IS it true that Gallstones force Eric Clapton to nix NYC concert at rock hall(AP)?”
Gallstones force Eric Clapton to nix NYC concert Comments Comment on this article0 Published: October 27, 2009 CLEVELAND (AP) — Eric Clapton has bowed out of this week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th birthday festivities for health reasons. The guitar great’s official Web site says Clapton will undergo a minor medical procedure for gall stones and won’t be able to perform as scheduled at one of the two Rock Hall anniversary concerts in New York. A statement from the hall in Cleveland says the Jeff Beck Band will replace Clapton on Friday’s bill. The shows Thursday and Friday at Madison Square Garden feature only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, in a lineup of legends that also includes Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, U2 and Stevie Wonder. Clapton’s Web site says he remains committed to his 2010 concert schedule.
NEW YORK — Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery. Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, said Tuesday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating with his family in England. The hall says Jeff Beck will replace the 64-year-old guitarist for Friday night’s show at Madison Square Garden. Clapton was to perform as part of a two-night celebration in honor of the hall’s 25th anniversary. Beck now joins U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica for the final night. The Thursday lineup includes Crosby, Stills and Nash; Stevie Wonder; and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. HBO will air the concerts Nov. 29. Clapton’s Web site says he remains committed to his 2010 concert schedule.
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