Editing Eric Clapton (section)

===''Clapton'', ''Old Sock'', ''I Still Do'', and ''Happy Xmas''===
Clapton performed a two-night show with [[Jeff Beck]] at [[The O2 Arena|the O<sub>2</sub> Arena]] in London on {{nowrap|13–14 February}} 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/7238056/Eric-Clapton-and-Jeff-Beck-at-the-O2-Arena-review.html | work=The Daily Telegraph | location=London | title=Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck at the O2 Arena, review | first=Neil | last=McCormick | date=14 February 2010 | access-date=2 May 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100217050705/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/7238056/Eric-Clapton-and-Jeff-Beck-at-the-O2-Arena-review.html | archive-date=17 February 2010 | url-status=live }}</ref> The two former Yardbirds extended their 2010 tour with stops at Madison Square Garden,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/20/arts/music/20clapton.html | work=The New York Times | title=Yes, Two Guitar Idols Are Better Than One | first=Ben | last=Ratliff | date=20 February 2010 | access-date=2 May 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225041133/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/20/arts/music/20clapton.html | archive-date=25 February 2010 | url-status=live }}</ref> the [[Air Canada Centre]] in Toronto, and the [[Bell Centre]] in Montreal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/eric-clapton/47471|title=Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck announce London O2 Arena gig|work=NME|location=UK|date=23 November 2009|access-date=21 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927145303/http://www.nme.com/news/eric-clapton/47471|archive-date=27 September 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Clapton performed a series of concerts in 11 cities throughout the United States from {{nowrap|25 February}} to {{nowrap|13 March}} 2010, including [[Roger Daltrey]] as opening act. His third European tour with [[Steve Winwood]] began on {{nowrap|18 May}} and ended {{nowrap|13 June}}, including [[Tom Norris (musician)|Tom Norris]] as opening act. He then began a short North American tour lasting from {{nowrap|26 June}} to {{nowrap|3 July}}, starting with his third Crossroads Guitar Festival on {{nowrap|26 June}} at [[Toyota Park]] in [[Bridgeview, Illinois]]. Clapton released a new studio album, ''[[Clapton (2010 album)|Clapton]]'', on {{nowrap|27 September}} 2010 in the United Kingdom and 28 September 2010 in the United States. On {{nowrap|17 November}} 2010, Clapton performed as guest on the [[Prince's Trust]] rock gala held at the Royal Albert Hall, supported by the house band for the evening, which included [[Jools Holland]], [[Midge Ure]] and [[Mark King (musician)|Mark King]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/8142012/In-pictures-The-Princes-Trust-Rock-Gala-2010.html?image=9|title=In pictures: The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 2010|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=22 September 2014|location=London|date=18 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715075902/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/8142012/In-pictures-The-Princes-Trust-Rock-Gala-2010.html?image=9|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Eric Clapton, Keb Mo and Buddy Guy 26Jun2010.jpg|thumb|Clapton, [[Keb' Mo']] and [[Buddy Guy]] at the [[Crossroads Guitar Festival]] on 26 June 2010]]
On 24 June 2011, Clapton was in concert with [[Pino Daniele]] in [[Cava de' Tirreni]] stadium before performing a series of concerts in South America from 6 to 16 October 2011. He spent November and December 2011 touring Japan with [[Steve Winwood]], playing 13 shows in various cities throughout the country. On 24 February 2012 Clapton, [[Keith Richards]], [[Gary Clark Jr.]], Derek Trucks, [[Doyle Bramhall II]], [[Kim Wilson]] and other artists performed together in the Howlin' For Hubert Tribute concert held at the [[Apollo Theater]] of New York City honouring blues guitarist [[Hubert Sumlin]] who died at age 80 on 4 December 2011. On 29 November 2012, Clapton joined [[the Rolling Stones]] at London's O2 Arena during the band's second of five arena dates celebrating their 50th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rolling-stones/9735166/Rolling-Stones-to-perform-with-Lady-Gaga-and-Bruce-Springsteen.html|title=Rolling Stones to perform with Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen|work=The Telegraph|date=10 December 2012|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211085124/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rolling-stones/9735166/Rolling-Stones-to-perform-with-Lady-Gaga-and-Bruce-Springsteen.html|archive-date=11 December 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 December, Clapton performed [[The Concert for Sandy Relief]] at Madison Square Garden, broadcast live via television, radio, cinemas and the Internet across six continents.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://entertainment.time.com/2012/12/13/sprinsteen-jagger-clapton-sandy-concert/|title=12 Unforgettable Photos from the Epic 12–12–12 Sandy Benefit Concert|magazine=Time|access-date=22 September 2014|date=13 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814133024/http://entertainment.time.com/2012/12/13/sprinsteen-jagger-clapton-sandy-concert/|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2013, Surfdog Records announced a signed deal with Clapton for the release of his forthcoming album ''[[Old Sock]]'' on 12 March. On 8 April 2013, Eric and Hard Rock International launched the limited-edition Eric Clapton Artist Spotlight merchandise programme benefiting Crossroads Centre Antigua.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ticodo.com/blog/eric-claptons-t-shirt-hit-a-crossroads/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214073311/http://www.ticodo.com/blog/eric-claptons-t-shirt-hit-a-crossroads/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 December 2013 |title=Eric Clapton's T-Shirt Hit A Crossroad(s) |publisher=Ticodo |date=17 June 2013 |access-date=27 June 2013 }}</ref> Clapton toured the US and Europe from 14 March to 19 June 2013 to celebrate 50 years as a professional musician.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://coolalbumreview.com/?p=28839 |title=Eric Clapton Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Tour With Killer Setlist |publisher=Coolalbumreview.com |date=15 March 2013 |access-date=9 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525030223/http://coolalbumreview.com/?p=28839 |archive-date=25 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 28 February 2013, Clapton announced his intention to stop touring in 2015 due to hassles with travel.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Eric Clapton: 'When I'm 70, I'll Stop Touring'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-when-im-70-ill-stop-touring-20130228|access-date=11 June 2014|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715031757/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-when-im-70-ill-stop-touring-20130228|archive-date=15 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=More Signs Point Towards Eric Clapton Touring Retirement|url=http://www.jambase.com/articles/120902/more-signs-point-towards-eric-clapton-touring-retirement|publisher=JamBase|access-date=11 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611050117/http://www.jambase.com/Articles/120902/More-Signs-Point-Towards-Eric-Clapton-Touring-Retirement|archive-date=11 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:ECPrague2013.jpg|thumb|left|Clapton in Prague, June 2013, during his 50th Celebration World Tour]]
On 15 October 2013, Clapton's popular ''[[Unplugged (Eric Clapton album)|Unplugged]]'' album and concert DVD were re-released, titled ''Unplugged: Expanded & Remastered.''  The album includes the original 14 tracks, remastered, as well as 6 additional tracks, including 2 versions of "[[My Father's Eyes (song)|My Father's Eyes]]". The DVD includes a restored version of the concert, as well as over 60 minutes of unseen footage from the rehearsal. On 13 and 14 November 2013, Clapton headlined the final two evenings of the "[[Baloise Session]]", an annual indoor music festival in [[Basel]], Switzerland. On 20 November 2013, Warner Bros released [[Crossroads Guitar Festival]] 2013 in CD/DVD/Blu-ray. On 30 April 2014, Clapton announced the release of ''[[The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale]]'' as an homage to [[J. J. Cale]] who died on 26 July 2013. This tribute album is named after the 1972 single "[[Call Me the Breeze]]" and comprises 16 Cale songs performed by Clapton, [[Mark Knopfler]], John Mayer, [[Willie Nelson]], [[Tom Petty]] and others.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Eric Clapton and Friends Honor JJ Cale With New Tribute LP|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-and-friends-honor-jj-cale-with-new-tribute-lp-20140430|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=30 April 2014|access-date=11 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140622012700/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-and-friends-honor-jj-cale-with-new-tribute-lp-20140430|archive-date=22 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> 

On 21 June 2014, Clapton abruptly walked off stage during a concert at the [[Glasgow Hydro]]. Although he did return to perform one final song, thousands of fans were upset by the lack of explanation from Clapton or the venue and booed after the concert ended around 40 minutes before advertised to finish. Both Clapton and the venue apologised the next day, blaming 'technical difficulties' for making sound conditions 'unbearable' for Clapton on stage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/review-eric-clapton-strops-off-stage-at-the-sse-hydro.1403387960|title=Fans' anger as Eric Clapton strops off stage at SSE Hydro|date=21 June 2014|work=The Herald|location=Glasgow|access-date=22 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625025210/http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/review-eric-clapton-strops-off-stage-at-the-sse-hydro.1403387960|archive-date=25 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-27962617|title=Eric Clapton cuts short concert after 'technical issue'|date=22 June 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=22 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624063428/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-27962617|archive-date=24 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/clapton-apologises-for-concert-exit.24556350|title=Clapton apologises for concert exit|date=23 June 2014|work=The Herald|location=Glasgow|access-date=23 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625032330/http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/clapton-apologises-for-concert-exit.24556350|archive-date=25 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> A week later he confirmed his retirement plans, attributing his decision to the road being "unbearable" in addition to "odd ailments" that may force him to put down his guitar permanently.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Clapton Says Touring Has Become 'Unbearable,' Confirms Retirement Plans|date=27 June 2014 |url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-retire/|work=Ultimate Classic Rock|access-date=27 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630011725/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-retire/|archive-date=30 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In a 2016 interview with ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' magazine, Clapton said that he had been diagnosed with [[peripheral neuropathy]] in 2013, a condition involving damage to peripheral nerves that typically causes stabbing, burning, or tingling pain in the arms and legs.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/13/eric-clapton-reveals-nerve-damage-that-makes-playing-guitar-hard-work/ "Eric Clapton reveals nerve damage that makes playing guitar 'hard work'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621163134/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/13/eric-clapton-reveals-nerve-damage-that-makes-playing-guitar-hard-work/ |date=21 June 2016 }}. Washington Post.</ref>

[[File:Eric Clapton - Royal Albert Hall - Wednesday 24th May 2017 EricClaptonRAH240517-23 (34823535392).jpg|thumb|Clapton at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in 2017 during his ''A Celebration of 50 Years of Music'' tour]]
Clapton performed two shows at [[Madison Square Garden]] in New York on 1 and 3 May 2015 followed by a 7-night residency at London's [[Royal Albert Hall]] from 14 to 23 May 2015 to celebrate his 70th birthday on 30 March.<ref name="Royal Albert Hall"/> The shows also mark 50 years since Clapton first played at the Royal Albert Hall – his debut was on 7 December 1964 when he performed as part of [[the Yardbirds]] for the [[BBC]]'s  ''Top Beat Show''.<ref name="Royal Albert Hall"/> The concert film, ''[[Slowhand at 70 – Live at the Royal Albert Hall]]'', was released by [[Eagle Rock Entertainment]] on 13 November 2015 on DVD, CD, [[Blu-ray]] and [[grammophone record|LP]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Clapton "Slowhand at 70 – Live at the Royal Albert Hall"|url=http://www.eagle-rock.com/2015/09/eric-clapton-slowhand-at-70-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall/|access-date=17 November 2015|ref=Eagle Rock|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118171608/http://www.eagle-rock.com/2015/09/eric-clapton-slowhand-at-70-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall/|archive-date=18 November 2015|url-status=usurped}}</ref> The 2-night concerts in the US marked the 46th anniversary since Clapton, with Cream, opened the "new" Madison Square Garden on 2 November 1968. Clapton has performed more times at Madison Square Garden than any other US venue, a total of 45 times.<ref name="MSG">{{cite magazine|title=Eric Clapton to Celebrate 70th Birthday With Two Shows at Madison Square Garden|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6501911/eric-clapton-70-birthday-madison-square-garden-shows|magazine=Billboard|date=23 April 2016|access-date=23 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513101700/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6501911/eric-clapton-70-birthday-madison-square-garden-shows|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 May 2016, Clapton released his twenty-third studio album ''[[I Still Do]]''. On 30 September 2016 the live-album ''[[Live in San Diego (Eric Clapton album)|Live in San Diego]]'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|first=George|last=Varga|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/05/eric-clapton-jj-cale-live-album|title=Eric Clapton & JJ Cale's 'Live in San Diego' album announced|work=[[U-T San Diego]]|date=5 August 2016|access-date=5 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806170101/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/05/eric-clapton-jj-cale-live-album/|archive-date=6 August 2016}}</ref> 

In August 2018, Clapton announced that he had recorded his twenty-fourth studio album, ''[[Happy Xmas (Eric Clapton album)|Happy Xmas]]'', which consists of blues-tinged interpretations of [[Christmas songs]], with the album released on 12 October.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Eric Clapton Readies First Christmas Album 'Happy Xmas'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eric-clapton-readies-first-christmas-album-happy-xmas-713027/|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=18 August 2018|access-date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818110429/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eric-clapton-readies-first-christmas-album-happy-xmas-713027/|archive-date=18 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Between April and September 2019, he played 17 concerts in Japan, Europe and the Southwestern United States. He returned to the road in September 2021, playing eight shows in the southern United States.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DeRiso |first1=Nick |title=Eric Clapton Sets Only 2021 North American Shows |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-2021-american-tour/ |website=ultimateclassicrock.com |date=14 June 2021 |access-date=9 June 2022 |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609033051/https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-2021-american-tour/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2022, Clapton announced a run of seven US concerts in September with [[Jimmie Vaughan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Levy |first1=Matt |title=Eric Clapton mini-tour 2022: How to buy tickets, schedule, dates |url=https://www.nj.com/live-entertainment/2022/05/eric-clapton-mini-tour-2022-how-to-buy-tickets-schedule-dates.html |website=nj.com |date=22 May 2022 |publisher=Advance Local Media, LLC. |access-date=9 June 2022 |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531163644/https://www.nj.com/live-entertainment/2022/05/eric-clapton-mini-tour-2022-how-to-buy-tickets-schedule-dates.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2023, Clapton performed at the Jeff Beck tribute concerts held at the Royal Albert Hall, sharing the stage with [[Rod Stewart]], [[Ronnie Wood]], [[Kirk Hammett]] and [[Johnny Depp]] among others.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eric Clapton Leads Jeff Beck Tribute Concerts in London |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-jeff-beck-tribute-concerts-london-2023/ |access-date=23 May 2023 |work=Ultimate Classic Rock |archive-date=23 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523161340/https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-jeff-beck-tribute-concerts-london-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, Clapton contributed guitar to a re-release of Mark Knopfler's "[[Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero]]" in aid of the [[Teenage Cancer Trust]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/mark-knopfler-recruits-bruce-springsteen-brian-may-ronnie-wood-teenage-cancer-trust-single-3584338 | title= Mark Knopfler recruits Bruce Springsteen, Brian May, Ronnie Wood and more for Teenage Cancer Trust single | work=NME | first=Liberty | last=Dunworth | date=8 February 2024 | access-date=4 March 2024}}</ref>