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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert plagued by illness and tragedy
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October 27 – Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen may be no shows at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame extravaganza this week. Both were schedule to perform at the two-day celebration for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's 25th anniversary at Madison Square Garden. Other artists scheduled to perform include Ozzy Osbourne, Stevie Wonder, U2, Metallica, Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.
According to Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, Clapton was doing well and recuperating from gallstone surgery in the U.K. Jeff Beck is expected to be replacing the 64 year old guitarist for Friday night’s show at Madison Square Garden. Clapton, 64, "will spend time recuperating at home in the UK and is very sorry to disappoint the fans and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame," a statement said. Clapton's Web site says he remains committed to his 2010 concert schedule.
In the past, open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) was the usual procedure for gallbladder stones. Today, a less invasive technique called laparoscopic cholecystectomy is most commonly used. This procedure uses smaller surgical cuts, which allow for a faster recovery. The incisions are so small that a Band-Aid may cover the wounds. In reality a patient may have their gallbladder removed in the morning and be sent home from the hospital on the same or next day. It is assumed that Clapton has had the less invasive procedure. Even then however complete recovery takes several days.
Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen's involvement on Thursday night is still uncertain as he cancelled a concert in Kansas City on Monday following the death of a cousin. According to a statement on Bruce Springsteen's website, "Lenny Sullivan, Bruce's cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last ten years, passed away today at the age of 36. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
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