After suffing a stroke a week ago, Clarence Clemons has died. He was 69.
He was the famous and beloved saxophonist in the E-Street Band.
He was known for his with muscular, melodic saxophone hooks that echoed doo-wop, soul and early rock ’n’ roll and his tight relationship with the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.
On October 22, 2009, Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and revitalizing music education in public schools, presented Clarence with the inaugural "Big Man of the Year Award" at the Right to Rock charity benefit. He helped raise money to put musical instruments and curriculum into underfunded public schools across the country. He also performed "Jailhouse Rock" with a student band from the Bronx, in addition to a number with legendary producer, John Colby.
He had married five times. Survived by four sons: Carence III, Charles, Christopher and Jarod.
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Wherever you are Clarence, keep that saxophone playing.