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About Richard Clapton
Richard Clapton (1951?-) is an Australian singer/songwriter. His date of birth is somewhat elusive, but in an interview with the Melbourne Age in 2002, he described himself as 50 something. In an article in "Who" magazine his birthdate was given as 1951.
His albums include: "Prussian Blue" (1973)"Girls on the Avenue" (1975) "Main Street Jive" 1976 "Goodbye Tiger" 1977, "Past Hits and Previews" 1978 "Hearts on the Nightline" 1979 "Dark Spaces" 1980 "The Great Escape" 1982 "Solidarity" 1984 "Glory Road" 1987 "The Best Years of Our Lives" 1989 "Distant Thunder" 1993 "Angeltown" 1995, "Diamond Mine" 2004 and "Rewired" 2006.
Although not well-known outside Australia, a number of his songs such as "Girls On The Avenue", "Capricorn Dancer", "Deep Water", "Lucky Country", "The Best Years of Our Lives", and "I Am an Island" are staples of FM radio playlists in Australia.
The early 1970s are often regarded as a stagnant time for Australian rock music. In this context, the emergence of Richard Clapton as a talented and ambitious songwriter in the "troubadour" tradition of, for instance, Neil Young and Jackson Browne (both of whom later expressed their admiration for Clapton) was refreshing. Although no hit singles were on his first album, "Prussian Blue", by the time of his second album, "Girls on the Avenue," Clapton enjoyed a reasonable amount of mainstream success, with the title song from the album reaching #2 spot on the Australian top 40 charts. Clapton's first five albums were produced by Richard Batchens.
At the times of its release, "Goodbye Tiger" was one of the most critically acclaimed albums an Australian artist had produced. It was produced by Richard Batchens, who was one of the most prominent and successful producers of the era.(See articles collected on the fan site linked below for confirmation of this). Many Clapton fans continue to regard this notably melancholic record as Clapton's masterpiece.
Thereafter, Clapton played less of a central role in the music industry; although "The Great Escape" (featuring contributions from members of Cold Chisel and INXS) sold strongly and contained memorable singles in "I Am an Island" and "The Best Years of Our Life." During the early 1980s he was acknowledged as a mentor to several bands emerging from the then vigorous pub-rock scene, in particular INXS whose second LP, Underneath the Colours he produced.
On a 2006 album, Rewired, recorded at his home studio, Clapton produced "unplugged" acoustic versions of his early songs. This album contains many early Clapton Gems that have been reworked to fit in with the acoustic vibe of the album.
(From the Wikipedia entry for Richard Clapton)
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Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Richard Clapton on tour?
Yes, Richard Clapton is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Richard Clapton concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Richard Clapton tour
is scheduled for 6 dates across 2 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Richard Clapton scheduled to play?
Richard Clapton is scheduled to play 6 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Richard Clapton tour start?
Richard Clapton’s tour starts Jan 11, 2025 and ends on Mar 22, 2025.
They will play 2 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Avoca Beach at Avoca Beach Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Avoca Beach at Avoca Beach Theatre.
What venues is Richard Clapton performing at?
As part of the Richard Clapton tour, Richard Clapton is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 11 - Avoca Beach,
NSW @ Avoca Beach Theatre
Jan 23 - Melbourne,
Victoria @ Bird's Basement
Jan 24 - Melbourne,
Victoria @ Bird's Basement
Jan 25 - Melbourne,
Victoria @ Bird's Basement
Feb 15 - Parramatta,
NSW @ Riverside Theatres
Mar 22 - West Gosford,
NSW @ The Entertainment Grounds