Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowd
Slowhand didn't come out for an expected encore after he was struck in the chest by what appeared to be a vinyl record
www.guitarworld.comHere’s the latest I can confirm:
- Eric Clapton ended his Madrid concert early on May 7, 2026, after being struck in the chest by an object thrown from the crowd. He did not return for the planned encore. Several outlets reported the incident and showed clips of the moment.[1][2][4]
Notes:
- The object appeared to be a vinyl record sleeve with a note attached, and it occurred as Clapton was leaving the stage before the encore. Different outlets describe the item similarly and confirm there was no encore following the incident.[2][5][1]
- Coverage across sources varies in tone and detail, but the core fact—show cut short after the object hit him and no encore—remains consistent.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull a few more sources for corroboration or summarize fan reactions and official statements (if any) from Clapton’s team.