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PHOTOS: Clarence Clemons Remembered

Commemorating the loss of the legendary "Big Man"

 
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This photo taken Oct. 30, 2009 shows Clarence Clemons, a saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band since 1972, reacting during an interview in New York. Clemons, who got his first horn at age 9 and was awed by the sax sounds of King Curtis, Junior Walker, Sil Austin and Boots Randolph, prays that he and his horn will make a difference in someone's life before each concert. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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This photo taken Oct. 30, 2009 shows Clarence Clemons, a saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band since 1972, reacting during an interview in New York. Clemons, who got his first horn at age 9 and was awed by the sax sounds of King Curtis, Junior Walker, Sil Austin and Boots Randolph, prays that he and his horn will make a difference in someone's life before each concert. Credit (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Charles Cox, right, and his wife MaryAnn Roper, of Freehold, N.J., take a moment as they look at a memorial for saxophonist Clarence Clemons at Stone Pony rock bar, Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Asbury Park, N.J. Clemons, a featured performer who performed at the rock bar with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band since the 1970s, died of complications from a stroke on June 18. Credit Lauren Nostro
Clarence Clemons perfgorms at the Stone Pony with Bruce Springsteen in this undated photo provided by the Stone Pony. The larger-than-life saxophone player who helped catapult Bruce Springsteen to rock fame, was known as "The Big Man," a nod to his physical size as well as his stage presence and booming sax notes. Credit (AP Photo/John Cavanaugh - The Stone Pony)
Clarence Clemons, shown in this July 3, 2004 photo provided by the Stone Pony, performs at the Stone Pony. The larger-than-life saxophone player who helped catapult Bruce Springsteen to rock fame, was known as "The Big Man," a nod to his physical size as well as his stage presence and booming sax notes. Credit (AP Photo/John Cavanaugh - The Stone Pony)
Rock icon Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band member Clarence Clemons perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in California, April 15, 2009. Clarence Clemons was said to be stable and responsive Monday, June 13, 2011, after suffering a stroke Sunday at his Florida home. The longtime saxophone player with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reportedly has undergone two brain surgeries. Credit (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
Rock icon Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band member Clarence Clemons perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in California, April 15, 2009. Clarence Clemons was said to be stable and responsive Monday, June 13, 2011, after suffering a stroke Sunday at his Florida home. The longtime saxophone player with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reportedly has undergone two brain surgeries. Credit (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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The Jersey Shore is mourning the loss of E Street Band saxophonist and resident Big Man, Clarence Clemons.

Clemons died Saturday evening of complications from a stroke suffered earlier this week.

Earlier this year, Patch.com was there as Clemons debuted a biographical documentary at the Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park.

Related Topics: Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, E Street Band, and asbury park

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