Bruce Springsteen E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemons: DEAD AT 69
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
Widely respected and world renowned rock saxophonist Clarence Clemons died Saturday of complications from a stroke, bandmate Bruce Springsteen said. He was 69. Clemons had played sax in Springsteen’s E Street Band off and on since 1972.
“Clarence lived a wonderful life. 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,” Springsteen said in a statement.
“His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly 40 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.”
RSR extends its deepest condolences to the Clemons family during their time of grief. RIP Clarence…