Clarence Clemons hospitalized after stroke - UPDATE: R.I.P.

[eaglesvet]

I had just read of his passing on yahoo, and couldn't believe it myself. Haven't even checked the Backstreets website yet...doubt there is any more information. The E Street Band will never be the same. What a loss. Also sending my condolences to his family and bandmates.

[EagleLady]

Awwww. RIP

[sodascouts]

Bruce's statement, from his official site:

"It is with overwhelming sadness that we inform our friends and fans that at 7:00 tonight, Saturday, June 18, our beloved friend and bandmate, Clarence Clemons passed away. The cause was complications from his stroke of last Sunday, June 12th.

Bruce Springsteen said of Clarence: 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. "

[tequila girl]

RIP Clarence x

[Koala]

Very Sad! RIP!

[Annabel]

I saw this when I was browsing the Sundsvall reports. Very sad. RIP Clemence.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow, that is a very touching statement by Bruce. He was, indeed, a great talent and his passing is very sad. My heart goes out to all of his family, friends, and bandmates. I'm sure they can rejoice in the wonderful, full life that he had during his time here.

R.I.P. Clarence.

[sodascouts]

With Jackson Browne - the lyrics seem very appropriate:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jdKsNBWOFo[/ame]

[Prettymaid]

Bruce's statement, from his official site: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.

What a wonderful thing to say. RIP Clarence.

Thanks for the You're a Friend of Mine video Soda.

[TimothyBFan]

WOW---I hadn't heard that he had passed. I'm very saddened. He was quite a fixture in the E Street Band and can't imagine them without him. RIP

Soda--I had forgotten about that video. Thanks for posting it.