Billy and Elton aren't the only famous rock 'n' roll duo headed to Xcel Energy Center this year: Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, bandmates in the short-lived rock band Blind Faith, will perform together at the St. Paul arena on June 18 as part of a 14-city tour.
Clapton, Winwood find their way to town June 18
The former Blind Faith bandmates picked Xcel Center as one of 14 stops on their reunion tour.
February 12, 2009 at 12:20AM
After a rave reception at the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival (captured on DVD), Clapton and Winwood reunited for three sold-out shows last winter at Madison Square Garden. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Blind Faith's lone studio album, which produced the hit "Can't Find My Way Home." Other Blind Faith songs rounded out their MSG set lists along with a few Clapton favorites, such as "Cocaine" and "After Midnight," plus Winwood's Traffic standard "Please Mr. Fantasy."
Ticket info has not yet been released. Look for a full announcement within a few weeks.
CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
