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Ten Most Underappreciated Classic Rock Artists- Delaney & Bonnie [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:28:54 +0000

Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett had the tendency of being overshadowed by a couple of big names that they nurtured, for one George Harrison and the other Eric Clapton. George Harrison gave credit to Delaney for teaching him how to play slide guitar and Eric Clapton gave him credit for teaching him how to sing, yes [...]

Eric Clapton to Play Acoustic Set at Crossroads Guitar Festival

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:48:40 +0000

Eric Clapton may have said that he's going to give up touring when he turns 70 in 2015, he's still interested in changing things up now and then. Sources say that he has a few surprises in store during his Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden later this month.

New Music, Familiar Faces For April 2013 – Todd Rundgren [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:38:28 +0000

Wow, since around 1970 not too many years have gone by which Todd Rundgren hasn’t released a new studio album.‘State’ is his 22nd studio album and is ready for an April 2013 release, by the way this a limited edition release which is a 2-CD set. Todd is a very talented artist with the new [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Blind Faith "Can't Find My Way Home" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:34:29 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff

Eric Clapton Streaming Entire 'Old Sock' Album

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:25:58 +0000

Fans can now hear Eric Clapton's upcoming studio album in its entirety, one week before it's set to hit stores and digital retailers. 'Old Sock' will feature 10 covers and two originals when it's available on March 12. It's Clapton's 21st studio album.

New Classic Rock Artists Releases For March 2013, Eric Clapton – 'Old Sock' [AUDIO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:27:41 +0000

If you’re looking for a set of brand new songs by Eric Clapton, this album is and it isn’t. Only two songs on ‘Old Sock’ are new but the rest are cover songs that have a great dal of meaning to Eric. The mixture of music is eclectic and features the music of Leadbelly, George [...]

Cream to Release Live Triple Vinyl Set for Record Store Day

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Cream have become the latest classic rock act to announce that they will be celebrating Record Store Day on April 20. The famous supergroup will release a three-LP of ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ in an extremely limited run of only 1,500 copies. Originally released on CD and home video in October 2005, [...]

Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He'll Stop Touring at 70

Billy Dukes — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:23:13 +0000

There's just 25 months left to see Eric Clapton on tour. The legendary guitarist says that he's going to quit the road life when he turns 70 years old because getting from show to show is too much of a pain. "The bit on stage, that's easy," he says before insisting he'll stay active playing around his hometown.

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – B.B. King [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:28:09 +0000

It amazes me how many of some of the great blues guitar players have been either an influence or a primary influence to the guitar players of today, so on that note let me introduce you to B.B.. King. B.B. King is a ‘master’ blues guitar musician and among the many that have absorbed his [...]

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – Buddy Guy [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:18:41 +0000

A great story here, Eric Clapton stated, “Buddy Guy is by far and without a doubt the best guitar player alive” (Musician Magazine).Both Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix have confessed that Buddy has strongly influenced their work by his amazing electric blues guitar work. Buddy has a very high degree of skill and flair and [...]

Classic Rock Songs For Valentine's Day Featuring "Layla" By Derek and the Dominos [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:44:49 +0000

You could say this is Eric Clapton’s alter ego, Derek but however you slice it “Layla”, is one of the, if not the; most famous love song of classic rock. A song written for Patti Boyd who was married to George Harrison at the time this all went down. The inspiration of the song was [...]

Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood + More to Guest on Eric Clapton's 'Old Sock'

Dave Lifton — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:54:26 +0000

On Monday (Jan. 28), Eric Clapton announced that he is putting out a new album, 'Old Sock,' on March 12. Apart from the track listing, not too much other information has been available about the project. However, on Wednesday (Jan. 30) Clapton revealed the many guest stars who will appear on the record.

Eric Clapton Announces New Album 'Old Sock' on His Own Label

Dave Swanson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:31:05 +0000

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is back in action, both on the road and in the record stores. "Slowhand" will release a new album, titled 'Old Sock,' March 12 on his own label, Bushbranch Records.

Classic Rock Releases For December 2012 – 'Eric Clapton's – 'Slowhand' 35th Anniversary Edition

Mark Alan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:26:42 +0000

Great Classic Rock releases for the month of December could make your holidays Classic.

Eric Clapton Helps Rolling Stones Rock Second 50th Anniversary London Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:06:29 +0000

The Rolling Stones continued their ’50 & Counting’ tour last night (Nov. 29) in front of another packed crowd at London’s O2 Arena, offering old friends, new guests, and a few surprises during a lengthy 23-song set list. Former Stones Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman were on hand for the second straight show, with Wyman [...]

Eric Clapton to Jam With Rolling Stones

Dave Lifton — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:36:30 +0000

Folks who shelled out their life savings to attend the Rolling Stones' first concert in London on Sunday (Nov. 25) may have had an incredible time, but they're about to start complaining. Word is that Eric Clapton will be sitting in with the group for tomorrow night's show.

Eric Clapton 2013 Tour Dates Announced

Dave Lifton — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:43:06 +0000

It’s not even December, but already Eric Clapton is looking ahead to 2013. Today (Nov. 19) the legendary guitarist announced a U.S. tour comprising mostly of dates in the South and Southwest. A full list of 2013 tour dates is listed below. Clapton will open the tour on March 14 at the U.S. Airways Center [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Blind Faith "Can't Find My Way Home" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:22:28 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff

Eric Clapton to Mark 35th Anniversary of 'Slowhand' With Supersized Re-Release

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:00:02 +0000

'Slowhand,' Eric Clapton's most successful '70s album, is being repackaged and re-released this fall, with up to 14 previously unreleased tracks on multiple formats. 2012 is the 35th anniversary of a recording that features many hits that still make his live show today. It will be available on Nov. 26.

Eric Clapton Selling Rare Painting Worth Up to $19 Million

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:59:19 +0000

British blues-rock legend Eric Clapton probably isn’t going to end up in line at a soup kitchen any time soon, even if his music career takes a significant downturn. The former Yardbirds and Cream guitarist is getting ready to auction off a rare painting at Sotheby’s in October, and he’s expected to get somewhere between [...]