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Eric Clapton Ends Madrid Show Early After Fan-Thrown Object Hits Him

The 81-year-old guitarist resumed his tour uninjured with a May 10 show in Barcelona.

Overview

  • Clapton, performing in Madrid on Thursday, was struck in the chest by what fan video shows was a vinyl record or sleeve.
  • He left the stage after finishing his song "Cocaine" and did not return for his usual encore of "Before You Accuse Me," as reported by Guitar World and other outlets.
  • WheresEric.com, his official fan site, said "Eric is fine," and he performed in Barcelona on Sunday without incident.
  • His tour schedule lists three German dates this week in Mannheim, Cologne, and Munich, followed by a one-off UK show in August and a U.S. run in September.
  • The episode fits a wider pattern of objects being thrown at performers in recent years, with cases involving Bebe Rexha, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and others drawing safety warnings.