Clarence Clemons On Playing with Bruce Springsteen

[m5181]

There are only two times in my life that I have been really affected by the passing of a celebrity. The first was Christopher Reeve and the second was Clarence, When I heard of Reeve I could'nt believe that the man who I always looked up to as the real Superman since I was a kid, had died. When The Big Man died I started to wonder how much life real rock'n'roll had left and what happens when all your heroes die

[74jailbreaker]

Thats some cool talking man. Its true, a lot of people can make a connection emotionally with Springsteens music.

[tarmonhill]

what a great life the big man lived.

[robnelsonbayvillage]

RIP Big Man!

[jimmydrive]

RIP Big Man.... a true gentle giant. Thank you for playing your heart. You will truly be missed. : (

[StargazingForJesus]

Keeping you and your family in our prayers, Clarence. Recover quickly. A BIG FAN- Sharon

[stef1652]

never heard someone talk about music in that way befor its so so true thow, iv been lisening to e street and bruce recently as i been going throw a real bad time there music has relly helped me, i'm one who can say he has helped me

[JetDriver1111]

what a great guy...I always liked Clarence....it would be an honor to play music with him !!! Maybe someday I will !

[myfreementor]

As I was driving to do one the hardest things in my life Born To Run came on the radio. It was no accident. That song gives me strength every time i hear it.

[anikin69]

true meaning of music right here.......Clarence is tha man

[tepporocks]

I'm not religious at all, but I agree that music is important. In fact it's vital.

And although I don't have the need for religious faith in my life, I recognize that both religion and music are deeply spiritual.

And spirituality is something else...

[adambyrne08]

i knew clarence was real before, it's like i knew he was thinking this

[like2utube]

You hit the nail on the head, Big Man. What you do IS very important. When I first started listening to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band during the mid-seventies, I was in junior high. I think you saved my life.

[giveasmile63]

@like2utube I was in junior high when I went to my first show... I think they saved my life too-- and more than once over the next 30+ years. I don't respond to medications/doctors but I've always responded to this band. It makes you realize the power/healing when the right people are brought together. On this day of Clarence's stroke I reast easier knowing he KNOWS what he's done for so many. Get well soon! 

[90265SE14]

That's the beauty of E Street - it feels like they play to each of us, like it's directed to each of us as individuals. Yeah, Big Man says that he loves what they do, well, I love what you do, too!