Eric Clapton recently celebrated his 80th birthday, and looked visibly older at a restaurant.
By the way, Eric Clapton is 80 today…I said 80. pic.twitter.com/82miegBWQ2
— Booker (@RealBookerScott) March 30, 2025
Andy Fairweather Low recently talked to Guitar World about his time touring with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. Instead of giving guitar advice to his younger self, he said he would focus on life lessons. “I wouldn’t give guitar advice. I would tell myself to enjoy it more,” he said.
Low shared that when he worked with Clapton, he always felt unsure about his future. “At the end of every tour, I never knew if I would be hired for the next one,” he explained. “It didn’t matter who you were—no one knew because, honestly, even Eric didn’t always know what was next.” His advice now? “Just enjoy it and let things happen!”
His comments give insight into how big rock tours work and the uncertainty musicians face. Low had very different experiences with Clapton and Waters.
In 1984, Clapton and Waters toured together for The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking, but Clapton left due to creative differences. Guitar World noted that Clapton often changed his band members and tried new styles, while Ultimate Classic Rock reported that Waters preferred a set lineup and strict show planning. Waters’ approach sometimes led to tension with musicians who liked more freedom.
These different styles explain why Low’s experiences with them felt so different. They also show the challenges of touring with famous rock bands.
