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Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend at the Rainbow Concert in 1973. The primary reason for Clapton’s disappearance was his descent into the throes of heroin addiction. His condition was partly the result of (or exacerbated by) his unrequited love for Pattie Boyd Harrison, wife of his friend George.
Along with Townshend, the musicians supporting Clapton include Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood and Jim Capaldi. In the year following the two shows at the Rainbow, Clapton recovered from his heroin addiction and recorded 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974).
Jan 13, 2023 · Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones guitarist and friend of Clapton): He withdrew with Alice Ormsby-Gore, and the two of them stayed stoned on heroin for two years. They became hermits. Eric Clapton: Although we weren’t using any needles, we got very strung out.
Feb 28, 2022 · On January 13, 1973, Eric Clapton was lured out of semi-retirement for a pair of shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Pete Townshend was the one who organized the concerts for Clapton. He also chose the all-star lineup that included Ronnie Wood of the Faces and Steve Winwood of Traffic.
Jun 1, 2022 · ERIC CLAPTON’s RAINBOW CONCERTS. 13th January 1973. (London Rainbow Theatre) …………………………………………… PART I°] ORIGINS and REWORKING IN THE OFFICIAL RELEASES: Here is an attempt to find the sources and changes made from the two Rainbow shows on the official versions published in 1973/1987 and in 1995 (the one with the bonuses).
Mar 30, 2024 · Pete Townshend knew of the plight of Eric Clapton and organized a 1973 London concert—actually two—at the Rainbow Theatre It’s widely believed that Pete Townshend’s successful efforts to bring the guitarist out of his self-imposed musical exile marked a turning point.
Band Lineup: Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals. Pete Townshend – guitar / vocals. Ronnie Wood – guitar / vocals. Steve Winwood – keyboards / vocals. Rick Grech – bass. Jim Capaldi – drums. Jimmy Karstein – drums. Reebop Kwaku Baah – percussion.
