Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), also known as
The Big Man, was an American saxophonist, musician and actor. He was reported to be 6' 3" (190.5 cm) tall, hence his nickname. From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of
Bruce Springsteen's
E Street Band, playing the
tenor saxophone.