Clarence Clemons: Twilight of the 'Big Man'

[AnaknaStrummer]

Shit I'm crying

[aceofspades5508]

Big Man I was blessed To see you on stage as many times As I did and when I get up to heaven I want you to teach me to play sax like you do as I already play the sax and you were the reason I started

[lurch321]

The Boss has lost his favorite employee......................­..miss you Clarence..........but we'll be fine, 'cuz you will always be a friend of ours. I know you're giving God an earful right now (along with Grover Washington, Jr. and Leroi Moore)................there's a hell of a band up there now.

[tgeran0001]

The Old Testament states that Tubal Caine invented the stringed instruments on planet earth.;.so if Heaven does use harps as we know them...Tubal Caine of the first lineage of the ADAMIC race (Adam and Eve)..And God said"Let there be light and there was light etc...So sorry to hear of Clarence Clemmons death.

[brn2rn72]

James Brown has said to God. Finally the band is complete. RIP Big Man

[theanimaniacdude]

now cracks a noble heart. GOODNIGHT, SWEET PRINCE. AND MAY A BED OF ANGELS CARRY YOU TO YOUR REST.

[CRAIGROTTER]

Who said Heaven had harps to begin with?...they had wistles instruments before Earth was even created...LOL...you don't even know what that is...the joke's on you!!!...From Heaven!!!...and anyway, Hell was a place for those who wanted to wage war on Heaven...Hell is no more...the joke's on you again!!!

[teddybearmant2]

UPDATE FROM HEAVEN::::::: THOSE WHO WANT TO HEAR THE HARPS PLAYING CAN JUST GO TO HELL.CLARENCE CLEMONS CAME UP HERE AND HE'S ROCKIN MY PLACE WITH HIS SAX. HARPS ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED, THE BIG MAN CAME HOME. RIP CLARENCE .........GOD

[aberhallofrank]

We will never forget you!!!

R I P Mr. Clemons. I am so happy that i have seen you on stage a few times.

But i hope that the Boss will not stop touring.

[monkeypi6]

"the most passion you can have with out sex" XD

[jrcproductions101]

I listened to a concert in 1993 carence clemons was right in front of me. I could not stop kicking. well- i wasn't born yet but he was right in front of me.

[bigred4464]

R.I.P. big man

[DreemOnMe]

To quote Cold Plays 'Fix You'....

"Tears stream, down your face,

When you lose something you can not replace..."

Sadly, there's no fixing this.

My heart aches as my mind still tries to grasp the reality of this Immense Loss,

of one of the Biggest Men, in so very many ways.

May you be richly blessed, as you rest in glorious peace.

Sincerest condolences to your family & your band family as well. I can not imagine the loss Bruce feels in his heart.

Godspeed to you all.

[72183richard]

i woke up this morning... I could barely breath

[paddyd65]

I am a better man for seeing the big man playing live. The memories will stay with me forever

[easybrave]

R I P Big HEART, Big Man...your solo in The promised Land is freedom made sounds!!!

[sindi458]

What a MAN !!!! R.I.P.

[MelmoChiMinh]

HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE RICK JAMES. No disrespect, just an observation.

[coopiiebaby]

clarence clemons was a big man angel

[coopiiebaby]

clarence clemons was big man angle

[TheProdigalSon75]

"....the stars are burnin' bright like some mystery uncovered

I'll keep movin' through the dark with you in my heart, my blood brother..."

We'll miss You "Big Man"! Rest In Peace

[dochollydai]

the big man in our hearts

[dochollydai]

thanks for everything you gave us

[mikeystrafford]

What a lovely guy. God rest ya CC. Blow your horn for Gabriel dude

Mikey xx

[dreamfaeiry]

*~R.I.P. Clarence, you will be missed sooooo much. I met you a few times, and you truly were one of the kindest peple I've ever known, so real and down to earth, so full of Love. I'm guessing there will be a big concert in heaven tonight!!! See you again one day, xXOo~* Namaste

[archona54]

@dreamfaeiry - He was a wonderful person....he will be sorely missed.

[123must]

I am so sorry !!! Big Man R.I.P.

[hockeytownfranky]

You've been one of the best...hope you can find your peace...I'll always remember you...

[blueblade455]

Wow, he sounds so much like Rick James when they interviewed him on the Dave Chappelle Show for the E True Hollywood stories skit. R.I.P. both Clarence and RIck!

[Thisizmyname]

Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. It's not goodbye, it's see you later.

[Megafoot2164]

Glory Days ! In the wink of a young girls eyes, glory days yeah they pass you by..................... " Big Man " i'm glad to be born in a time to witness your " Glory Days " you havn't been gone long and i miss you already .

[archona54]

@Megafoot2164 - Well put.....and I agree.

[cuda426hemi]

Wingman Down. Will there ever be a better wingman in the biz? Search Alvin Lee & Big Man doin' Jenny Jenny here.... dang! It will be a quieter world without you bub, and that sux.

[grinnyboat]

The Big Man reunited with Danny,no more" cautionary assaults" needed up there!,God bless you both.

Thanks for the memories,and I hope to meet you further on up the road.

[ttmoran]

miss you already

[wookiearnie]

i first saw clarence in 1988, tunnel of love tour. the band were playing the intro and bruce wandered on late. the big man was " what you think your doin ?" bruce just shrugged and said" its ok stop worrying" at that moment you could see the connection between two good friends. rip big man thanks for the magic.

[JonAntonyEsposito]

thank you for everything Clarence!!!

[bapbap24]

Thanks Big Man. Thanks for everything. We'll never forget.

[LejaSiv]

We will miss you Big Man xoxo RIP

[mysticalmaven]

We love you Clarence. You are the best. We will see you later on the other side when its our turn to cross over. Until then, we will miss you like anything.

[ElmozGhost]

Although I never knew him personally, I'd seen him in concert numerous times. Nonetheless, today I feel like I've lost a friend. Thanks for the memories Big Man. May you rest in peace.

[B2K1]

Happy I was able to enjoy over 20 yrs of E street band and see clarence at his best . RIP Big Man God needed a Sax player

[nholt]

Thanks for the music.

[01Lightning]

RIP Big Man

[melodyfoxdj]

Love Respect Trust...he said it in three words...bravo Clarence! You will be missed so much...I am proud and honored to have been able to meet you in Person, Big Man (gentle Giant), a fun guy too!

May you walk in sunshine, upon the stars, with Stars, because you are a Star...

(;o)*

a sad Melody Fox

Love Peace Music

[George1966ism]

Just decided to begin teaching my five year old a lesson - keep on rocking with your heart and your soul and make friends who share their love as much as Bruce and Clarence. Born to Run, that's not the end of the road, Big Man!

[WhiteThunder77]

Thank you for the music....

[guymerritt]

Just when I think the world is full of small-minded fools, there's a guy like Clarence Clemons to give me some hope - talented, passionate, capable of transcending gender and race completely.... No one is perfect, but, a few people really raise the bar for the rest of us. Such was Clarence Clemons. Rest in peace, Big Man.

[Angiee83]

R.I.P Big Man, I always remember when you played the saxophone for me when I was a little girl.

Wach over Tina and Christopher, they need that and i promise I take care of them when they get back home.

[LiquidGardener]

He brought the great time they all had on stage to each and every one of us. I feel fortunate to have lived in the same time and space as the Big Man. You'll be missed, but never forgotten.

[midnightser]

Another positive role model has run and won the race. See you in the sky big brother Clarence.

[rjplamf61]

My friend called me last night while I was trying to fall asleep. Usually when he calls me at that time it is not good news. I did not answer the phone. I woke up, played the message and it wasn't good news. Clarence passed. RIP Clarence.

[fifilaroo1]

You will be clearly missed <3 <3 <3

[marclevin1]

Thank you Clarence. We’ll honor you with every thought of your gifts of music, dignity and inspiration.

[lanethornhill]

Sweet peace Clarence Clemons, you are indeed a legendary saxophonist.

[55debbie]

You gave the e-Street Band just what Bruce needed. I will always hold forever in my heart the chills that listening to your shrills gave me. Thank You CC

[wc4dblues]

...... And this is why they call him "THE BIG MAN". REST IN PEACE.

[Stewartde123]

Rest in peace Clarence 'Big Man' Clemons the greatest sax player in the world. There's a beautiful river in the valley ahead. x x x

[lunkshie]

RIP Clarence. Thank you for gracing the world with your talent. You will be missed.

[dabuabu]

RIP .... BIG MAN... ciao da Roma!!!!!!!!!!

[franktz43]

rest on peace my old mate

[martylamarr]

"RIP Big Man" E street Band lost it's Soul .....His soulful sax playing and raucous sax solos will never be heard live again...."Jungleland "will never be heard live again !! thank you God for Blessing us with the memories!! And he left this earth making it a better place....what a great human being he was...journey on my Brother, journey on!

[AntonyCox]

A sad day a very sad day. RIP Big Man you can look down at all of us from up in the sky knowing that you might have left this world but you'll never be forgotten.

[terroirfrance]

R.I.P. BIg Man and thank you for everything you have given to us and will continue to give to.

[symo1591]

thank you Clarence...............rest well big man

[celticinla]

Goodbye Clarence...Seen you since my teens in the 80s form the Philippines...Admired your music & your presence always...Big Man, r.i.p.

[sixaxle]

Huge talent even bigger heart!! RIP Big Man

[Timothy283]

Rest well, Big Man, and thank you for the years of music and joy you brought to so many. You'll forever live in our hearts and in Jungleland.

[GOLLYDBHOY]

R.I.P Clarence at least you can sleep easy now free of pain from an Irish fan you gave myself and my father hours of pleasure and i thank you for that.

[DaMuttzNutz]

The man played with his heart and soul. The world is a poorer place this morning.

[Vassilis61]

The legacy you left is tremendous Big Man. Rest in Peace Big Man, we will always remember you...!!!

[bluesdriver40]

Yeah, what a way to wake-up on a sunday whem you're wife says: Clarence passed away. THat's worse and terrible.

[dustbiter445]

God wanted his favorite sax player up there <3 Take care Big Man and thank you you'll always be the best.

[hotfuzz199]

He is an inspiration to all who years for love, respect, and trust and he demonstated through his love for the music and his fans.

[acemarie]

RIP Big Man . We all gonna miss you. <3

[LBjim]

RIP Big Man...The E street band will never be the same...

[kwestmusic1]

Tears been flowin since I heard the sad, sad news. Thanks for the great music Big Man. You made my life ROCK. You were the real deal......your music lives on. RIP.

[spankham73]

i just listened to jungleland and i got teary

[m3lachsilber]

Just had a shot for you Big Man.. I will miss u!!

[TheBigMan1955]

We'll not see the likes of Clarence Clemons again. Not the greatest sax player, but he had the greatest presence and I will never forget his solo on "Jungleland". Lovers of great music everywhere will miss Clarence.

[10Duser]

RIP Big Man x

[Aligator310]

Big Men never die...R.I.P Clarence

[63gilmore]

Selfish tears are flowing, but knowing the heavens needed the BEST SAX MAN EVER, now praying more then ever I get to heaven to hear him once more.... Thank you Big Man for ALL THE JOY AND LOVE you brought to my life. GODSPEED

[Marktewk]

Goodbye, thanks for the music

[southport97]

The world lost an irreplaceable musician today.

[jtomalley]

Message to the heavens - best make room. The Big Man is comin' home.

[Joemnc]

@jtomalley Very well said!

[Tindoor81]

Thank you sir....and God bless you....

[abalaity]

RIP Big Man, Thank you for some of the greatest nights of my life.

[eduhne52]

Sound your note all the way home!

[mattjacob2412]

Clarence, so great.  I will miss you

[teachdj]

RIP Thanks for the music.

[kymarcin]

As a rural white child of the 80s, I had a ton of respect for this fellow. His sax playing was unique and went beyond super-- it was incredible! RIP Mr. Clemons. You will be missed.

[pdevegh]

RIP BIG MAN. Peace.

[tennes2465]

you just never know what life has in store for a person. That's why we should live each day anew as it is a present. RIP CC

[lastdaysguitar]

Every sax player in the world just went up a notch.

A TRUE ARTIST in a world of artesians.

Youtube, and AP putting an ad on this video is VERY crass - no class... the Big Man deserves better.

[divisioneight]

When I hear the wind whistle through the rigging, or through a pine tree, and hear that tone and whistle, I will think of you Clarence and know you're up there filling the place with sound.

[EricTF8770]

Clarence, you are more than a big man. you are a GIANT among men. You will forever live in my heart and in my stereo! RIP.

[Zudick1960]

There is nothing to say

[smittyboy13]

RIP "Big Man" The E Street band will never be the same.

[262girl]

RIP, Big Man. Thank you for touching our lives. Sleep well.

[MsJimizeppelin]

RIP BEAUTIFUL MAN

[MrDavearama]

He was the best. The soul of the Springsteen sound, no Big Man, Bruce would have been a footnote in music.

[haltmusic]

Tears are flowing.

[nbmp80]

RIP

[eafrakas1]

Heartbroken. RIP Clarence. So glad I had the greatest opportunities to see you live so many times, and so happy for you that you are no longer in pain, tho I shed a few tears tonight. You are amazing and loved. <3 X0 to your family, the E Street Band and all of the people you loved you. So glad you touched my life. Thank you.

[zdap21]

omg , so sad, he was brillant

[allegra1952]

@eafrakas1 YES HE touched our life! RIP Big Brother!

[RudyCasordapek]

@eafrakas1 I feel the same way.

[CORiverRat]

Saddest of news today. My heart goes out to Clarence's family, friends, The E Street Band and all those who were touched by The Big Man's music and life. Tonight I will be hearing your music in my heart and forever it will be with me in my ears, my life and my soul.

[gcatwyo]

RIP Big Man

[maidenkissharris]

RIP Clarence...Thank you for all you have given us...

[Pap3rJ]

RIP Clarence Clemons

[mwk89]

RIP Clarence, a tremendous musician

[BrunoDaKeeper]

CLARENCE CLEMONS IS NOT DEAD!!!!!!!

HE HAD A STROKE

[rjplamf61]

@BrunoDaKeeper This guy who is saying Clarence is dead is trying to get a rise out of everyone. Ignore this MORON. I hate to say it but I wish this piece of garbage could change places with him.

[KennBurch]

@rjplamf61 Sorry, but it really is true. Clarence died today. It sucks, but it's true.

[rjplamf61]

@UserIdGoesHere Just curious, CNN came out and reported that Clarence Clemons passed away?

[birdextreme13]

@UserIdGoesHere Check out any major news website right now and you will see that you are wrong. CNN can be misleading if you see a clip out of context.

[urdhva55]

I used to see him play with the Jerry Garcia Band, he had the music.

[birdextreme13]

@UserIdGoesHere Dude, he's not dead!

[itzpms]

no surrender

[colleennagle]

God Bless You Clarence !!!

[FlorryMc]

Get well soon Big Man

[NevadaBoss]

The change was made uptown...and the Big Man changed the world.

King of the World, Master of Disaster...and beloved by one & all...

Much love and karmic positive good wishes to C...from all the tramps like us ... whose lives you've touched and brightened.

[Coolrockndad]

Don't Surrender Big Man ! : (

[TheALGEBOSS]

Quiero mandarte mi fuerza y mi alma, para que te recuperes pronto, ánimo Big Man eres el pilar de la E Street Band. I want to send my strong and soul, so that you recover soon, Big Man. you are the Mainstay of the E Street Band.

[tommythunder99]

get well Big Man, we need you.

[mjrix]

One of the best sax players on earth. God speed.

[EvilNTent]

He is the best! Speedy & complete recovery.

[theholyfather1]

Get well soon big man !!!

[npm814]

Get well Big Man. We love you.

[TheHotShower]

get well soon!



[PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

We're all pulling for you, Big Man!

[chocogurl521]

Wishing you well Big Man...

[SiggeSackarin]

Get well soon!

[PURAVID]

The Big Man is bigger than any health issue- get well and kick ass in rehab, we'll see you on the road soon.

[FrankiexNYC]

Praying for a speedy recovery, Big Man!

[curlybear1]

I sure hope you are okay, I am praying for you and your friends and family.

[bravospinach]

A little known fact about the Big Man... He did some studio work with The Michael Stanley Band, go check out the song titled 'Lover' by them... The Big Man's Sax work on that tune is truly incredible!!!

[nmk1226]

I love this guy

[devilfan1965]

Clarence is awesome for 69.....i'm sure he wants to settle down now.He had back surgery not too long ago.....we love ya big man.

[TangleEyes]

@OldMcDonald07

what are you growing Mac? The man was born in 1942 and has yet to die. Damn, do your homework.

[Putaspellonyou]

another kid? jesus big man you are almost seventy years old, give it a rest...

[SwampDaddy7]

Who needs a lead guitar when you have Clarence Clemons? I mean, nothing against Nils, Miami Steve or Bruce, but with a sax of that awesomeness, where's a guy to keep up?

[melissafluh]

big man <3

[margaretb57]

You are the best Freehold nj ROCKS!

[freedomcanaryisland]

BIG CLARENCE, BIG MAN, TK

[jason053072]

PLEASE DONT RETIRE YOUR THE BEST

[Gator1699]

Retire my ass.You will be back ,if your great you can't stay down you just get up again.You and King Curtis taught me a lot in my early days.Thanks guys .I will post one of my solos soon.and you will know where I'm coming from.

Jeff Gator

[SasukeHeavenCurse354]

What sax does he play?

[BigBastard67]

im pretty sure he uses a tenor sax

[SasukeHeavenCurse354]

No stupid I knew that i was asking what brand

[BigBastard67]

well asshole why don't you make yourself more clear.... you know im trying to help you out and you are being a fucking prick.... so do this world a favor and go get hit by a bus

[SasukeHeavenCurse354]

I WAS clear... I did not ONCE say "What KIND of sax does he play?", I said "What sax does he play?". You know, your name really quite fits you. Go get hit by a bus? You want me to die because of a comment? Fag. Plus, learn to spell. Please. It would be a good idea.

[BigBastard67]

Here let me spell you this one....

FUCK YOU

Capisce asshole?

p.s. I didn't say die

I said get hit by a bus because you are a jerk and im gonna be a big bastard to a jerk.

[SasukeHeavenCurse354]

You IMPLIED for me to die. Get hit by a bus? At least quadriplegic. Here's a word; Lopado­temacho­selacho­galeo­k­ranio­leipsano­drim­hypo­trimm­ato­silphio­parao­melito­katak­echy­meno­kichl­epi­kossypho­p­hatto­perister­alektryon­opte­­kephallio­kigklo­peleio­lagoio­­siraio­baphe­tragano­pterygon­.

[BigBastard67]

wow aren't you a smart mother fucker.... is that from your gay anime shit or did you just google some gay shit

[omegasaxyvideo]

Keilwerth and a Rovner mpc.

[sesh8]

My bestfriend is his Mgr... love you Lani... chudda

[sunlover518]

love him

[creamydistortion]

Man, he has a weird voice! Very well spoken dude though. Still his notes speak volumes more than his talk can... Just like any great artist.

[abomb83]

Normal voice as far as I can see it.

[rcollecc]

You want to be him but you cannot.Because in all the world there is but one Calrence BIG MAN Clemons

[SuzzyStohelit]

He was on The Daily Show , and from what I caught from it is, he clearly loves his family and indeed he is a most a gentle giant , and when the man blows in..... all.... I can think about is sax.... but

Retirement? I cannot bare a world with out his music, nor think of a world without him

[rcollecc]

You are the best Big Man

[dimjtri]

touching.

GO BIG MAN, GO!!! Thank you for your work and love. You're carring on the revolution

[dimjtri]

touching.

GO BIG MAN, GO!!! Thank you for your work and love. That's also how we've been helped to become men.