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Bruce Springsteen Issues Statement on Clarence Clemons' Death
- Posted on Jun 18th 2011 11:30PM by Benjy Eisen
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On the Tuesday following Clemons' stroke (June 14), Springsteen issued an official statement, expressing support for his friend and encouraging all his worldwide fans to show theirs as well. Just hours after Clemons' death on Saturday, Springsteen issued another statement.
"Clarence lived a wonderful life," states Springsteen. "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."
No word yet on whether or not Springsteen will continue to record and tour with the E Street Band under that name, but one thing is for certain -- Clemons will be, simply, irreplaceable.
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Ever since my 8 track days in my friend Pats '66 Chevelle I along with Pabst discovered Darkness on the Edge of Town with an immeasurable backing from the band loud and clear. Then I discovered Greetings, Wild and Innocent and further forward. Clarence, your work helped to shape me as the person I am today and those roots are often pulled upon for the musical wisdom I seek from time to time. As we move forward one day at a time to an ultimate place as believers in God we celebrate you and your time on earth to do what you were Born to Do. Looking forward to greeting you on the other side for some sax lessons. Greg
July 11 2011 at 8:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyi am glad i got to go to one born in the usa concert to see the e street band thanks scotty
June 29 2011 at 1:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI loved the music that flowed note by note from that glorious sax that Clarence held with such love and power.
I was on the road all day Sunday. I listened for 10 hours to Bruce, Clarence and the E Street Band. "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" still makes me smile and realize there in only one "Big Man." He rocked. He's rocking heaven now!
THAT FIRST CONCERT AT THE SEATTLE PARAMOUNT WAS 1975...BELOW...
June 21 2011 at 4:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"Big Man" -- you are sorely missed Clarence..RIP. First saw/heard you at the Paramount Theater in Seattle....The E Street played until close to 3 am and broke all sorts of concert-ending contracts.....you all had us dancing in the aisles and Bruce joined us with a portable mike. The Boss had to write a lot of checks the next day to cover police OT etc. He was quoted as saying that "I don't care...just money, and, money can't buy the magic we were having.... lots of fun and nobody in the band wanted to stop!!" I know that your passing will be/is, especially hard for the Boss. You guys had such a special gig going just between the two of you. Over the years, I've enjoyed the E St. at least a dozen times in various cities -- it will never be the same again. We all grew older together...I'm pushing 65. At least you've got some good Souls to jam with up there in Heaven....With sincere condolences to your family and friends -- I am just one of them. Peace to you, Gary, Seattle
June 21 2011 at 4:24 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyClarence, you were always kind, and respectful to me no matter how big the band got. I loved you. God Bless you and your family.
June 19 2011 at 9:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMiles Davis, Charlie Parker and the Big Man all in one room together. That's a jam session that I will be looking forward to hearing down the road...
June 19 2011 at 5:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI loved your music Big Man. This is a very sad day. My thoughts are with your family.The E Street band won't be the same without your soaring sax sound.
June 19 2011 at 5:17 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyYour music touched the souls of millions, rest in peace Big man.
June 19 2011 at 4:31 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyHeaven is a lot richer today...can you just imagine how the Lord, who gave such talent to one man...must be welcoming that man home. The Angels will al be learning the sax and the music plays on. God Bless every broken heart he left behind, we are the sad ones.
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