BLONDIE DRUMMER TO LAUNCH RESEARCH ON DRUMMING IN MUSIC VIDEO GAMES

Blondie drummer Clem Burke is teaming up with researchers from the University of Chichester and the University of Gloucestershire to launch a new research initiative which will investigate the potential health and mental benefits of playing drumming-based interactive computer games.

The research project, being launched at the University of Chichester, West Sussex, on 13th February 2009, is a collaboration between the Clem Burke Drumming Project and Activision (manufacturers of Guitar Hero World Tour), and it will explore what effects popular games can have on childhood and adult obesity, autism and stroke patients. Investigations will also centre on whether interactive video games can aid stress release and improve productivity in the workplace.

The Clem Burke Drumming Project (CBDP) is a unique collaboration between Clem Burke, the University of Chichester and University of Gloucestershire and was set up in July 2008. Clem is flying into the UK specifically for this event and will he will be performing live at the University of Chichester to launch this new research initiative.

Dr. Marcus Smith, Principal Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, at the University of Chichester, said: “We are interested in finding out how interactive video games, such as Guitar Hero World Tour, can improve the health and mental well-being of people.

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