Monday, June 27, 2011

Clarence and Columbo


Over the past few weeks we lost two fabulous men who made a huge impact on many of us who lived through the 70s.  These guys didn’t fit any stereotype and maybe that’s part of the reason we loved them so much.

On June 18, Clarence Clemons died from complications from a stroke.   Springsteen was unlike anything we ever heard, but Clarence added a depth and a beauty with his saxophone that stunned our senses.  Bruce and “The Big Man” forged a friendship that inspired the world and their pairing seemed like poetic destiny. 

Five days later on June 23, Peter Falk, aka Columbo, passed away.  I’ll never forget loving the disheveled detective whose rumpled appearance belied his shrewd observations. His tattered raincoat and old Peugeot only made him all the more charming when mentally sparring with high-powered, self-assured suspects.

Godspeed, guys. You made the 70s fun.


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