Eric Clapton Tickets

Tour Dates: Summer 2009

Genre: Pop/Rock

Similar to: Roger Waters, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Peter Frampton

Fun Fact: Minor Planet 4305 is named "4305 Clapton" in honor of Eric.

Official Site: www.ericclapton.net

Biography:

Eric grew up living with his grandparents and mother, under the impression that they were his parents and sister respectively. Clapton received his first guitar at the age of 13, an acoustic Spanish Hoya. He initially found the learning process quite difficult - after a few years as a street minstrel, Eric joined a couple of small-time bands before becoming a member of the Yardbirds. Not satisfied with the pop-oriented direction the band was taking, Eric left the band to play purer blues music.He formed Cream in 1966 and the band, at least for a time, was an instant success, with Eric earning the reputation of being Britain's premier guitarist. However, internal conflict led to the band's demise. Eric had a series of side projects before forming Derek and the Dominos. The band recieved lukewarm reviews and split after a breif stint.

He then pursued a solo career, showcasing his musical virtuosity with Eric Clapton tickets often selling out immediatly. An Eric Clapton concert was said to be an enlightening experience but the sudden death of his son, a string of affairs and his battles with drugs and alcoholism have given his life a tragic quality. He has recovered and re-emerged as one of the most brilliant guitarists of all time making Eric Clapton tickets that more valuable. This blues-rocker has received three Grammy Awards, is a 3 time inductee into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, is a Commander of the British Empire and has the Silver Cleg Award for outstanding contribution to British music.It's pretty clear that the Eric Clapton tour is one of the most revered concerts of the past century and you can see his magic live with Eric Clapton tickets to a venue near you. Clapton's name has appeared beside some of the most famous and accomplished musicians in the world, and his fans are often seek out Bruce Springsteen tickets, and Billy Joel tickets as well.

Eric Clapton concert tickets are on sale right now, and get this, Steve Winwood has joined the lineup in what is slated to be the most exciting Eric Clapton tour of the summer. So whether you buy Steve Winwood tickets or go all out with some Eric Clapton tickets, you can see both musicans, in the flesh singing your favorite songs! So scroll through the Eric Clapton concert schedule above and click on the Eric Clapton tickets of your choice as he rips through the road with Steve Winwood in 2009, you won't regret it!