Clarence Clemons, saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen, dies
Clemons, known as "the Big Man" for his 6ft 5in frame and his onstage presence, was an original member of the E Street BandClarence Clemons, the saxophonist who helped catapult Bruce Springsteen to fame, has died aged 69 following a stroke.Known as the "Big Man" for his 6ft 5in frame and stage presence, Clemons was an original member of Springsteen's E Street Band and has been called its "soul". In a statement, the singer said his loss was "immeasurable" and that he and his bandmates were honour...
ContactMusic — Bruce Springsteen today spoke of the loss of the long-time Saxophonist in his E-Street Band, Clarence Clemons, who died following complications from a stroke on Saturday.... more info
ContactMusic — Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne were among the music luminaries who turned out to mourn saxophonist Clarence Clemons in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday (21Jun11). The... more info
ContactMusic — Clarence Clemons, the E Street Band saxophone player who passed away on Saturday (19th June 2011) has received a touching tribute from his close friend Bruce Springsteen.... more info
Detroit Free Press — Bruce Springsteen said the late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons loved their fans and gave everything he had every night on stage. "Clarence lived a wonderful l... more info
Topix — E Street will never be quite the same. The death of saxophone player Clarence Clemons ripped a hole in Bruce Springsteen's music and onstage life, taking away a figure wh... more info
Guardian Music — Clemons, known as "the Big Man" for his 6ft 5in frame and his onstage presence, was an original member of the E Street BandClarence Clemons, the saxophonist who helped ca... more info
The Telegraph — Clarence Clemons, the saxophone player for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band who was one of the key influences in his life and music, has died aged 69. more info
USA Today Music — As fans, family and friends continue to reel from the shock of saxophonist Clarence Clemons' death last night, his friend and E Street Band colleague ...
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ContactMusic — Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to his "great friend" Clarence Clemons after the legendary saxophonist died on Saturday (18Jun11) at the age of 69. The musician passed... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen's early sound, died on Saturday, six days afte... more info
CNN Showbiz — Saxophonist Clarence Clemons, a defining musical influence behind the sound of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, died Saturday of complications from a stroke. He w... more info
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He was the big man that Bruce Springsteen leaned on, both figuratively and literally, to provide the soul and heart of the leg... more info
Chicago Tribune — Even if he hadn't played a note, saxophonist Clarence Clemons would own an exalted place in rock history for the way he was depicted on an iconic album cover.
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Saxophonist Clarence Clemons has died, a spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band confirmed Saturday. He was 69 years old. Clemons died of complications fr... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — He put his stamp on such Springsteen classics as 'Born to Run,' and was known both for his full-throttle tenor sax work and his onstage persona as 'the Big Man.'
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