Clem Burke set for Rhythmfest honour

By Rich Chamberlain
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Blondie drummer to receive honorary doctorate

Clem

Clem

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Clem Burke is to receive an honorary doctorate at this year's Rhythmfest.

The Blondie drummer will be recognized by the University of Gloucester for his work with the Clem Burke Drumming Project - which included research suggesting that the demands of drumming are comparable with those placed on professional sportsmen.

Of the award, Clem said: "I would never have expected that my work with the Clem Burke Drumming Project would result in such an award. It is truly a great honour and I accept this award on behalf of my brother drummers everywhere in the world."

Drumming summer school Rhythmfest is held in Gloucester between 30 July and 5 August.

For more details visit http://rhythmfest.co.uk and www.clemburkedrummingproject.com.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).