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Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:27:24 +0000

When we think of African American musicians, we generally think of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul music even the Blues but their influence on classic rock is overwhelming.A great deal of respect is due as we celebrate Black History month, the artists in this feature include Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Billy Preston, Richie Havens, Clarence [...]

Clarence Clemons Christmas Album Available Now

Jenna — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:29:18 +0000

The late sax player has a Christmas album available now and the big man really poured himself into the project.

Springsteen, E Street Meet To Discuss Future

Kevin Key — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:52:21 +0000

Will they continue without their fallen comrade "The Big Man"?

Springsteen Posts Big Man's Eulogy

Kevin Key — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:45:23 +0000

I wish I could hire him for my funeral. Read a powerful, funny and heartbreaking man's words here.

Fellow Musicians Singing Praises For Clarence Clemons

Jenna — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:43 +0000

Some of music’s biggest names are remembering one of the biggest personalities to ever pick up a saxophone. Here’s what they had to say. Following the news of Clarence Clemons’ passing, NME.com said U2 front man Bono stopped their 360 concert on Saturday in Anaheim to ask their fans to think about Clemons, The E [...]

Clarence Clemons, E Street Band Saxophonist, Dead at 69 [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:44:31 +0000

Six days after suffering a massive stroke, saxophone legend and longtime E Street Band member Clarence Clemons has died at the age of 69.

Despite initial reports that Clemons was responding well to treatment – and despite a pair of brain surgeries to repair the damage wrought by the stroke – his condition worsened as the week wore on, and he died on Saturday, June 18.

Bruce Springsteen Issues Statement On Clarence Clemons

Jenna — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:03 +0000

The Boss has issued an official statement about The Big Man and his long road to recovery. Bruce Springsteen has issued an official statement regarding the health and recovery of his saxophone player, Clarence Clemons following Clemons’s stroke on Sunday night. Springsteen acknowledges that Clemons had the stroke, but says that initial signs are, “encouraging”. [...]

Clarence Clemons Showing Signs Of Recovery

Jenna — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:15 +0000

The Big Man suffered a stroke Sunday, but the good news is “trickling in” according to Rolling Stone. What happened, how he’s doing and where his career path almost took him. No official statement has been released, but according to Rolling Stone Magazine, E Street Band saxophonist, Clarence Clemons suffered a stroke Sunday night [...]

Clarence Clemons Fights Back After Stroke

Lynn Quale — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:40:20 +0000

ultimateclassicrock.com reports Clarence Clemons – saxophone player for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band – suffered a serious stroke Monday night. He suffered from partial paralysis on his left side and now he is in stable but serious condition at a hospital in Florida. Clarence has already undergone two brain surgeries and his vital signs are [...]

Happy B-Day Clarence Clemons

Kevin Key — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:28:17 +0000

Big Man is 69.