Clarence Clemons

"And the Big Man joined the band/ From the coastline to the city/ All the little pretties raise their hands/ I'm gonna sit back right easy and laugh/ When Scooter and the Big Man bust this city in half/ With a Tenth Avenue freeze-out." - "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

As you may have heard, Clarence Clemons, saxophonist extraodinaire for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, passed away last night from complications of the stroke he suffered last week. Big Man, you will be missed not only by the band that you brought such a special presence to, but by your millions of fans around the world.

My favorite Bruce/Clarence moment was in the phenomenal cover of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" when Bruce tells Clarence that he's been working real hard and Santa will bring him a new saxophone for Christmas. It's a true classic, and if you haven't heard it, you should look it up.

So thanks Clarence, for your hard work and big heart that you brought to the band and the music. You will be missed.