Eric Clapton News
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
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.
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.