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 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. The Guitar Gear Behind Derek & the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 July 20 Examine the guitars and amps that powered a rock and roll milestone. Watch George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr Reunite to Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in 1987 By Damian Fanelli published 7 July 20 Though the Beatles never got back together, this is one of the greatest "near misses." Eric Clapton's Top 10 Cream Riffs By Guitar Player Staff published 16 April 20 Dig deep into the vault to rediscover 10 of Eric Clapton's most timeless original Cream riffs. Eric Clapton: 10 Essential Licks that Are Key to Nailing His Style By Guitar Player Staff published 9 November 18 10 examples of classic Clapton licks to absorb and apply in your own playing. 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 READ1Mark Knopfler says he had begun planning to record an album with Jeff Beck shortly before Beck's death 2Donner Triple Threat review3Best Klon clones 2024: Bringing the unattainable overdrive icon into arm’s reach4Jimmy Page reflects on the Yardbirds, and his short-lived two-guitar tandem with Jeff Beck 5Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples honored by Bruce Springsteen at second annual American Music Honors
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.
The Guitar Gear Behind Derek & the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 July 20 Examine the guitars and amps that powered a rock and roll milestone.
Watch George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr Reunite to Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in 1987 By Damian Fanelli published 7 July 20 Though the Beatles never got back together, this is one of the greatest "near misses."
Eric Clapton's Top 10 Cream Riffs By Guitar Player Staff published 16 April 20 Dig deep into the vault to rediscover 10 of Eric Clapton's most timeless original Cream riffs.
Eric Clapton: 10 Essential Licks that Are Key to Nailing His Style By Guitar Player Staff published 9 November 18 10 examples of classic Clapton licks to absorb and apply in your own playing.