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Goodbye, Big Man
Clarence Clemons, the saxophone player whose burly, distinctive sound became the indelibly soulful anchor of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, died on Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla., of complications from a stroke. Clemons, whom Springsteen introduced to one and all as “the Big Man,” was a friend of the Boss for 40 years; their tandem was one of the most enduring and recognizable unions in modern music. He was 69. He will be irreplaceable.
”"Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band."
”"Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band."
Photo: via thesilvertongueonline.com
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