“It's love. It's two men - two strong, very virile men - finding that space in life where they can let go enough of their masculinity to feel the passion of love and respect and trust. Friendships are based on those things, and you seal it with a kiss.”

American saxophonist

Clarence Clemons was an American saxophonist, known for his long-running role with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. He lived from 1942 to 2011 and was often called The Big Man. From 1972 until his death in 2011, Clemons was the band’s saxophonist, becoming one of its most recognizable figures. His name is closely tied to the sound of Springsteen’s music, especially the saxophone lines that helped define the band’s live and recorded work.