Blondie's iconic drummer, Clem Burke, dies at age 70.

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Debbie Harry and Chris Stein honour him as the "heartbeat" of Blondie.

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Burke succumbed to a private battle with cancer.

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Key contributor to Blondie's success, playing on all 11 of their studio albums.

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Helped define the American New Wave sound of the 1970s and '80s.

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Instrumental in significant hits like "Heart of Glass" and "The Tide Is High."

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Worked with other supergroups and artists like the Ramones and Bob Dylan.

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He started his career in Bayonne, New Jersey, and joined Blondie in 1975.

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Embraced changes in music technology, including drum machines.

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Leaves behind a lasting impact on music and an enduring legacy with fans and fellow artists.

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