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  • Christie orders flags in N.J. be flown at half-staff for Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons

    06/22/2011 8:33:26 AM PDT · by dead · 66 replies
    nj.com ^ | June 21, 2011 | Ginger Gibson/Statehouse Bureau The Star-Ledger
    TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons "in special recognition of his contributions to the state, people, and culture of New Jersey."< snip > "... I was struck with an overwhelming feeling that the days of my youth were now finally over. My condolences to Clarence's family and all the members of the E Street Band.” < snip > Christie is an avid Springsteen fan and has attended 125 concerts...
  • E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

    06/18/2011 9:47:33 PM PDT · by NoRedTape · 12 replies
    Boston.com ^ | June 18, 2011 | Nekesa Mumbi Moody
    "NEW YORK—Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player for the E Street Band who was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen's life and music through four decades, has died. He was 69. Springsteen acknowledged the dire situation earlier this week, but said then he was hopeful. He called the loss "immeasurable." "We are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly 40 years," Springsteen said on his website. "He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a...
  • E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Dies at 69

    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.