In 2007 Eric Clapton dazzled Australian audiences and critics alike when he toured this country again after an absence of nearly 20 years. Thankful ly this time the wait has been nowhere near as long - Eric Clapton returns in
March 2009 for three very special concerts.
“With every nuanced solo, accompanied by a flick of his head as he dived into the music, he was a legend of rock
showing indeed why he so richly deserves the epithet.” The Age
“The inevitable finale of Layla had the audience on their feet yelling for more”. Sydney Morning Herald
“...when Clapton steps up on his Strat it was clear why he has been so revered all these years. There’s something in
that sweet, sweet tone that millions of admirers have tried to mimic and few have matched.” Brisbane Courier Mail
There are few who would contest Eric Clapton’s reputation is one of the world’s finest guitarists,
often revered as the ‘musician’s musician’. An extraordinary career spanning over fifty years,
seemingly countless releases, and accolades too numerous to list. Setting out in the sixties with The
Yardbirds, evolving through John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie
and Friends, and Derek and The Dominos. Eventually in 1970 Clapton’s career began a new solo
chapter.
Over the years Clapton has contributed to the albums of many fellow artists such as Bob Dylan, B.B.
King, Elton John, Sting, Joe Cocker, Roger Waters, Steven Stills, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones,
Plastic Ono Band, and most famously George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
Now in his 60’s Slowhand doesn’t appear to be showing signs of retirement. His recent list of
achievements include releasing a best-selling autobiography Clapton, The Autobiography, a 2-disc
release Complete Clapton ‘an ultimate career retrospective’, and a 27 date tour performing for
thousands of fans at shows in U.S., Canada, and Europe, finishing up with two performances at
Monaco's Sporting Summer Festival.
Earlier this year, Clapton and J.J. Cale won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album
(Vocal or Instrumental) for The Road To Escondido, taking his tally to 18 Grammys, plus one
Lifetime Achievement Award along with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for the work of Cream.
Clapton is also honored as being the only triple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as a
member of both the Yardbirds and Cream and as a solo artist.