Clarence Clemons Suffers a Stroke

[dogg57]

Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist who has played for 40 years with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, has suffered a serious stroke, according to a Springsteen fan Web site with close connections to the band and tweets by associates of Mr. Clemons. The site, Backstreets.com, said that Mr. Clemons, 69, had undergone two brain surgeries at a hospital near his home in Florida after the stroke, which was described as “massive,” but is “responsive and in stable condition.”
Good luck to the Big Man

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/13/report-says-clarence-clemons-suffers-a-stroke/

 

[kayak karl]

he was always fun to watch in concerts. i wish him well.

 

[46er]

Clemons passed away today, he was 69.

 

[dogg57]

Clarence Clemons
Known as the Big Man for his 6ft 5in frame, Clemons' sound was credited with shaping the early sound of The Boss.
His solos powered Springsteen hits such as Born to Run and Jungleland.
Springsteen spokeswoman Marilyn Laverty confirmed the death Saturday
Thanks for for all the good times Big Man

 

[GermanG]

RIP Clarence. My 19 year old didn't even know who he was, which astounded me, having grown up during the time when Bruce and the E Street Band were royalty in NJ. The first several albums were my favorites. They not only made more references to south Jersey locations but also featured more of Clarence's sax solos.