Eric Clapton announced today a series of concert dates in celebration of his upcoming 70th birthday on March 30, 2015. The shows will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall beginning Thursday, May 14, 2015 through Monday, May 18, 2015. Eric will be accompanied by his band members Paul Carrack, Steve Gadd, Nathan East, Chris Stainton, Sharon White and Michelle John.

The shows also mark 50 years since Clapton first played at Royal Albert Hall – his debut was on December 7, 1964 when he performed as part of the Yardbirds for BBC-2 TV’s “Top Beat Show.” Clapton returned to the venue four years later for Cream’s U.K. Farewell Concerts on November 26, 1968.

Clapton has spoken often of retiring from the road, but hopefully he will do one final U.S. Tour in honor of his 70th birthday next year. I've been fortunate to see Slowhand three times over the years and he never disappoints. Maybe the best tour was when he had Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II as his 'sidemen' and Robert Cray opening. That was a veritable 'guitar orgy'.

Here's to one more trip around the world Eric!

Eric Clapton at Royal Albert Hall 2015 Tour Dates

May 14 London, UK- Royal Albert Hall
May 15 London, UK- Royal Albert Hall
May 17 London, UK- Royal Albert Hall
May 18 London, UK- Royal Albert Hall

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