Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton, who last summer declared that he reserved the right to cancel performances at venues where audience members were required to show proof of ...

Clapton, who claimed last year that he experienced “disastrous” side effects – his hands and feet, he said, were “frozen, numb or burning, and pretty much useless for two weeks” – collaborated with singer Van Morrison in 2020 on the anti-lockdown song “Stand and Deliver,” which included the lyrics “Do you wanna wear these chains/ Until you’re lying in the grave?” Clapton’s team says the guitarist hopes to resume the tour starting with the concerts in Bologna on May 20 and 21. “Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” the post reads.

The famed guitarist has previously expressed skepticism about COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates.

According to Rolling Stone last year, Clapton called the side effects of his second COVID shot “disastrous” and said vaccine safety claims were being overstated due to “propaganda.” (CNN) – Musician Eric Clapton is postponing some of his concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19. Eric Clapton tests positive for COVID-19

Eric Clapton, the famed guitarist who has expressed skepticism about Covid-19 vaccine mandates and lockdowns, has postponed some tour dates after testing ...

"He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery," the post read. The vaccines approved for use in the US have been rigorously tested and deemed safe and effective by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention featuring lyrics that were critical of the lockdown in the UK. Last year, Clapton called the side effects of his second Covid-19 vaccine "disastrous" and said the safety of the vaccines had been overstated due to "propaganda," Rolling Stone reported

After vocally expressing his criticism of the coronavirus vaccine, Eric Clapton has contracted COVID-19 and canceled concerts.

At the time, the Smoothie King Center enforced that staff and attendees over 12 years of age needed to show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance. He also lent the band a six-person Volkswagen Transporter van so they could travel to shows. “I would try to reach out to fellow musicians and sometimes I just don’t hear from them,” he said. I don’t get that many texts and emails anymore.” Nevertheless, I hope he is well soon,” said another. “I love Clapton’s blues.

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Since then, he teamed up with Van Morrison and created an anti-lockdown anthem titled “Stand and Deliver” which received much criticism. The dates are expected to be rescheduled and performed within the next six months. “Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from COVID having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” his representatives shared in a statement on his website whereiseric.com. “He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume travelling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery.

Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.

Clapton has expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past. He hopes to be able to resume the tour starting with two concerts in Bologna on May 20. The 77-year-old rocker tested positive following his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 8.