Eric Clapton has introduced a pair of Jeff Beck tribute live shows on the Royal Albert Corridor – discover all the small print under.
The particular exhibits are because of happen on the historic London venue on Might 22 and 23, and can “honour the reminiscence and artistry” of Beck, who died instantly on January 10 aged 78.
Clapton is about to be joined on the gigs by a number of “colleagues and mates”, together with Johnny Depp, Rod Stewart, Imelda Might, Gary Clark Jr and Joss Stone. Additionally scheduled to seem are Rhonda Smith, Anika Nilles and Robert Stevenson from Jeff Beck’s reside band.
Per a press launch, surplus earnings from the 2 live shows might be donated to Folly Wildlife Rescue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
The ultimate record of artists might be finalised. Artists who’ve already indicated their want to be an element are Doyle Bramhall, Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp, Billy Gibbons, Imelda Might, John McLaughlin, Robert Randolph, Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Gary Clark Jr & Derek Vans.
— Eric Clapton (@EricClapton) March 10, 2023
Tickets go on basic sale at 10am GMT subsequent Wednesday (March 15). A pre-sale goes reside on the identical time on Tuesday (March 14) – you may register for entry right here earlier than 5pm GMT on Monday (March 13).
The ultimate invoice of taking part artists might be revealed nearer to the date of the performances. See the record of acts who’ve already indicated their want to be part of the tribute exhibits under.
Doyle Bramhall
Eric Clapton
Gary Clark Jr
Johnny Depp
Billy Gibbons
Imelda Might
John McLaughlin
Robert Randolph
Olivia Secure
Rod Stewart
Joss Stone
Susan Tedeschi
Derek Vans
Beck rose to fame with The Yardbirds, whom he joined in 1965, changing Clapton within the band’s line-up. The 2 musicians went on to tour collectively as soloists of their later years. Again in 2018, Beck opened up about his previous “uncomfortable rivalry” with Clapton.
Clapton paid tribute to Beck on social media within the wake of the guitarist’s loss of life earlier this yr. “‘At all times and ever’,” he captioned {a photograph} of the late artist.
Jeff Beck’s funeral service was held on February 3. Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Web page described him within the eulogy he gave as “the quiet chief”, in accordance with comic Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) who was in attendance.
In 2022, Eric Clapton performed two nights on the Royal Albert Corridor as a part of his UK and European headline tour. He was later compelled to postpone two of the dates on the stint after contracting COVID-19.
