Clarence Clemons

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Saxophonist/vocalist Clarence Clemons was a member of Bruce Springsteen's backup group, the E Street Band, from 1973 to 2011. Clemons' soulful R&B stylings became a key element of the band's sound, notably on Springsteen's breakthrough hit "Born to Run" along with other singles and album tracks. Given his fiery soloing, audience rapport, and obvious camaraderie with Springsteen and the other E Street Band members, he was also a fan favorite during the group's marathon live sets. Clemons released several solo albums and scored a duet hit with Jackson Browne, "You're a Friend of Mine." He died on June 18, 2011 due to complications from a stroke. Springsteen delivered the eulogy at Clemons' funeral in Palm Beach, Florida, telling attendees, "He loved the saxophone, loved our fans, and gave everything he had every night he stepped on-stage." ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi

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    Clarence Clemons Tells Springsteen Tales in 'Big Man' Book | Billboard.com
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    mix each of their autobiographical remembrances with "tall tale" sections that Clemons describes as "stories that could be true or are true in a certa...
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    Clarence Clemons keeps rockin' with raw willpower
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    It's a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its entrance: As the audience howls in anticipation and the rest...
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    E Street Band's Clarence Clemons has back surgery
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    E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons says he's "in great spirits" after undergoing back surgery. Bruce Springsteen's longtime sidekick issued a ...
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    E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Has Back Surgery | Billboard.com
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    E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons says he's "in great spirits" after undergoing back surgery. Bruce Springsteen's longtime sidekick issued a ...
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    E Street Band’s Clarence Clemons Answers Burning Questions From the “Rolling Stone” Twitter
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    more. Check out Clemons answering the fans' burning inquires below: @StevenGiaier: You guys are performing Born to Run in Chicago. What other album wo...
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    Exclusive: How E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Ended Up on Lady Gaga's New Album
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    Photos: Lady Gaga's Fashion Icons Before Clemons started work on the song, she explained the lyrics to him. "It made so much sense," he says. "It's a ...
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    Exclusive: Clarence Clemons Opens Up About Health Problems, Future of E Street Band
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    Towards the end of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2009 world tour, fans noticed that saxophonist Clarence Clemons looked like he was having a...
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    Clarence Clemons and Al Schnier Join Furthur in Florida
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    which Schnier appears on his new 1955 Les Paul Gibson Custom) can be seen in a larger format over on Relix.com. Furthur Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca...
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    Bruce Springsteen Details First Tour Since Clarence Clemons' Death
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    Bruce Springsteen is heading back out on the road with the E Street Band, for their first string of shows since the death of founding member Clarence ...
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    Clarence Clemons' Nephew To Tour With Bruce Springsteen And The E- | Prefix
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    the forthcoming album Wrecking Ball, which is set for release in early March. The full Facebook statement looks like this:"The expanded line up for th...
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Discography

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  • There's Still Christmas (2011)
    Clarence Clemons
    There's Still Christmas (2011)
    CD Baby
  • Hero (2011)
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    Hero (2011)
    Sony Japan
  • Rescue (2011)
    Clarence Clemons
    Rescue (2011)
    Sony Japan
  • Live in Asbury Park, Vol. 2 (2004)
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    Live in Asbury Park, Vol. 2 (2004)
    Valley Entertainment
  • Live in Asbury Park (2002)
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    Live in Asbury Park (2002)
    Valley Entertainment
  • Peacemaker (1995)
    Clarence Clemons
    Peacemaker (1995)
    Zoo/Volcano Records
  • Night with Mr. C (1989)
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    Night with Mr. C (1989)
    TriStar Music
  • Hero (1985)
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    Hero (1985)
    Columbia
  • The Chief (1984)
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    The Chief (1984)
    Rooster Blues
  • Rescue (1983)
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    Rescue (1983)
    TriStar Music
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