Well, the story goes a little different. Without me actually knowing, my first favorite guitar player was Eric Clapton — and I didn’t know it was him. My mum had a record called John Mayall ...

Eric Clapton didn't like or dislike The Grateful Dead's music. Rather, their improvisational style simply just wasn't for him.

Journalism is influential, and one bad concert review almost ended Cream (and Eric Clapton's self-esteem) for good back in ...

Away from his starring role in The Office, Bratton is an accomplished guitarist – but one blues icon almost made him rethink ...

Last night, June 2, Eric Clapton rolled into Nice, France’s Palais Nikaïa to deliver the final performance of his spring tour. For the eighth staging in his European series, the guitar giant ...

The Philippines' President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, showcased their musical ...

But by 1965, May had his head turned around by two new guitarists on the scene: Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. It was because of them that he began to look beyond the Shadows style of guitar playing ...

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Dear Eric: We live in the same town as my son’s family. He and his wife have two little boys. Our daughter-in-law’s parents have many nice homes, including a local condo. Her mother takes ...

And while Eric ... guitar player than me, a jazz player maybe, may have been able to pick up the chords. But I just stopped.” Philliganes had already been a legend behind the scenes, but when they ...

Dear Eric: I am planning a getaway with my best friend from grade school. We live in different parts of the United States but keep in touch and see each other when we can. We want to celebrate ...