Additions to the E-Street Band

Eddie Manion

Bruce Springsteen has decided that no one single musician can fill the void left by the death of his longtime friend/associate/saxophonist Clarence "Big Man" Clemons. So he’s hired two: Eddie Manion, a veteran member of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes as well as a frequent Springsteen collaborator (he was part of the Miami Horns and a member of Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions Band), and Jake Clemons, Clarence’s nephew. For those wondering about Manion’s bona fides, here he is performing the solo from Jungleland.

Other additions to the E-Street Band for the upcoming Wrecking Ball tour are trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm, both of whom also toured with Springsteen as members of the Miami Horns. Also being added to the band is trumpeter Barry Danielian and backup singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King.