Eric Clapton has stated that he will not perform at venues that need COVID vaccinations.

Eric Clapton has stated that he will not perform at venues that need COVID vaccinations.

Eric Clapton, a legendary guitarist, announced on Wednesday that he will not perform in any place that demands audience members to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

"Following the Prime Minister's declaration on Monday, July 19th, 2021, I feel obligated to make my own: I wish to state that I will not play on any platform where there is a prejudiced audience present," Clapton said.

He was alluding to a statement made by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said that beginning in September, people would be required to provide confirmation of COVID-19 vaccines in order to enter events and nightclubs.

Clapton made his comment via the social media accounts of Robin Monotti Graziadei, a London-based Italian architect and film director who has consistently spoken out against vaccinations.

Clapton stated in May that he had a "severe" response to the AstraZeneca vaccination and was concerned that he would "never perform again." He also stated that another singer turned anti-vaccine campaigner, Van Morrison, influenced him.