Browsing: Eric Clapton

Slowhand. God. The Greatest. These are but a few of the monikers that fans have bestowed upon Eric Clapton. Of all of these, he is most often referred to as “Slowhand.”

Clapton also played “Sunshine of Your Love” on the guitar during the induction of Cream into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

The suit alleges that Clapton incorrectly credited the fabled musician Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter as the writer of the song at issue, “Alberta” in the liner notes of the Unplugged album, released in 1992.

Here is our list of the most iconic blues guitars, synonymous with their players, in the history of the genre.

Robert Hicks was working as a cook at a barbecue stand in Atlanta when he was discovered by a Columbia Records talent scout. What started as a day job made him famous—Hicks was from then on known as Barbecue Bob…

This musician’s contributions to blues, country, and rock music have been immense. In fact, still to this day, most people are not fully aware of all that he contributed to the world of music.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, lovingly known across the world as Jazzfest, has released their storied lineup for the festival’s 45th anniversary.

J.J. Cale was best known for the songs ‘After Midnight’ and ‘Cocaine’, covered by Eric Clapton as well as ‘Crazy Mama’ and ‘Call Me The Breeze’.

Born John Weldon Cale in 1938, Cale recorded 14 studio albums as well as his collaboration album with Clapton ‘The Road To Escondido’.

An originator of the so-called Tulsa Sound, Cale’s career spanned over 50 years, beginning in 1958. A multi-instrumentalist and song writer, Cale also worked as an engineer. He was renowned for his songwriting, writing a number of hit songs

Up until recently, Gary Clark Jr. was one of the best kept secrets in the blues/rock genre (unless of course,…