Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Eric Clapton made a racist outburst during a concert in Birmingham in August 1976, where he voiced support for anti-immigration politician Enoch Powell, called for foreigners to be removed from Britain, and described racism as something he was “into.” Clapton has for his comments, partly blaming the outburst on his drug and alcohol addiction at the time. | Source |
| 2021 | Eric Clapton said he would not perform at venues requiring audiences to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, describing such requirements as discriminatory. Besides that, he reported a severe reaction to the AstraZeneca vaccine, questioned official claims about its safety, and had previously participated in Van Morrison’s anti-lockdown song “Stand and Deliver.” | Source |
| 2006 | Eric Clapton headlined a controversial benefit concert at Highclere Castle in Berkshire to support the Countryside Alliance in their fight against the UK foxhunting ban. Though a game shooter and avid fly fisherman, he does not personally foxhunt, but supports the group regarding rural rights. | Source |
| 2023 | Clapton performed at a small London benefit concert to raise money for medical aid for civilians in Gaza, playing a Fender guitar decorated in the colors of the Palestinian flag as a tribute to children killed in the conflict | Source |
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