Jake Clemons
Jake Clemons (born February 27, 1980) is a saxophonist, singer-songwriter & guitarist. He is an American musician (multi instrumentalist) and since 2012 is best known for being the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Clemons took over the role of saxophonist for the band when his uncle, Clarence Clemons, a founding member of the band, died in 2011. Clemons also has performed various instruments including percussion and also provided backing vocals on the band's Wrecking Ball Tour, High Hopes Tour and The River Tour. Clemons attended the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts to study jazz performance.[1] Clemons also has performed with Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, The Swell Season and The Roots.[2]
Jake Clemons | |
---|---|
Clemons performing at Abbey Road on the River in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Born | February 27, 1980 |
Occupation(s) | musician |
Instruments | Saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, clarinet, blues harp |
Years active | 1998–present |
Associated acts | Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Mae, The Swell Season |
Website | jakeclemons |
Clemons released a solo album titled Fear & Love in January 2017.
Tours with Jake Clemons Band
- Ireland, England, Scotland - Oct - Nov 2014
- Australia - 2014
- Australia - March 2015
- Ireland/ Canada - Spring 2017
- Ireland/UK - Fall 2017
- Summer Road Trip - Canada, USA, UK - 2018
Tours with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
- Wrecking Ball World Tour (2012–2013)
- High Hopes Tour (2014)
- The River Tour 2016 (2016)
- Australia & New Zealand Summer Tour (2017), billed as Summer 17.
References
- "Jake Clemons". BruceSpringsteen.net. Archived from the original on August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- "Bio". Jake Clemons. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jake Clemons. |
- Official website
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jake-clemons-on-clarence-hes-on-that-stage-every-night-20131111
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/see-jake-clemons-take-on-domestic-violence-in-haunting-video-w481536
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/jake-clemons-on-historical-bruce-springsteen-gigs-solo-lp-w446761
- https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsfilmtv/jake-clemons-is-enjoying-being-his-own-boss-449871.html