eric clapton

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.

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.

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.

Although he's received many a big royalty check in his lifetime, it's doubtful Eric Clapton has ever gotten one to compare with the payment he's about to get. A painting from his collection sold at a London auction on Friday (Oct. 12) for more than $34 million.

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 Boys. Toda... Read More ...

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.

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 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 f