Tag Archives: Eric Clapton

Clapton To Headline Beverly Hills Fundraiser For RFK

Rolling Stone reports: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2024 presidential hopeful, announced today that he will be joined by rocker Eric Clapton for a campaign fundraiser at a private estate in Beverly Hills on Sept. 18. Clapton will perform live at the event, with tickets starting at $3,300, up to a maximum contribution of $6,600. “We expect supporters from across the …

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Anti-Vax Brit Eric Clapton Attempted To Donate To RFK

Guitar Magazine reports: Eric Clapton has addressed his attempt to donate to Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. The musician had formerly tried to donate $5,000, but his attempt was invalid as Clapton is not only an English citizen, but his donation was also over the limit of $3,300. As we reported back in July, Clapton describes himself as a …

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Anti-Vaxxer Eric Clapton Says He’s Sick With Something

Posted today to Eric Clapton’s Facebook page: Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall. 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. Eric is also anxious to avoid passing …

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Eric Clapton Embraces Claim That Secret Messages In YouTube Videos Are Hypnotizing People To Get Vaxxed

Billboard Magazine reports: After months of railing against COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccines, and refusing to play shows that require vaccination proof, Eric Clapton has seemingly embraced a controversial theory claiming that secret messages are allegedly being hidden inside YouTube videos with the goal of driving mass compliance with COVID precautions. The 76-year-old rock icon pointed to the theory as an …

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Clapton Appears On Leading Anti-Vax Nutbag’s Podcast

Consequence Of Sound reports: Former rock icon and current loony Eric Clapton doubled down on his COVID-19 trutherism in a conversation with noted anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the latter’s podcast, The Defender. As Clapton explained, holding anti-science beliefs has taken a toll on his mental health. “I thought I was going crazy,” he said. He added, “The …

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Eric Clapton Funds British Anti-Vax “Musical Tour”

Paste Magazine reports: Among the COVID-conscious, the name “Eric Clapton” has become a consistent source of eye rolls, groans and general aggravation. The 76-year-old English musician has been outspoken in his skepticism about lockdowns, vaccines and other such common-sense pandemic safety measures. But according to an in-depth Rolling Stone report published Oct. 10, Clapton’s vocal support of the anti-vaccine movement …

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Clapton Breaks Own Vow, Plays Proof-Of-Vax Venue

New Music Express reports: Eric Clapton has given a performance in New Orleans at a venue that requires evidence of a COVID-19 vaccine or negative test result, effectively undoing the stance he took against such measures earlier this year. In July, Clapton vowed never to perform at a venue that required proof of vaccination, shortly after UK Prime Minister Boris …

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Eric Clapton Releases New Anti-Vaccine Song [VIDEO]

Yahoo News reports: Vehement anti-vax rocker Eric Clapton has just dropped a musical rant against pandemic restrictions and vaccines. The animated music video for the legendary guitarist’s apparent anti-vax anthem “This Has Gotta Stop” features an evil puppeteer and protesters brandishing signs reading “Liberty” and “Stop.” (Check it out in the video up top.) It also includes an illustration of …

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Queen’s Brian May: Anti-Vax Rockers Are “Fruitcakes”

Spin Magazine reports: Brian May considers Eric Clapton one of his “heroes,” but that doesn’t mean he’s okay with anti-vaxxers. During an interview with The Independent, the Queen guitarist labelled anti-vax rock stars “fruitcakes,” including Clapton, Verve’s Richard Ashcroft and Stone Roses’ Ian Brown, who all have said they won’t play shows that require “COVID passports” to gain admission. Last …

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Eric Clapton Won’t Play Venues That Require Vax Proof

The Daily Dot reports: One of the most famous guitarists of the past half-century has been making headlines lately, but not because of his recently announced North American tour. Instead, 76-year-old Eric Clapton has become a vocal opponent of the COVID-19 vaccine after receiving one himself. He alleges that the drug is responsible for “disastrous” side effects that caused numbness …

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