RIP Clarence Clemons

[Hunterdog]

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/clarence_clemons_dies.html

[SteveO]

Huge loss. RIP, Big Man.

[V-Type]

Oh crap.
I had hoped the story a few days ago of him going too the hospital would be followed by a recovery story but sadly.........
Rip Clarence you were my favorite E Street player and will be sadly missed.

[Brett's Les Paul]

Just saw this on another site (FARK) a few moments ago. Sad, very sad. I read recently that he wanted to give musical joy to those around him as long as he lived. We can all safely say that he did. Goodnight, Big Man, we'll miss you.

[Agitator]

Dayum.

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[jkbird59]

The Big Man E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Dies at 69

[sanhozay]

oh, that's so sad! he was young! damn. big man in the sky...

[AaeCee]

Teardrops on the city.


RIP Big Man.

[zzzezums]

so sad. I saw Bruce and E. Street Band at the Capitol Theater in '75. One of the top shows I've been to and the Big Man was a huge part of it being as good as it was. His solo on Jungleland was gorgeous.

[V-Type]

10th Avenue Freeze Out baby.
What a player.

[Gilky]

Wow, sad news :(

[jrigg]

RIP Clarence. May you and your family find peace.

[The Golden Boy]

Sorry to read this.

[FlyingVBlues]

Very sad.....huge loss.

FVB

[supergenius365]

Not how I wanted to start TGP'ing today.

RIP Big Man. Thank you for everything.

[fenderball]

seen around the palm beach area several times...R.I.P...

[msr13]

Wow. Very sad. He was amazing. RIP.

[shredtrash]

Great player. He will be missed. RIP Big Man!

[amc]

sad news indeed.........

[Phoenix59]

Damn. :(

[sausagefingers]

Rest in Peace Clarence.

[bjjp2]

Now THAT's a bummer. Very sad. Truly a guy who brought joy to millions.

[Bob Pollock]

Very sad news. Condolences to family and friends....

[doublee]

Very sad, a milestone has passed....yet again...

[frankencat]

Oh no. I was wondering is he was ok. R.I.P. Big Man.

[Tony]

Sorry to hear this. Rest well, Big Man.

[FFTT]

This is very sad news :-(

RIP Clarence, you were loved!

[gmann]

This is to sad for words. RIP Clarence... and thanks for the music!

[whitecadillac]

I too was hoping for the "recovering well" story. A sad day.

[bjjp2]

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[Dica3]

RIP big man, thanks for everything :)

the first album I remember hearing is springsteen's "born to run", the sound of that band is indelibly burned into my brain

also really liked this quote:

"The universe is there to give you what you want," Clemons told All Access about his multifaceted success. "You just need to be there to get it."

seemed like a guy I would want to talk to

[Sidney Vicious]

Wow - had a great run -

[Tadams]

Sad news

[Guitarheel]

So sorry to hear. Thanks Clarence...

[Jahn]

RIP, Big Man. Blowin' hits 'till the very end.

http://media40.wnyc.net/media/photologue/photos/cache/Born-to-Run-4form_long_image.jpg

[Washburnmemphis]

When the change was made uptown
And the Big Man joined the band
From the coastline to the city
All the little pretties raise their hands
I'm gonna sit back right easy and laugh
When Scooter and the Big Man bust this city in half

RIP and Thank-you

[darkstar11]

R.I.P Clarence

[tiktok]

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Best rock sax solo ever.

R.I.P., Big Man.

[Twangmeister]

Hard to type this. I cannot believe that someone so full of life and energy is gone. Since I was a kid, the E Street Band has represented the "majesty and mystery of rock 'n roll" to me. On may occasions I saw Clarence bring tens of thousands of people to their feet- not because of his musical virtuosity, but more through his presence and power as part of an amazing communal and musical experience. Rest in peace, Big Man. That's one void that can ever be filled.

[Guitar55]

Along with Bobby Keys, he defined Rock 'n' Roll sax for the past forty years. A very big loss.

[bluedean]

I know he had a stroke last week. RIP and thank you for your music.

[Bruceman]

Thanks for the GREAT music Big Man. R.I.P.

[djg714]

Saw him years ago, great performer.

RIP

[ledfut80]

RIP Clarence! Such a huge loss, but a major blessing to us while you were here!

[Hgb5000]

Rest in Peace. He was such a unique individual and certainly left his mark on millions of fans world-wide. I read about his stroke but just didn't expect him to pass away, especially so quickly.

[jerseydrew]

It's a sad day

[Martyk]

Ah...No.... With him goes a huge part of my growing up. RIP.

[FFTT]

I played 1st chair alto sax and I'm telling you guys, Clarence was amazing.

It is not easy to command a Tenor like that.

[AD]

rip CC

[drewl]

Damn, that's F-d up.....

[Wombat]

Wow... stunned. RIP Big Man

[yspokes]

Sadly, today, Clarence Clemons, sax player extrordinaire passed away in FL after complications from the stroke he suffered last week. He will be sorely missed by the entire world.

[Scott Auld]

Sucks.

RIP

[54GT]

so so sad.

thank you Clarence for all the thrills. RIP

[jpervin]

Rest in peace, Clarence. And thank you so much for sharing your talents with us for so long!

[tdarian]

Thanks for making the world a better place.

[jb70]

r.i.p. big man

[bjjp2]

Was wondering, was this the most famous close partnership between a white man and a black man in music history? (Or maybe not just in music). What a wonderful thing.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/Backstreets2011/CCMZ4_375_563.jpg


https://s3.amazonaws.com/Backstreets2011/CCAMS3_550_688.jpg

[Buddy Boy]

R.I.P.

[Agitator]

Was wondering, was this the most famous close partnership between a white man and a black man in music history? (Or maybe not just in music). Booker T & The MG's?

[Pa'ani]

R.I.P. Clarence... Condolences and prayers to his family.

[sixgunn]

Saw him with Springsteen in Germany '85.. Was an incredible show...

[t.hendrix]

R.I.P,,, Hearts go out to you Mr. Springsteen

[Tone Disciple]

Just saw this too. Sorry to hear this. He and Bruce definitely showed us the way two musicians can create something greater than the sum of the parts together.

[A440]

RIP Big Man

[Eskimo_Joe]

one of the best, most expressive musicians to ever live

[Bobby D]

this is such sad news :(

he was a local down here, and would pop in and jam all over the place.

whenever there was a charity concert or benefit, the "Big Man" would usually be there.

he was one of the greatest sax players ever, and when he tore into a solo, you KNEW it was him.

i have been blessed to have jammed with him from time to time, as well as another giant of the sax, Jeff Watkins from James Brown and currently the sax player and musical director for Joss Stone.

Clarence had a heart as big as Texas, and a tone as wide as the mississippi river.

the world is a slightly less bright place without CLarence in it. he wil be greatly missed down here in south florida.

play on Big Man........play on :band

[Dr Git]

My friend Larry jammed with CC a few times. Said he was a really cool dude and had lots to do with Springsteen's sound. RIP CC. I had no idea he was 69. Still too young

[Jonnygeetard]

Was Clarence a member here?

[todd richman]

Sad to lose The Big Man. He is an icon and the passion, heart and soul he poured into his music and his life with the E St. Band for nearly 40 years will remain in our musical hearts forever. Thank you Clarence...see you down Thunder Road.

[boldaslove1977]

i seriously felt like i lost a relative when i heard he died... just heartbreaking.

i haven't been on TGP much in the past few days so forgive me if these have been posted... but i wanted to share 2 brilliant tributes that really got to me....

The first is by Nightly News Anchor, Jersey Shore native and Bruce uber-fan Brian Williams....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43472263#43472263

The second is from backstreets.com... scroll down to where it says "The King of the Universe, the Big Kahuna..."

http://backstreets.com/clarence/

[aziltz]

one of the reasons I got into music in the first place. he will be missed.

[sickboy79]

A few days late. So sad. Springsteen and Clarence changed my life years back, and still do. Springsteen and the E Street Band is one of those bands that got me though some of the hardest times in my life - still do. Born To Run is probably still my number 1 album off all time. I'm so glad I got to see him play live four times.

Clarence - we'll miss you. I know you're in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.