
Real Name | Clement Anthony Bozewski |
Nickname | Clem Burke Clement Burke Elvis Ramone |
Profession | Musician (drummer) |
Date of Birth | 24 November 1954 |
Age | 70 years, at the time of death |
Birth Place | Bayonne, New Jersey, United States |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Bayonne, New Jersey, United States |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Update soon |
College | Update soon |
Education Qualification | Update soon |
Clem Burke Age
Musician Clem Burke was born on 24 November 1954 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. He was 70 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Clem Burke Relationships
Marital Status | Married (2002) |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Ellen Burke |
Spouse/Wife | Ellen burke |
Children | None |
Clem Burke Family
Father’s Name | Dr. Carl |
Mother’s Name | Mary Harford |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | Burke began playing drum in early 1970 and joined Blondie in early 1975. |
Awards | Update soon |
Clem Burke Songs, Discography –
- 1976 – Blondie
- 1977 – Plastic Letters
- 1978 – Parallel Lines
- 1979 – Eat To The Beat
- 1980 – Autoamerican
- 1982 – the Hunter
- 1999 – No Exit
- 2003 – The Curse of Blondie
- 2011 – Panic of Girls
- 2014 – Ghost of Download
- 2017 – Pollinator
Clem Burke Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80 m In feet & inches – 5’ 11” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 152 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Clem Burke Death, Death Cause
Date of Death | 6 April 2025 |
Death Place | Not reveled |
Cause of Death | Cancer |
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Clem Burke Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $3 million |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Not known |

Some Lesser Facts About Clem Burke
- Clem Burke was born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States.
- His experiences on the drum kit began in the late 1960s and early 1970s playing in various New Jersey jam bands.
- He also gained percussion knowledge from his stint as a drummer in the St. Andrew’s Bridgemen Drum and Bugle Corps in Bayonne.
- Burke was recruited by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein when Blondie was first formed in 1974.
- Burke’s style of drumming was influenced by Hal Blaine, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and Earl Palmer.
- During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was disbanded, Burke played drums for various groups.
- He recorded and played live with Wanda Jackson and Nancy Sinatra.
- He also played on the Go-Go’s member Kathy Valentine’s solo release Light Years in 2005.
- Burke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as a member of Blondie.
- He was also a member of Magic Christian, along with Flamin’ Groovies guitarist Cyril Jordan.
- In 2008, Burke founded the Clem Burke Drumming project to investigate the physical and mental-health benefits of drumming.
- In 2019, Burke played with the Blondie tribute act Bootleg Blondie.
- Clem Burke was died from cancer on April 6, 2025.
- He auditioned for Patti Smith but he did not make her band.
- Burke was married to his wife, Ellen Burke, for over 20 years, since 2003. The couple didn’t have children.
FAQ:
How old was Clem Burke?
70 years, at the time of death in 2025.
How many of Burke’s children are there?
Clem Burke didn’t have any child.
Did Clem Burke pass away?
Yes, he passed away on 6 April 2025 from cancer.
Who is Clem Burke married to?
Clem Burke married to his girlfriend Ellen Burke since 2003.
What is Clem Burke’s net worth?
Approx – $3 Million (As of 2025)
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