The teaming produced the 1980 album I’ve Always Wanted To Do This.Ĭlempson’s extraordinarily productive resumé has since included studio work for Paul McCartney, Roger Daltrey, Rod Argent, Roger Waters, and many more, along with countless film scores, including contributions to such hits as Tomorrow Never Dies and Notting Hill. Heavyweight combinationsĬountless other projects and collaborations ensued, including work on Powell’s solo album Over The Top and the invitation from Bruce to play with him and fellow heavyweights Billy Cobham and David Sancious. Clem was close to joining Deep Purple during that era, jamming with the band and staying with Jon Lord at his house in Malibu, then formed Rough Diamond, with Uriah Heep singer David Byron.
Three further albums followed before Humble Pie split in 1975, whereupon Clem, bandmate Jerry Shirley, and celebrated drummer Cozy Powell formed Strange Brew.
His arrival, announced on the Smokin’ album of the following year, marked the most successful chart period in the band’s history, as the LP climbed into the US top ten. When they split in 1971, Clem was recruited by Steve Marriott and Humble Pie to replace Frampton, who was departing for a solo career.
