Fond Farewell: Stars We Lost in 2011

Legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who played alongside Bruce Springsteen as part of his E Street Band for four decades, died of complications from a stroke on June 18. Clemons, who was nicknamed "The Big Man," met Springsteen in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in 1971, and went on to play on hits like "Born to Run," "Dancing in the Dark," and many others. He was 69.

Legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who played alongside Bruce Springsteen as part of his E Street Band for four decades, died of complications from a stroke on June 18. Clemons, who was nicknamed "The Big Man," met Springsteen in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in 1971, and went on to play on hits like "Born to Run," "Dancing in the Dark," and many others. He was 69.