Eric Clapton cuts Madrid concert short after fan throws vinyl record

Eric Clapton abruptly ended his concert in Madrid, Spain, on May 7 after a fan threw a vinyl record at him. The 81-year-old guitarist was performing at the Movistar Arena when the incident occurred near the end of the show. Footage circulating online shows the object, which appeared to be a vinyl sleeve, hitting Clapton in the chest as he walked off the stage. He subsequently skipped his planned encore. Clapton resumed his tour three days later in Barcelona without incident. The Madrid performance marked his first appearance in the city in 25 years. Clapton is currently on the European leg of his tour and is scheduled to perform in the United States in September. He is also set to play a one-off concert at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this August as part of the HeritageLive series. The event is described as a "dream come true" by organizers, who praised Clapton as one of the greatest musicians of all time. The trend of fans throwing objects during concerts has affected artists across genres, with incidents involving Luke Bryan, Billie Eilish, and Bebe Rexha. Many artists have criticized the behavior, calling it a safety issue.