Clarence Clemons

Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. , also known as The Big Man, was an American saxophonist, musician and actor. He was reported to betall, hence his nickname. From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteens E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone.

In July 1972, Springsteen began recording his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and during breaks from recording, he jammed with Clemons and The Joyful Noyze on at least two occasions at The Shipbottom Lounge in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. When Springsteen then decided to use a tenor saxophone on the songs Blinded by the Light and Spirit in the Night, he called Clemons. By October Springsteen was ready to tour and promote Greetings and he put together a band featuring Clemons, Tallent, Danny Federici and Vini Lopez. Clemons played his last gig with Norman Seldin amp The Joyful Noyze at the Club Plaza in Bayville, New Jersey, on October 21, 1972. Four days later Clemons made his debut with the formative E Street Band at an unadvertised, impromptu performance at The Shipbottom Lounge. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s Clemons featured prominently on Springsteen albums. On Born to Run he provided memorable saxophone solos on the title track, Thunder Road, Shes the One, Night, and

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