Poorman’s 15 Minutes of Fame: Clem Burke
“[Favorite Blondie song] Actually, my personal favorite is our first single “X Offender” which is also an homage to the Phil Spector Wall of Sound, Wrecking Crew sound. I was trying to emulate the drums of Hal Blaine on that record. And also Richard Gottehrer producing was a product of the Brill Building and also very much influenced by that whole thing we’re talking about - Spector, etcetera. So, to this day, the song “X Offender” is actually my favorite song. It has very great meaning for me, you know? Kinda got our foot in the door.”
Air date: 04/09/2025
(Original interview dated spring 2019)
Tune in as Poorman interviews Clem Burke, original drummer for Blondie, throughout the band’s entire career until his death in April 2025. instagram.com/clem.burke
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