Who is the new saxophone player in the E Street Band?

Who is the new saxophone player in the E Street Band?

Jake Clemons

Jake Clemons
Occupation(s) musician
Instruments Saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, clarinet, blues harp
Years active 1998–present
Associated acts Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Mae, The Swell Season

Is Clarence Clemons son in E Street Band?

Jarod Clemons
Nick ClemonsChristopher ClemonsCharles Clemons
Clarence Clemons/Sons

Is Clarence Clemons still alive?

Deceased (1942–2011)
Clarence Clemons/Living or Deceased

What happened to Bruce Springsteen’s saxophone player?

Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist who helped catapult Bruce Springsteen to fame, has died aged 69 following a stroke. Known as the “Big Man” for his 6ft 5in frame and stage presence, Clemons was an original member of Springsteen’s E Street Band and has been called its “soul”.

Who from the E Street Band has died?

Clarence Clemons, the legendary saxophonist in the E Street Band who played alongside Bruce Springsteen for the past 40 years, died on June 18th from complications from a stroke. He was 69. Clemons – known affectionately to fan and friends as the Big Man – was the backbone of the E Street Band.

Who was Bruce Springsteen’s saxophonist?

Bruce Springsteen’s late saxophone player Clarence Clemons is getting his own documentary. A new documentary has been made about Bruce Springsteen’s late saxophone player, Clarence Clemons.

Who took Clarence Clemons place?

Jake Clemons, the nephew of the late Clarence Clemons and his replacement as the E Street Band’s lead saxophonist, is standing in a Manhattan rehearsal hall with his solo band when he picks up a familiar instrument. “This is the sax that Clarence used on ‘Blood Brothers,’ ” says Jake, 33.

Who passed away from the E Street Band?

Clarence Clemons
Clarence Clemons, legendary saxophonist in the E Street Band who played alongside Bruce Springsteen for the past 40 years, died on Saturday (June 18) of complications from a stroke, according to the New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Who is the sax player in the E Street Band?

Jake Clemons wants everyone to know this: He isn’t trying to replace his uncle, Clarence Clemons, by taking over as saxophone player in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The Big Man died in 2011. “I’m very careful with that notion,” Clemons says in a phone call.

Who is the saxophone player for Bruce Springsteen?

(Tracy A. Woodward/The Washington Post) Jake Clemons wants everyone to know this: He isn’t trying to replace his uncle, Clarence Clemons, by taking over as saxophone player in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The Big Man died in 2011. “I’m very careful with that notion,” Clemons says in a phone call.

Who is replacing Clarence Clemons in the E Street Band?

Bruce Springsteen has announced that Jake Clemons – the nephew of former E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons – will be taking over some of his late uncle’s sax duties on the forthcoming “Wrecking Ball” Tour.

Who are back up singers for E Street Band?

Back-up singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King will also be joining the band for the tour, which launches March 9th at the Apollo Theater. Jake Clemons is an accomplished saxophone player who has guested with the E Street Band on numerous occasions and has also performed with the Swell Season and Nancy Atlas.