Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Governor spoke on NJ 101.5 today regarding the half-staff flag controversy.
Angry New Jerseyans took to the Internet to voice frustrations over Gov. Chris Christie's mandate that flags be lowered to half-staff today to commemorate the passing of Bruce Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons. On various news stories announcing the order, commenters wondered if such a honor was appropriate for the musician or if the governor, a professed Springsteen fan, had gone too far. The battle cries took on a fever pitch once news broke that Toms River resident Sgt. James Harvey II, an Army infantryman, had been killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday and had yet to receive the same honor. Radio station NJ 101.5 took on the debate, asking listeners on their Facebook page, "Does it bother you that the governor has ordered …
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The bar, a frequent home of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, honors legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who died on Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla.
The Stone Pony in Asbury Park opened at noon on Sunday to allow hundreds of fans to pay tribute to legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons. Clemons, 69, the "Big Man" in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died Saturday night after suffering complications from a stroke on June 12. Springsteen and Clemons, who was 6-foot-4 and weighed 250 pounds, met at the Asbury Park bar in 1971, a story both men have told onstage for the past 40 years. Fans of all ages came to pay their respects to Clemons at the very stage where he and Bruce began playing together. Valerie Koelsch of Bear, Del., and Tony Tanzi of Ocean Township stood in front of the stage adorned with flowers, burning incense and photos, sharing memories of seeing Clarence perform live…
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Legendary E Street Band saxophonist died nearly a week after suffering a stroke in his Florida home
Clarence Clemons, 69, the legendary saxophone player who was the "Big Man" in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died Saturday night after suffering complications from a stroke. Springsteen, who began his nearly 40-year relationship with Clemons in Asbury Park, broke the news on his website, brucespringsteen.net, Saturday night, nearly a week after Clemons suffered a stroke on Sunday, June 12. Springsteen's connection with Clemons ran deep, performing with the saxophone player at arenas and stadiums around the world. But if Clemons was performing solo in Sea Bright, Red Bank, Belmar or Seaside Heights, there was always a good chance that Springsteen would jump on stage and join his good friend. Springsteen, in a statement on his website, …
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Legendary E Street Band saxophonist fell ill in Florida home
Multiple news outlets are confirming that 69-year-old Clarence Clemons has suffered a stroke. The legendary saxophone player, a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, is "seriously ill" after having a stroke in his Florida home, Roger Friedman of showbizz411.com reports. He has been in failing health for several years. Clemons joined the E Street Band in 1972 and his meeting with Springsteen has become legend among fans, an evening that allegedly also inspired the events featured in the song "10th Avenue Freezeout." "A rainy, windy night it was, and when I opened the door the whole thing flew off its hinges and blew away down the street," Clemons recalled in an interview. "The band were on-stage, but staring at me framed in the …
walt tupycia
7:10 am on Thursday, June 23, 2011
very bad call from the govenor. more ›