Clarence Clemons

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Clarence Clemons — the Big Man with the big horn — died today of complications from a stroke he suffered last weekend, said a source close to Bruce Springsteen. He was 69 years old.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/0 ... _dies.html

Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the oppurtunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band. -- Bruce

[red mos]

Hope he pulls through. Seen him with Bruce twice, and he is truly an amazing saxiphonist. Have a live solo disc as well. This is terrible news. thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, and Bruce &the E street band as well.

[conman]

[pinkbutterfly]

That is so sad, the poor guy. I saw him with Bruce one time. I pray he makes a complete recovery.

[unlost dogs]

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no...

Big Man, get better...

[MysteryTrain]

Just terrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

[FenwayFaithful]

Nooooo!!!!!!

He's great. Get well Clarence.

[keeponrockin]

I heard the ESB has been told to go to Florida, for what it's worth.

Terrible, I can't imagine... Master of the universe, The Big Man, Clarence Clemons.

[Yellow Ledbelly]

Hang in there Big Man.

Possibly the most gorgeous, bad ass piece of sax work ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e4-20tq ... re=related

Edit...no it HAS TO BE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVAaIgmg-U&NR=1

[PureandEasy]

Definitely sending out prayers for the Big Man

a true talent for sure.

[pjfan021]

was watching the dan patrick show and they mentioned this...made my stomach drop. hope the big man can pull through; so sad

[Bathgate66]

His entire Left side has indeed been affected as a result of this stroke. I hope amd pray that he has a full, speedy recovery and is back behind his Saxophones in no time. Get well, Big Man ,....

I will NEVER forget at the final VFC show in NJ back in 2004.
Wen Eddie showed up, and played with Bruce, Big Man, and the entire E-Street Band .
First, Eddie traded verses with bruce on No Surrender, and Darkness On The Edge Of Town.
Most of us would be more than happy with that,
But then to hear Eddie and the ENTIRE E-Street Band covering " Better Man "- was just, well, an unbelievable event in my little world.
The beautiful, rich sound of Clarences horns in a full out E Street version of this Pearl Jam Classic was just beautiful. I will remember that night, ( 10-13-04 ) for the remainder of my days. Just beautiful,....


Get well, Big man !

[boyo79]

Such sad news, I hope The Big Man pulls through. Such an amazing guy. The sax solo on Jungeland is just perfection. Hang in there big man

[boyo79]

Some positive news

Reports say "Yesterday, it did not look good at all. Today ... miracles are happening. His vital signs are improving. He's responsive. His eyes are welling up when we're talking to him. He was paralyzed on his left side, but now he's squeezing with his left hand," a source close to the musician tells the site. "This is the best news we've heard since [the stroke] happened — it's nothing short of miraculous. The next five days will still be critical. But he's a fighter."

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/166566 ... mons.jhtml

[dcfaithful]

The sax solo on Jungeland is just perfection.

This is the absolute truth.