Clarence Clemons Quotes

United States, Saxophonist
January 11, 1942 – June, 18, 2011.

Clarence Anicholas Clemons Jr., also known as The Big Man, was an American saxophonist, musician and actor. He was reported to be 6' 5" (195.5 cm) tall, hence his nickname. From 1972 until his death, he was a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone. His playing on songs such "Born to Run" and "Jungleland", and his presence as a visual foil to Springsteen, made him the most prominent member of the E Street ensemble.

Also known as Musician, Actor

I love Asbury Park. It's like the Liverpool of America.

Clarence Clemons
- America
When a fan says, 'Man, you saved my life; I heard 'Jungleland'... and I cried... and I felt joy in my life again,' that's my hall of fame.

Clarence Clemons
- Life
- Joy

Of all the surgeries I've had, there's not much left to operate on. I am totally bionic.

Clarence Clemons
I'm a mellow fellow. Nothing much bothers me.

Clarence Clemons
When you go backstage at a Bruce Springsteen show, you don't see a circus.

Clarence Clemons
When I grew up, there was one music: rock n' roll. Somewhere along the line, there was a separation. I don't know why it happened, but it did happen.

Clarence Clemons
- Up
- Music
- Why
I always had this vision of what I wanted to do in life.

Clarence Clemons
- Life
- Vision
Small clubs aren't as lucrative, but spiritually, they're my favorite places to play. It's a homey kind of thing. I refer to it as the Church of What's Happening Now.

Clarence Clemons
- Small
- Church

I'm like the Bionic Man.

Clarence Clemons