Clarence Clemons—also known as The Big Man—was an American musician and actor. He was the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band from the 1970s until his death in 2011. Clemons released solo albums and had notable collaborations with artists like Jackson Browne and Aretha Franklin. He appeared in films such as New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure as well as made cameo appearances in TV series like Diff'rent Strokes and The Simpsons.