Clem Burke

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/clem-burke

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Clem Burke born?November 24, 1954
2. Where was Clem Burke born?New York, USA
3. What is Clem Burke known for?Key in blending punk, disco, and new wave with driving, precise drumming
4. What is the primary association?Drummer for Blondie, appearing on all studio albums from 1976 to 2017
5. What is the other significant band membership?Member of The Romantics from 1990 to 2004

New Wave: A broad genre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s, characterized by its experimental and eclectic nature.
Synth-pop: A subgenre of electronic music that prominently features synthesizers as the primary instrument for melodies and harmonies.
Genre-bending: The act of combining elements from different musical genres to create a unique sound.