Clarence Clemons aka The Big Man tribute

Clarence Clemons aka The Big Man tribute

Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. (January 11, 1942 -- June 18, 2011), also known as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor.
From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the saxophone. He released
several solo albums and in 1985 had a hit single with "You're a Friend of Mine", a duet with Jackson Browne. As a guest musician
he also featured on Aretha Franklin's classic "Freeway of Love" and on Twisted Sister's "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" as well as
performing in concert with The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. As an actor Clemons featured in several films,
including New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He also made cameo appearances in several TV series, including
Diff'rent Strokes, Nash Bridges, The Simpsons and The Wire. Together with his television writer friend Don Reo he published his
autobiography, Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales, in 2009.[3] Clemons suffered a stroke on June 12, 2011 and died of complications
from the stroke on June 18.[4] He was 69 years old.
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