ABOUT
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band was formed as After Midnight in 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne, taking their name from one of EC’s hits. Their ability to re-create Clapton’s electrifying stage performances really caught the audience’s imagination. In guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too!
TYNE TEES TELEVISION were so impressed, they made a programme about them, called 'COVER THEIR TRACKS'. They filmed the band's concert at Newcastle Opera House in front of 600 ecstatic fans. It was shown in August 2000 and received rave reviews, leading to national recognition.
In 2001 they embarked on an extensive tour of UK Theatres. They called the tribute show "CLASSIC CLAPTON". Since then, they have continued to perform throughout the UK and Europe including concerts at The Royal Festival Hall, London and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 2002. In the past few years they have performed numerous concerts in Europe including Spain, Estonia, Holland & France.
In 2009 they appeared in Mumbai. This was a great concert. A 10,000 mile round-trip for 1 concert, but it was a great experience. They were honoured to be invited back for 3 more concerts in India in January 2016. This included a show in the city of Pune and 2 more shows in Mumbai, On the final night of the tour on Sunday 17 January 2016 Classic Clapton performed in front of 3500 people in the open air sports arena known as Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana. You can see a photo album plus videos from the 2016 Indian tour on our page:- www./classicclapton
CLASSIC CLAPTON have released three albums.
Eric Clapton’s recent tours unfortunately have visited only a limited number of large UK arenas. If fans want to hear all of his hits performed in more intimate surroundings, they really should attend a CLASSIC CLAPTON concert. They will be performing authentic versions of all the popular Clapton Classics including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, Lay Down Sally, I Shot The Sheriff, Sunshine of Your Love, Cocaine and of course Layla!
The whole of Clapton’s illustrious career will be covered including The Bluesbreakers, Cream, The Yardbirds, Derek & The Dominos and the solo years. There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
Please visit our web-site:- www.classic-clapton
- Screen name:
- aftermidnight
- Member since:
- Jun 13 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
EQUIPMENT
All good quality instruments and equipment.