Clarence Clemons

ABOUT CLARENCE CLEMONS

American rock and R&B performer known for his smooth saxophone playing with the E Street Band for more than thirty years.

He started playing the saxophone at the age of nine. Later, he attended Maryland State College and played football, during which a car accident prevented him from trying out for the Dallas Cowboys.

He has appeared on more than fifty albums with artists including Bruce Springsteen , Lady Gaga , and Aretha Franklin .

He married five times throughout his life. His last marriage was to Victoria Clemons from 2008 until 2011.

He was a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen 's E Street Band, as well as one of his close friends.