Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton/Keith Richards Collaboration Highlights Crossroads Festival, Night 2

At night 1 of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival, he opened the show with an acoustic set. So, on night 2 (April 13), fans showed up at the 7:30 pm start time in hopes of getting another early sighting of “Slowhand.” And indeed he did begin the show – albeit without a guitar.

2013/04/14

Eric Clapton/Allman Brothers Band Jam Highlights Crossroads Festival Night 1

“Welcome to the Crossroads Guitar Festival,” Eric Clapton said politely, as he sat down with an acoustic guitar to kick off night one of the fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

2013/04/13

What Have You Done For Us Lately, Eric Clapton?

In What Have You Done For Us Lately?, we examine the recent output by legendary artists. Yeah, we’re happy when they return with a new album… but really, just how happy are we?

2013/03/18

Eric Clapton: “Ginger Is An Incredible Human Being With Fantastic Potential”

“He influenced me as a drummer. But not as a person.” That’s what Free/Bad Company member Simon Kirke said about former Cream/Blind Faith skinsman Ginger Baker in the must-see documentary, Beware Of Mr. Baker, out this week on iTunes.

2013/02/28

From ‘Layla’ To ‘Jesse’s Girl’: A Spurned Lovers Playlist For Valentine’s Day

Sure, we could write a list of great love songs. But you know what’s more fun? Songs about jealousy! Here’s a list of guys singing about wanting someone who is with someone else… or worse, about wanting to be with someone who left them for someone else.

2013/02/14

More Details On Eric Clapton Album: He’ll Share His “Old Sock” On March 12

Eric Clapton is returning with his first album since 2010, and he’s doing so on an indie label for the first time in his solo career. Clapton’s Old Sock will be released by on his own Bushbranch label, distributed through Surfdog Records, on March 12. (That deal is just for the US and Canada; in the rest of the world, it will be distributed by Polydor).

2013/01/29

New Eric Clapton Album Coming This Spring On Surfdog Records

According to a post on Surfdog Dog Records’ official website, Eric Clapton will release a new album on the indie label this spring. The album, title not yet announced, is tentatively scheduled for a March 12th release date.

2013/01/28

EXCLUSIVE: Eric Clapton On Cream: ‘I Could Hold My Own’

Even if you don’t like Ginger Baker’s work in Cream and Blind Faith (among many other groups), the documentary Beware Of Mr. Baker is a compelling film. If you’re a music fan, you’ll enjoy hearing how his drumming influenced Neil Peart of Rush, Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

2013/01/25

Revealed: Ten Unanswered Questions From ‘Beware Of Mr. Baker’

Former Cream and Blind Faith member Ginger Baker is arguably the greatest drummer in rock and roll history. Another argument could be made that he’s the most difficult drummer to deal with. A new documentary, Beware Of Mr. Baker, looks into both aspects of his life and career.

2013/01/24

How could a duet between the Jersey boys not have happened? (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

12-12-12 Concert Album Hits iTunes, Features Springsteen, Stones & More

Many live performances from the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at NYC’s Madison Square Garden are now available as a digital album and eventually a physical album, Columbia Records has announced.

2012/12/19

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