Eric Clapton News & events
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| 1 |  | Eric Clapton reveals nerve damage issues It's getting harder every day for Eric Clapton to play his guitar.Clapton recently stated that nerve damage is making performing "hard work" and that … | June 14, 2016 |
| 2 |  | Eric Clapton to celebrate 70th on big screen This autumn, rock legend Eric Clapton is coming to the big screen for a very special event in cinemas across the globe. Recorded in May this year … | August 20, 2015 |
| 3 |  | Eric Clapton celebrating 70 at Madison Square Garden Eric Clapton is hitting the bit 7-0 on March 30 and has set two Madison Square Garden dates as the first shows of his next decade.Clapton has … | March 17, 2015 |
| 4 |  | Eric Clapton tribute 'For Jack' Bruce Eric Clapton has released a new instrumental composition for his late bandmate, Jack Bruce.Bruce died on Saturday from liver disease and Clapton … | October 30, 2014 |
| 5 |  | Eric Clapton pays tribute to Jack Bruce with track - listen Eric Clapton has paid tribute to his former bandmate Jack Bruce with a delicate instrumental guitar track dedicated to his memory. The guitarist … | October 29, 2014 |
| 6 |  | Eric Clapton adds Royal Albert Hall shows to meet demand - tickets Due to phenomenal demand, Eric Clapton has added three furhter shows at London's Royal Albert Hall to his 70th birthday residency. Full dates and … | October 24, 2014 |
| 7 |  | Eric Clapton tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow - tickets Tickets for Eric Clapton four 70th birthday gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall go on sale at 9am tomorrow (24 October). Full dates and ticket details … | October 23, 2014 |
| 8 |  | Eric Clapton tickets go on sale at 9am today - tickets Tickets for Eric Clapton four 70th birthday gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall go on sale at 9am today (24 October). Full dates and ticket details … | October 23, 2014 |
| 9 |  | Eric Clapton Royal Albert Hall tickets on sale now Tickets for Eric Clapton four 70th birthday gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall are on sale now. Full dates and ticket details are below.Thursday 14 … | October 23, 2014 |
| 10 |  | Eric Clapton announces 70th birthday London shows - tickets Eric Clapton has announced four gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall in celebration of his 70th birthday. Full dates and ticket details are … | October 22, 2014 |
| 11 | ![Eric Clapton: 'Planes, Trains and Eric' - In 3 November 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment release "Planes, Trains and Eric" by Eric Clapton on …](http://img3.motolyrics.com/12/12/121271/eric-clapton-planes-trains-and-eric-rectsmall.jpg "Eric Clapton: 'Planes, Trains and Eric' - In 3 November 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment release "Planes, Trains and Eric" by Eric Clapton on …") | Eric Clapton: 'Planes, Trains and Eric' In 3 November 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment release "Planes, Trains and Eric" by Eric Clapton on DVD and Blu-ray. This is an intimate film … | August 10, 2014 |
| 12 | ![Eric Clapton affected by 'odd ailments' - Eric Clapton has told Britain's Uncut magazine that he is finding touring "unbearable" and can see …](http://img3.motolyrics.com/12/19/121969/eric-clapton-affected-by-odd-ailments-rectsmall.jpg "Eric Clapton affected by 'odd ailments' - Eric Clapton has told Britain's Uncut magazine that he is finding touring "unbearable" and can see …") | Eric Clapton affected by 'odd ailments' Eric Clapton has told Britain's Uncut magazine that he is finding touring "unbearable" and can see the day when he no longer can play guitar.Clapton … | June 28, 2014 |
| 13 | Eric Clapton announces plans to quit 'unbearable' life on the road Eric Clapton has announced that he plans to quit touring, because life on the road has become "unbearable" and "unapproachable".Speaking to Uncut … | June 27, 2014 | |
| 14 |  | Eric Clapton walks off stage in a huff Eric Clapton was in the middle of his song Cocaine while performing Sunday night at the Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland when he suddenly stopped playing … | June 24, 2014 |
| 15 | Eric Clapton booed after storming out of Glasgow show, issues apology Eric Clapton has apologized for walking off-stage at a Glasgow gig, after what has been described as "unbearable" technical difficulties.The show … | June 23, 2014 | |
| 16 | Eric Clapton issues apology after storming off stage during Glasgow gig Eric Clapton has issued an apology to fans after he walked off stage during a Glasgow gig, due to what has been described as "unbearable" … | June 23, 2014 | |
| 17 |  | Eric Clapton: Japan, I won't be back Eric Clapton just may be serious about the whole retirement thing.On Friday, Clapton played his final show of the current Japan tour at Nippon … | March 3, 2014 |
| 18 |  | Eric Clapton 'The 1970s Review' DVD Film follows Clapton's bold musical journey through the 1970s, with exclusive interviews, rare footage and more. In 1968, Eric Clapton was at … | January 19, 2014 |
| 19 |  | Eric Clapton announces new band tour dates Eric Clapton previously announced he would probably stop touring in three years but he obviously has no intention of slowing down just yet.The guitar … | December 24, 2013 |
| 20 |  | Eric Clapton super deluxe 'Give Me Strength' The fertile year that signalled the spectacular creative resurgence of Eric Clapton will be celebrated with the 25th November 2013 Super Deluxe … | October 28, 2013 |
| 21 |  | Eric Clapton Atlanta setlist Eric Clapton is in the midst of his Fifty Years Further On Up the Road tour celebrating his fiftieth year in the business, bringing the show to … | April 1, 2013 |
| 22 |  | Eric Clapton to quit touring in three years Eric Clapton is currently 67. If he holds true to his new promise that he will stop touring when he is 70, then we have just three more years to … | March 3, 2013 |
| 23 |  | Eric Clapton preps release of 'Old Sock' When we updated our upcoming releases list on Saturday, we added the mysterious listing for a new Eric Clapton album, Old Sock.It's a mystery no more … | January 29, 2013 |
| 24 |  | Eric Clapton and Chris Martin join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit Eric Clapton and Coldplay's Chris Martin are the two latest acts to join the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit at Madison Square Garden next week.They … | December 4, 2012 |
| 25 |  | Eric Clapton to host 4th Crossroads Guitar Festival Eric Clapton will host his fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on April 12 and 13, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York.While no official … | June 22, 2012 |
| 26 |  | Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Keith Richards salute Hubert Sumlin On Friday night, an incredible group of musicians and artists came together to salute the late Hubert Sumlin at Harlem's Apollo Theater. The night … | February 28, 2012 |
| 27 |  | Eric Clapton keyboard player Dick Sims dies Keyboard player Dick Sims, a driving force in Eric Clapton's band for more than 10 years, has passed away.Dick played on Bob Seger's landmark album … | December 9, 2011 |
| 28 |  | Eric Clapton sells guitars The musician, 65, founded rehab clinic The Crossroads Centre in Antigua in 1998 and has held two previous auctions to raise cash for its maintenance. … | February 6, 2011 |
| 29 |  | Eric Clapton sets Nine North American dates for 2011 Eric Clapton has added nine North American dates to his itinerary for 2011 which already includes numerous dates for Singapore, Hong … | December 1, 2010 |
| 30 |  | Eric Clapton voted musicians number one Guitar Hero UK musicians have revealed their number one Guitar Hero is Eric Clapton, according to new research undertaken by the UK's largest musical insurer … | November 24, 2010 |
| 31 |  | Eric Clapton and Paolo Nutini join Prince's Trust gig The Prince's Trust has announced an amazing group of performers for their 2010 Rock Gala. The concert is set for Wednesday, November … | October 31, 2010 |
| 32 |  | Eric Clapton goes back in time with new album Eric Clapton says when most musicians try and go forward with their new music, he has gone in the opposite direction. He has gone back in time."When … | September 1, 2010 |
| 33 |  | Eric Clapton invites John Mayer to Crossroads 3 Eric Clapton will put on a third edition of his Crossroads Festival with John Mayer and ZZ Top just two of the names announced to play.In a statement … | February 11, 2010 |
| 34 |  | Eric Clapton guitar tuition DVDs released Lick Library has just released a comprehensive series of Eric Clapton guitar tuition DVDs for blues guitar players of all standards. Eric Clapton … | December 4, 2009 |
| 35 |  | Eric Clapton has no plans to retire ERIC CLAPTON has assured fans his frequent retirement talk is nothing more than the frustration of suffering sleep deprivation on tour.The legendary … | May 28, 2009 |
| 36 |  | Eric Clapton announces special summer show The legendary Eric Clapton has announced a special north of England show this Summer. He will be performing in the beautiful grounds of Harewood … | February 5, 2008 |
| 37 |  | Eric Clapton only had sober sex at 30 Eric Clapton didn't have sober sex until he was 30.The 'Tears in Heaven' singer - who started experimenting with drink and drugs when he was 15 … | November 24, 2007 |
| 38 |  | Eric Clapton admits shoplifting past The legendary British guitarist admits he spent much of his youth stealing from shops and wildly "demolishing" train carriages. He recalls: "My … | October 16, 2007 |
| 39 | ![Eric Clapton backs 'Cocaine' - Eric Clapton is playing "Cocaine" in concert again. The recovering drug addict and alcoholic, who …](http://img3.motolyrics.com/16/12/161232/eric-clapton-backs-cocaine-rectsmall.jpg "Eric Clapton backs 'Cocaine' - Eric Clapton is playing "Cocaine" in concert again. The recovering drug addict and alcoholic, who …") | Eric Clapton backs 'Cocaine' Eric Clapton is playing "Cocaine" in concert again. The recovering drug addict and alcoholic, who founded the Crossroads Centre addiction recovery … | October 3, 2006 |
| 40 |  | Eric Clapton back in Albert Eric Clapton has announced plans to tour the UK next May. The former Cream singer has formed a new band for the 12 day jaunt which kicks off in … | November 4, 2005 |
| 41 |  | Eric Clapton a dad for the 5th time Eric Clapton has become a dad again for the fifth time.His wife Melia, 29, gave birth to a girl in a London hospital.A source said: "Baby and mother … | February 3, 2005 |
| 42 |  | Eric Clapton gets his hands dirty in Hollywood Eric Clapton has been inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk -- and it's about time. While the RockWalk has been after Clapton for years, it wasn't … | August 11, 2004 |
| 43 |  | Eric Clapton tours the US Eric Clapton is going out on two month tour across America with less than one month off after his current European tour.Clapton starts the European … | April 9, 2004 |