WTF is Eric Clapton doing on an TMobile commercial

[Fritzo]

HTC has a new Fender phone and he's pawning it off.

Ugh, either he was paid a gillion dollars or he's really selling out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZJH2FJWdzo

 

[geno]

He's playing guitar, maaaaaan

 

[Bl0cks]

The same can be asked about Luke Wilson in the AT&T commercials. OH WAIT...

 

[caddlad]

That is a damn nice lookin phone though.

 

[BoomerD]

Money, money, money, money....MONEY!

 

[amdhunter]

Screen images simulated, audio enhanced.

 

[lxskllr]

That's a good looking phone. The Strat sunburst is my favorite guitar finish.

 

[DonInKansas]

Getting paid? How is this different from any other of the millions of celebrities getting paid zillions of dollars to endorse products?

 

[Sluggo]

Anyone else momentarily read the thread title as Eric Cartman?

That would be a funny commercial.

 

[iamwiz82]

He didn't sell out, he bought in.

 

[syrillus]

Isn't he selling out regardless of the price he was paid?

That said, it's not a distasteful commercial or anything, I don't see the problem.

 

[KentState]

Unless he is giving his music away for free, I don't really see how making commercials is anything news worthy.

 

[marincounty]

I really liked the version of After Midnight he did for the old Michelob commericals.

 

[biggestmuff]

He may be preparing for a album release, tour or both.

Usually, when you haven't heard from an actor or artist for a while and then they start popping up on talk shows and advertisements, they're typically promoting a new project.

 

[shortylickens]

He spent all his money on.........

 

[arrfep]

He spent all his money on.........

Co-CAINE.

 

[alma]

not only is he promoting a new album, it seems, but you guys do know he founded a rehab center years ago? he often auctions off his guitars and other memorabilia to support it.

"clapton is god"

 

[nerp]

Uhh, Clapton selling out? Then I guess Bob Dylan did too, hawking cars and other stuff. I think people tend to believe the mythology of the 60s more than the reality. In interviews, both Dylan and Clapton have made it clear they're not anti-establishment rebels out there 'fightin the man' even if some of their music became anthems for some movements.

 

[Pepsei]

HTC needs to be on NYSE

 

[SunnyD]

He's making money, duh.

 

[lupi]

Dollar dollar bills yo.

 

[dennilfloss]

He spent all his money on.........

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy!!! :awe:

 

[Platypus]

Cash Rules Everything Around Me