Clarence Clemons Is Dead At 69
Legendary E Street Band saxophonist died nearly a week after suffering a stroke in his Florida home
Clarence Clemons, 69, the legendary saxophone player who was the "Big Man" in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died Saturday night after suffering complications from a stroke. Springsteen, who began his nearly 40-year relationship with Clemons in Asbury Park, broke the news on his website, brucespringsteen.net, Saturday night, nearly a week after Clemons suffered a stroke on Sunday, June 12. Springsteen's connection with Clemons ran deep, performing with the saxophone player at arenas and stadiums around the world. But if Clemons was performing solo in Sea Bright, Red Bank, Belmar or Seaside Heights, there was always a good chance that Springsteen would jump on stage and join his good friend. Springsteen, in a statement on his website, …
mike
12:55 pm on Sunday, June 19, 2011
RIP Big Man. The E Street band will never be the same without you and Danny. Hope Bruce can keep the legacy going and find some worthwhile replacements. more ›