Clem was my favourite drummer of that whole massive New York and American Punk scene, a scene that he co-invented with his full throttle style, literally battering the drum skins into submission. But it was his pop sensibility and deftness of touch, the knowing of what the song was about and what it needed, which drum fill or drum roll, which hi-hat pattern or cymbal crash to use, and knowing when to use “the gap” that set him apart for me. And, of course, he had a unique feel because he loved his form of expression, and I think he’s like the Charlie Watts of his generation in some ways,and much further beyond just being any old drummer. Clem ‘s drumming, especially on those incredible Blondie records, is special and perfect, just like those Blondie songs are. A brilliant brilliant drummer and, through getting to know him a little bit when I had the pleasure and honour of working with him a little while ago, a really lovely man. There are certain words that are overused and too easily applied to people that don’t warrant their definition, but Clem Burke will always live in the place reserved for a different kind of Angel. He is a real Icon… He is a true Star…Goodnight Godbless Clem…Xxx❤️ Ian McCulloch #clemburke #blondie

A super rare video of Ian & New Order performing 'Ceremony' at the GMEX in Manchester in 1986.

Our very own @sgtwillfuzz will be chatting to fellow music mate @budgie646 . They will be discussing Budgies autobiography 'The Absence - Memoirs Of A Banshee Drummer'. It all takes place at Waterstones in Liverpool on 14th July. Tickets can be purchased via Waterstones website.

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@sgtwillfuzz presenting music legend and mate Ian Broudie with his Special Recognition award at the Northern Music Awards this week. Don't forget you can see The Lightning Seeds on the same bill as us at our Glasgow gig. Tickets available via Bunnymen.com

"Hi, I'm Ian McCulloch and you're watching 'Post Modern MTV'. Coming up next is my new video, 'Proud To Fall'. Did you get that?