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contentious hot takes on coronavirus “propaganda,” has announced that he will refuse to perform in any venues which require guests to have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The “Wonderful Tonight” singer made the announcement in response to a recent proclamation by British lawmakers, calling for all citizens to present proof of vaccination before entering crowded events.

Eric Clapton has said he will not perform concerts that require proof of vaccination.The veteran rocker has been publicly vocal about his opposition to lockdown restrictions and vaccinations in recent months and last December he teamed up with fellow sceptic Van Morrison for the track ‘Stand and Deliver’, one of many anti-lockdown songs Morrison recorded and which were met with significant backlash.Following the government’s lifting of restrictions on Monday (July 19), Clapton said in a

Eric Clapton is taking a stand.

As live music comes roaring back, with most large venues now requiring proof of vaccination in order to attend, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is clapping back.

Eric Clapton says he reserves “the right” to cancel performances at venues where proof of Covid vaccination is required of audience members, a largely hypothetical stance that nonetheless puts the guitarist’s anti-vax sentiments on full display.

Ed Sheeran has revealed that a guitar gifted to him by Eric Clapton was almost destroyed in a studio blaze.The singer-songwriter said in a new interview that Clapton had signed a guitar for him and gave it to him as a present when Sheeran was visiting his home. Sheeran has previously spoken about Clapton being an icon of his; the pair have since become good friends.Sharing the anecdote on Hot Ones, Sheeran said: “My hero is Eric.

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Eric Clapton has given a lengthy interview outlining his views on the coronavirus pandemic, and his opposition to lockdown restrictions and vaccinations.Clapton has been a longstanding critic of the government’s coronavirus restrictions, and in December teamed up with fellow sceptic Van Morrison for the track ‘Stand and Deliver’, one of many anti-lockdown songs Morrison recorded and which were met with significant backlash.Speaking to Oracle Films, who describe themselves as “a filmmaking team

Gallery: I don’t! Why these celebrities called off their wedding (BANG Showbiz)Ruth, 36, praised her family for "helping me and giving the best support" and added that she and her father are closer than ever. She said: "I’m always checking in with him.

Rolling Stone reported. The correspondence was shared by Graziadei with Clapton’s permission.“I took the first jab of AZ and straight away had severe reactions which lasted ten days.

Eric Clapton has shared his experience of being vaccinated, calling his reactions to it “disastrous” and criticising the so-called “propaganda” promoting the vaccine’s safety.In a letter written to Italian architect (and anti-lockdown activist) Robin Monotti Graziadei, shared on Telegram and verified by Rolling Stone, Clapton detailed the side effects he experienced after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.“I took the first jab of AZ and straight away had severe reactions which lasted

NEW YORK -- Guitars from Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton and Aerosmith as well as autographed memorabilia from The Beatles and even strands of hair from Kurt Cobain are some of the highlights of an online rock ‘n’ roll auction that ends over the weekend.Six strands of blonde hair from the grunge rock icon are part of a series of Nirvana offerings that also includes a Cobain amp and a rare group-signed blue Stratocaster-style guitar.

Ewan McGregor wants Scots heroin users to try a drug-free treatment to break the cycle of addiction.The actor, who played Mark Renton in Trainspotting, urged the Scottish Government to investigate neuro electric therapy after narrating a documentary charting successful trials in the US.NET was developed in the 70s by Hong Kong-based Scots surgeon Meg Patterson, whose previous patients included rock stars Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and Boy George.It uses tiny pulses of electrical currents to

If These Walls Could Sing is set to be the first feature-length documentary about the iconic studios, produced by Mercury Studios – the must-first content studio from Universal Music Group.Mary McCartney, a photographer and filmmaker as well as the daughter of Paul McCartney, speaks of her “personal perspective” in a press release describing the upcoming film, set to be produced by John Battsek (Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars).We are thrilled to announce @JBattsek and Ventureland's first project

many years into their career.In the HBO documentary “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,” surviving Bee Gee, Barry Gibb, takes viewers inside the studio, showing archival footage performing with his brothers Maurice and Robin and honing their signature sound.In 1975, the band took the advice of veteran rocker Eric Clapton and went down to Miami to record their first album since the split at Criteria Studios in 1969.

Legendary rock musicians Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are under fire for teaming up on an anti-COVID lockdown song, titled “Stand and Deliver”.

Ellise Shafer administratorEric Clapton and Van Morrison have released their anti-lockdown collaboration, “Stand and Deliver.”Written by Morrison and performed by Clapton, the four-and-a-half minute bluesy track expresses dissatisfaction with the government-ordered lockdowns spurred by rising cases of COVID-19.“Do you wanna be a free man/ Or do you wanna be a slave?/ Do you wanna wear these chains/ Until you’re lying in the grave?” Clapton sings.Other lyrics include: “Magna Carta, Bill of

No good deed goes unpunished, as the saying goes. Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are finding that out today, as their effort to support musicians affected by the pandemic is drawing backlash.

Eric Clapton will join forces with Van Morrison on a new song, the fourth track in the latter’s current series of anti-lockdown songs.Morrison recently shared three anti-lockdown protest songs, in which he accused the government of being “fascist bullies”.

Naman Ramachandran Music legends Van Morrison and Eric Clapton have announced a new single, “Stand and Deliver,” in support of Morrison’s Save Live Music campaign. The blues track was written by Morrison and is performed by Clapton.Morrison, best known for songs like “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino” and “Wild Night,” as well as seminal albums “Moondance” and “Astral Weeks,” released three songs protesting the U.K.

per The Washington Post. He was 65.The elder Van Halen was considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, the Post notes, along with other legendary figures like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page.

Eric Clapton has lent his support to Van Morrison’s Save Live Music campaign – although he’s not made it clear if he’s completely on board with Morrison’s new conspiracy-theory-pushing singles.Morrison, of course, announced plans to release three new anti-lockdown singles over the course of a month, as part of his campaign to get live music up and running again. The first, ‘Born To Be Free’, was released last Friday, with two more to come in October.

Sting has announced the release of his upcoming album set for a Christmas date, revealing details of his new musical project during his recent appearance on the popular late night NBC show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The 68-year-old rock legend is releasing a collection of duets that have been recorded over time with other iconic musicians like Eric Clapton and Herbie Hancock.

Sting guested on Friday’s edition of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, where the 68-year-old rocker had an announcement to make.

The Band entitled Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson And The Band is released this week, featuring interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Martin Scorsese and Van Morrison, as well as rare, exclusive footage from The Band’s legendary 1966 tour with Bob Dylan.

Also Read: Landon Clifford, YouTube Star From 'Cam&Fam,' Dies at 19Parise started his career more than 30 years ago, and since then the industry veteran has worked with artists and celebrities including Jay-Z, Eric Clapton, Oprah Winfrey, Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder.

When Keiron Marshall was 15, he found his way out of a desperate situation with help from an unexpected source: Eric Clapton. The guitar great was host at the first gig Marshall ever went to, and he was joined on stage by Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, The Who's Pete Townshend and Beatle Ringo Starr.

LONDON -- When Keiron Marshall was 15, he found his way out of a desperate situation with help from an unexpected source: Eric Clapton. The guitar great was host at the first gig Marshall ever went to, and he was joined on stage by Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, The Who's Pete Townshend and Beatle Ringo Starr.

Phoebe Bridgers has explained why she dissed Eric Clapton on a recent track, calling the legendary guitarist’s music “extremely mediocre.”‘Moon Song’, which appears on Bridgers’ new album ‘Punisher’, features the lyrics: “We hate ‘Tears In Heaven’/ But it’s sad that his baby died,” referencing Clapton’s 1992 single written about the death of his four-year-old son, Conor.Speaking in a new interview, Bridgers confirmed she is yet to hear from Clapton, or his people, about the song.“You know, I

Fleetwood Mac with drummer Mick Fleetwood in London after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - filling in for Eric Clapton.Green and Fleetwood wanted John McVie to join the group on bass, and named the band Fleetwood Mac to entice him - a strategy that was ultimately successful.Under his direction, the band produced three albums and a series of well-loved tracks including Black Magic Woman and Oh Well.Green left Fleetwood Mac after a final performance in 1970 as he struggled with mental

Daily Mail. “A further statement will be provided in the coming days.”Green was born in the Bethnal Green area of London in October 1946 and learned to play guitar as a preteen.

Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey in Liverpool in 1940, celebrates his 80th birthday on Tuesday.

tornadoes and bonding over antipathy for an Eric Clapton song. “There's no place like my room,” Bridgers sings on “I Know the End.” Skeletons, ghosts and other romantic wreckage make the slightly unsettling, carefully considered audio gauze an appropriately match for the lyrics.

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A new American Idol has been crowned. Although the Sunday, May, 17, finale wasn’t what the stars are used to, the remaining singers were ready to compete. Dillon James, Jonny West, Arthur Gunn, Francisco Martin and Just Sam were announced as the final five at the top of the show, eliminating Julia Gargano and Louis Knight from the competition.

She treated rock stars and celebrities for addictions but her controversial therapy was rubbished by fellow medics.