Interviews & Media
Eric Clapton interviews, documentaries, radio and television appearances.
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.
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.
Eric Clapton: Slowhand At 60 – BBC Radio 2 Tribute Hosted By Johnnie Walker
BBC Radio 2 Presenter Johnnie Walker - who, like Eric, celebrates his birthday on 30 March - will host an hour-long programme in honor of Eric's 60th Birthday. This is Eric's first long-form radio interview in quite some time. BBC Radio 2 has described the programme, "...Eric Clapton recalls his 40 plus years in the music business, beginning with the Yardbirds and Cream, before progressing to international stardom as a solo performer. He talks openly about his personal battles with drug and alcohol addiction and gives an insight to his music and philosophy of music making."
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.
Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD and Broadcast Update
The highly anticipated double DVD from Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival has been delayed until mid-December 2004 in the UK. It was released in the US on 9 November as previously announced. The US tracklist is revised from what was reported. The duet between Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton has been deleted , Steve Vai's contribution has changed and material from Carlos Santana and John Mayer have been reduced from two tracks to one each. However, an additional Eric Clapton track has been added to the second disc ("If I Had Possession of Judgment Day").
Tom Dowd Documentary To Be Released On DVD
On 24 August 2004, filmmaker Mark Moorman's 90 minute documentary, "Tom Dowd And The Language Of Music" will be released on DVD. It is currently playing in select movie theatres in the United States.
Rolling Stones’ Film “Rock And Roll Circus” To Be Released On DVD
ABKCO Records is preparing the Rolling Stones' film "Rock and Roll Circus" for DVD release. It's tentatively scheduled for 4th Quarter 2004. The December 1968 concert was filmed for a television special, although it was never broadcast, because the Stones were not happy with their performance. In 1996, ABKCO released a CD, videocassette and laserdisc of the event, which also featured performances by the Who, Jethro Tull, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull and the Dirty Mac, a supergroup comprising John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell.
Eric Clapton’s Fender Stratocaster, Crash-3: Interview with the Artist John “CRASH” Matos
Interview re-published on whereseric.com with the kind permission of Strat Collector NewsEric Clapton's Fender Stratocaster, Crash-3: Interview with the Artist...
Eric Clapton Will Be A Guest DJ On Sirius Satellite Radio on 19 March; Sirius Named Exclusive Broadcaster For Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Presents Exclusive Guest DJ Appearance By Eric ClaptonSIRIUS to Serve as Exclusive Radio Broadcaster of Clapton's Crossroads...
New Documentary Film “The Concert For George” Celebrates The Life And Music Of George Harrison
A note from Where's Eric! Editor, Tony Edser ...I attended an advance press screening of "The Concert for George" on 20 September...