Eric Clapton Jimmy Page on the guitarists he admires and the word he hates when it comes to describing them His picks included big names and under-the-radar six-stringers he feels deserve more recognition John Lennon’s 1971 secret letter to Eric Clapton asking him to start a “ballsy” new rock band is headed for auction Lennon's letter, now headed to auction, was in part an attempt to help Clapton out of his heroin addiction Eric Clapton and Duane Allman’s guitar tandem was the essence of the blues tradition The co-writer of many 'Layla' tracks, he sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between the two guitarists Latest Eric Clapton The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time By Guitar Player Staff last updated 14 July 21 Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time. Watch Eric Clapton and Keith Richards Jam with Chuck Berry By Guitar Player Staff published 2 July 21 Video The ultimate triumvirate of guitar legends lets rip in this 12-bar blues bonanza. Video 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives 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 LATEST ARTICLES1Orianthi reveals how an invitation from Alexander Dumble shaped the tone of her signature Orange combo 2Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recalls the questionable deal he made with Jimi Hendrix in the mid 1960s3The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover 4The world’s most famous charity rock song lost its guitar parts in 1984. They’re finally back for 20245Sammy Hagar says Joe Satriani was “not a perfect match” for the Best of All Words tour, but one factor set him apart
The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time By Guitar Player Staff last updated 14 July 21 Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time.
Watch Eric Clapton and Keith Richards Jam with Chuck Berry By Guitar Player Staff published 2 July 21 Video The ultimate triumvirate of guitar legends lets rip in this 12-bar blues bonanza.
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.
