Big Man the Book

“You want to be him but you cannot. Because in all the world, there is but one Clarence ‘Big Man’ Clemons.”
- Bruce Springsteen

BIG MAN tells the story of the incredible life and times of Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player of the legendary E Street Band. Clarence and his longtime friend, writer/producer Don Reo, take you on a thrilling ride from Clarence’s childhood to the present, from beat-up vans to private jets, from Jersey Shore boardwalk bars to stadiums and concert halls all over the world.

The ultimate insider’s look into the greatest rock and roll band in existence, BIG MAN is filled with hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) never-before-told stories about Clarence’s life, his friendship with Bruce Springsteen, and his encounters with some of the most famous people in the world. On another level, this book is also a tale of triumph over pain and incredible odds, as Clarence takes you backstage while he attempts to overcome physical challenges and perform at the now-famous Super Bowl halftime show in 2009.

And finally, Clarence and Don also spin their fictional “legends” that add to the already-mystical lore of E Street. You’ll be right there when the change is made uptown and the Big Man joins the band.

There has never been a celebrity memoire quite like this. An absolute must for all Springsteen fans, BIG MAN reveals the heart and soul of the man who has brought so much music and love to so many people for so long.

Don Reo is the creator and producer of many television shows including M*A*S*H, My Wife and Kids, and the current FOX hit Brothers. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Judith D. Allison.