Jake Clemons is a singer-songwriter, an American musician and since 2012 is best known for being the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Jake took over the role of saxophonist for the band when his uncle, Clarence Clemons, a founding member of the band, died in 2011. Jake also has performed various instruments including percussion and also provided backing vocals on the band's Wrecking Ball Tour and High Hopes Tour. Jake attended the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts to study jazz performance. Clemons Also has performed with Eddie Vedder, The Swell Season, and The Root.