Clapton 'recovering after operation'

Eric Clapton has reportedly been recovering after undergoing an operation to remove his gall stones.

The guitarist was forced to cancel a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame gig at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday in order to undergo the surgery.

However, his publicist told BBC News that the operation was successful and that the 64-year-old is now convalescing.

Clapton was replaced at the concert by Jeff Beck, with whom he is scheduled to play a joint live show at the London O2 arena in February.