November 4, 2005 11:12
Eric Clapton reveals spring tour
It includes seven nights at the Royal Albert Hall
Eric Clapton has announced plans to tour the UK next May.
The former Cream singer has formed a new band for the 12 day jaunt which kicks off in Glasgow on May 8 before wrapping up for seven dates at London's Royal Albert Hall at the end of the month.
Tickets, which are limited to six per person, go on sale on Monday November 7 from 9am.
Clapton, who was reunited recently with his Cream bandmates Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker for seven sensational shows in the Royal Albert Hall and New York’s Madison Square Garden, last toured the UK in May 2004.
He will play:
Glasgow SECC (May 8)
Manchester MEN (9)
Birmingham NEC (11)
Sheffield Hallam FM Arena (12)
Nottingham Arena (14)
London Royal Albert Hall (16/17/19/22/23/25/26)
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