Other media appearances
Clapton frequently appears as a guest on the albums of other musicians. For example, he is credited on Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms album, as he lent Mark Knopfler one of his guitars for the album. He also played lead guitar on The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Roger Waters' debut solo album after leaving Pink Floyd. Another media appearance is on Toots and the Maytals album True Love where he played guitar on the track Pressure Drop. He can aso be heard at the beginning of Frank Zappa's album, "We're Only In It For The Money," repeating the phrase, "Are you hung up?" over and over again.
In March 2007, Clapton appeared in an advertisement for RealNetwork's Rhapsody (online music service).
In 1985, Clapton appeared on the charity concert Live Aid with Phil Collins (drums) and Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass).
In 1988 he played with Dire Straits at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute.
Clapton played Wish You Were Here (song) with Roger Waters for a Tsunami Relief Concert.
In an article in the spoof newspaper The Onion, Clapton is mentioned in passing, in which "Weird Al" Yankovic plans to parody "Tears in Heaven" to honor his late parents.
Clapton was featured in the rock opera film, Tommy as the Preacher.
He also appeared in Blues Brothers 2000 as one of the Louisiana Gator Boys. In addition to being in the band, he had a small speaking role.
Clapton has also appeared in an advertisement for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.
Eric Clapton was present at the PRIDE FC openweight tournament 2000 and during the hour and thirty match between Kazushi Sakuraba and Royce Gracie is pointed out by fellow musician and PRIDE announcer Stephen Quadros.
In March 2007, Clapton appeared in an advertisement for RealNetwork's Rhapsody (online music service).
In 1985, Clapton appeared on the charity concert Live Aid with Phil Collins (drums) and Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass).
In 1988 he played with Dire Straits at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute.
Clapton played Wish You Were Here (song) with Roger Waters for a Tsunami Relief Concert.
In an article in the spoof newspaper The Onion, Clapton is mentioned in passing, in which "Weird Al" Yankovic plans to parody "Tears in Heaven" to honor his late parents.
Clapton was featured in the rock opera film, Tommy as the Preacher.
He also appeared in Blues Brothers 2000 as one of the Louisiana Gator Boys. In addition to being in the band, he had a small speaking role.
Clapton has also appeared in an advertisement for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.
Eric Clapton was present at the PRIDE FC openweight tournament 2000 and during the hour and thirty match between Kazushi Sakuraba and Royce Gracie is pointed out by fellow musician and PRIDE announcer Stephen Quadros.
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