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Seth Lorinczi's avatar

This hits home. I only crossed paths with him once, but he was a total and complete gent....

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Benjamin Cartel's avatar

Well Done Tim. I totally see the Nolan / Burke connection, but never thought of it til now. They were too flashy NY area drummers who could easily upstage the front line - and often did. But both had the chops to back up the looks. I love his playing and always will.

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Contarini's avatar

“Clem was directing traffic and clearly knew the songs better than anyone, including Walter!” he wrote. “He was working the band hard and making all the calls." The drummer is the orchestra conductor, and he does it while the band is facing the other way. RIP, Clem.

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pati deVries's avatar

I had one of his drumsticks that an old boyfriend gave me, obviously a frien of Clem’s. RIP

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Lori Christian's avatar

Huge hole in my heart. 💔

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