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[Kerrins]

They don't make records like that anymore....and there is no need to respond with Thank goodness

[Steve Russell]

Very sad news from the BBC, also remember his tribute to Moonie. Rest in Peace....
'Clem Burke, the drummer for 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died aged 70 following a "private battle with
cancer", the band's spokesperson has confirmed to the BBC.

Named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, external, his energetic fills and melodic
flourishes elevated UK number one hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic and Heart Of Glass - with Burke deftly
switching between punk, reggae, disco and hip-hop grooves.

In a long and varied career, he also played with Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, The Ramones, Eurythmics and Take That's
Mark Owen.

"Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie," his bandmates said in a tribute posted on Facebook,
external.

"His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are
immeasurable," wrote singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.

"Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious
enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him."

[steveqpr881]

R.I.P. Mike Berry. A 60s pop singer, who went into acting.
He was the last surviving cast member of 'Are You Being Served?'
His funeral's next Thursday - are you free??

[steveqpr881]

Heard this on the news this morning, surprised kerrins or SteveR didn't mention it, so here goes:
R.I.P. Jean Marsh, co-creator & star of 'Upstairs Downstairs' and, as far as can be ascertained,
no relation to Rodney.

[steveqpr881]

R.I.P. reggae great Max Romeo, of 'War Ina Babylon' fame.

[steveqpr881]

In a bad month for drummers, we say goodbye to Judas Priest's drummer, Les Binks.

[steveqpr881]

Points for me as George Foreman & Grp. Capt. Hemingway had obits in the last issue of Private Eye,
and Jean Marsh gets one in the latest issue.

[steveqpr881]

R.I.P. ex-DJ Colin Berry (Radio Caroline & BBC Radio 2);
also Eurovision gal Clodagh Rogers and Dutch football manager Leo Beenhakker.