Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck together for first co-headlining tour

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck are scheduled to play a handful of shows together in February. This will be the first time co-headlining a tour.  Their relationship began way back in the 1960s when they were both members of The Yardbirds, though they never played together in the band. Beck was actually Clapton’s replacement when Clapton left the band in ’65.

Last year, the two played together for the first time in Japan at the Tokyo Saitama Arena.

“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around. He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again,” Clapton said in a press release.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 8:26 am by jordan

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