Gallery: Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player for the E Street Band who was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen’s life and music through four decades, died Saturday, June 18, 2011. He was 69. Known as the Big Man for his imposing 6-foot-5-inch, 270-plus pound frame, Clemons and his ever-present saxophone spent much of his life with The Boss, and his booming saxophone solos became a signature sound for the E Street Band on many key songs, including “Jungleland,” a triumphant solo he spent 16 hours perfecting, and “Born To Run.”

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Sat., June 18, 2011

In this July 17, 2008 file photo, Bruce Springsteen, right, performs alongside Clarence Clemons on saxophone during a concert in Madrid. A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69 on Saturday, June 18, 2011.

Paul White The Associated Press
This Jan. 29, 2003 file picture shows Clarence Clemons during an interview at his Singer Island, Fla. home. A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69 on Saturday, June 18, 2011.

Hillery Garrison Associated Press
In this Saturday, Nov. 20, 1993, file picture, U.S. President Bill Clinton stands with saxophonist Clarence Clemons after Clemons played during the president�s arrival on stage during a fundraising dinner in San Francisco.

Susan Ragan Associated Press
FILE - This Oct. 30, 2009 file photo shows saxophonist Clarence Clemons during an interview in New York. A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69 on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Bebeto Matthews Associated Press
In this Friday Sept. 28, 2007, file picture, Clarence Clemons, left, and Bruce Springsteen, right, perform on the NBC "Today" television program in New York's Rockefeller Center.

Richard Drew Associated Press
In this March 15, 2009, file photo, Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band makes an appearance during a pre-event party for the 14th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York.

Kathy Willens Associated Press
In this July 2, 2009 file photo, Bruce Springsteen, right, and the saxophonist Clarence Clemons, left, perform during his first Germany concert at his "working on a dream" European tour in the Olympic stadium in Munich, southern Germany.

Christof Stache Associated Press
In this Dec. 12, 2010, photo, saxophonist Clarence Clemons performs the National Anthem before an National Football League game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J.

Kathy Willens Associated Press
In this Feb. 10, 2008, photo, Clarence Clemons plays the national anthem before a basketball game between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in Miami.

Lynne Sladky Associated Press