Blackie Latest about Blackie Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance By Christopher Scapelliti published 17 May 23 Video Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic Video Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“It’s a high bar, not just technically but emotionally. There has to be a reverence for the missing brother." Kim Thayil says Soundgarden's Rock Hall induction is important to the late Chris Cornell's legacy2“It was the most life-changing piece of music for me, personally.” Why Ian Anderson counts this Jethro Tull track as the band's most significant work3"If you listen carefully, you can hear us laughing because we'd had a few drinks. We were screaming about the most ridiculous things." Alex Lifeson on the Rush album that was the most fun to make4“I actually believe he did bury the tape in the garden." Andy Summers on the Police song Sting refused to perform on — and how he had the last laugh5“They’re well-built guitars and sound great. The real surprise is why more guitarists don’t know about them today.” This 1965 budget axe is a vintage gem that’s becoming a hot commodity — and for good reasons
Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance By Christopher Scapelliti published 17 May 23 Video Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic