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Springsteen: Clarence Clemons nephew to replace him in E Street Band
Published Friday, Feb 10 2012, 12:26 GMT | By Lewis Corner | Add comment
Bruce Springsteen has confirmed that Jake Clemons will join the E Street Band.
The singer announced that the nephew of the late Clarence Clemons will join his band for their world tour later this year.
In post on his official Facebook page, Springsteen said: "The expanded lineup 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."
Springsteen will release his 17th studio album Wrecking Ball on March 5. The new collection has been described as a "big picture piece of work".
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will play a number of festival dates across the globe as part of their tour, including the UK's Isle Of Wight and Hard Rock Calling events.
> Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to play New Orleans Jazz Fest
Watch the music video for Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing In The Dark' below:
The singer announced that the nephew of the late Clarence Clemons will join his band for their world tour later this year.
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In post on his official Facebook page, Springsteen said: "The expanded lineup 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."
Springsteen will release his 17th studio album Wrecking Ball on March 5. The new collection has been described as a "big picture piece of work".
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will play a number of festival dates across the globe as part of their tour, including the UK's Isle Of Wight and Hard Rock Calling events.
> Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to play New Orleans Jazz Fest
Watch the music video for Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing In The Dark' below:
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