Clarence Clemmons

RIP Big Man

I know we have a few other Springsteen fans on this board. And for anyone who has missed out on the 40 year party, check this out for some of the most soulfull sax that has ever graced rock n roll.

Not that I'm a big Bruce fan or anything but I know his importance in music overall....and being a Jersey guy this has been huge news here.

Sorry to all his fans. RIP man.

I like Springsteen's music, and that's about all the nice things I can say about him. Clarence was phenomenal, though. A HUGE loss to the music world.

My son is heading into the 4th grade next year and our family is full of musicians on both sides. After trying all the instruments on band day two weeks ago he chose Alto Sax. For the past week I gave him a bunch of Springsteen to listen to on my old iPod while he's hanging out. He LOVES the stuff. My girl was a clarinet player so she's showing him around the instrument, and he loves it. I just got done telling him all about Clarence a few days ago. He's going to be bummed when I tell him tomorrow.

Rest in peace, Big Man. You'll be missed.

when i think about clarence clemmons i always think of the loop they play over and over in the snl skit where adam sandler is goofing on springsteen. really cracks me up. shame to see him go.

Originally Posted by Trooper13

I like Springsteen's music, and that's about all the nice things I can say about him. Clarence was phenomenal, though. A HUGE loss to the music world.

My son is heading into the 4th grade next year and our family is full of musicians on both sides. After trying all the instruments on band day two weeks ago he chose Alto Sax. For the past week I gave him a bunch of Springsteen to listen to on my old iPod while he's hanging out. He LOVES the stuff. My girl was a clarinet player so she's showing him around the instrument, and he loves it. I just got done telling him all about Clarence a few days ago. He's going to be bummed when I tell him tomorrow.

Rest in peace, Big Man. You'll be missed.

my son has played since 6th grade (tenor sax & clarinet) he will be a freshman this year, in jazz, pep and marching band...

Originally Posted by mister-x

my son has played since 6th grade (tenor sax & clarinet) he will be a freshman this year, in jazz, pep and marching band...

Cool. As a musician who works in rock bands I was glad he picked an instrument that will give him the solid foundation in the classical disciplines, but also has a good range of practical uses should he ever want to play in bands for fun as an adult. It's nice that my girl was a clarinet player. I can't play anything but strings, and fake my way around a piano a bit. I've got no experience with woodwinds or brass, so it's nice to have her to help him along.

Here's to the "Big Man" ( lifts drink)

This is going to sound corny, but he's found his edge of glory.

RIP