In Memoriam: Clem Burke of 2006 Inductees Blondie was a versatile and distinctive drummer who played exactly what each song required – and, when called for, let loose with blistering punk rock energy. His range allowed the band to seamlessly move from the disco-infused beat of “Heart of Glass” to the reggae flow of “The Tide is High,” and his explosive rolls in “Dreaming” are percussion perfection. Burke also added his talents to recordings by Pete Townshend, Eurythmics, and Iggy Pop. | Rock & R