Clarence Clemons Rest in peace.

To any of you big Springsteen fans out there, the name Clarence Clemons might sound familiar, though some of you may know him as "The big man". Clarence Clemons played saxophone with Springsteen for many years. He later had a succesful solo career, and also teamed up with several musicians like Jackson Browne and Aretha Franklin. This man holds a special place in my heart as well. 4 years ago I heard a saxaphone solo in Bruce Springsteens "Born to run" and I asked my dad who it was. He told me it was Clarence Clemons. After that I felt inspired to play music so I picked up the saxaphone and I've been playing ever since.

On June, 12, 2011 Clarence had a stroke. He had surgery and stayed at the hospital. He showed signs of recovery , but on June 18 he passed away. Musicians everywhere payed their respects.

Bruce Springsteen later said  "Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band."

 He holds a special place in my heart, and in other Musicians hearts everwhere. We'll miss you big man.