Eric Clapton "The shot heard around the world”: How the Rolling Stones’ debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show launched not only them but also the Gibson Les Paul Standard The Stones' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show shocked parents, thrilled kids, and gave many people their first glimpse of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces its history All You Need to Know About Gibson PAF Humbuckers These hum-cancelling pickups are legendary for their tone, but is the “magic” just hype? "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. Latest Eric Clapton The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Van Halen Gear Surfaces in Historical New York Auction By Guitar Player Staff last updated 30 June 21 See this stunning collection unearthed from the vaults of rock history. 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. 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul2How Robin Trower crafted his blistering tonal triumph, Day of the Eagle3Gary Clark Jr. never asked to be a guitar savior 4Best Travel Guitars 2024: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more5“‘Those old Beatle bashers?’”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones
The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Van Halen Gear Surfaces in Historical New York Auction By Guitar Player Staff last updated 30 June 21 See this stunning collection unearthed from the vaults of rock history.
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.