Eric Clapton
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Warren Haynes on his 12-string Les Paul and playing the iconic guitars of Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman
By Gary Graff published
Haynes has been playing some interesting guitars as of late — his own and those of other famous players

George Harrison on the guitarist who changed the guitar landscape — and why he wasn't a fan of what followed
By Phil Weller published
A resolute fan of 1950s rock and roll, he never got along with hard rock — despite his love for the guitarist who paved the way for it

Jim McCarty recalls Eric Clapton’s “quite unhappy” time with the Yardbirds
By Gary Graff last updated
The Yardbirds drummer tells GP Clapton thought the group was selling out when it chose to record “For Your Love.” It turned out to be their first hit

Peter Frampton says George Harrison failed to tell him one crucial detail about playing at this groundbreaking 1971 concert
By Nikki O'Neil published
The young guitarist for Humble Pie found himself unexpectedly sitting opposite Harrison at an impromptu rehearsal just days before the celebrated benefit

George Harrison on the 1968 visit with Bob Dylan that changed his future in the Beatles
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Dylan's invitation for Harrison to spend Thanksgiving with him in Woodstock forged a friendship that lasted through Harrison's life

“Even when he was drunk, his guitar playing was unbeatable.” How Eric Clapton trounced George Harrison in a guitar duel for a prize like no other
By Phil Weller published
The battle came after years of Clapton’s infatuation with the former Beatle’s wife

The breakup that nearly made Eric Clapton quit music
By Phil Weller published
Slowhand didn’t like the sound of his guitar or how he played. Even the prospect of linking up with a Beatle couldn’t pull him out of his hole

After quitting John Mayall and Cream, Eric Clapton thought his legendary band would last “a long time.” They fell apart after one album
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist knew he was the reason his previous groups had broken up. This time he planned to make it stick

Leslie West on Eric Clapton, the album that inspired Mountain — and the bassist who refused to make the group a power trio
By Christopher Scapelliti published
With Cream producer Felix Pappalardi and drummer Corky Laing onboard, West had everything he needed to make his dream group— until Pappalardi drew the line
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