Posted on 06/18/2011 7:08:39 PM PDT by winoneforthegipper
Reuters) - Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen's early sound, died on Saturday, six days after suffering a stroke at his Florida home, media reports said. He was 69.
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Not real fond of Bruce but Clemons could really jam. This is really sad.
May God bless him and may he rest in peace.
i am so sad. i loved clarence clemons
on the early springsteen stuff. glad i saw
him play. he was great!
In concert he was a hoot, a legend for sure. He will always have a place in my mind’s ear.
People have strong opinions about Springsteen. For over 30 years he has fielded some outstanding bands.
Clemons and and his sax were the hook for so many hits.
Last of the great honkers. Unforgettable.
Dang. Saw Springsteen live twice (Madison Sq Garden and in Hartford, CT) on the Born to Run tour. Great shows. Clemons was awesome.
Oh wow! Clemons was one of the best, if not THE best saxophone players. May he rest in peace.
Never really a fan of Springsteen but always liked the Big Man. A shame - 69 isn’t that old these days.
I was there. Clemons was the heart of the E Street Band. RIP.
Springsteen couldn’t carry a tune in wheelbarrow.
The Johny Cash of rock and roll.
When he wasn’t singing off key he was spewing his liberal drivel.
RIP, Big Man.
When the change was made uptown
And the BIG MAN joined the band
From the coastline to the city
All the little pretties raise their hands
I’m gonna sit back right easy and laugh
When Scooter and the Big Man bust this city in half
With a Tenth Avenue freeze-out, Tenth Avenue freeze-out
Tenth Avenue freeze-out...
As a college kid I worked at our arena in Ames Iowa. Many groups showed up just for the paycheck, and it was easy to tell. Not Springsteen.
He left it all on the stage in our town, which wouldn't have been considered a top arena to play by many.
That has always impressed me.
I will really miss the big man. Sad. There are times I really hate getting older.
God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Ah... one of my favorites!
Mrs. Prince of Space
Please Sir, a little respect. A man has died. Save your vitriol for another thread.
Clarence Clemons was a great musician, and I for one will miss him.
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