In 1968, Eric Clapton was coming to the end of his tether with Cream, and then he heard the fresh sounds of one band. It was ...

Eric Clapton and San Diego-bred bass great Nathan East might seem unlikely to endorse a tribute band devoted to the music of Clapton’s solo career and Cream, the pioneering power trio that propelled ...

George didn’t have the same problem when he played with, say, Bob Dylan or his friend Eric Clapton. During a trip to America in late ’68, George jammed with both Dylan and Clapton, the latter of whom ...

Eric Clapton always professed his wish to be the part of an outstanding rock ensemble, in large part because he never felt at ease playing the role of the guy out in the spotlight. The ironic thing is ...

Derek and the Dominos were a blink-and-you’ll-miss-them group. After forming spontaneously in the summer of 1970, the Eric Clapton–led quartet recorded an album, Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, ...

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Legendary rock star Eric Clapton turns 77 on March 30. Walk through the influential guitarist’s life, from his time with Cream to racking up Grammys during his solo career. Despite his age, the ...

Jethro Tull are considered a forebear of the British progressive-rock movement, alongside the likes of Yes and Pink Floyd. But founder and frontman Ian Anderson has often pointed the spotlight at acts ...

George Harrison was fine with his wife Patti Boyd leaving him for his friend Eric Clapton. The Cream guitarist was the one ...

Talking about Eric Clapton can get a little thorny these days. While many recognize him as one of the greatest guitar players ever, he has also had his fair share of controversial moments, whether ...