Tragic. Completely and utterly tragic. It's not often that I am lost for words, but I certainly am now. I was privileged to witness the two consecutive May 1981 gigs at The Brighton Centre. In 40 years of attending gigs regularly, I've never seen better.
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Clarence Clemons, The Big Man has died.
- Thread starter Leekbrookgull
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Agreed - that Brighton Spingsteen gig was the best ever.
Black Dalek
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- Jan 19, 2004
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Really enjoyed that. First time I've seen it. Fantastic, I hadn't planned on an emotional day today but it's turning out that way!
Beautiful
Tyrone Biggums
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I'll always remember him for...
Quite apt for his fans.
Quite apt for his fans.
Aspinal's Body Double
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Also saw him in 1981 (at Hammersmith Odeon I think). That was "The River" tour? Saw him at Wembley in 1985-which was the best concert I ever saw. Saw him at Wembley Arena and Nottingham since then.
Got every Springsteen album. Cliche to say he was big part of the soundtrack to my life-but he was.
Got every Springsteen album. Cliche to say he was big part of the soundtrack to my life-but he was.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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- Nov 9, 2009
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Blimey, aint heard that for years, with Jackson Browne, and Darryl Hannah in the video I think, and I believe that was C's son on the drums.
I bought the album just after the BITUSAtour, Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers
Uncle Spielberg
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The greatest ever rock saxophonist has just died. A sad day. The solo on Jungleland has never been bettered, before , since or will ever be. RIP.
Lord Bamber
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The big man has left a big void.
R.I.P. Clarence
Thanks for the memories.
R.I.P. Clarence
Thanks for the memories.
Spun Cuppa
Thanks Greens :(
Gutted tbh. Just got the BS and ESB Live at Mainpoint double CD set, and there is a great monologue from Bruce about how he first met CC (possibly the first time he told that story?) at three thirty one morning on a dark windswept street somewhere in NJ. A sad loss...
Sir Norman Gull
Where's my poncho?
Mrs SNG went to Nils Lofgren concert last night like the Merry Prankster and said that as well as asking everyone to say a prayer for Clarence , Nils did not do his customary signings after the concert.Clarence died about 7pm-US Eastern time.
Leekbrookgull
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That is a stunning track.
Leekbrookgull
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It is hard to see how the E Street can continue,he was so much more than a member of that band. Seen them four times and i don't think there is a live band that is close to them. Maybe they should retire as a tribute to Clarence.
Almost certain they will use a video screen of the Big Man and sync that with a live performance, imagaine the crowds reaction when he pops up on screen!
blue'n'white
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The best - the very best
RIP Big Man - you will be sorely missed
Too upset to write any more
RIP Big Man - you will be sorely missed
Too upset to write any more
TWOCHOICEStom
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What a player. The sax solo in Born to Run for some reason is my favourite one of his many. RIP.
TottonSeagull
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Very sad, saw Springsteen and the E street band at Bramell Lane in 1988, still the best concert I have been to. The big man was a unique talent that will be massively missed! Just hope the E Street carry on as a tribute to him! RIP, sleep well.
Grapes of Wrath
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RIP Big Man. Seen him a good few times, an absolute legend and a true star. Read his autobiography recently,he has understandably lead an interesting life.
I love Bruce and the E street band, not sure they can cover this massive loss though. So sad
I love Bruce and the E street band, not sure they can cover this massive loss though. So sad