A memorial concert honoring the great bluesman Hubert Sumlin is planned for 24 February 2012 at New York's famed Apollo Theater. Sumlin died at age 80 on 4 December. Some of those joining together to honor the legendary guitarist include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., Keb Mo, Doyle Bramhall, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dr. John, Levon Helm, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, Ivan Neville and more. Surprise guests are likely. Stay tuned for more information including ticket on sale details. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon. Lineup subject to change...
It’s hard to imagine, but 16 January 2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of the recording of Eric Clapton’s blockbuster album, Unplugged, before a live studio audience. Back on 16 January 1992, 300 music fans boarded coaches in London that took them to Bray Studios, near Windsor. Little did they know music history would be made that night on Soundstage 1 as MTV filmed the opening episode of Unplugged’s third season. It would turn out to be some of the finest music ever recorded by Eric.
When MTV Unplugged with Eric Clapton debuted on television in March...
Wishing all our visitors a healthy and prosperous 2012. After an eventful and extensive touring schedule from Eric last year, we can expect less activity these coming months. There is a new album being recorded, under the production of Doyle Bramhall II, and there will always be those one-off appearances that excite and surprise us. Rest assured, Where's Eric! will continue to provide accurate, official, up-to-date information as to Eric's work activities, plus we will be running some interesting new features on the site in the coming months, so keep your browser refreshed so as not to...
