SAX PLAYER CLARENCE CLEMONS LEAVES HOSPITAL AFTER SUCCESSFUL SURGERYHOUSTON

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(NOV 6) -- Saxophone player Clarence Clemons was released today from Houstons Memorial Hermann Hospital following eye surgery Tuesday to repair a detached retina. Clemons, 60, underwent emergency surgery following a performance with the E-Street Band at the Compaq Center.I want to thank all my fans for your love, your prayers and your good wishes which speeded my recovery," said Clemons. A special thanks to Dr. Ruiz and the team at Memorial Hermann Hospital who came through big time for the Big Man."One of the nations most comprehensive eye-care facilities, the Memorial Hermann Eye Center provides a full range of services from routine eye examinations to advanced eye surgery.Clemons emergency surgery took place the same day as the release of his new album, Clarence Clemons Temple of Soul -- LIVE IN ASBURY PARK, featuring Clarence Clemons and his band. A rollicking party album, LIVE IN ASBURY PARK was recorded live at the celebrated Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Jazz, Latin, Soul and good old fashioned Rock 'n Roll all give flavor to the album of primarily Clemons originals. Three tracks were penned by Bruce Springsteen.One of the most well respected musicians in the pop/rock realm, Clemons boasts a career that has spanned over 3 decades. Famed saxophone player from the E Street Band, which some have deemed the greatest rock and roll band in the world, he played for nearly 30 years alongside The Boss", lending his signature saxophone riffs to such classic hits as "Born to Run," "Jungleland" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out." Clarence Clemons and The Red Bank Rockers had their first release in 1983 with Rescue and The Chief followed two years later. His most popular and best selling album, Hero, featured the hit single "You're a Friend of Mine" where he shared the lead vocals with Jackson Browne. Subsequent releases include, A Night with Mr. C and Peacemaker, released in 1989 and 1993 respectively.         #####