News - Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Suffers Stroke

The big man Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Clemons, 69, is "said to be seriously ill after a stroke at his home in Florida," according to Showbiz411.com, who also says members of the E Street Band were "advised to get down to Florida as soon as possible" to see him.

Clemons had suffered from other ailments through the last few years, including double knee surgery -- but recently worked on Lady Gaga's new album and even performed with her on the finale of "American Idol" last month.