Bruce Springsteen has confirmed that the nephew of late E Street Band sax great Clarence Clemons will help fill those sizable shoes as the group heads out on its tour supporting the new Wrecking Ball album next month.
According to a post on Springsteen's official Facebook page Facebook.com/Brucespringsteen that is cited by the NME, Jake Clemons is set to share sax duties with longtime member Eddie Manion on the band's new tour.
The post reads: "The expanded line up for this Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour features singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King, trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm, all of whom have toured with Bruce Springsteen in the past along with newcomer Barry Danielian on trumpet. E Street stalwart Eddie Manion and first time tour member Jake Clemons will share the saxophone role."
Clemons died last June at age 69 after suffering a stroke. The band has so far remained tight-lipped on their plans to replace him. Springsteen’s 17th studio album Wrecking Ball arrives March 6, with the album's first single 'We Take Care of Our Own' already available online. Check it out below.
