Latest about Eric Clapton
“I won’t name any names... but I think those people missed my point.” Eddie Van Halen had a blunt critique of his imitators
The rock pioneer said his followers stripped the soul out of his guitar innovations and helped usher in the 1990s disregard for guitar virtuosity
The interview that ended Eddie Van Halen and Eric Clapton's friendship
History says Clapton insulted Van Halen. Taken within context, his comments were part of a wider discussion about understanding the blues
“He just made me feel like I couldn’t play.” Brian May thought he'd seen it all — until two guitar heroes proved him wrong
May recalls the impact of seeing Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix perform and how it pushed him to become a better guitarist
Jim McCarty recalls Eric Clapton’s “quite unhappy” time with the Yardbirds
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
“We would listen to that album nonstop.” Eric Clapton reveals the surprising pop influence behind Cream's sound
The guitarist says a Beach Boys record played a key role in shaping the music of his 1960s power trio
Pete Townshend put Eric Clapton on the road to recovery. Now he’s finally coming to the Crossroads Festival
In 1973, Townshend’s all-star Rainbow Theatre concerts forced Clapton back onstage at the height of his addiction — a moment that eventually led to the creation of the Crossroads Centre and Clapton’s famous guitar festival.
“What kind of idiot does that?” Eric Clapton hit by object thrown from crowd at Madrid show
The guitarist abruptly ended the concert after the item struck him in the chest
The last music Steve Cropper heard before he died was his own new album
The Stax guitar icon gave his blessing to ‘Watching the Tide’ hours before his passing, leaving behind one last statement from the soul-music pioneer.
