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...
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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