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Eric Clapton Entertains 60,000 At Tsunami Relief Concert In Cardiff, Wales

Eric Clapton, backed by Jools Holland and his Orchestra, was the headliner at the Tsunami Relief Concert on 22 January...

Tsunami Relief Concert: Eric Clapton’s Set List

Eric Clapton, backed by Jools Holland and his Orchestra, were the headliners at today's Tsunami Relief Concert. The concert was...

Tsunami Aid: A Concert Of Hope – Eric Clapton Participates In U.S. Fundraiser

On 15 January 2005, "Tsunami Aid: A Concert Of Hope" was broadcast on numerous American television channels including NBC, USA Network, Bravo, PAX and Telemundo. The two-hour music and celebrity-driven broadcast raised funds to support the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The concert also aired on Clear Channel radio stations across the nation.

Eric Clapton To Join Tsunami Relief Concert

It was announced today that Eric Clapton will take part in the Tsunami Relief Concert at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff,...

Clapton Takes Part In Scotty Moore Tribute At Abbey Road Studios

On 2 and 3 December 2004, a concert-style tribute to guitarist Scotty Moore was filmed at London's famed Abbey Road Studios. Moore is considered one of the true innovators of early rock guitar. In 1954, he was working at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee when studio owner Sam Phillips auditioned Elvis Presley. The audition yielded Elvis' first single, "That’s Alright Mama" and Moore began his 14 year association with Presley playing on some of the King's greatest hits of the 1950s and early 1960s.

Eric Clapton Joins No Stiletto Shoes On Stage

Eric Clapton joined Gary Brooker's No Stiletto Shoes on stage for a half hour guest slot at the Chiddingfold Club,...

Cream Reunion: It’s Official!

After weeks of speculation it was announced today by Eric Clapton that legendary 60s supergroup Cream will reunite for 4 shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. The venue was the scene of the trio's last appearance in 1968. Concert appearances have been scheduled for May 2005. Information regarding ticket sales has not yet been made public. These are the only Cream concerts scheduled. Details will be posted here on whereseric.com as they become available.

Eric Clapton Tapes Jools Holland Hootenanny New Year’s Eve Special

Eric Clapton will be a guest on the 12th annual Jools Holland Hootenany television show, which will air on New Year's Eve. The show was recorded at the BBC studios on 16 December 2004 before a live audience. Eric performed "Stop Breakin’ Down Blues" and a blistering version of "Little Queen Of Spades" from his recent Robert Johnson album. His backing band for the evening was the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

“Eric Clapton Sales” Offers Genuine EC Items To Benefit Crossroads Centre

Eric Clapton has an exclusive store on eBay, Eric Clapton Sales. Ebay is an online marketplace open to people from around the world. The eBay Stores are a special part of the website where you can view all of an individual's listings through customized pages.

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Eric Clapton Nominated For Two Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy (US) announced its nominations for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards on 7 December 2004. Eric earned two nominations. His most recent CD, "Me and Mr. Johnson" was nominated for "Best Traditional Blues Album". He was also nominated with Paul McCartney for "Something" for the "Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals" award.

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