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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa perform on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on May 4, 2009 in London, England
“It Was Insane”: Joe Bonamassa Talks Playing With Eric Clapton Live on Stage A simple secret to great guitar tone is revealed in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview.
The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London before the start of their world tour, June 17, 1966.
“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.
Eric Clapton, 1966
“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11 Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.

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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody

By Jim Campilongo published 1 February 22

Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.

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