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Elyse's avatar

Beautiful writing. Clem was the greatest<3 <3 <3

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Frank Housh's avatar

Well done. Thanks.

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Michelle Bourg's avatar

Perfectly said. Thank you...and thank you Clem.

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Paul Clark's avatar

Thank you for a poignant commemoration of Clem Burke. Dreaming gets at it.

In 1979, I was a 26-year-old guy living in a Lakewood basement at the lowest point of my life. Lost. Dreaming was the only song that got me up off the couch and had me dancing by myself and my dreams. Those were generally positive, and they won the day. Clem Burke's drums powered me to do SOMETHING.

Dreaming is one of those fundamental songs in my life.

Your tribute was terrific to read!

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John Dolan's avatar

He reminds me of Keith Moon

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James Wilson's avatar

Brilliant performance by an all time great and, from what I have read over the years (including Kathy Valentine's outstanding autobiography) Clem Burke was a wonderful person.

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Ryon J's avatar

:)

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