album · September 10, 1973
Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert
Polydor RecordsSee this day
classic rockbluesfolk rock
Recorded at London's Rainbow Theatre in January 1973, this live album captures Clapton in a transitional period, backed by a band featuring many of his past collaborators. The concert was organized by Pete Townshend as a means to bring Clapton back to public attention after a period of drug abuse and seclusion.
- The concert featured surprise guests like Pete Townshend, Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, and Gary Brooker.
- The album reached number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
- Clapton, still battling heroin addiction at the time, was initially hesitant to perform live again.
Eric Clapton is a British guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has had a long and varied career, most notably as a member of the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and as a solo artist. He is one of the most revered guitarists in rock history, known for his distinctive tone and blues-infused playing style.
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