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Monday, June 20, 2011

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Remembering Clarence Clemons And His 'Jungleland' Solo

Clarence Clemons during a performance on Aug. 7, 2002, in New Jersey.

June 20, 2011 The E Street Band saxophonist died over the weekend, one week after suffering a stroke. He was 69. See if you agree that his playing on Jungleland was the best of many memorable solos.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Two-Way

Springsteen: 'Initial Signs Are Encouraging' On Clemons

Saxophonist Clarence Clemons and Bruce Springsteen during a 2009 concert in Munich.

June 15, 2011 In the first official confirmation that the saxophone player suffered a stroke, The Boss adds that Clemons will "need much care and support to achieve his potential once again." There's a special e-mail address for get-well messages.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

The Two-Way

Reports: E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Suffers Stroke

Clarence Clemons during a 2002 show in East Rutherford, N.J.

June 13, 2011 Clemons is 69. His saxophone has been a driving force in the E Street Band since the early '70s.

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