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Clapton Takes Part In “The Party At The Palace”

Eric Clapton joined an all-star cast of pop musicians to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee on 3 June 2002...

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C.F. Martin & Company Announces A New Clapton Signature Guitar

Brazilian Rosewood 000-28ECB Design Completes A “Suite” of Clapton ModelsC.F. Martin & Company has introduced their third limited edition signature Eric Clapton...

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Eric Wins A Grammy!

At the 44th Annual Grammy Awards on 27 February 2002, Eric Clapton took home another golden gramophone for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" for...

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Remembering Alphi O’Leary

The funeral of Alphi O'Leary took place in East London on Thursday 21 February 2002. Alphi was Eric's personal assistant for more than 20 years and had fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the man for whom the phrase "gentle giant" was invented.

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Clapton, McCartney, The Who and Others Perform At The Concert For New York

"The Concert For New York" which happened on Saturday 20 October  has already raised millions for relatives of World Trade Center attack...

Clapton And Other Superstars Confirmed For The Concert For New York

Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Marc Anthony, and Five for Fighting are the latest additions to Paul McCartney's star-studded...

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Wintershall 2001: Eric Clapton Performs At HASTE Charity Benefit

Eric Clapton appeared at a special invitation-only black-tie charity event in the depths of Surrey on Saturday, 7 July 2001....

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Clapton Guests On New Jack Bruce CD, “Shadows In The Air”

Jack Bruce will release his new CD, "Shadows In The Air" on 10 July 2001. Guests include Dr. John and Gary...

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The Yardbirds Ultimate: New Anthology Due 17 July 2001

The Yardbirds get the anthology treatment once again with the 17 July 2001 release of "The Yardbirds: Ultimate!"on Rhino Records. For the first time, a Yardbirds collection will intclude tracks recorded by Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page during their respective tenures with the band.

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New Eric Clapton Single: “I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It”

Eric Clapton has a new single - "I Ain't Gonna Stand For It" from his most recent album, "Reptile". The song, originally performed by Stevie Wonder in the 1980s, is backed by 2 non-album tracks recorded during the Reptile sessions, "Losing Hand" and "Johnny Guitar."

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