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10 Best Eric Clapton’s Sideman Recordings

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
The most famous gig Clapton held before Cream was as guitar foil to John Mayall in the supremely influential British band the Bluesbreakers. It was there that Clapton was tagged “god” and played his role in the canonization of the Gibson Les Paul Standard. But everybody knows about the Bluesbreakers and their famous eponymous “Beano” album, right? After all, Clapton’s interpretations of “Steppin’ Out” and Freddie King’s “Hideaway” became litmus tests for the era’s up-and-coming blues pickers.
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Eric Clapton at Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Dan Harr
Eric Clapton is above judgment. How do you measure a guitar player who is widely recognized as the greatest of all time. Once even as “God”. Against himself. Upon first glance at a setlist that features seven cover songs and a slew of acoustic numbers, you may initially prepare yourself for one of Slowhand’s off nights. It turns out that you would have been sorely mistaken. After opening on his Martin acoustic with the touching Hello Old Friend and My Father’s Eyes, the 68 year-old legend broke out the Strat and…
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Beth Hart To Join Jeff Beck at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival In NYC 4-13-13

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dan Harr
Jeff Beck has invited much buzzed-about singer Beth Hart to join him onstage at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival on Saturday, April 13 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Beck, who has been one of Hart’s most ardent supporters for …
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The Tale of Eric Clapton’s “Fool” Gibson SG

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Dan Harr
Eric Clapton has not often played Gibson SGs, but he did in Cream’s 18-month existence from mid-’66 to late-’68. His SG became a trippy-rock icon and helped birth Clapton’s fabled “woman tone.” Here’s the tale of Eric Clapton’s psychedelic “Fool” SG. From Blues Breakers to Cream. Eric Clapton was known for playing a Les Paul Standard in John Mayall’s Blues Breakers but his favorite “Beano” LP was famously stolen from an early Cream rehearsal. To replace it, Clapton acquired an SG. There are…
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Eric Clapton at The Gwinnett Center Arena in Gwinnett, GA

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dan Harr
Legendary British rocker Eric Clapton, along with his band, made a stop on his 2013 tour at the Gwinnett Center Arena in Gwinnett, GA, where he performed his hits as well as songs from his latest release, Old Sock. The sold-out crowd stayed on their feet throughout most of the show, cheering and singing along to the well-known songs. Clapton’s U.S. tour continues through April 13th, when he then returns to finish his tour in the U.K. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the evening in photos.
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The Big Send-Off: 10 Epic Guitar Outros

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dan Harr
A great guitar outro can serve as the musical equivalent of an exclamation point, something to drive home a song in a memorable way. Whether flashy or subtle, the best guitar codas leave an impression that lingers long after the last notes fade. Below are 10 of the very best. “Mr. Crowley” (Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoads). Randy Rhoads’ beautiful, classically inspired outro elevated this Ozzy classic into something of monumental proportions. The late guitarist spent hours working on the solo, but remained frustrated…
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Guitar Center Presents The Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dan Harr
Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, proudly announces the launch of the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection. The limited-edition collection will feature five Eric Clapton tribute, replica and signature guitars to be sold in North America exclusively at Guitar Center locations …
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Hear Me Now: 10 of Rock’s Greatest Guitar Intros

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Dan Harr
Whether it’s an amazing solo, an unforgettable riff or simply a power chord that hangs suspended in the air, a great guitar intro can set the tone for an entire song. Rock history is loaded with great examples – the ten below rank among the very best. Alice Cooper“School’s Out” – Alice Cooper. Founding guitarist Glen Buxton came up with the ferocious opening riff for this classic long before the complete song was actually …
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Musicians Turn Out For 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit Concert Last Night

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Dan Harr
Call the “12-12-12″ benefit show “The Concert for New York City” 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at Madison Square Garden, many of the same top musicians came together …
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Eric Clapton Announces New Album and Tour in 2013

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dan Harr
Fans haven’t heard much from the legendary Eric Clapton in 2012, but as it turns out, the guitarist is plotting a big 2013. After all, next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his lengthy music career, …
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Robbie Robertson’s “Fear Of Falling” Soars To #1 At AC Radio

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Dan Harr
“Fear of Falling,” the latest single from Robbie Robertson’s acclaimed 2011 album How To Become Clairvoyant
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