Fact Check: Story about Eric Clapton stopping 1992 concert to bring deaf teen onstage isn't what it seems

Social media posts claimed the moment happened at a September 1992 show in Birmingham. Tour records don't back it up.

Rock Legend Eric Clapton Founded Two Iconic Bands That Only Released One Album

Clapton went on to form two completely different bands that each only released one studio album. The fact that these two ...
Variety

Eric Dane Drops Out of Awards Gala ‘Due to the Physical Realities of ALS’

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane dropped out of an awards gala on Saturday due to complications with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. According to Entertainment ...
New York Post

Eric Dane drops out of ALS event last minute ‘due to the physical realities’ of deadly disease

Eric Dane dropped out of an ALS event last minute as he continues to battle the devastating disease. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum, 53, missed his scheduled appearance at the ALS Network’s Champions for ...
Chicago Tribune

Asking Eric: I feel so alone

Dear Eric: I became friends with one of my oldest and closest friends when we were 9 years old. In the last three years, it has been nearly impossible to see her. I routinely sent her text messages ...
Smooth Radio

Eric Clapton reveals how ‘Tears In Heaven’ helped him grieve the tragic loss of his son Conor

He's one of the greatest musicians to ever grace the airwaves. Throughout his epic career spanning seven decades, Eric Clapton has written some of rock music's most enduring songs. Renowned for his ...
People

Eric Clapton Is a Grandpa Again as Musician's Daughter Ruth Welcomes Baby No. 3

Ruth shared the exciting news that her daughter entered the world on her Instagram Stories Getty; Ruth Clapton/Instagram Eric Clapton is a grandfather again! The 80-year-old rocker's daughter, Ruth, ...
Los Angeles Times

Michael J. Schumacher, biographer of Ginsberg and Clapton, dies at 75

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. MADISON, Wis. — Michael Schumacher, a Wisconsin author who produced a diverse array of works including biographies ...
The New York Times

He Was Fascinated by the School Nazi. He Ended Up Dead.

In “American Reich,” the former New York Times journalist Eric Lichtblau dissects the culture of hate that led to the death of a gay man in Southern California. By Elon Green Elon Green is the author ...
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Fact Check: Did Eric Clapton call Trump 'disgrace to America' and 'cancer on society'?

WASHINGTON, DC: In December 2025, a viral claim spread across social media alleging that English guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton had issued scathing public criticism of President Trump. The ...
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Posts claim Eric Clapton called Trump 'disgrace to America' and 'cancer on society.' Here's the truth

In December 2025, social media users attributed a quote to English guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, claiming he criticized U.S. President Donald Trump by calling him "a disgrace to America" and ...