Big Man

Real Life & Tall Tales

By: Clarence Clemons, Don Reo, Bruce Springsteen - introduction

Narrated by: Jake Clemons

In this New York Times bestseller, discover the inside story of Clarence "Big Man" Clemons -- his life before, during, and beyond the E-Street Band, including never-before-told adventures with Bruce Springsteen, the band, and an incredible cast of other famous characters.

Here's a glimpse of what's inside:

• The truth behind the final hours of making Born To Run
• The real story of how the E-Street Band got its name
• What happened when Clarence and Ringo Starr were sitting in a hotel room and Clarence got the call that Bruce was breaking up the band
• How Bruce and Clarence met that dark, stormy night at the Student Prince
• The E-Street band's show at Sing-Sing prison where all of their equipment blows out right as they take the stage
• The secret that Robert De Niro told Clarence and Bruce they had to keep for 25 years

This is not your average rock book. It is something creative, unique, and new. It is the story of E-Street. It is the story of stories.
It is the story of the Big Man.

Critic reviews

"Legends have a way of growing every time they're told. This time, the tales of rock and roll history are brought to life by a legend himself, Clarence Clemons. Big Man relives Clemons's story in a unique personal narrative that's bound in both history and folklore. This is an essential read for any music lover."
--President Bill Clinton

"Big Man takes you on an outrageous journey with one of the most charismatic, gracious, kind and talented men of our time. This peek into the world of Clarence is full of fun and laughter, which is exactly what this guy is all about. He's a genuine soul worth his weight in gold. That's why he's been an inspiration to me for years and years, and his incredible music brings great joy to my heart. His role in the E Street Band helped place him and the band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...right where he belongs."
--Pat Riley, NBA Hall Of Fame coach

"Big Man is one of the greatest books about a big black man ever written. If you want to get really close to a big black man without getting punched in the face, this book's for you!"
--Chris Rock

"The feeling I get watching Clarence walk to center stage to play his sax must be similar to the feeling a Yankee fan had watching Babe Ruth walk to home plate: you're sure a big man is about to do something that's gonna make you cheer louder than you ever have before. This great book makes that feeling even stronger. Now excuse me while I drive my sleek machine over the Jersey state line."
--Artie Lange, New Jersey native, E-Street fanatic, and New York Times bestselling author of Too Fat To Fish

"Big Man is too funny, soulful, outrageous and wise to have been written by two people. I suspect Don Reo is an invented character. A mystical book, an oddly beautiful book, a wonderful book."
--Kinky Friedman

Great story but wrong voice for the CC

The narrator did not sound how I envisioned CC. Felt like I was 3 years old. 'Bruce said' and 'CC said' got really old.

Great Big-man lore

Great Big Man legends and lore. As a CC fan, I liked this quite a lot. I might otherwise find some of the "dreamier" moments slightly less entertaining. In all a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Big Man — everyone's main man, CC. The cat with all the cool.

The Big Man

This audiobook is full of friendship, love and life. I enjoyed learning more about Clarence. His philosophies and music passion are well documented. Jake does a solid job narrating stories that I’m sure made him laugh and cry. The narrations and background music positively complimented the audiobook.

A must read for any fan of Clarence

Experiencing the thoughts, humor, talent and struggles of this awesome artist, was a delight. Jake has done a fantastic job of stepping into his uncle’s shoes. You can hear the love and admiration. Makes me miss the Big Man all the more.

Good listen

Some of these stories were funny, some sad. The Big Man has interesting views on lots of things!