Eric Claptoon.(Entertainment)

From: Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) | Date: October 9, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: By Gordon Barr

Rock legend Eric Clapton is to play his first North East show in 15 years.

The guitarist will perform at Newcastle's Telewest Arena on April 27 next year, with tickets on sale from tomorrow.

It will be Clapton's first performance in the city since 1989 when he appeared, with Phil Collins on drums, at the City Hall.

The gig is the latest in a string of top rock acts destined for the Arena, including Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Meat Loaf.

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