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Rock Legend Eric Clapton Strikes a Chord: Raises $2.2 Million for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

ByAlki David

Sep 21, 2023

In a remarkable show of support, iconic rock and roll guitarist Eric Clapton recently lent his musical talents to a fundraising event for Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The event, held in the heart of Los Angeles, was nothing short of electrifying as Clapton took to the stage in an effort to bolster Kennedy’s primary campaign against incumbent President Biden.

The internet has been abuzz with video footage from the unforgettable concert, capturing the legendary Yardbirds alum delivering a masterful performance beneath a striking ‘Kennedy 2024’ banner. Clapton’s presence alone was enough to draw a crowd, but it was his soulful guitar melodies that truly stole the spotlight that evening.

According to a press release from Kennedy’s campaign team, this exclusive, invite-only concert turned out to be a financial triumph, filling the campaign coffers with an impressive $2.2 million. A breakdown of the funds revealed that $1 million was directed towards Kennedy’s primary campaign, while the remaining $1.2 million found its way into a political action committee fervently supporting the Democrat’s quest for the presidency.

The price of admission to this star-studded fundraiser was nothing to sneeze at, as the Daily Mail reported tickets were priced at a cool $6,600. This substantial contribution, coupled with Clapton’s musical prowess, not only solidified the evening’s success but also highlighted the significance of celebrity endorsements in the realm of politics.

In an era where campaign fundraising is crucial, Eric Clapton’s performance serves as a testament to the power of music and its ability to bridge the gap between the entertainment world and the political arena. With the 2024 presidential race heating up, every dollar and every note could prove to be a game-changer.

In summary, the rock legend’s collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has proven to be a harmonious effort, both musically and politically. As the campaign trail unfolds, we can only wonder what other surprising partnerships and captivating performances lie ahead.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.