Jazz drummer Troy Davis will receive the prestigious Alvin Batiste Award from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge at 7:30 p.m. May 1, at the Manship Theatre.The presentation will be held prior to ...

“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band said in a statement. “His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound ...

He was 70. The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” the band ...

While many within the punk rock scene knew about Burke, the drummer remained close to members of the Sex Pistols. During the early 1980s, the musician played alongside Steve Jones in the group ...

Clem Burke, Blondie's longtime drummer, has passed away at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. His bandmates, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram ...

The Beatles’ original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music. Best – who formed the group with John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison – was sacked by manager Brian ...

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has announced his retirement from the music industry at the age of 83. His brother Roag announced on X this past Saturday that he’s dropping out of the public ...

Pete Best is putting his drumsticks down for good. The original drummer for The Beatles, 83, is retiring after a long career in the music industry. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we ...

Clem Burke, the legendary drummer of Blondie, has left an indelible mark on the music world with his passing at the age of 70. He was known for his dynamic drumming style and boundless energy.