Clarence Clemons, hospitalized in Florida after a stroke, has had two brain surgeries but is “responsive and in stable condition,” according the authoritative Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band fan website, backstreets.com. (read full story here).

Everyone who knows me, knows how I feel about Bruce and the E Street Band.

I can only hope for a full recovery, but it does not sound good when members of the band are being encouraged to get to Florida as soon as possible.