Eric Clapton "I Was 19 When I Left the Yardbirds. I Intended to Give Up Then, but John Mayall Offered Me a Job... I Needed the Bread, and Some Kind of Identity Too': Cream's Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce Discuss Balancing Blues, Jazz, and Volume in 1967 GP Interview This classic from the GP archives is a window into rock's pioneering supergroup in their prime, and an intimate look at how they re-wrote the genre's rulebook. Watch the Official Trailer for New SRV Music Doc, ‘Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues’ Featuring previously unseen family photos and insightful interviews with the Vaughan brothers plus Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons and more, this fascinating documentary is available to watch now on streaming services and DVD Fatten Your Chops With Double-Stops in the Style of Blues Legends Like B.B. King, Lightnin' Hopkins and Robert Johnson These essential phrases will help you speak the language of blues guitar Grid List Latest Eric Clapton Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti published 28 May 21 The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences. Eric Clapton's 2014 Custom 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster Sells at Auction for $220,000 By Jackson Maxwell published 18 May 21 Clapton prominently used the Strat during his 2015 'Slowhand at 70' concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Eric Clapton's 2014 Custom 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 12 May 21 Among other performances, Clapton used the Strat extensively during his 2015 'Slowhand at 70' concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown" By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life." How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 21 The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll. Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team. An Oral History of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 2 November 20 Eric Clapton's anguished valentine to his best friend's wife reinvented his career and remains a rock and roll milestone 50 years later. Six-String Stories: Eric Clapton Shares his Thoughts on Five of his Favorite Guitars By Guitar Player Staff published 12 October 20 Eric Clapton discusses some of the highlights of his guitar collection over the years. Eric Clapton Announces 'Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019' Live Album By Jackson Maxwell published 24 September 20 The massive, 42-song collection features performances from Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton and more. Watch Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler Play "Cocaine" and "Sultans of Swing" in 1988 By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 20 Two Strat all-timers lend licks to each other's tunes. 123456789 Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Fender’s ’48 Dual Professional Combo Lives Again in a Near-Original Reissue, Courtesy of Mr. Joe Bonamassa2Hear These Fine Vintage Martins in Action on Collector and Bluegrass Ambassador Gary Brewer’s Latest Cut, ‘House of Axes’3Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom4Featuring Unhinged Electric Guitar Work and a Contradictory Shredding Non-Solo, Here Why You Need to Listen to Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto’s ‘Love, Love’5Acoustic Control Gamma Effects Pedals Review
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti published 28 May 21 The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences.
Eric Clapton's 2014 Custom 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster Sells at Auction for $220,000 By Jackson Maxwell published 18 May 21 Clapton prominently used the Strat during his 2015 'Slowhand at 70' concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Eric Clapton's 2014 Custom 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 12 May 21 Among other performances, Clapton used the Strat extensively during his 2015 'Slowhand at 70' concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown" By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life."
How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 21 The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll.
Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team.
An Oral History of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 2 November 20 Eric Clapton's anguished valentine to his best friend's wife reinvented his career and remains a rock and roll milestone 50 years later.
Six-String Stories: Eric Clapton Shares his Thoughts on Five of his Favorite Guitars By Guitar Player Staff published 12 October 20 Eric Clapton discusses some of the highlights of his guitar collection over the years.
Eric Clapton Announces 'Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019' Live Album By Jackson Maxwell published 24 September 20 The massive, 42-song collection features performances from Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton and more.
Watch Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler Play "Cocaine" and "Sultans of Swing" in 1988 By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 20 Two Strat all-timers lend licks to each other's tunes.
