Debbie Harry He said that “he cannot see herself on stage as Blondie“Again, after the death of the band drummer, Clem Burke.
The musician died in April after a “private battle against cancer.” He was 70 years old. Burke had been recruited by vocalist Harry and the guitarist Chris Stein Shortly after Blondie formation in 1975.
When paying tribute after his death, the duo wrote: “Clem was not just a drummer; it was Blondie’s soul”. They added: “His talent, energy and passion for music were unmatched, and their contribution to our sound and success is immeasurable.”
What Debbie Harry said about Blondie’s continuity
During a new interview with Vanity Fair, Harry reflected on his career with the iconic New York band while looking towards what comes next.
When asked what was most proud, the singer replied: “I think what excites me most are relationships, good fortune and luck that I have had working with wonderful, exotic and talented people. Great minds.”
“My list will seem very short, but having worked with Chris and Clem for years, especially with Chris, is extraordinary.”
He continued comparing “maintaining a united rock band for 50 years” with “a marriage”before mentioning the changes in the formation of Blondie tour. Stein no longer acts with the group due to health problems.
Harry continued: “It is sad that, with the death of Clem and without Chris on stage, I do not see me on stage like Blondie, although I am Blondie’s face. But I am proud of music and I would like to continue making music.”
He continued: “I ran into a wall: the tour ended, Clem died, and going! What is this space in which I live now? I’m healing, I’m in the process of healing. And part of that is to order my space, which is crowded with that life. I need to breathe, take a breath. And I want to feel that spark of creativity, surprise, those things. There is a little tingling of that, and I hope I accompany me. “
Before Burke’s death, Blondie already planned to launch a new album at some point in 2025. However, an exact launch date is not yet known.
Source: Ambito
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