U2 pays tribute to Clarence Clemons during Saturday concert

Gina DiFalco
6/20/2011

Bono told the crowd, "This man just carried music, and music carried him, until this day."

Longtime E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons passed away at the age of 69 on June 18 after suffering from a stroke on June 12.

While the news of his death has shocked many, U2’s Bono paid tribute to the fallen musician during the band’s Saturday concert in Anaheim, California.

Before playing the song “Moment of Surrender,” Bono told the crowd, "I want you to think about the beautiful symphonic sound that came out of one man's saxophone. I want you to think about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, brothers. I want you to think of Clarence Clemons."

Bono added, "This man just carried music, and music carried him, until this day."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bono incorporated lyrics from the E Street song "Jungleland" toward the end of the performance.