Eric Clapton
McCartney/Nirvana! Bruce/Bon Jovi! And Kanye’s Skirt: The 12-12-12 Concert Wrap-Up
Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi blew minds of New Jersey-ians. R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe came out of retirement. Eddie Vedder joined Roger Waters for a Pink Floyd classic. Kanye West wore a kilt – which soon got it’s own Twitter handle (and over 1,000 followers!). Jay-Z was a no-show. And, apparently, Paul McCartney has joined a new band… with the surviving members of Nirvana. It all was part of 12.12.12 The Concert For Sandy Relief benefitting the Robin Hood Foundation.
Rolling Stones Added To 12.12.12 Concert, Mick & Keith To Do Letterman’s “Top Ten”
The Rolling Stones have been added to New York City’s 12.12.12 concert taking place next week (on, as it’s name suggests, December 12). Dubbed “The Concert For Sandy Relief,” the show, which takes place at Madison Square Garden, will raise money to help provide assistance to the millions of people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Rolling Stones Joined By Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor and Florence Welch For 2nd O2 Show
Last night, their guests were Eric Clapton (for a cover of Muddy Waters’ “Champagne And Reefer”) and Florence Welch, of the British band Florence & The Machine, for “Gimme Shelter.”
Eric Clapton, Florence Welch To Join The Rolling Stones At London Show Tonight
The band has come right out and told fans who they can expect to see turn up at tonight’s (November 29) show at London’s O2 Arena: Eric Clapton and Florence Welch of pop-rockers Florence and the Machine, once again portraying a combo of the new and old-school.
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Coming To NYC
Eric Clapton announced that he’s bringing the festival to New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 12 and 13, 2013, with a lineup that includes blues legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy, classic rock icons Clapton, Jeff Beck and The Allman Brothers Band, country stars Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban and young guns including John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr.
New Eric Clapton Songs To Be Released On ‘Slowhand’ Anniversary Edition
Eric Clapton will be re-releasing his most successful album, 1977′s “Slowhand,” for its 35th anniversary on December 14, with four previously-unheard songs.
A Salute To Our Troops: The Veterans Of Rock
This weekend we play the veterans of rock ‘n’ roll for the vets who fought for our country.
Donald “Duck” Dunn 1941-2012
Legendary bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn died in Toyko Sunday morning, where he was playing a series of concerts billed as “STAX Shows” with Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd. He was 70.
Ten Songs That Will ‘Rock Your Mama’
In case you need a reminder, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13. This year, do your mama one better than a cheap bouquet from the grocery store by serenading her with one of these […]
Godfather of R&B Johnny Otis Dies at 90
American recording artist, record producer, disc jockey, and impresario [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Johnny Otis[/lastfm] died in his home in California Tuesday. He was ninety years old and is survived by family members including his wife of seveny […]
