Controversy in eric patrick clapton

From 65438 to 0976, clapton was the object of racist debate and condemnation. It started when he expressed his opposition to increasing immigration at a concert in Birmingham. At the same time, he also announced his support for controversial politician enoch Powell. David bowie and other musicians made similar remarks. These remarks triggered the "Rock against Racism" movement in Britain.

In an interview with a magazine in 2004, clapton said:

"I'm definitely not a racist ... it doesn't make any sense."

I can't be a racist ... it doesn't make any sense.

He thinks that political views have nothing to do with music, and he likes black music very much. He thought what he said at that time was the product of his drinking.

/kloc-in the late 1980s, clapton's band added four black musicians: bassist Nathan East, keyboard player Greg Filiganis, drummer Steve Feno and backup singer Katie Keeson. He has worked with many black musicians before, such as Buddy Guy. This is the first time that not all members of his band are white. His non-racist supporters also pointed out that he dated naomi campbell, a Caribbean black supermodel, and lived in antigua island in the Caribbean for many years.