Clarence Clemons kissing Bruce Springsteen, 1980(?)

I've been listening to Bruce Springsteen's memoir Born to Run. It's surprisingly good; I highly recommend it. Bruce reads the audiobook himself. I went in with a casual appreciation for Bruce and his music, and am coming out as a massive fan.

For context on the pic: Clarence and Bruce were incredibly close friends for decades. They didn't have a romantic or sexual relationship AFAIK, but a "you are my missing half" sort of relationship. The on-stage kisses happened more than once at emotional high points in their shows.

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Skullgrid@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 13d

The on-stage kisses happened more than once at emotional high points in their shows.

Oh my god they were bandmates

Primor@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 13d

Great memoir. Even greater artist! Clarence is dearly missed. Been a fan since 12 years old.

Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 12d

I've been listening to Bruce Springsteen's memoir Born to Run. It's surprisingly good; I highly recommend it. Bruce reads the audiobook himself. I went in with a casual appreciation for Bruce and his music, and am coming out as a massive fan

I second all of this ❤️

arotrios@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 13d

Sounds like they rode through that Tunnel of Love...

afk_strats@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 12d

1498

TomMasz@piefed.social · 4 pts · 12d

Everybody loved the Big Man, but not as much as Bruce did.

Glad I got the to see the E Street Band when he was still around.

baines@lemmy.cafe · 3 pts · 12d

ah what good friends

moondoggie@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 12d

Big “Kiss of Life” energy. Maybe Bruce’s Hungry Heart frequently gives him palpitations.