Eric Clapton News

“Legends – Live At Montreux 1997” DVD Due 6 September

[Press Release] Eagle Vision is delighted to be continuing the release of DVD’s from the archives of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. LEGENDS is a unique concert from the Montreux Festival, bringing together the formidable talents of five musical superstars: ERIC CLAPTON (guitar & vocals), STEVE GADD (drums), MARCUS MILLER (bass), JOE SAMPLE (piano) and DAVID SANBORN (saxophone). All acclaimed in their own fields, they work even better as a group.

Eric Clapton On New Jamie Oldaker CD “Mad Dogs And Okies”

StereoVision Entertainment Inc. announced recently that "Mad Dogs and Okies", its compilation album with new songs by Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton and others, goes on sale 30 August 2005. The album was co-funded by StereoVision and JamOkie Productions, and produced by Jamie Oldaker. PRESS RELEASE: A-LIST TEAM OF MUSICIANS TEAM UP TO PERFORM SONGS WITH AN OKLAHOMA ACCENT ON "MAD DOGS & OKIES"

EC Featured On New B.B. King Duets Album: “B.B. King & Friends – 80”

[Press Release - Universal Music] B.B. King Brings Together Eric Clapton, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer and Others for "B.B. King & Friends -- 80," New Duets Album of Blues Standards to Celebrate the Blues Great's 80th Birthday

EC Featured In “A Tribute To The King”

PRESS RELEASE - UNIVERSAL MUSIC A TRIBUTE TO THE KING Scotty Moore & Friends - Live At Abbey Road Studios Due 3 October 2005 December 2004 and London's famous Abbey Road Studios plays host to a stellar line-up of legendary guitar gods, for a very special one-off tribute concert in honour of The King, with musical direction from his first guitarist, first manager and life-long friend, Scotty Moore. Universal Music is proud to announce the October 3rd 2005 DVD premiere of A Tribute To The King, featuring the songs made famous by Elvis Presley, performed by Scotty Moore and friends.

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New EC Fan Club: EC Access

Where’s Eric! is the first to reveal that Eric Clapton and Reprise Records will be launching Eric’s new official fan club, EC Access, this August prior to the release of Eric’s upcoming new album, Back Home, on 30 August 2005. (29 August outside of the United States.

Eric Clapton “Back Home” On New Album

Eric Clapton "Back Home" on New Album Set for Release August 30th, 2005 "Back Home," Eric Clapton's first album of new original material in nearly five years, will be released on Reprise/Duck Records on August 30th.

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Eric Clapton At Wintershall Picnic Concert: 11 June 2005

Eric Clapton appeared at the Picnic Concert by the Chapel on the Lake at Wintershall, Surrey on Saturday night (11 June 2005) in aid of the HASTE (Heart and Stroke Trust Endeavour). He appeared with the Band du Lac which included Gary Brooker, Andy Fairweather Low, Dave Bronze, Henry Spinetti, Mike Rutherford and Paul Carrack.

Eric Clapton On Les Paul’s 90th Birthday Disc: “American Made, World Played”

Guitar legend Les Paul will celebrate his 90th birthday with a new studio album: "Les Paul & Friends - American...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live Auction To Benefit Crossroads Centre Antigua

Bid to own a piece of Jimmy Kimmel Live history! Jimmy Kimmel and twenty-two celebrity guests autographed a chrome finish Fender resonator guitar to support Crossroads Centre, founded by Eric Clapton. Autographs by past guests include Kelsey Grammar, Magic Johnson, William H. Macy, Tyra Banks, Dick Clark, Sharon Osborne, Mr. T, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Martin Short and more!

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Cream Reunion: London Night Four

The fourth and final of Cream's reunion concerts took place at the Royal Albert Hall on 6 May 2005. Like...

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