Clapton And Beck - Not The Best Of Pals

13.01.10

It must be uncomfortable backstage for tourmates Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, Beck has insisted that him and Clapton aren't the best of friends - because they share a rather awkward relationship.

The two guitar greats have signed up for six joint shows this year after a pair of successful dates in Japan in 2009 - but don't expect them to become great friends.

Beck, who replaced Clapton in British rock band the Yardbirds, tells Rolling Stone magazine, "There is a respect there, but we aren't bosom buddies or anything... He's a difficult character, and I'm difficult, but last time we played together, he seemed to be a lot warmer and more content with his life in general."

Guess this means that they won't be hanging out after shows then.