Clarence Clemons

Clemons' Muppet caricature

Clarence Clemons (1942 - 2011) was an American musician and actor. He's most prominently known for his role as saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band from 1972 until his death. As an actor, Clemons appeared in such films as New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

References

• On Sesame Street, Bruce Stringbean is assisted by saxophone player Clarice, whose name is a direct reference to Clemons'. On the Born to Add album credits, her full name is listed as "Clarice Lemons."

• A Muppet caricature of Clemons appeared in episode 211 of Muppets Tonight, playing saxophone during Kermit the Frog's midlife crisis performance of "Dancing in the Dark."