Eric Clapton Cancels Rock Hall Gig Due to Illness
- Posted on Oct 27th 2009 10:00AM by John D. Luerssen
- Comments (57)
Eric Clapton has been forced to pull out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts at Madison Square Garden. According to his publicist, the 64-year-old guitarist, who recently had an operation to remove his gallstones, will instead be recuperating.Clapton's appearance this Friday at the second show of a two-night celebration in New York honoring the hall's 25th anniversary was expected to be one of the highlights of the extravaganza. Via his official Website, Clapton said he was "very sorry to disappoint the fans and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Spokespeople for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Monday that they wish Clapton all the best and have announced that guitarist Jeff Beck will fill in for his part of the show. Clapton, who had been expected to share the bill with U2, Aretha Franklin, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Annie Lennox, says he remains committed to his 2010 concert schedule.
Reader Comments(1 of 3)
terriat 10-27-2009
Jeff Beck is replacing Crapton. Jeff Beck rules!
lostinramat 10-27-2009
Although Jeff Beck is Great,
Clapton is God
Billat 10-27-2009
terri and kerpow, maybe you two clueless monkeys could get together and procreate...can you imagine the drooling halfwits your offspring would produce?
bobbicadamsat 10-27-2009
God bless and keep you Eric. You are loved by MOST of the world. Much gratitude to Jeff Beck for stepping in and covering for such an old friend, and Jeff probably should have been invited right along with Eric to perform at such a prestigious event. They go all the way back to the Yardbirds in the '60's and maybe even further. Both musical legends in their own right. Get well soon Eric!
jimat 10-28-2009
Mr. Eric Clapton is and will always be one of if not the best guitar players of his time and nothing will take that away.
Hughat 10-28-2009
If God plays the guitar, He sounds just like Clapton. Get well soon, Slowhand.
Nancy-Joat 10-28-2009
NO ONE WILL EVER REPLACE ERIC CLAPTON!!!!!
badsanta1211at 11-01-2009
terri, you are an idiot
Mikeat 10-27-2009
Get well soon Eric...best blues man around!!
Krogat 10-27-2009
Saw him in concert a couple years ago.He is AWESOME!! Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Pattieat 10-27-2009
Saw Eric twice in concert ,Nobody can fill his shoes.Hes the best !!!!!!!!!Get well Eric ,and a speedy recovery
Nancy-Joat 10-28-2009
YOU GO PATTIE!!!
RingoShortat 10-28-2009
Is it just me, or does everyone find it humorous that someone from the Yardbirds is being replaced by someone from the Yardbirds???
kill taggersat 10-27-2009
WITHOUT R U S H THEIR IS NO HALL OF FAME
luvsmike piazza31at 10-27-2009
You got that right! RUSH, Masterful Musicians!
Da Bobat 10-27-2009
RUSH?? My god they're not even in the same league as Ozzy much less Clapton. What's next, Triumph and Slayer? There must be a couple more 12 year-old's out there like that clown with the "crapton" comment. Here's a hint kiddies, when you hit 14 it will suddenly become clear to you.
shirat 10-28-2009
"THEIR"... LMFAO!!! Good gawd, this is our future.
jussihoaasat 10-28-2009
Da Bob
at 10-27-2009RUSH?? My god they're not even in the same league as Ozzy much less Clapton. What's next, Triumph and Slayer? There must be a couple more 12 year-old's out there like that clown with the "crapton" comment. Here's a hint kiddies, when you hit 14 it will suddenly become clear to you.====================Ozzy isn't fit to be a roadie for RUSH and don't even mention Eric Clapton. True, Ozzy has worked with some very talented musicians, but today he is an incoherent buffoon. All he is fit for these days is to follow Sharon's dogs around with a paper bag.
Snowat 10-27-2009
Ooooooooo. I love Eric. He's the best there is in blues, rock, etc.. He's so savvy!
Julesat 10-27-2009
Get well soon Mr. Slowhand, from having your gallrocks removed-instead of stones. he, he :) He is definitely a rock icon from his early days with the Yardbirds and beyond. I still feel sorry that he lost his young son so tragically from falling outside his NYC apt. window. His song, "Tears in Heaven," made me cry. Love your music EC.