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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 Covid vaccination, has indeed canceled two shows, but for another reason: Clapton just tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement of the show cancelations…

Eric Clapton says he reserves “the right” to cancel performances at venues where proof of Covid vaccination is required of audience members, a largely hypothetical stance that nonetheless puts the guitarist’s anti-vax sentiments on full display. Clapton’s statement today was made in response to British Prime Minister…

No good deed goes unpunished, as the saying goes. Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are finding that out today, as their effort to support musicians affected by the pandemic is drawing backlash. Clapton and Morrison have teamed for Stand and Deliver, a new song that decries Covid-19 lockdowns. The track will be available…

Superlatives fly in the new feature-length documentary about Eric Clapton. “When it came to blues, there was nobody like him.” “He was completely revolutionary.” And then there’s B.B. King’s take: “White America never paid attention to blues. Thanks to Eric, a lot of doors were opened.” Here is the first trailer for Er…