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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:02:49 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.

Eric Clapton to Play Acoustic Set at Crossroads Guitar Festival

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:48:40 +0000

Eric Clapton may have said that he's going to give up touring when he turns 70 in 2015, he's still interested in changing things up now and then. Sources say that he has a few surprises in store during his Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden later this month.

Derek Watkins, Trumpet Player for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Bond + More, Dead at 68

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:24:52 +0000

If you've seen any of the 23 James Bond movies, you're familiar with British trumpet player Derek Watkins. The session player also sat in with Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Elton John and more during a nearly 50-year career. Watkins died on Friday (March 22) after a two year battle with cancer.

45 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield And Eric Clapton Busted In Topanga Canyon

Dave Swanson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:45:20 +0000

On March 20, 1968, a genuine rock and roll all star bust went down. At the home of then girlfriend of Stephen Stills, nestled in the legendary Topanga Canyon of California, members of Buffalo Springfield were getting a little out of hand.

Eric Clapton, 'Old Sock' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:23:08 +0000

There comes a point in most artists’ careers where they just don’t care about making records anymore. Or at least they don’t care about making records that their fans want to hear. They tour sporadically, playing the old songs to pay the bills. And they release new albums every five years or so because they feel it’s something they should do. Eric Clapton got to this point years ago, but on his 21st solo album, ‘Old Sock,’ he settles into not caring like it’s his full-time job these days.

Eric Clapton Streaming Entire 'Old Sock' Album

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:52:58 +0000

Fans can now hear Eric Clapton's upcoming studio album in its entirety, one week before it's set to hit stores and digital retailers. 'Old Sock' will feature 10 covers and two originals when it's available on March 12. It's Clapton's 21st studio album.

Cream to Release Live Triple Vinyl Set for Record Store Day

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Cream have become the latest classic rock act to announce that they will be celebrating Record Store Day on April 20. The famous supergroup will release a three-LP of ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ in an extremely limited run of only 1,500 copies. Originally released on CD and home video in October 2005, [...]

Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He'll Stop Touring at 70

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:23:13 +0000

There's just 25 months left to see Eric Clapton on tour. The legendary guitarist says that he's going to quit the road life when he turns 70 years old because getting from show to show is too much of a pain. "The bit on stage, that's easy," he says before insisting he'll stay active playing around his hometown.

Eric Clapton, 'Gotta Get Over' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:20:33 +0000

Middle school-grade album art and a terrible album title luckily seem to say nothing about the music on ‘Old Sock,’ Eric Clapton‘s upcoming studio release. ‘Gotta Get Over’ is the first song the guitar legend has shared with fans. The inspired jam is thick with Fender and Hammond, news that will bring a sigh of [...]

30 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Releases 'Money and Cigarettes'

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:21:43 +0000

Having just emerged from an initial rehab for alcoholism, Eric Clapton says he named ‘Money and Cigarettes’ — issued 30 years ago this month — after “all I saw myself having left.” The album would boast a hit in ‘I’ve Got a Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart,’ which peaked at No. 18, but ultimately became the [...]

Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood + More to Guest on Eric Clapton's 'Old Sock'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:54:26 +0000

On Monday (Jan. 28), Eric Clapton announced that he is putting out a new album, 'Old Sock,' on March 12. Apart from the track listing, not too much other information has been available about the project. However, on Wednesday (Jan. 30) Clapton revealed the many guest stars who will appear on the record.

Eric Clapton Announces New Album 'Old Sock' on His Own Label

Dave Swanson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:31:05 +0000

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is back in action, both on the road and in the record stores. "Slowhand" will release a new album, titled 'Old Sock,' March 12 on his own label, Bushbranch Records.

40 Years Ago: Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert Takes Place

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:00:54 +0000

Most stints in rehab take place secretly, or at the very least privately. Then there was Eric Clapton’s famed Rainbow Concert, which served as an all-too-public, one-night cold turkey of sorts proclaiming the legendary guitarist's resurgence from the dire depths of heroin addiction – goosed along by some well-intentioned celebrity friends.

Eric Clapton Keeps It Soulful at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Chad Childers — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:55:24 +0000

Eric Clapton provided one of the mellower performances at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit Wednesday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The guitar great showed off the bluesy side that has become his passion during the latter part of his career, performing a three-song set that opened with the soulful ‘Nobody Knows You When [...]

Eric Clapton, 'Looking at the Rain' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:30:56 +0000

We're coming up on the Dec. 18 release date of the 35th Anniversary Edition of Eric Clapton's 1977 album, 'Slowhand.' There are five configurations to choose from, depending on how much you love the album; however, all of them feature four previously unreleased songs. One of them, 'Looking at the Rain,' has just been released.

Daily Rewind: Steven Adler, Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton + More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:00:59 +0000

Today Steven Adler takes himself off Guns N’ Roses holiday card list, then tries to get back in their good graces, someone cleans out Alice Cooper, and a rare Beatles record goes for big bucks. Also, Stevie Nicks makes another TV appearance, Eric Clapton celebrates a birthday, and Wilson Phillips pays homage to the Beach [...]

Dick Sims, Longtime Eric Clapton Keyboardist, Dead at Age 60

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:25:11 +0000

Keyboardist Dick Sims backed up two of the greatest classic rockers of all times, and a dozen others that were pretty dang good in his 60 years. The keyboardist died on Thursday, after a battle with cancer, prompting Eric Clapton to dedicate his Saturday show to his one time bandmate.

Eric Clapton and Wynton Marsalis to Release Live CD/DVD

Jeff Giles — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:41:23 +0000

Since delving into the blues with 1994′s ‘From the Cradle,’ Eric Clapton has more or less divided his time between albums of original material and projects that pay tribute to his influences.

Now he’s looking back to the past again — and he isn’t alone.

Jeff Beck: John Mayer is the New Eric Clapton

The Hawk — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:12:17 +0000

Jeff Beck recently was asked if any guitarists from this era could be considered in the Top 100 to ever pick up the instrument. At first, the guitar legend was reluctant to name anyone, before settling on one guitarist.

“John Mayer, he seems to be the one to fly the blues flag,” Beck told Spinner.com. “He’s the new Eric Clapton, I would imagine.”

Beck went on to discuss his upcoming project with former Jeff Beck Group bandmate Rod Stewart.