E Street Band Member Clarence Clemons Suffers a Stroke

By Christo Varghese Posted Jun 12th 2011 11:55PM

Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band's legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons has had a stroke on Sunday - June 12th.

Rolling Stone is confirming reports which have said that Clemons is "seriously ill after a stroke at his home in Florida."

The severity of the stroke cannot be confirmed, as of now.

Clemons, 69, known by fans as 'The Big Man', has been playing the saxophone and performing with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for more than three decades.

Clemons has had a string of medical ailments in recent years, mostly involving his back and knees. In the past year, Clemons has had both knees replaced and spinal fusion surgery.

Even when his medical conditions caused him to suffer a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort, Clemons has not missed any concerts.

After finishing up his last tour with Springsteen and the band, he is quoted by Rolling Stone saying that he was in a lot of pain during the tour, "That last tour was hell. Pure hell."

Nevertheless, Clemons has been very busy; He played on two songs in Lady Gaga's new album 'Born This Way', and even performed with her on the season finale of 'American Idol' last month.

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Monday 13 June

By simpsonsimpmike

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Your right on that, Clemens is amazing on the sax. Without Clemens Springsteen and his band are no better then the jerks Jersey Shore.

By kryjef

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hang in their bro hang tight as we aqint reaqdy to give you up to the lord yet have another hooter and blow a few more notes godspeed my friend

By CindyLea

The big man needs some big prayers! I will be doing my part.

By Terry

So, big deal, there are 750,000 strokes in the U. S. every year, I know, I am a 28 year survivor

By Terri

Terry,

You should be thankful for your recovery.
Mr Clemons, unlike you, has brought joy and happiness to millions with his music for over 30 years. Don't be so bitter; I'm sure someone prayed for you.

Rock on, Big man!

By KarJamsInc

With Godspeed Mr. Clemons ... wishing you a healthy recovery.

By n402chris

God is not done with this talented man! oh that soulful sax, god speed

By razzi

God Bless you and hope you get back to your sax soon. And to Terry, your a jerk!

By m. sachs

You and your family are in my prayers

By sara De Trolio

Thoughts and prayers go out to you Big Man, wishing you a speedy recovery

By mariann suriani

i am praying for you clarence i had a stroke at 43 years old, i know what is ahead for you and i promise i will pray for you every day. i now live independly 12 years later. it isn't easy but it is doable. God's Grace will bring you through

By bill

Old people tend to suffer those sort of maladies more than younger counterparts.

By patrick

Clarence you are the best and we love you please feel better soon.

Tuesday 14 June

By mamajam

Was lucky to meet the big man we will be praying for u keep up your fight your loved by thousanmds of people mamajam

By Steve

clarence i know you are one of the greats that keep bruce doing is job so good take care my friend and may rock and roll keep you rolling. stephen.

By Nat

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Big deal he played a saxophone. They are a very easy instrument to master, if he didn't get so heavily involved in drugs and alcohol he might not have had a stroke.

By CHAZZZ

Nat,

I wonder what "instrument" you mastered blowing on.

By l1a1h1

At least he's not another rapper. We could do without any more of those skank-mouthed illiterates.

By donnag

Praying for your recovery Clarence. Terry, evidently you take for granted your recovery and the people that prayed for you. So be it...may you continue to be blessed by God!

By gposner29

Who?

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