The room was wrapped in a heavy, almost sacred silence as Eric Clapton — a brother in music and a witness to rock’s golden age — walked forward, carrying his weathered guitar, scarred by decades of life and loss. Without a speech, without ceremony, he sat, cradled the instrument like an old friend, and began to play “Tears in Heaven” — a song once born from his deepest personal grief, now reborn as a farewell to the “Prince of Darkness.” The trembling yet tender notes, joined by his raw, time-worn voice, filled the space with a sorrow too profound for words. Seasoned rockers wept quietly, family members held one another, and every soul in the room felt the weight of goodbye. As the final chord faded, Clapton whispered, “Rest easy, brother,” laying the guitar beside the casket — a parting gift from one artist to another. In that moment, it wasn’t just music; it was a soul reaching out to another, honoring a life lived in chaos, brilliance, and song. FULL VIDEO BELOW 👇👇👇
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