In heartbreaking news out of the classic rock world, slowhand himself — Eric Clapton — has revealed that his legendary guitar prowess is being challenged by mounting health issues. The three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shared that nerve damage has made playing the guitar feel like he’s “wearing gloves,” a haunting image for fans who know his fiery solos and silky blues licks.
Clapton, whose iconic riffs echoed through Cream, Derek and the Dominos, and his storied solo career, has been candid in recent years about his battles with peripheral neuropathy and tinnitus. But this latest update hits hard: “It’s hard work these days,” Clapton admitted, suggesting that the fretboard he’s commanded for over six decades is growing more distant.
While he’s not hanging up the guitar strap entirely just yet, the master of “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven” hinted that his performing days could be numbered. Still, in true bluesman fashion, Clapton remains defiant in spirit, continuing to sing and record when he can. For fans, it’s a sobering reminder to treasure every note from the gods of rock while they’re still with us.
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