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Springsteen chills with Taylor Swift, to tour in 2012 behind new album

ByDarren O

Last night Taylor Swift dominated the AMA Awards taking home the big cheese of Artist of the Year among many other trophies but that pales to getting to hang with none other that Bruce Springsteen backstage! Yes, Taylor lived out my fantasy as the Boss serenaded her with “Dancing in the Dark” and then signed the guitar he played and gave it to her. And in even bigger Boss news Springsteen reveals that he and the mighty E Street Band will be touring while backing up a new album.

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Springsteen surprises at Clarence Clemons tribute concert

ByDarren O

It’s still hard to believe that Clarence Clemons is gone. As for the Big Man’s sidekick Scooter he got back to doing what comes naturally as Bruce Springsteen dropped into Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar for a surprise 45-minute set. Catch three killer quality videos from the night and two professional photos of Springsteen laying it down in memory of Clarence.

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VIDEOS of saxophononist “The Big Man” Clarence Clemons performing with Bruce Springsteen

ByAsa Hawks

Numerous news outlets are reporting that founding E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons died earlier today from complications from a stroke. Clarence suffered the stroke on June 12th and was reportedly making a “miraculous” recovery prior to the sad news being announced today. The Big Man was 69.

Keep reading for my tribute to Clarence in words and song with various video clips from throughout his 40+ year career. I love you Big Man – you will be missed.

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Lady Gaga tweets love for ailing Clarence Clemons

ByDarren O

Lady Gaga used her considerable influence via Twitter and requested that her Little Monsters make videos of support for her friend Clarence Clemons who played on the Born This Way track “The Edge of Glory.” Read her tweet, Springsteen’s comments about the Big Man and my personal thanks to Lady Gaga for the wonderful act of kindness.

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Clarence Clemons suffers a stroke in Florida, reportedly making “miraculous” recovery

ByAsa Hawks

E Street Band saxophone player Clarence Clemons, 69, has reportedly suffered from a stroke and is “seriously ill” according to Showbiz411.com. No more details are available at this time.

UPDATE – Clarence is reportedly making a “miraculous” recovery!

Keep reading for a little background info on Clarence, a classic E Street Band performance clip, and my expression of indebtedness to The Big Man.