Gallstones force Eric Clapton to nix NYC concert

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Gallstones force Eric Clapton to nix NYC concert



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091027/ap_en_mu/us_people_eric_clapton

NEW YORK – Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery.

Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, said Tuesday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating with his family in England.

The hall says Jeff Beck will replace the 64-year-old guitarist for Friday night's show at Madison Square Garden.

Clapton was to perform as part of a two-night celebration in honor of the hall's 25th anniversary. Beck now joins U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica for the final night.