Latest 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

By Rod Brakes published

Video A simple secret to great guitar tone is revealed in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview.

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George Harrison and Eric Clapton performing at the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden.

“I Can't Do That. Nobody Ever Plays On the Beatles Records”: Here’s Why Eric Clapton Nearly Didn’t Record His Epic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte published

George Harrison recounts the events in this classic interview from the GP archive.

B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.

Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats

By Art Thompson published

Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Doyle Bramhall II

5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights

By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond published

The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive.

A group of young men outside the Eel Pie Island Hotel London, 28th August 1960. The Hotel, on Eel Pie Island in the River Thames at Twickenham, is the venue for a jazz club popular with teenagers.

“The Anteroom of Paradise, Or Is It Hell?” Watch this Incredible Mini Doc on London’s Mysterious Rock ‘n’ Roll Island

By Rod Brakes published

Video Home of the Rolling Stones and a playground for budding guitar heroes, Eel Pie Island was a musical hub of the '60s.

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Eric Clapton performs at Madison Square Garden on October 8, 1994 in New York City.

Historic Eric Clapton Performance and Martin Scorsese Interview Finally Gets Official DVD and Blu-ray Release

By Rod Brakes published

With a 4K upgrade, audio remix and previously unreleased tracks this bumper blues collection is available to pre-order here.

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

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published

Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Massive Quadruple Album Project, ‘I Am the Moon’

By Rod Brakes published

Totaling over two hours of original tracks the Grammy-winning blues-rockers’ fifth studio project is their most ambitious to date.

Fender Twin-Amp

How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa

By Dave Hunter published

With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.

Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.

The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published

The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

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