In Memory Of My Pal Clem Burke, Blondie Drummer + more…
I can’t believe I have to say RIP Clem Burke. Clem was a friend, a colleague and as you may know, one of the greatest drummers of our time! (He was certainly one of the best I ever worked with). Most know him as the heartbeat of Blondie, but he’s played with so many other cool bands – including the Ramones.
I met Clem in 2004 when he saw me playing with New York Dolls. He came up and said that he thought I was playing “the way that Johnny (Thunders) always wanted to play”. We became instant friends.
In 2017 Clem joined me as the drummer on my debut Wicked Cool Records single, “Gimme Gimme Rockaway” (along with The Smiths bassist, Andy Rourke – RIP). We played together on many live shows through the years and he always rocked it so hard. An incredible, musical force. In 2019, Clem asked me to be interviewed for his SkyArts documentary – a career retrospective which I still haven’t seen yet.
I will miss his groove, his attitude, his humor and generosity. Godspeed Clem. Rest in Peace my friend.
#clemburke #blondie #drummer
RIP David Johansen of New York Dolls: Steve Remembers him on Podcast
Steve Conte remembers David Johansen (1950-2025) The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers
Guitarist Steve Conte returns to the program to remember David Johansen, the New York Dolls frontman (and erstwhile Buster Poindexter) who passed away at the age of 75 on February 28. Steve was in the 2000s lineup of the NY Dolls and shares his stories of working with the man some called simply “David Jo.” The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. Record Store Day 2025 is April 12th. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, including The List, visit RecordStoreDay.com) Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we’re here every week and we love making new friends. This episode is dedicated to Angie Stone, Joey Molland, and David Johansen.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-record-store-day-podcast-with-paul-myers/id1482426505?i=1000697564138
For All You YouTubers…
If you can’t be bothered signing up for an account with Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc and you’re not one who actually “Buys” albums or singles, you can still listen to my music on YouTube – nearly every record is there.
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCxk6zgJn87I4ZORy4bLdjUQ
Of course it would be wonderful if you could support the arts & artist by purchasing a record via my Bandcamp page, on Amazon or in a local record store…but the main thing is, that you get to hear the music, in whatever form! 😎
KLKK Iowa Radio Interview w/ Steve!
DJ Mark Skaar talks to Steve about his latest solo album, “The Concrete Jangle”. Aired during “The Skaar Kaard” on KLKK FM “The Fox” in Mason City, Iowa on December 1st, 2024.
It’s a quick one, clocking in at 18 minutes – the latest news from the end of 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7__rKxV7pE&ab_channel=MarkSkaar