Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear this. I met Clarence once backstage at an Al Jarreau concert in New Jersey, and he was a great guy, incredibly full of life; he earned the respect and affection of musicians and fans across the world, and he’ll be missed: Clarence Clemons dies of complications from stroke.
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William Barnett-Lewis Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:41:35pm |
So how many here of the age to associate the E-Street band with high school? Man I feel old.
Rest in Peace, indeed.
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darthstar Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:43:05pm |
Aw, shit...Big Man is gone. I saw him play with the Grateful Dead on several occasions.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:44:01pm |
heck of a horn player...and musical leader of the E Street Band
he made a lot of people happy
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Transfromnation Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:44:23pm |
Oh man, I remember seeing Bruce and the E-Street Band when I was only 9 here in New Jersey, they were amazing. May he rest in peace.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:45:49pm |
knowing what I do about stroke, this is probably the best for him....sad
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:47:16pm |
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darthstar Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:50:41pm |
Here he is in 89 with Jerry for an AIDS benefit.
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_RememberTonyC Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:51:56pm |
When I was at the NBA Finals recently, he was scheduled to perform the national anthem before one of the first two games in Miami. He was cancelled at the last minute with no reason given. Had he been able to perform, that may have been his last public performance.
RIP "Big Man."
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Daniel Ballard Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:52:36pm |
A solo with the E Street band
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:59:04pm |
not too many primo R/R sax players around anymore in the King Curtis mold...Bobby Keys, Lenny Pickett, some others
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eastsider Sat, Jun 18, 2011 6:18:50pm |
Gotta love his sax in Rosalita. And Bruce giving it up for him @5:30 "King of the World...Master of the Universe....More Powerful than a Locomotive..."
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reine.de.tout Sat, Jun 18, 2011 6:39:20pm |
re: #9 _RememberTonyC
When I was at the NBA Finals recently, he was scheduled to perform the national anthem before one of the first two games in Miami. He was cancelled at the last minute with no reason given. Had he been able to perform, that may have been his last public performance.
RIP "Big Man."
April 1, at the Florida Marlins opening day game against the NY Mets.
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Daniel Ballard Sat, Jun 18, 2011 6:45:45pm |
re: #14 reine.de.tout
That sure is nicer than some of the singers we hear.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:00:39pm |
re: #15 Rightwingconspirator
That sure is nicer than some of the singers we hear.
butchering the anthem nowdays is cool...nobody wants to sing it straight up, they need to fuck it up with their blues/gospel/hip hop shit
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JRCMYP Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:11:39pm |
I was hoping he would beat the odds. What a loss.
And yes, high school for me too. In fact, when I had my first son 10 years ago I found myself signing not lullabies, but Bruce songs, while rocking my infant at 2am.
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reine.de.tout Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:13:12pm |
re: #15 Rightwingconspirator
That sure is nicer than some of the singers we hear.
Agreed!
It was straight-up, no butchering for effect - beautiful.
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Gus Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:13:46pm |
That's too bad. Heard about him having had a stroke earlier this week. RIP Big Man.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:14:42pm |
re: #17 JRCMYP
I was hoping he would beat the odds. What a loss.
And yes, high school for me too. In fact, when I had my first son 10 years ago I found myself signing not lullabies, but Bruce songs, while rocking my infant at 2am.
stroke is devastating...anything other than an extremely minor one and his playing days are over...a stroke will really fuck you up...I'd rather die than survive a major incident
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nines09 Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:21:53pm |
A little less soul in the world tonight. Class player and a class act. Peace CC.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:23:51pm |
re: #22 nines09
A little less soul in the world tonight. Class player and a class act. Peace CC.
hope St Pete digs a cool sax groove...if so he's in like flynt
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:25:02pm |
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Gus Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:29:24pm |
re: #24 albusteve
what a monster song...poetry with rhythm
Yeah. It's like a short story. Plus it reminds me of an era gone by. New Jersey and all that stuff. Although offered the chance a few times I never made it to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:30:25pm |
re: #25 Gus 802
Yeah. It's like a short story. Plus it reminds me of an era gone by. New Jersey and all that stuff. Although offered the chance a few times I never made it to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
it's still there waiting for you
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teleskiguy Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:44:23pm |
Condolences Charles. Always tough to hear of great artists' passing. A void is always left in the wake of such a thing.
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sagehen Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:54:47pm |
re: #20 albusteve
stroke is devastating...anything other than an extremely minor one and his playing days are over...a stroke will really fuck you up...I'd rather die than survive a major incident
Not necessarily.
My mom's stroke was pretty major, but after 3 months in ICU and 6 months of rehab, she had 90% mental and 70% physical recovery. We had her for another 7 years before a heart attack took her. (the cost of this... is why I supported Health Care Reform. Even with good insurance, there's just no way middle-class people could ever hope to pay that tab.)
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albusteve Sat, Jun 18, 2011 7:58:39pm |
re: #31 sagehen
Not necessarily.
My mom's stroke was pretty major, but after 3 months in ICU and 6 months of rehab, she had 90% mental and 70% physical recovery. We had her for another 7 years before a heart attack took her. (the cost of this... is why I supported Health Care Reform. Even with good insurance, there's just no way middle-class people could ever hope to pay that tab.)
90 and 70 recovery are not major...stroke severity is measured by the result
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danhenry1 Sat, Jun 18, 2011 8:57:17pm |
Clarence Clemons. He did beat the Odds.
He will be remembered fondly in our hearts.
That is what heaven is all about.
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Randy W. Weeks Sat, Jun 18, 2011 9:11:20pm |
I wore out two 8-tracks of "Born to Run". I am seriously bummed.
Listening to Jungleland right now.
RIP, Big Man.
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Lidane Sat, Jun 18, 2011 9:18:09pm |
Rest in Peace, Big Man. Sorry to see you go. :(
And Clarence Clemons had just reached a new generation. He played on Lady Gaga's new song "The Edge of Glory" and was in the video:
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William of Orange Sun, Jun 19, 2011 5:02:48am |
No pun intended... but this blows!
The last contribution to a chart topping track is Lady GaGa's track "on the edge with you."
[Link: www.youtube.com...]
My condolences to his family and all members of the E Street Band.
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William of Orange Sun, Jun 19, 2011 5:03:27am |
Oops, that feels stupid, just below Lidane's message.
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