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Thursday, December 6, 2012

POLL: Should Clarence Clemons Have His Day in Jersey?

Monmouth County Sen. Jennifer Beck thinks Jan. 11 should be proclaimed Clarence Clemons Day in the state.

For fans of Clarence Clemons, celebrating the legendary saxophone player's birthday may not be enough.  State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R) of Monmouth County has proposed a resolution making Clemons' birthday, Jan. 11, which would be recognized throughout New Jersey with an proclamation from the governor, according to The (Bergen) Record. Clemons was born in Virginia, but is an original member of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band. The saxophone player died last year at the age of 69 after suffering a stroke and several medical complications. Tell us: Should Clarence Clemons have his own day in New Jersey?

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Carolyn Ann

2:40 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012

I'm sorry, "a GREAT man"? What did I miss? Beyond his music, what did Clemons do that made him so great? He was a big man with bad knees. What else?   more ›

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