Exclusive: Springsteen Sax Man Clarence Clemons Said Seriously Ill from Stroke
Exclusive: We’re sending prayers to The Big Man, Clarence Clemons He is said to be seriously ill after a stroke at his home in Florida. The legendary, magnificent saxophone star of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band has had health complications in the past and overcome them. But this situation, as described to me this evening, sounds pretty dire. I am told that members of the E Street Band were advised to get down to Florida as soon as possible. Clarence has a history with Springsteen going back to the early 70s. It’s his trademark sound on “Rosalita” and other songs from “The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle” that established Bruce, and moved him from singer songwriter to R&B aficionado. By the time Clarence’s sax is heard on “Born to Run” in 1975, Springsteen’s entire trajectory is changed. More recently, in addition to working with Bruce, Clarence can be heard all over Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way” album.
PS Thanks to everyone who gave us credit for this sad scoop–except of course the hacks at the Hollywood Reporter.
Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News. Friedman previously wrote the Intelligencer column at New York Magazine, He writes for Parade magazine and has written for Details, Vogue, the New York Times, Post, and Daily News and many other publications. He is the writer and co-producer of a film about R&B Music called “Only the Strong Survive,” which was released by Miramax in 2003 and was a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals.
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Red Miles Md State
It is now Clarence you can play your music throughout eternity and the Angels will rejoice forever…
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Steve Lamm
Big Man, hearing reports that you are showing signs of improving. God is looking down one of the good ones. Continue to get better. E Street Nation is praying for you!
sue (johnson) gillet
I pray, cry, pray, cry for clarence to recover…may I please send a Mass…. spiritual.wishes..he must have many flowers.I will find him…..God Bless You Clarence
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mj
Big Man–rooting for you. love, mj
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Alex
C u on the road big man
Erick Marie
Big MAN, Best wishes 2 you. thanks for the music, U are the the best.
PEACE AND LOVE!!
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guy treater
we are praying for you big man, I am sure Bruce would agree without you playing there would not be a E Street Band. We love you brother.we are from youngstown, O. NEED i SAY MORE.
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The Angel
Keep strong Big Man my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You are not ready to Hang up your Rock n Roll shoes we won’t let you.
I the words of the Boss “I have seen the future of the whole fucking thing, and it’s Big Man Clarence Clemons!!”
guy
my prayerers are with you big man wou are a exclamation point of the E street band. Bruce knew what he was doing when he got you to join the band I sure the boss would agree threre would be no e street band without you love tou big man you will beat this
Robert Curti
Hang in there Clarence…You are the heart and soul of the magical music that you, Bruce and the E-Street band has delivered for 30 plus years! God Bless you Big Man.
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Trish McHale
Hey Clarence,
Love you and wish you a full recovery.
Trish McHale
Santa Barbara
Dick Conklin
Just heard the sad news about Clarence Clemons. He is much loved at the Dockside Bar and Grill in the Florida Keys, where he would sit in with other jammers at our long-running Sunday Jam sessions. The prayers of all Docksiders go out to the Big Man!
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Gian
Who care who picked up the story first! A wonderful man is sick. All that matters right now is the power of prayer from his fans all around the E Street Nation.
Robin
So sad…sending good thoughts his way.
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William
Fuerza Clarence “Big Man” Cleamons!! Los fans estamos contigo
Matt S.
Prayers and best luck sent your way Big Man.
The Weisbergers (NJ)
Our prayers and positive energy go out to the Big Man for a speedy and meaningful recovery in return for all the joy and inspiration he has given us thru his music.- Especially from our own budding “Little Big Man” sax student in our home.
Anybody know where to address cards/letters?
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Elaine
Hang in there Big Man! Our thoughts are with you!
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Melinda
Get well, BIG MAN, we love you.
Joe DiMaio
My prayers are with you Big Man. E-Street nation will be looking forward to your recovery. If we are walking a hand should slip free, I’ll wait for you.
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steve
God Speed from all in Arizona. May God watch over you during your recovery and we look for you further on up the road in the future
Lynne Gibson
Prayers to Clarence that he is able to pull through this health crisis. We love you!
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Mike
I am so sad to hear this news.I pray for trhe Big Man to get well soon.
normanc
god bless you clarence and our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!
Mike C.
Stay strong Big Man…
ScottNJ
Big Man,
You ARE the soul of the band and from one NJ guy to another, godspeed, get well, and know the entire Garden State has your back, brother!
Scott
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cindy kormos
get better clarence we love you–you’re the best!! you cannot be replaced.your sax playing is awesome therapy.
e-street fans—love you
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Lisa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Clarence, sending all my good karma from Connecticut to Florida..
Bill Deegan
Wiping away the tears as I silently say a prayer for you, Big Man. Please feel the love from your entire, extended E-Street family. May God bless you and return you to us soon so that you may continue your mission of bringing love and joy to the world. We need you my brother. All my love and support.
Bill
My prayers and thoughts are with you Big Man for a speedy recovery! And my prayers go out to Bruce and the band for all to be at peace, get through this together so one day you can all be playing together again!
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Maria
You are in my prayers Clarence, heard you on the radio first thing this morning when I awoke, immediately recognised your wonderful sound
God bless you
Maria x
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Ken in burbank
Big Man, you can’t possibly know what your music has meant to me, especially when I was a troubled teenager and I heard Born To Run and Darkness On The Edge Of Town. And because those albums gave me something to hold on to, I know that they also gave hope to other kids who were like me. Today I am a truly happy 50 year old man and I cannot think of those days without thinking of Scooter and the Big Man busting this city in half. Thank you, get well, Godspeed, you are so loved.
Ken
Burbank, Ca
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Rick
Muy thoughts are with the Big Man for a speed and full recovery.
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DJ THUNDERMIXX
Get well and my prayers are with you my friend.
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Holly
Everyone please just take a few seconds from your life to send your best thoughts to Clarence Clemens for his recovery. <3 Holly
Deb Tezich
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chari Mercier
Prayers going to Clarence Clemons for God to give him recovery from this stroke. Hopefully, this will not be too serious and that the doctors were able to successfully give him the TPA treatment that he needed to avoid the worsening effects of the stroke. Prayers to his family, friends, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band as they wait for more updates on Clarence’s condition. Hang in there, you all! God will be with you thru all of this!
Chari Mercier :)
St. Pete, FL
Paul in Alexandria
This story has been picked up by MSNBC on line.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43374564/ns/today-entertainment/
As a big fan of his work, my heart goes out to him and his family and I hope he has a speedy recovery!
Deb Purcell
Thoughts and prayers for a 100% recovery for you Clarence.
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Nancy Ryan
DEAR CLARENCE,
I will be PRAYING for you for a speedy recovery. I will be praying for you’re family as well. I believe in the power of PRAYER. Hang in there BIG MAN. May God Bless You and May You’re very own GARDIAN ANGEL be with you and protect you, in JESUS name. Amen
Best regards,
Nancy Ryan/RYAN ROCKS/Asbury Park, NJ
Tony Del Sr
Please keep “THE BIG MAN” in your PRAYERS!
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Lori Davidson
Lots of prayers coming from Boston to Florida tonight…hang tough Clarence
it’s all going to be illuminating! Love and hope!