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Why is it that the older generation, especially musicians and British who are most outspoken about their freedom?
They came from a time and place when the West was unapologetic about personal freedom vs the Eastern Bloc system. Agree with him or not, he is telling people that they should be free, not following a system that is replicating the communists who so many sacrificed to defeat.
nypost.com
Forget “Layla” — it might be Eric Clapton who’s wielding some foolish pride these days.
The 76-year-old classic rock guitarist, who has become infamous of late for his contentious hot takes on coronavirus “propaganda,” has announced that he will refuse to perform in any venues that require guests to have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
The “Wonderful Tonight” singer made the announcement in response to a recent proclamation by British lawmakers calling for all citizens to present proof of vaccination before entering crowded events.
“Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to cancel the show,” Clapton said in a statement — made via the Telegram app account of Italian architect Robin Monotti, the Guardian has reported. For his part, Monotti has taken a public stance against legally mandated vaccination.
The statement was published alongside a link to Clapton’s anti-lockdown song, “Stand and Deliver,” written with Van Morrison, 75. The lyrics include the line: “Do you wanna be a free man / Or do you wanna be a slave?”
They came from a time and place when the West was unapologetic about personal freedom vs the Eastern Bloc system. Agree with him or not, he is telling people that they should be free, not following a system that is replicating the communists who so many sacrificed to defeat.
Eric Clapton refuses to play venues if vaccinations are required
Despite his hot takes on coronavirus “propaganda,” the 76-year-old rock star received his jab back in February.
nypost.com
Forget “Layla” — it might be Eric Clapton who’s wielding some foolish pride these days.
The 76-year-old classic rock guitarist, who has become infamous of late for his contentious hot takes on coronavirus “propaganda,” has announced that he will refuse to perform in any venues that require guests to have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
The “Wonderful Tonight” singer made the announcement in response to a recent proclamation by British lawmakers calling for all citizens to present proof of vaccination before entering crowded events.
“Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to cancel the show,” Clapton said in a statement — made via the Telegram app account of Italian architect Robin Monotti, the Guardian has reported. For his part, Monotti has taken a public stance against legally mandated vaccination.
The statement was published alongside a link to Clapton’s anti-lockdown song, “Stand and Deliver,” written with Van Morrison, 75. The lyrics include the line: “Do you wanna be a free man / Or do you wanna be a slave?”
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