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Who had the idea to do this at a basketball game? This must be intentional but who the heck came up this and who agreed to facilitate it. Kind of a waste. Maybe I’m over reacting here, I will say though the visual is pretty cool. In all my years in radio one of the most important things I’ve learned is don’t pass something out that people can throw back at you.
Late Saturday night word came out about the passing of “The Big Man” Clarence Clemons passed away from a stroke that he suffered last weekend. It was about 40 years ago when Springsteen and Clarence first met and Clarence was Bruce’s right hand man. I was lucky enough to catch Bruce and the E Street Band a few years ago at a show up in Richmond. Thanks for the tunes Clarence and being a great showman on the stage! Below are various videos I can find, some with and without the E Street Band. He will be missed.
Not words I’d like to post much. The Boston Bruins are NHL Staney Cup Champions. Quite the playoffs, they won three game sevens this year. If you’re looking for some history about the Stanley Cup. Check out an interview I did a while ago with the keeper of the Stanley Cup. I guess I didn’t do my Red Wings any favors in this video.
Various updates from Springsteen Related websites. These were posted on backstreets.com
From Springsteen
I thank you all for your prayers and positive energy and concern. This is a time for us all to share in a hopeful spirit that can ultimately inspire Clarence to greater heights. (brucespringsteen.net)
This is From Clarence’s family
Dot-net also brings welcome news for all those wondering how to send well-wishes to the Big Man: “Clarence’s family appreciates your concern and wants to let you know that you can send him your wishes via e-mail to notestoclarence@clarenceclemons.comBackstreets also had another update:
The mood at the hospital today is “upbeat,” a close friend of Clarence Clemons tells Backstreets. “It’s sort of status quo right now, but the status quo is good. We’re amazed — the doctors are amazed at the advances he’s made. Bear in mind, he’s still machine-assisted. But his vital signs continue to improve, and the goal is to wean him off each machine as he gets stronger.”
Much more here.
Some tough news from over the weekend as we heard that the E Street Member and Bruce Springsteen’s right hand man ”The Big Man” Clarence Clemons suffered a stroke down in Florida. The best website for updates on Clarence that I’ve been able to find so far is the fan site backstreets.com
Lady Gaga also posted on Twitter some well wishes, and before you question why. Clarence performs on “The Edge of Glory” on her new album.
Hopefully things will turn out good for Clarence, today there was better news than there was yesterday and hopefully tomorrow will bring better news.
Here’s a video from a few years ago with Clarence Clemons giving the Fox a shoutout.
Last Friday, Donovan was performing in the UK when he was joined on stage by the man who played on a number of his studio tracks, Jimmy Page. Check out the perforance of Sunshine Superman.
An exciting game 1 in the Stanley Cup finals with Vancouver scoring with less than 20 seconds left in the third period to win 1-0. I have always thought that the NHL Playoffs were the best of any sport. Sadly though, there are some players that take things to far. I’m not talking about a cheap shot on the ice either. Check this out:
The player in question, Alex Burrows, was not suspended for his actions due to a lack of evidence. What do you think?
Today would have been the 63rd birthday of legendary Led Zeppelin Drummer John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham. So many great Zeppelin studio and live tracks feature his great drumming skills that still has an influence on musicians today. Just take a listen to Achilles Last Stand, Moby Dick, and When the Levee Breaks and you’ll see what I mean.
Here are some great videos of John.
Here’s a link to the BBC Documentary featuring John.. (Has a few curses words.)
Eariler today Macho Man Randy Savage passed away down in Florida at the age of 58. Rand was became a mainstream star in the 80s and 90s in the WWF (Now WWE) and WCW. For a number of years he was the spokesman for Slim Jim and did a number of TV commercials. He also appeared in the Spiderman movie as well.
Savage had colorful outfits, could cut a great promo and was a great in ring performer. His finishing move, the flying elbow was one of the best finishing moves of all time. During Wrestlemania 3 he wrestled Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat in a match many considered one of the best ever. He was an entertaining bad guy and good guy throughout his career. I only saw him wrestle once in person back in 1993 when he wrestled Jerry Lawler in Detroit.
I’ll share below some great videos of The Macho Man. Thanks for memories Randy and great catchphrases ”Dig It!” and ”Oh Yeah.” Even if you aren’t a wrestling fan his personality and promos would still make you laugh.
Harmon Killebrew in 2007
During the week of the All-Star game in San Fransisco I had the honor of meeting Harmon Killebrew. It was an expected meeting as I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. While I was getting ready for the big press conference that was about to start revealing the line ups of that year’s All-Star game, someone invited me upstairs for a special breakfast and a chance to meet a Hall of Famer. Now I didn’t have time to eat (Surprising I pass up a meal) I wasn’t going to pass up the chance to meet Harmon Killebrew. I stood patiently as he was talking to a few people and then before he left I happened to grab him for a few minutes. He was a very nice guy and shared a couple of great baseball memories with me.
Sadly Harmon passed away today after a battle with cancer. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984 and hit 573 Home Runs back when those numbers meant more than they do now.
Check out the interview below.
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