Eric Clapton News
Eric Clapton Donates Autographed Guitar For A Hurricane Katrina Fundraising Auction
Eric Clapton has donated one of his 000-28 Martin Acoustic signature model guitars to the "Higher Ground" benefit auction to aid...
Cream Reunion: Ticket Prices And On Sale Information
Ticket prices for the upcoming Cream Reunion Concerts at Madison Square Garden on 24, 25 and 26 October 2005 will range from US $64.50 to US $354.50 (exclusive of fees). Showtime will be 8PM EST. Tickets will go on sale via a special pre-sale for American Express Cardholders only on Monday 12 September 2005 at 9AM EST via www.ticketmaster.com only. The pre-sale ends on Sunday 18 September 2005 at 9PM EST. If tickets remain, they will go sale to the general public on 19 September 2005 at 9AM EST.
Cream Reunion: 3 Nights Only At Madison Square Garden – 24, 25, 26 October 2005
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Cream Reunion Three Nights Only at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York October 24th, 25th, 26th, 2005 On the heels of four hugely successful nights at London's Royal Albert Hall and after much speculation, the eagerly anticipated Cream reunion lands in New York for three exclusive nights at Madison Square Garden.
Eric Clapton And John Mayer Assist Hurricane Katrina Efforts On CNN
Eric Clapton was joined by John Mayer for a special acoustic performance of "Broken Hearted" on CNN's "How You Can Help" broadcast. It was hosted on CNN by Larry King on Saturday evening - 3 September, 2005. The men performed live from CNN's New York City studios. "Broken Hearted" is from Clapton's 1998 CD, "Pilgrim". The show aired live from 8PM to 11PM EST.
Eric Clapton To Participate In U.S. Hurricane Relief Show On CNN
It was announced on Friday that Eric Clapton will participate in a three-hour CNN Television Special hosted by Larry King on Saturday, 3 September 2005. The show will air on the U.S. cable channel from 8PM to 11PM. The goal of the show is to not only aid Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, but assist people trying to locate loved ones who are missing. Othe celebrities scheduled to appear include Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Bill Cosby, John Goodman, LeAnn Rimes, Clay Aiken, Magic Johnson and Terri Hatcher.
Cream Reunion – DVD And CD To Be Released 4 October
PRESS RELEASE - Rhino / Reprise Records Historic Royal Albert Hall Concerts Arrive on DVD and CD October 4, 2005
Review: Eric Clapton “Back Home”
Review of "Back Home" Tony Edser, Editor - Where's Eric! Magazine & Website When I interviewed Eric Clapton in April 2003, around the time he was starting work on this album, he remarked “I couldn’t be happier really, I’ll see if I can try and make a happy album without it being yeuch!†He was referring, of course, to the contentment in his life brought about by having a settled marriage and children and his natural desire to write songs about the family.
“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