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Eric Clapton Cancels Tour Dates Due to Back Pain
The next time Eric Clapton adds Cream's 'World of Pain' to his set list, it should take on a little extra added meaning.
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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.
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Eric Clapton to Play Acoustic Set at Crossroads Guitar Festival
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.
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“White Room” By Cream- Song Facts And History
Ever wonder if great guitarist shared ideas? Of course they did! Eric Clapton took a lesson out of Jimi Hendrix's book with the song "White Room". Clapton used a Wah-Wah pedal on his guitar, which he got the idea from Hendrix. Here's a couple other song facts about "White Room" from Cream.
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Derek Watkins, Trumpet Player for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Bond + More, Dead at 68
If you've seen any of the 23 James Bond movies, you're familiar with British trumpet player Derek Watkins. The session player also sat in with Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Elton John and more during a nearly 50-year career. Watkins died on Friday (March 22) after a two year battle with cancer.
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Eric Clapton’s New Album “Old Sock” Is Streaming Online- Listen For Free
March of 2013 has been a great month for new music. We got new stuff from Hendrix, a new album from Bowie, and now Eric Clapton is releasing a new album called "Old Sock" on 3/12. You can listen to the album for free before buying it. Listen here:
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Cream to Release Live Triple Vinyl Set for Record Store Day
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Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He’ll Stop Touring at 70
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.
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Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood + More to Guest on Eric Clapton’s ‘Old Sock’
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.
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Eric Clapton Announces New Album ‘Old Sock’ on His Own Label
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.
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Eric Clapton to Jam With Rolling Stones
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.
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Eric Clapton 2013 Tour Dates Announced
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.