Eric Clapton has announced a few changes to his band for shows in the U.S., U.K. and Europe.
The updated band includes musicians who were included in recent winter dates along with a few new members.
Andy Fairweather Low (guitar) – Clapton didn’t have a second guitarist on tour with him earlier this year. Low has played with Eric as far back as 1983.
Dave Bronze (bass) – Replaces Nathan East.
Henry Spinetti (drums) – Replaces Steve Gadd.
Chris Stainton (keyboards) – Has been with Clapton’s band for 35 years.
Paul Carrack (keyboards) – Joined Clapton last year, playing keyboards and taking lead vocals on two or three songs per night including a regular performance of his Ace classic How Long and the encore, Joe Cocker’s High Time We Went.
Sharon White (backing vocals) – Has been with Clapton since 2004.
Michelle John (backing vocals) – Has been with Clapton since 2004.
The first show with the new band will be at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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