December 8th, 2009 
Celebrity Seats 
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Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck will play a handful of shows together early next year, marking the first time the two legendary guitarists have set out on a co-headlining tour. The two performers were both members of The Yardbirds in the ’60s, with Beck serving as Clapton’s replacement on lead guitar when he left the band in 1965.
The two shared top billing earlier this year during a show at Tokyo’s Saitama Super Arena, the first time the pair had ever co-headlined a venue.
“Eric and I played together in Japan earlier this year and had a blast,” Beck said in a press statement. “Since then we have been in regular contact and talked about doing a similar show for our fans. Looking forward to the shows in 2010.”
“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around,” added Clapton. “He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again.”
So far, only a handful of dates have been announced, but we’re hopeful that more dates are forthcoming.
February 2010
13 – London, UK – O2 Arena
14 – London, UK – O2 Arena
18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
21 – Toronto, Ontario – Air Canada Centre
22 – Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre
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