Of the society that Eric Clapton has formed cwith producer Glyn John, Responsible for works by the biggest names in music, such as The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Who, Clapton's 23rd album has emerged.
The title of this new work is "i still do", Y It will go on sale on May 20.
Let's remember that Clapton began his career as a professional musician in 1963. 53 years later this new studio album arrives, “i still do", With twelve tracks with original songs. It is a continuation of the 2014 project “Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale". The new album will be distributed by Universal, and bears the artist's own label, Bushbranch Records / Surfdog Records.
Album cover It is by Peter Blake, the same designer who created “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ”, by the Beatles; Band Aid's single "Do They Know It's Christmas?"; "Stanley Road" by Paul Weller and "Face Dances" by The Who. "I Still Do" bears Blake's signature in the lower right corner of the cover.
En Clapton's own words, "This has been the opportunity to work with Glyn Johns again, long overdue, and also accidentally celebrate the XNUMXth anniversary of 'Slowhand'! " .
Throughout his extensive careerClapton has been involved in many bands, created many albums, countless sold-out tours, has an endless list of accolades, critical acclaim, 18 Grammy Awards and the distinction of being part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. threefold.
However, in the personal field luck has not accompanied him. Conor, one of his five children, died when he was only five years old when he fell from a window on the 53rd floor of a skyscraper. In the emotional field, he has had various relationships.