Clarence Clemons
Musician
1942-01-11 – 2011-06-18
Clarence Clemons was an American saxophonist best known as a key member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. He was recognized for his powerful tenor sax sound and prominent stage presence. He also collaborated with other major artists across rock and pop.
Books by Clarence Clemons
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Big Man
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Quotes by Clarence Clemons
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I got into the soul music, but I wanted to rock. I was a rocker.
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In the mental calmness of a spiritual life, I have found that the answers to the whys in our lives are able to come to you. In my music I find the same thing.
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I'll never be rude to another news person. It's a tough job, a thankless job. You really have to get out there and grovel to get your story.
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Going through all of this physical stuff, it's been a tough job. But I've loved every second of my life.
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It's love. It's two men - two strong, very virile men - finding that space in life where they can let go enough of their masculinity to feel the passion of love and respect and trust. Friendships are based on those things, and you seal it with a kiss.
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I visualize what I do before I do it. Visualizing makes me better.
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Before the Berlin Wall came down, we played behind the Iron Curtain and sang, 'Born in the U.S.A.,' and I thought, 'We're all going to die. The man is going to get us all killed.' But then you saw all these kids with the American flag and German flags together and singing the song, and it was, wow, like 'We Shall Overcome.'
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The first time I ever saw a black audience at our concert, we were in Zimbabwe.
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