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How to Play Guitar like Eric ClaptonHendrix admired Clapton so much because he recognized a kindred spirit - a young guitarist steeped in the blues who wanted to expand the musical horizon and possibilities of the electric guitar. Here are a few Clapton guitar tips.
Yardbirds Exalted Drummer & Songwriter Speaks with Examiner Ray ShashoI spent a delightful Thursday afternoon chatting on Skype with legendary drummer Jim McCarty. McCarty is a gifted songwriter and a brilliant drummer who is best known as a founding member for British Invasion rockers The Yardbirds.- Eric Clapton Heading Back Out on Tour in 2011Eric Clapton and his music have inspired and entertained millions of music fans worldwide for decades. Here's what he's been up to lately.
Top Concert Tours - Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi & Eric ClaptonAnalysis of ticket prices for the top upcoming concert tours. Eric Clapton tickets average $238 per ticket and are around $60 more expensive than tickets to see Bon Jovi or Lady Gaga.
Top Five Guitar Albums of 20102010 was a great year for fans of guitar music. My picks for the top five guitar albums of 2010 include all-time greats Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy. It also includes Swedish shred master Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Morse's latest project
Los Lobos to Appear with Conan O'Brien & Eric ClaptonLos Lobos is on a roll. The Mexican-American rock band has been nominated for two more Grammy Awards. Los Lobos is scheduled to appear on "Conan" on December 21st. And they have signed a deal to join rock megastar Eric Clapton on tour in 2011. Ay caramba.- Who is Better, Clapton or Hendrix?For decades the argument has raged; Who is the better guitarist, Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix? A subjective consideration of the subject renews the debate and gets us nowhere. What if we apply different criteria to finally come up with an answer?
- Eric Clapton: Self Loathing Artist?Clapton greatest guitarist of all time?
- Classic Rock Artists Set to Release Retro Albums in SeptemberThis September will have some great new releases from classic artists including Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, Santana, and Phil Collins. Each of the artists found their new sounds by traveling backwards on the musical highway.
- "Clapton: The Autobiography" -- a ReviewBeing an Eric Clapton fan is not necessary to enjoy "Clapton: The Autobiography."
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar FestivalEric Clapton gathers the worlds greatest guitarists for one amazing day in Chicago. From Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King to name a few, this day is a must for fans of all genres of guitar.
Dear Dana Key's Family... I Have Learned of Your LossDana Key's death came as quite a shock to me this week, and since then, an unusual song of his has been repeating inside my head... a message to a grieving Eric Clapton.- Eric Clapton Proved He's Still "God" with Steve Winwood on May 29thThere's no question that Clapton hasn't lost it, and now mid-way through his latest tour, it looks like he could go on forever - and don't we wish he would!!
- Ten of My Favorite Eric Clapton SongsEric Clapton turned 65 the other day so I thought I would come up with a list of my favorite Clapton songs. He has been recording music for about 45 years.
- Top Ten Eric Clapton SongsA strong blues influence gives Eric Clapton's music a unique style. Talent has made it timeless.
- Eric Clapton's Life and CareerEric Clpaton is among the most influential and important musicians of the present day, and perhaps for all of time. This article presents a brief overview of his life and career.
The Most Memorable Rock and Roll Love Triangles of All TimeAll's fair in love, war -- and rock and roll! Even the biggest rock stars can sometimes find themselves in the midst of a painful love triangle. Here's a look back at some of the most memorable rock and roll love triangles of all time- Legendary Guitarists Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton to Tour Together in 2010Two of the best guitarists in history, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton will get together in February for a six show mini world tour. The two guitarists have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame five times combined.
- Blues Guitar Prodigy Tallan Latz, 9, Should Tour with Eric Clapton9-Yr old Tallan Latz has played blues guitar with the likes of Les Paul and Jackson Browne and is now going to Las Vegas with America's Got Talent. This child prodigy is barred from the nightclub blues circuit. Find out why.
- Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood LIVEA review of the two guitar legends live in concert in New Jersey.
- 10 of the Best Eric Clapton Songs You May Have Never HeardAn article going over my picks for the ten best Eric Clapton songs that many (especially newer) Clapton fans may have missed or never even heard.
- Top 10 Songs by Eric ClaptonThis is a list of my top 10 songs performed by my favorite artist Eric Clapton.
- From the Cradle: A Blues Album by Eric ClaptonA review of From the Cradle, a classic blues album from blues and rock legend Eric Clapton, released in 1994. It explores how this album showcases his singing skills and blues guitar mastery.
Patti Boyd, Past Femme Fatale, Opens "Through the Eyes of a Muse"Patti Boyd, Past Femme Fatale, Opens "Through the Eyes of a Muse"- Top 10 Songs by My Favorite Artist, Eric ClaptonThese are my favorite 10 songs, by my favorite artist, Eric Clapton. I used the book "Clapton: The Autobiography of Eric Clapton" as a source for information.
Top Ten Songs by Eric ClaptonEric Clapton is one of the finest guitar players and songwriters in the world today. Here's one fan's listing of ten great Clapton songs.- The Real LaylaThe story behind one of the greatest love songs ever written
Eric Clapton Biography Clapton is a Journeyman's SagaEric Clapton may have been proclaimed "God" but he's more mortal than immortal. His autobiography takes fans through his love of the blues, guitars, drugs, and oh yes, Pattie Boyd.- Slash, Clapton and Sixx in Top 20 in Different MediumRockers find success on the New York Times Bestseller List.
- Eric Clapton & Friends - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 DVD ReviewIn 1998, after many years of dealing with his own drug and alcohol addictions, Eric Clapton founded the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, West Indies.
- Eric Clapton Gives You Wings: Madison Square Garden, New York City, 10/8/94A vintage review of one of Eric Clapton's best performances. (Originally appeared in Slowhand Zine #1 vol 3, 3/30/95.)
WONDERFUL TONIGHT: GEORGE HARRISON, ERIC CLAPTON and ME by Pattie BoydCan you imagine being the muse for two musical geniuses? Boyd was, and she talks about her life with them in this intriguing autobiography.- Kings of Rock Guitar: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy PageComparison essay on guitar legions Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton.
- Disraeli Gears--Cream Always Rises to the TopCream featured world class musicians who had ferocious chemistry.
- Eric Clapton's Far East Tour 2007: A ReviewAsia hasn't seen Eric Clapton and his touring band for quite a while now, and his Far East Tour of 2007 kicked off to an amazing start. A review of his concert in Hong Kong last January 17, 2007.
- Top Ten Gift Ideas for Eric Clapton FansHere are some gift suggestions for fans of Slowhand this holidas season.
- Eric Clapton Live at Montreux 1986: Fans of Clapton Will Want to Check This OutClapton delivers some brilliant solos, but the poor keyboards temper my enthusiasm and recommendation.
- Blind Faith Releases London Hyde Park 1969: DVD Captures the Supergroup's Public DebutA very worthwhile artifact to be appreciated by hardcore fans
- Top Ten Songs by Eric ClaptonDelve into a sampler of those soaring riffs, guitar pyrotechnics and searing songs of expression and see why, indeed, "Clapton is god".
- Eric Clapton - Back HomeGuitar hero Eric Clapton is back in fine form with the album Back Home, his first release in five years to feature new material. The solid set also features covers of songs by the Spinners, Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright and George Harrison.
