Despite having some of the greatest chops in the industry, Eric Clapton understood when some songs were outside of his ...

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While Eric Clapton was an absolute maniac no matter what he was playing, he knew to steer clear of some chords in his ...

The only three-time inductee in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame history, Eric Clapton transformed the genre with his blues-infused style of playing guitar. Known for songs like “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Slowhand returns to the Blues Albums chart this week in America.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eric Clapton may not be God, but Thursday night he put to rest any debate about his place in the rock ’n’ roll pantheon with a blues-heavy show for a packed Rocket Arena crowd. The ...

Everyone has his or her favorite guitar hero, but when it comes to blues-rock, you have to give it up for Eric Clapton. Starting with his groundbreaking work in the mid-60’s with The Yardbirds, and ...

Getting his start playing in a variety of bands around his hometown of Ripley, Surrey, United Kingdom, Eric Clapton took centerstage no matter where he went. Following stints with the Yardbirds and ...