Springsteen Sax Star Clarence Clemons Dies

     Clarence Clemons, the burly star saxophonist of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died Saturday, six days after suffering a stroke following surgery.  Clemons was 69.

    His bandleader, Springsteen, announced on his website Clemons' loss was "immeasurable."  Springsteen said "we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly 40 years."Clemons died at his home in the southern U.S. state of Florida. His health had been fragile in recent years after the musician underwent hip¹ and knee surgeries.

    Clemons' powerful raw style was featured on many hits by Springsteen, including "Jungleland" and "Born to Run."Clemons last appeared with Springsteen and his longtime band in December.

    Clemons is the second E Street Band member to die. Longtime keyboard player Danny Federici died of cancer nearly three years ago at the age of 58.(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)

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n.臀部，髋；屋脊

参考例句：

• The thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.股骨连着髋骨。
• The new coats blouse gracefully above the hip line.新外套在臀围线上优美地打着褶皱。