Rock musician Eric Clapton, an outspoken critic of pandemic safety regulations and the COVID-19 vaccines, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
“It is very frustrating that having avoided Covid throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place. Last summer, the “Layla” hitmaker said he would not play at venues that required attendees to show proof of vaccination. A year ago, Clapton said he had experienced “disastrous” side effects after getting his second dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine.
On Monday, Eric Clapton confirmed in a Facebook post he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would consequently postpone his upcoming tour dates in Zurich ...
"About six weeks later I was offered and took the second AZ shot, but with a little more knowledge of the dangers. I recovered eventually and was told it would be 12 weeks before the second one…" Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. "I took the first jab of AZ and straight away had severe reactions which lasted 10 days. In December 2020, he appeared in a song Van Morrison wrote called " Stand and Deliver," which included lyrics that were critical of the lockdown. "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," the post began.
Eric Clapton, who last summer declared that he reserved the right to cancel performances at venues where audience members were required to show proof of ...
Clapton, who claimed last year that he experienced “disastrous” side effects – his hands and feet, he said, were “frozen, numb or burning, and pretty much useless for two weeks” – collaborated with singer Van Morrison in 2020 on the anti-lockdown song “Stand and Deliver,” which included the lyrics “Do you wanna wear these chains/ Until you’re lying in the grave?” Clapton’s team says the guitarist hopes to resume the tour starting with the concerts in Bologna on May 20 and 21. “Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” the post reads.
Eric Clapton is rescheduling two dates on his just-started European tour after testing positive for COVID-19. The legendary guitarist, 77, ...
Clapton had just begun his European tour with two performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London before announcing the postponement. “Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” Clapton’s statement said. Clapton’s diagnosis is particularly notable because he has been a vocal vaccine skeptic and lockdown critic.
The famed guitarist has previously expressed skepticism about COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
According to Rolling Stone last year, Clapton called the side effects of his second COVID shot “disastrous” and said vaccine safety claims were being overstated due to “propaganda.” (CNN) – Musician Eric Clapton is postponing some of his concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19. Eric Clapton tests positive for COVID-19
Eric Clapton, the famed guitarist who has expressed skepticism about Covid-19 vaccine mandates and lockdowns, has postponed some tour dates after testing ...
"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," the post read. The vaccines approved for use in the US have been rigorously tested and deemed safe and effective by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention featuring lyrics that were critical of the lockdown in the UK. Last year, Clapton called the side effects of his second Covid-19 vaccine "disastrous" and said the safety of the vaccines had been overstated due to "propaganda," Rolling Stone reported
After vocally expressing his criticism of the coronavirus vaccine, Eric Clapton has contracted COVID-19 and canceled concerts.
At the time, the Smoothie King Center enforced that staff and attendees over 12 years of age needed to show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance. He also lent the band a six-person Volkswagen Transporter van so they could travel to shows. “I would try to reach out to fellow musicians and sometimes I just don’t hear from them,” he said. I don’t get that many texts and emails anymore.” Nevertheless, I hope he is well soon,” said another. “I love Clapton’s blues.
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Clapton had voiced his opposition to lockdowns, travel restrictions and other public health measures. “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,” read the statement. Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled shows.
Guitarist Eric Clapton has tested positive for Covid-19 and has had to postpone at least two of his tour dates so far.
The statement also promised fans that “a further announcement will be made concerning the rescheduling of the postposed shows once suitable dates can be identified. Although Clapton and his team plan to resume the tour beginning on May 20th, more details will likely follow in the upcoming days regarding the status of the Bolognia shows, which are set to take place one after another. The statement continues: “Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, promoters, their staff and of course the fans.
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Clapton has expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past. He hopes to be able to resume the tour starting with two concerts in Bologna on May 20. The 77-year-old rocker tested positive following his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 8.
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
He hopes to be able to resume the tour starting with two concerts in Bologna on May 20. Clapton has expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past. The 77-year-old rocker tested positive following his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 8.
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
He hopes to be able to resume the tour starting with two concerts in Bologna on May 20. Clapton has expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past. The 77-year-old rocker tested positive following his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 8.
Le musicien Eric Clapton, qui a souvent critiqué les restrictions sanitaires et les vaccins contre la COVID-19, a contracté le virus et a dû annuler deux ...
[VIDÉO] ▶️ Le chanteur et guitariste britannique a été testé positif au Covid-19. Il est contraint d'annuler ses concerts prévus à Zurich le 17 mai et à ...
même thème Ouvertement anti-vax, le chanteur Eric Clapton est contraint d'annuler une série de concerts après avoir contracté le virus, comme le révèle un communiqué sur sa page Facebook. Le célèbre guitariste britannique ne se produira pas, comme prévu, à Zurich (Suisse) le 17 mai et à Milan (Italie) le 18 mai. même thème
La star du rock britannique avait, par le passé, fait part à plusieurs reprises de son désaccord avec les mesures anti-Covid.
En décembre 2020, le chanteur, aujourd'hui âgé de 77 ans, collaborait avec Van Morrison dans la chanson anti-confinement Stand and Deliver, puis, deux mois plus tard, il recevait sa première dose de vaccin Astra-Zeneca. Dans une lettre adressée à l'architecte Robin Monotti, il avait ensuite fait part de sa réaction «désastreuse» au vaccin, craignant même ne plus pouvoir jouer de la guitare. Par le passé, la rock star britannique avait, à plusieurs reprises, fait part de son désaccord avec les mesures sanitaires. Testé positif peu de temps après son deuxième concert au Royal Albert Hall de Londres, le chanteur a annoncé sur
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Eric Clapton a été l'un des artistes les plus opposés aux mesures anti-Covid. En novembre 2020, il a sorti le single Stand and Deliver en duo avec Van Morrison, une chanson anti-confinement. Il espère pouvoir être rétabli pour ses shows de Bogota (Bolivie) les 20 et 21 mai prochains. Le chanteur a donc été contraint d'annuler ses concerts prévus à Zurich le 17 mai et à Milan le 18 mai.
Antivax déclaré, le guitariste britannique, touché par le Covid-19, est obligé d'annuler deux concerts.
"Eric Clapton souffre malheureusement du Covid. Il a été testé positif après son 2e concert au Royal Albert Hall. Ses médecins lui ont dit qu'il ne devait pas voyager ni jouer afin de guérir complètement. Eric craint aussi de transmettre le virus à son équipe et bien entendu à ses fans", explique le texte posté sur le réseau social américain. Le musicien espère reprendre pour ses concerts prévus à Bologne les 20 et 21 mai. Des douleurs qu’il n’impute pas qu’au vaccin puisque le guitariste souffre d’une maladie qui touche les nerfs et qui lui provoquent de l’engourdissement ou des picotements. C'est via sa page Facebook que l'artiste de 77 ans a fait cette annonce.