Eric Clapton Archive
Eric Clapton’s Love Affair With The Guitar
October 7, 2013
Blues-rock legend Eric Clapton is not only widely regarded as one of the greatest axemen of all time, but alongside the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Hank Marvin, was an instrumental figure in the popularization of the guitar in the 1960s. Just as much a fan-boy of the instrument today as he was back during
10 Famous Musicians Afflicted with Hearing Loss
May 4, 2013
Even more so than vision, a musician’s hearing is considered essential to his songwriting for obvious reasons. Constructing even a basic melody can be an obstacle with hearing loss, even if only affects one ear – as is the case with most of the musicians below. While it is incredibly rare for a successful musician
Concert Review: Eric Clapton at Gwinnett Arena in Atlanta
March 28, 2013
There are few things more iconic in music than Eric Clapton. Its impossible to have a discussion about the best guitarist of all time without mentioning his name. He is the only three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (Creme, the Yardbirds and solo respectively). He’s won seventeen Grammy Awards, influenced countless musicians
Three More Years to See Eric Clapton Live, Says He’ll Stop Touring at 70
February 28, 2013
Eric Clapton has had it with life on the road. The legendary guitarist says he’ll quit touring when he turns 70, which gives fans just three years to catch the 67-year-old before he packs it in. Fortunately there will be plenty of chances to do that, as Clapton will hit the road next month to
Greatest Guitarists of All Time
February 17, 2013
It’s a daunting task to list the greatest guitarists of all time. But these particular five have influenced legions of artists through sheer innovation and wonderful playing, touting both virtuosity and melodic wit in their unique craft. From the 1930s (Robert Johnson) to today (Sonic Youth), their influences are so great many aspiring guitarists immediately
Crossroads Guitar Festival Returns in 2013 at Madison Square Garden
June 22, 2012
The fourth incarnation of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival will be held in New York next year, according to a couple of musicians set to play the event. An official announcement has yet to be made, but artists Sonny Landreth and Blake Mills announced that they would be playing the festival, which will be held
