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Eric Clapton made a suprise guest apearance at a special charity show at Cranleigh Arts Centre, Surrey
Eric made a suprise guest apearance on Monday 22 December at a special charity show at Cranleigh Arts Centre, Surrey, hosted by Paul Jones. In front of just 200 people, Eric performed 4 numbers, All your Loving, Can't Judge no-one, Sleigh bells ringing and Everything's going to be alright ......
| | | | 28 Dec 2008
Delaney Bramlett Passes Away At 69
Delaney Bramlett, 69, died in Los Angeles on Saturday 27 December from complications from gall bladder surgery. He was born on 1 July 1939 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. With his first wife, Bonnie, he formed Delaney & Bonnie & Friends in the late 1960s. They opened for Blind Faith on their U.S. Tour in 1969 and later, Eric Clapton joined their band for a brief time. Delaney also worked with Clapton on his self-titled 1st solo album in 1970. A singer / songwriter / producer, Bramlett penned many classic rock hits including "Never Ending Song Of Love," "Superstar" (with Leon Russell) and "Let It Rain" (with Clapton). Bramlett was also the guitarist in the house band for the popular U.S. Television Show, "Shindig". During his career, he also worked with such luminaries as George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, J.J. Cale, Etta James, Elvin Bishop and Dave Mason. His most recent solo recording was "A New Kind of Blues" (Magnolia Gold Records)....
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Bramlett, Delaney
Delaney Bramlett was born on 1 July 1939 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He died in Los Angeles, at age 69 on 27 December 2008 following complications from gall bladder surgery. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, he moved to Los Angeles where he established himself as a singer / songwriter.......
| | | | 24 Dec 2008
Seasons Greetings
As 2008 draws to a close, the Where's Eric! Team would like to extend to the readers of our magazine and visitors to our website best wishes for a joyous holiday season. May peace, health and happiness be yours throughout the New Year.Tony - God Jul och Gott Nytt Ar from SwedenKatrina - Happy Christmas & Best Wishes for 2009 from England Linda - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the U.S.A.Marco - Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar from The NetherlandsThe Where's Eric! Team...
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
Eric Clapton: 2009 Band Line Ups
The New Year is practically right around the corner and a few weeks into 2009, Eric Clapton will be hitting the road with his band to vist Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Those dates happen 12 February to 11 March 2009. Fans will recognize many famliar faces on stage with him. Eric Clapton's band for Japan, New Zealand and Australia will be Chris Stainton (keyboards), Abe Laboriel Jr. (drums), Willie Weeks (bass), Doyle Bramhall II (guitars / backing vocals), Sharon White (backing vocals) and Michelle John (backing vocals). Things will change a bit for the May 2009 concert dates, with two familiar faces from the past re-joining Eric's band. To find out who they are, ...
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
2008 and beyond - History and Lineups
In a 29 March 2007 interview with the Associated Press, Eric Clapton said that after the second Crossroads Guitar Festival (28 July 2007), "I'm going to disappear for a year or two and have some fun." As has become the norm, Eric's self-imposed "time off" didn't last very long. Before......
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
Stainton, Chris
Chris Stainton was born in Sheffield, England in 1944. He embarked on his musical career playing a bass guitar made out of a plank of wood. In addition to bass, he is an accomplished keyboard player playing organ and piano. Chris joined his first band in 1961. He was an......
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
John, Michelle
Michelle John is a vocalist based out of the U.K. who embarked on her career at the age of four. As a youngster, she was a member of the London Community Gospel Choir. In 2002, she was a finalist for Gospel Singer of the Year. Michelle, as part of the......
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
White, Sharon
Sharon White is a vocalist based out of the U.K. Born on 13 January 1972, she moved to London at age 15 to pursue her musical career. In 1990, she signed with Jive Records and enjoyed chart success. Sharon can be heard on numerous albums, including those by a wide......
| | | | 19 Dec 2008
Weeks, Willie
Willie Weeks was born in Salemburg, North Carolina. His early musical influences were country, pop and R&B songs he heard on the radio. At age 12, he began singing and playing guitar in a local gospel group. In the early 60s, he began honing his skills as a bass player......
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