Eric Clapton

 

For the first time in nearly 20 years guitar legend Eric Clapton will return to Auckland to perform at the Vector Arena. There are few who would contest Eric Clapton reputation is one of the world's finest guitarists, often revered as the 'musician's musician'. With an extraordinary career spanning over fifty years, seemingly countless releases, and accolades too numerous to list. 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, Rolling Stones, Plastic Ono Band, and most famously, the solo on George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Now in his 60's 'Slowhand' Clapton 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 honoured 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. Clapton last played in Auckland nearly 20 years ago but visited in January 2007 as the headliner at the Mission Concert in Hawkes Bay. .

Date of Event Start: 04/03/2009

Date of Event Finish: 04/03/2009