Eric Clapton’s first guitar was a German-made Hoyer. A Spanish-style acoustic, it had steel strings and cost about 2 pounds (Great Britain). His grandparents purchased it for him. Eric put it aside for a time as it was difficult to play.
Eric Clapton's first electric guitar was a double cutaway Kaye which was a clone of a Gibson ES335. Eric, with financial assistance from his grandparents, purchased it for 100 pounds in 1962.
American Express Presale
Starts 2 February 2012 at 10AM EST and ends 5 February 2012 at 10PM EST
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General Public Onsale
6 February 2012 at 10AM EST
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Tickets sold via Ticketmaster are $150 and up plus applicable fees
VIP Benefit Packages: Individual tickets $1,000/$2,500/$5,000 and group VIP packages for 8/10/12 people available. For details, email howlinforhubert@eventassociatesinc.com
This event is a fundraiser for the Jazz Foundation of America
