Eric Clapton Concert

28th June 2008 and 29th June 2008
Hyde Park, Westminster, London, W2 3JA
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7437 4370
For millions of rock and blues fans the world over, Eric Clapton is God. A definitive rock guitarist by passion and profession, Clapton has won hearts over with his soulful lyrics and singing. As part of his UK tour, he will be headlining at Hard Rock Calling Concert 2008 on the last weekend of June this year, at London's Hyde Park. Supporting him are Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Robert Randolph and The Family Band.

Ranked as one of the most successful touring artistes, Clapton holds the distinctive and rare record of having won 18 Grammies and being the only three time inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In a musical journey that spans around five decades, Clapton carved a niche for himself as a mellow singer and rock guitarist. This includes stints with popular bands of the 1960s and 70s such as The Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith & Delaney and Bonnie and Friends, Derek and the Dominos, after which he started his successful solo career. All these over a period of time established him as one of the leading rock guitarist on the globe.

Some of his popular albums include No Reason to Cry, Slowhand, There is one in every crowd, Reptile, Bluebreakers and Just one night among several others. Numbers like Layla from the album 461 Ocean Boulevard and Cocaine from the album Slowhand have become the staple of rock lovers the world over.

On the opening night of the concert, one may expect to hear hits like Cocaine, Layla, Wonderful Tonight, I Shot the Sheriff among many others.

Visiting Eric Clapton Concert 2008:

Nearest Underground Stations:
Bayswater Tube (2 minutes)
Queensway Tube (3 minutes)

Nearest Hotels: Stay at Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park and enjoy the short walk to Hyde Park and through the park to the area of the concert.

For more information on Eric Clapton Concert 2008, please visit: www.eric-clapton.co.uk

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The Police Music Concert 2008 - 28th and 29th June '08