Clarence was known as the Big
Man. Even though his musical
career included recordings with
legendary artists such as Aretha
Franklin, Jackson Browne, and
Lady Gaga, he will always be
remembered for his role in the
E Street Band. His wonderful,
mourning saxophone on songs
like “Jungleland” placed him
somewhere between a fan favorite
and a demigod. Clarence knew
how important he was to Bruce
Springsteen’s legacy and how
important Bruce was to his own,
but after The Rising tour finished
he sought to find out who he was
without the Boss.
Clemons took a trip to China,
which is detailed in the documen-
tary film Clarence Clemons: Who
Do I Think I Am by Nick Mead. The
film will be screened at the New
Jersey International Film Festival
in New Brunswick on Friday, June
7th. It’s a fascinating look at the
spiritual quest of someone who
was one of the most recognizable
people in the world in one of the
few places in the world in which
he could do it.
Watch a trailer for the film
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