
Proceeds from the recording went to "Morrison’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund," which helps musicians facing difficulties as a result of the coronavirus and resulting lockdown measures." In December 2020, Clapton courted controversy by teaming up with Van Morrison for a new single, titled, "Stand And Deliver." The track, written by Morrison and sung by Clapton, was Morrison's latest "lockdown" single recorded as part of his "Save Live Music" campaign. The album was tracked at Cowdray House in West Sussex, England. The 17-track collection was produced by Russ Titelman, and features scaled back, full-band renditions of country and blues standards along with such Clapton standards as "After Midnight," "Layla," "Bell Bottom Blues," "Tears In Heaven," "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out," and "Key To The Highway."īacking Clapton are longtime sidemen Nathan East on bass and vocals, Steve Gadd on drums, and Chris Stainton and keyboards. Out now is Clapton's latest album, The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions. Jimmy Vaughn will serve as the opening act for all the shows.īack on Christmas Eve 2021, Eric Clapton released a standalone single, titled "Heart Of A Child." local time with the public onsale starting March 31st at 10 a.m.

Ticket presales begin today (March 28th) at 10 a.m. The trek will take in stops in Pittsburgh, Toronto, St. mini-tour, with five arena dates booked for September. Clapton holds the unique distinction for being the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times - for his time in the Yardbirds, Cream, and for the work on his own.Įarlier this week, Clapton has announced a fall U.S. Happy Birthday to Eric Clapton, who turns 78 today (March 30th)!!! Since his mid-'60s stint in the Yardbirds, through John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos, and his solo career, Clapton - who was affectionately dubbed "Slowhand" by his fans - has come to personify the best in blues-rock guitar.
