Eric Clapton has announced a pair of Jeff Beck tribute concerts at the Royal Albert Hall – find all the details below.The special shows are due to take place at the historic London venue on May 22 and 23, and will “honour the memory and artistry” of Beck, who died suddenly on January 10 aged 78.Clapton is set to be joined at the gigs by a host of “colleagues and friends”, including Johnny Depp, Rod Stewart, Imelda May, Gary Clark Jr and Joss Stone.
Also scheduled to appear are Rhonda Smith, Anika Nilles and Robert Stevenson from Jeff Beck’s live band.Per a press release, surplus income from the two concerts will be donated to Folly Wildlife Rescue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.The final list of artists will be finalised.
Artists who have already indicated their wish to be a part are Doyle Bramhall, Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp, Billy Gibbons, Imelda May, John McLaughlin, Robert Randolph, Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Gary Clark Jr & Derek Trucks.— Eric Clapton (@EricClapton) March 10, 2023Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT next Wednesday (March 15).
A pre-sale goes live at the same time on Tuesday (March 14) – you can register for access here before 5pm GMT on Monday (March 13).The final bill of participating artists will be revealed closer to the date of the performances.
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