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E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Dies at 69 | Rolling Stone Music

E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Dies at 69

The legendary saxophonist had suffered a stroke on June 12th

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By Andy Greene
June 18, 2011 2:59 PM ET

Clarence Clemons, the legendary saxophonist in the E Street Band who played alongside Bruce Springsteen for the past 40 years, died on June 18th. Clemons had suffered a massive stroke on June 12th. While initial signs had been hopeful after his hospitalization and two subsequent brain surgeries, he reportedly took a turn for the worse later in the week. He was 69.

Clemons – known affectionately to fan and friends as the Big Man – was the heart and soul of the E Street Band. His playing on tracks like "Born To Run," "Thunder Road," "Jungleland," "Dancing In The Dark" and countless more represent some of the most famous sax work in the history of rock & roll. "The story I have told throughout my work life I could not have told as well without Clarence," Springsteen wrote in the introduction to Clemons' 2009 memoir Big Man: Real Life and Tall Tales.

Bruce Springsteen on Clarence Clemons: 'His Loss is Immeasurable'

So much has been said and written about the stormy night in Asbury Park in 1971 when Clemons met Springsteen that it's hard to separate fact from myth. At the time, Springsteen was a struggling musician playing the New Jersey bar circuit and Clemons was a former college football player who spent his nights playing sax in clubs along the shore. "It was raining and thundering like a motherfucker," Clemons wrote in his memoir. "When I opened the door it blew off the hinges and flew down the street . . . Somebody introduced me to Bruce, everybody knew everybody, and he asked me if I wanted to sit in."

Clemons soon became part of Springsteen's backing band (not yet known as the E Street Band), and when Bruce recorded his debut LP Greetings From Asbury Park in the summer of 1972, Clemons was brought in for the sessions. Over the next two decades, Clemons became the most recognizable member of the E Street Band – for his massive size, equally huge personality and his onstage role as Springsteen's foil.

He's the only member of the band on the cover of Born To Run with Springsteen. "When you open it up and see Clarence and me together, the album begins to work its magic," Springsteen wrote in Clemons' memoir. "Who are these guys? Where did they come from? What is the joke they are sharing? A friendship and a narrative steeped in the complicated history of America begins to work and there is music already in the air."

In the 1980s, Clemons began a second career as an actor, appearing in TV shows like Diff'rent Strokes and movies such as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. He also scored a solo hit in 1985 with "You're A Friend Of Mine," a duet with Jackson Browne. He was on tour with Ringo Starr's All Star Band in 1989 when Springsteen phoned him to say he was breaking up the band. "I didn't speak or even attempt to interject," Clemons wrote in his memoir. "I got very quiet and stopped smiling. In fact, it looked to Ringo like I was being told about somebody dying."

The E Street Band reformed in 1999 and has been incredibly active ever since. Clemons loved being back on the road, even as he battled incredible pain with his knees, back and hips. Earlier this year, he played sax on two tracks on Lady Gaga's new album Born This Way. He appears in the recently released video for "Edge of Glory," and his final live performance was with Gaga on the season finale of American Idol.

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  • Oscar Francis Fernandez Jr.

    Less than a minute ago

    i heard about the news overnight and it floored me.
    clarence clemons was the heart of the east street band with his inspired sax playing that contained that trademark gloriious tone and playing that eloquently displayed each song's emotion.
    clarence clemons filled that stage with so much life as it was clear that he lived to be on stage and to make his audience happy.
    everytime i hear born to run or especially that deeply heartfelt solo that closes out bobby jean i will feel the loss of a musical giant that enriched my life with such wonderful musical magic.
    clarence, i love you man.
    r.i.p.

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  • Robert Batley

    21 minutes ago

    A good read about Clarence found here robertbatley.com

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  • Steve Burchell

    49 minutes ago

    RIP big man you have inspired me with those lazy summer nights of rock with Bruce and the E Street Band at the many concerts my wife and I have had the privilage to be at, plus our granddaughter who was 5 years old was fortunate to be there at Cardiff she was mesmerised just watching and listening to your genius talents.Life will never be the same we will never see you again breaks our hearts God bless you.

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  • Andrew Walton

    1 hour, 14 minutes ago

    Big Man, while you may have departed at this time, the soul and spirit shall be amongst all of us forever and beyond. Thanks for the sweet sounds that were the arteries of my early adolescence that held so much meaning due to the subtle connections to your immortal music. Vale.

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  • Andries Janssen

    1 hour, 59 minutes ago

    A Big Man, a Big Heart, and a Big Sound. You inspired me immensely as a saxophone player. As you did for countless other musicians. I saw you once, in Rotterdam. I cherish the memory for ever.
    Thank you. For everything.

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  • Des Finlay

    2 hours, 19 minutes ago

    As Denis Mc Grath says, Ireland will miss the Big Man. From the monstrous gig in Slane  in 85 right through to the RDS in Dublin in 09, Ireland loved Clarence and by the big grin on his face and his audience interaction, he loved Ireland too. I am privileged to have seen Bruce and Clarence the E Street band many times on my home soil and the last time I seen them live was in Fort Lauderdale in 09. It was a pleasure. Rock on Big Man RIP.

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  • Daryl Triggle

    3 hours, 17 minutes ago

    such sad news, big part of my growing up from back in the 1970's, you made the saxaphone cool, farewell big man, Daryl UK

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  • David Alan Ware

    3 hours, 53 minutes ago

    RIP Big Man ,in our hearts you'll never be forgotten

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  • Denis Mcgrath

    4 hours, 21 minutes ago

    it is with great sadness that i have learned of the death of the BIG MAN .you have been in my life for the past 40 years and have had the pleasure of seeing you with bruce on numerous occasions as SCOOTER says on the back of your recent book YOU WANT TO BE HIM BUT YOU CANNOT BECAUSE IN ALL THE WORLD ,THERE IS BUT ONE CLARENCE BIG MAN CLEMONS .MY condolences to all your family and friends but especialyour great friend and soul mate SCOOTERwho loved you as a brother this will be hard to take .you will never be forgotten and your memory will live on through the amazing music you gave us down through the years .god speed BIG MAN till we meet again forever in our thoughts from all your fans in ireland denis mc grath

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  • Martin Schaefer

    4 hours, 35 minutes ago

    I am sorry to hear this but
    thankful that for his soulful music.
    A great musican is gone - RIP Clarence!

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  • Nick Claxton

    4 hours, 44 minutes ago

    I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sat here with my '75 vinyl copy of Born To Run on, a candle burning, and a tear or twelve down my face. There are no words. What a loss. Rest In Peace. Your sound and legend remain forever.

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  • Sherry Wade

    4 hours, 44 minutes ago

    I was working when I heard. Now I can cry...RIP Clarence...Teardrops on the city, fo' sho'!!

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  • Al Cady

    5 hours, 32 minutes ago

    Teardrops on the city indeed...we'll miss you big man..

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  • Nate Lempko

    6 hours, 16 minutes ago

    RIP Clarnece Clemmons. Just started learning saxophone. The first thing I wanted to learn was the sax solo on Born To Run. Great saxophonist. Wish I got to see him perform once in my life

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  • David Filcher

    6 hours, 17 minutes ago

    Big man sad youre gone.You and the boss music turned me on so much to real music.

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  • Steve Gibson

    6 hours, 19 minutes ago

    Dear Rolling Stone - Love you, love the Big Man, and will miss him. BUT: "Clarence Clemons, the legendary saxophonist in the E Street Band who played alongside Bruce Springsteen for the past 40 years ... " should have read "for 30 of the past 40 years." Just sayin', as according to this very article, there was a 10 year gap when the E Street Band was broken up.

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  • Steve Gibson

    6 hours, 20 minutes ago

    Dear Rolling Stone - Love you, love the Big Man, and will miss him. Sorry I never got to see and hear him live. BUT: "Clarence Clemons, the legendary saxophonist in the E Street Band who played alongside Bruce Springsteen for the past 40 years ... " should have read "for 30 of the past 40 years." Just sayin', as according to this very article, there was a 10 year gap when the E Street Band was broken up.

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  • null

    6 hours, 46 minutes ago

    The world lost a true giant....of a man..and musician...I've been lucky enough to see the world's greatest band 26 times...and the images of The Big Man and The Boss having the time of their lives while giving us some of the best rock and roll ever created will love on in my heart and soul forever. God blessed us with this incredible man and musician and has now taken him home to play a long sax solo for the lucky ones up there. Thanks for the memories Big Man....you will not be forgotten.

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  • Nancy Bloomfield Swimm

    7 hours, 51 minutes ago

    I was working the Springsteen show at the United Center n Chicago many years ago. I turned the corner to the dressing rooms and there he was. clarence clemmons working out on a treadmill! I was speechless....I am only 5'2" and I definitely had to look up!

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  • Daniel García R

    8 hours, 10 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence, you're still in our hearts.

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  • Leslie Stevenson

    8 hours, 16 minutes ago

    R.I.P. Big Man. We will miss You! Greatest Sax player to ever blow a horn...

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  • Joon Goh

    8 hours, 37 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence. You're at the edge of glory!

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  • Amy M. Fadida

    8 hours, 52 minutes ago

    My life was changed one night in March of 1977, and the magic of his music and the beauty of his spirit have remained in my heart and soul ever since.

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  • Shaun M. Meagher

    8 hours, 54 minutes ago

    RIP Big Man

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  • Joyce Bassett

    9 hours, 6 minutes ago

    Thank you Clarence ... Love and prayers to the family.

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  • Steve Mills

    9 hours, 9 minutes ago

    Big Man...bless you and Godspeed. May you find an eternity of golden notes, full of everlasting love and joy and free from pain. Our pain at your loss is immeasurable -- but our gratitude for having your beautiful spirit and talent in our lives sustains us. Until we meet again...

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  • Mark Nagtalon

    9 hours, 14 minutes ago

    Always remember back in the 8o's seeing the big man walking Ocean Ave. in Sea Bright, NJ. RIP

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  • Jennifer White Draa

    9 hours, 18 minutes ago

    Play the encore up there, Big Man...

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  • Jennifer White Draa

    9 hours, 19 minutes ago

    Play the encore up there for us, Big Man.

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  • Holley Linscott

    9 hours, 20 minutes ago

    Adios, Big Man... A consumate musician and a terrific man, who was especially kind to a young administrative assistant with the King Biscuit Flower Hour who appreciated his music. There is a big space now where Clarence stood... on, or off stage. Too young to leave the band.... We'll miss you 'til we meet again.

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  • Barry Short

    9 hours, 22 minutes ago

    Rip Big Man. You will be missed.

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  • Laura B Waskey

    9 hours, 42 minutes ago

    Although I may go and see another concert with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, it will never be the same without Clarence. RIP. I will miss you.

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  • Griffin Bufkin

    9 hours, 44 minutes ago

    Rest easy Big Man..We'll miss you down here.
    Keepa Rockin'!

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  • Griffin Bufkin

    9 hours, 46 minutes ago

    Rest easy Big Man. We'll miss you down here brother.

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  • Marty Berry

    9 hours, 54 minutes ago

    RIP Big Man. The music of the heavens just got a lot more soul, but it's our loss here on Earth. God bless the E Street Band of brothers.

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  • Gail Arthurs Gadgev

    9 hours, 55 minutes ago

    I am very saddened tonight to hear of the death of someone who entertained me thru most of my life. Clarence Clemens complimented the E Street Band and brought us to our feet. Thanks for the memories! Rest in peace

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  • Emma Kemp

    9 hours, 56 minutes ago

    So Sad ~ a true legend has gone. His love, music and soulful expression will live on. My prayers go to his family, to Bruce and to all who were honored to know him. You will rest in peace, Clarence and heaven will welcome the best sax player ever, the only one to bring stadiums to their feet and tears with a single note.

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  • Joseph Soltys

    10 hours, 15 minutes ago

    Ive been blessed to see bruce and clarence many times and the best time was the last. Big man you will be missed Rest in peace

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  • Robert DuPont

    10 hours, 17 minutes ago

    Clarence is the last great sax player in rock and roll, following a tradition started in jazz by the likes of Louis Jordan, Charlie Parker, and Earl Bostic, extending to rock n roll by the likes of King Curtis, Lee Allen, and Jr.Walker. His personality played a huge part in the E-Street Band, so much so that it would be hard to imagine Bruce touring as the E-street Band. If you only know the Lady Gaga song or video, find the 'Rosalita' clip from 1978 on You Tube, eight minutes of pure joy. So long Big Man

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  • Arthur Hayden

    10 hours, 31 minutes ago

    So sad to hear of his passing. As long as there are cds, dvds, records, etc., the unmistakeable sound of the Big Man's tenor sax will be heard all over the world. The world has lost a great one. RIP Big Man!!

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  • Steven Royce

    10 hours, 37 minutes ago

    What a void left. Go easy Bro and thanks for everything. You will always be heard. Thanks again.

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  • Kathleen Jeffcoat

    10 hours, 38 minutes ago

    I will totally miss the "Big Man". Two E-Street musicians gone befor their time. Heaven must have a really good jam session going right now. Love You Mr. Clemons, aka Big Man. Our loss, Heaven's gain. When I go.....well I know there is good music waiting. Love you Big Man, prayers to your family.

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  • Laura Belcher

    10 hours, 41 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence I am so saddened to hear of your passing. Thank you for the many years of your life that you dedicated to making such wonderful music. Bless you...your music will live on forever.

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  • Joshua Porter

    10 hours, 47 minutes ago

    I grew up loving "The Emperor of the World's" sound. There are a million Springsteen songs I could mention, but I will always remember "Your a Friend of Mine" off Clarence's solo record, which I'll never forget my Dad bringing home from the music store to play on his new record player when I was 6 years old. I loved the song, and I love the memory. Thank you Mr. C, we love you. Rest in peace, Big Man.

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  • Carrie Lewis

    10 hours, 47 minutes ago

    He must have just gotten around to watching that video of Lady Gaga Gaga.

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  • Eric Slora

    10 hours, 49 minutes ago

    Sad beyond words...I pray that the memories of his joyfulness eventually fill our now aching hearts.

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  • Eric Slora

    10 hours, 53 minutes ago

    -ad beyond words...I pray that the memories of his joyfulness eventually fill our now aching hearts.

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  • Fred Mueller

    10 hours, 53 minutes ago

    Big Man, we know you are already up there gigging with JC, Matthew, Mark, Luke....all the boys....they can't believe their luck, their band just got 100% better.....rock on!

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  • Fred Mueller

    10 hours, 55 minutes ago

    Big Man - we know you are already gigging with JC, Matthew, Mark, Luke.....all the boys up there......they can't believe their luck; their band just got 100% better....rock on!

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  • Kristine Heimendinger

    11 hours, 11 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence,you will really be missed,It will never be the same without you,It was a GREAT honor to have been able to see you perform on stage,You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart,thank you for being such a great influence,now you can be in peace....LOVE YOU FOR EVER CLARENCE CLEMONS!!!!

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  • Kristine Heimendinger

    11 hours, 12 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence,you will really be missed,It will never be the same without you,It was a GREAT honor to have been able to see you perform on stage,You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart,thank you for being such a great influence,now you can be in peace....LOVE YOU FOR EVER CLARENCE CLEMONS!!!!

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  • Kristine Heimendinger

    11 hours, 13 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence,you will really be missed,It will never be the same without you,It was a GREAT honor to have been able to see you perform on stage,You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart,thank you for being such a great influence,now you can be in peace....LOVE YOU FOR EVER CLARENCE CLEMONS!!!!

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  • Kristine Heimendinger

    11 hours, 13 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence,you will really be missed,It will never be the same without you,It was a GREAT honor to have been able to see you perform on stage,You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart,thank you for being such a great influence,now you can be in peace....LOVE YOU FOR EVER CLARENCE CLEMONS!!!!

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  • Marc Nudelman

    11 hours, 14 minutes ago

    such a big loss but what a rich, wild crazy life! CC did it all and remained a great guy. My condolences to his family and his mates. What a big void in the world.......

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  • Jennifer Krause

    11 hours, 31 minutes ago

    I first heard him play live in 1965 and last heard him play in 2009. The band up in heaven just got a helluva sax player...RIP Big Man, and condolences to your family.

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  • Domenic Maturo

    11 hours, 31 minutes ago

    Rock & Roll Heaven just received it's newest inductee, rock on Big Brother. You will be truely missed.

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  • Steven Cohen

    11 hours, 34 minutes ago

    At least Danny is not on his own anymore...the big man and Danny Federici.

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  • Tall Guy

    11 hours, 38 minutes ago

    R.I.P. VERY SAD GREAT LOSE

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  • Derrick Jones

    11 hours, 40 minutes ago

    What a loss. RIP Clarence

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  • Derrick Jones

    11 hours, 42 minutes ago

    What a loss. RIP Clarence

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  • Van Epperson

    11 hours, 45 minutes ago

    The only sax player in the world who stood in front of stadiums full of people and brought the entire house roaring to it's feet every time he blew a single note.

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  • Robert E Hunt Jr

    11 hours, 49 minutes ago

    Rest in peace, Big Man. You were the best.

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  • James Knickerbocker

    11 hours, 53 minutes ago

    the shows will never be the same.....you will be missed....RIP Big Man and join the band on the other side.

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  • Katherene A Lybbert Taylor

    11 hours, 55 minutes ago

    Rest in Peace....You will be missed very much!!!

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  • Roger Lynn

    11 hours, 57 minutes ago

    Saddest of news today. My heart goes out to Clarence's family, friends, The E Street Band and all those who were touched by The Big Man's music and life. Tonight I will be hearing your music in my heart and forever it will be with me in my ears, my life and my soul.

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  • Phil Perspective

    12 hours, 0 minutes ago

    RIP Big Man. You will be missed. :-(

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  • Viktor Karlberg

    12 hours, 3 minutes ago

    Best sax player ever, RIP Clarence, you are and will always be missed.

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  • Michele Ferrari

    12 hours, 5 minutes ago

    a change was made uptown and the big man joined the band. Now he has left it, and this world, forever. Rest in peace Clarence Clemons,legend

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  • Gerb Donaghy

    12 hours, 6 minutes ago

    Clarence 'Big Man' Clemons (January 11, 1942 - June 18, 2011) Rest In Peace.
    Absolutely gutted :-(

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  • Eric Leland

    12 hours, 8 minutes ago

    The highlight of every Springsteen show was the introduction of The Big Man and his huge soulful sax. It won't be the same without you Big Man!

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  • Julia Zegarra

    12 hours, 11 minutes ago

    *sigh* I've never cried over a musician's death until tonight.

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  • Susan Sorensen

    12 hours, 12 minutes ago

    We lost a neighbor and a friend today; RIP Clarence...you truly were a 'Big Man' but your heart was so much bigger. Play sweet for the angels my friend. Safe passage.

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  • Carl 'Norm' Correll

    12 hours, 13 minutes ago

    Sleep well Big Man... and THANK YOU so much for what gave us all...

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  • Debbie Paganini

    12 hours, 13 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence...u will be missed

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  • James Sherrard

    12 hours, 15 minutes ago

    Speechless, absolutely speechless, RIP Big Man

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  • Len La Barth

    12 hours, 16 minutes ago

    Sparks no longer fly on E Street. What a loss. Tears are flowin'.

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  • Joanne Degregorio-Italiano

    12 hours, 16 minutes ago

    Mye heart is broken as well and Springsteen concerts will never, ever be the same. Glad to have had the chance to meet and chat with him when we did!

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  • Earthangel Angelbabe

    12 hours, 17 minutes ago

    My Prayers go out to the family of Clarence Clemons,I pray for Clarence Clemons soul. Your Sax playing will live in all our hearts forever. You will never be forgotten.... PEACE :)

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  • Genevieve Pugliese

    12 hours, 18 minutes ago

    It is a sad sad day for Big Man fans..YOU WILL BE MISSED C..Your presence on that stage will be terribly missed. You always brought tears to my eyes when you were introduced and played your heart out every time. You will continue to live on in the music and memories of every concert I was fortunate enough to witness. Peace and love Clarence!

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  • Leo Weisman

    12 hours, 23 minutes ago

    rip big man the World will miss you!!

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  • Holiday Dingle

    12 hours, 25 minutes ago

    RIP Big Man I was so glad to see you up close at the Philly concerts with the E Street Band in 2009

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  • Stephanie Calcavecchio

    12 hours, 28 minutes ago

    he may be gone but he will never be forgotten!!! RIP Clarence Clemmons your music and legacy live on

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  • Pam 'Cissy' Adams

    12 hours, 30 minutes ago

    My heart just broke. RIP, Big Man. xoxoxo

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  • Connor Behrens

    12 hours, 32 minutes ago

    RIP Clarence
    we will miss you big man

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