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Eric Clapton Wrote This Entire Song While His Girlfriend Was Getting Ready for a Night Out

Eric Clapton (born in 1945) British singer-songwriter and guitarist, during a concert at the Pavillon de Pantin. Paris (19th arrondissement), on June 14, 1977. (Photo by Christian...

The Heartbreaking Reason Eric Clapton Stopped Performing This 1992 Hit During His Live Shows

In 1992, Eric Clapton released "Tears In Heaven", a song he later st...

“I had a little too much Jack Daniels and went to sleep. Early the next morning, I woke up to Eric and George playing uk...

Terry was Clapton's guitarist in the 1970s, and through Slowhand he was able to meet a particularly famous face

“I knew about it for years. I couldn’t tell anyone”: Eric Clapton's ‘Summersburst’ Les Paul – used on Cream's debut albu...

From England to New York and Paris, the 1960 Les Paul Standard Clapton used on Cream’s game-changing debut is now being brought to the masses of guitar aficionados, thanks to Matth...

Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and Jon Batiste Among Artists to Honor Buddy Guy at Radio Ci...

The great Buddy Guy will turn 90 later this year. To mark the occasion, a special event will take place at Radio City Music Hall on October 1. Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthda...

“I found myself sitting next to Keith Richards – just two guys playing the guitar. Doesn’t get much better than that!” F...

He says finding himself working with Matthew Sweet, k.d. lang, and Lucinda Williams has been a dream. But he still wants his stolen ’64 Strat back

Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday concert features Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, and a stunning lineup

Buddy Guy will be celebrated with a special all-star concert, Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration, on The post Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday concert features Eri...

Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With All-Star Concert in NYC

In addition to the legendary bluesman himself, performers will include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Billy Gibbons and many more. Continue reading…

“My manager at the time told Eric, ‘You should meet this young artist I'm working with. He's a funny guy – I think you’d...

After a friend gave his demo tapes to Art Garfunkel, singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop somehow ended up in the same room as his guitar hero from Cream

“Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be th...

The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with what he does best – a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues

Summerfest at the Stadium: Eric Clapton and The Band perform Inaugural Concert at Rich Stadium – July 6, 1974

On Saturday July 6, 1974, Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY held the first ever concert in its history. Eric Clapton and his band would serve as headliners, with The Band serving as...

Praise From Fellow Guitarists Did More For Buddy Guy Than Any Record Label

The 89-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflected on the lasting impact of Clapton's public admiration

“There was deep weathering after decades of abuse. As for the guitar – that looked pretty good”: Eric Clapton’s long-los...

Clapton had two Les Pauls stolen, but there are plenty of iconic guitars still MIA – just ask Keith Richards and, heck, Michael Angelo Batio…

“Just about every blues show I attended in the ’80s and ’90s started with an uptempo shuffle like this”: Joe Bonamassa o...

Written by Memphis Slim, covered by Slowhand with John Mayall, Steppin’ Out is one of the tracks that all blues players should know. Bonamassa teaches you how to play it

"The whole song turned into kind of a guitar dialogue." Watch the historic footage of Robbie Robertson saving Eric Clapt...

Captured by Martin Scorsese for the concert film The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton's guitar duel is a standout moment from two standout careers

“I was on the way to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival and I got a DM from John Mayer…” Tom Misch on the time his guita...

The jazz-funk guitar star was on his way to play the Crossroads Guitar Festival when Mayer messaged him

Why Heritage Live has cancelled its summer festivals featuring Lionel Richie and Eric Clapton

“I didn’t want a lot of new friends. I’d just signed quarter-million-dollar record deal at 15 years old”: Eric Gales sig...

They knew of his drumming chops, but he had reasons to hide his other talents

“Eric Clapton isn’t God. Jack Bruce is. When I was 14 I sprayed his name on my bedroom wall in luminous paint to remind...

According to bass virtuoso Jeff Berlin, Jack Bruce is still the bass guitar’s most underrated innovator

“You’re not going to get the perfect guitar just because it’s old and cool and original and worth money”: Eric Johnson t...

The guitar-tone guru reflects on the instruments that have passed through his hands, and offers some advice for anyone shopping for a new guitar

Eric Burdon: the hellraiser who had it all and then lost it

Founder of The Animals, party buddy of Hendrix and Morrisonand hero to Springsteen, Eric Burdon is a bluesman, a rogue and a survivor, and this is his story

"People used to say to me, 'Oh, you're better than Eric Clapton.' I didn’t know where to put myself." The triumph and tr...

Peter Green was one of the greatest guitarists of the late 60s British blues boom – but he never truly conquered his demons

Video: Blues-Rock Powerhouse Popa Chubby Celebrates 35 Years Live At Dave’s Place

Popa Chubby turned his 2023 performance at Dave’s Place into a full-blown blues celebration, putting his mastery as both guitarist and vocalist on full display. Staged as part of D...

Eric Johanson Releases ‘Bridge Of Sighs’ Tribute to Robin Trower

Eric Johanson Releases 'Bridge Of Sighs' Tribute to Robin Trower New Orleans guitar guru, Eric Johanson, releases new single "Bridge of Sighs", a tribute to Robin Trower on July 17...