Eric Clapton Celebrates 80th Birthday with 2025 Tour Plans

The legendary guitarist, despite health challenges, marks eight decades of life and a six-decade career with a global tour beginning in April.

Eric Clapton, one of the most influential guitarists in music history, turns 80 and continues to perform live.
Clapton's 2025 tour will include stops in Japan, the UK, Italy, France, and the USA, with performances in major venues.
The musician has faced significant health challenges, including peripheral neuropathy and hearing loss, which impact his ability to play guitar.
Clapton's career includes over 280 million albums sold and three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a record for any artist.
While controversies, including his COVID-19 statements, have affected his public image, Clapton remains a revered figure in rock and blues music.