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New album from Eric Clapton in September

Written by admin on August 19, 2010 – 7:01 pm -

The long wait for new material from Eric Clapton is almost over. His 19th studio album, simply titled “Clapton,” will be released on September 28.

Clapton’s first album since 2005′s “Back Home” will feature collaborations with Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Allen Toussaint and Derek Trucks.

Who memorabilia headlines rock and pop auction

Written by admin on June 25, 2010 – 9:51 pm -

A Gibson SG guitar played by Pete Townshend on a 1971 tour with The Who was the highest price item at Christie’s Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction, held in South Kensington, London, last night. Townsend’s guitar sold for £49,250, which was double the estimate.

Tags: Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Pete Townsend, The Who
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Song of the Week #5 – “That’s All Right”

Written by admin on June 7, 2010 – 6:01 am -

Elvis Presley’s very first single, “That’s All Right,” is this week’s song of the week.

This is one of the most important songs ever recorded. Nineteen-year-old Elvis Presley, with sidemen Scotty Moore (guitar) and Bill Black (bass), were on a break during a studio session when they began improvising on an old blues song by Arthur Crudup. Producer Sam Phillips was amazed by what he heard and asked them to back up and try it again. The result was a new and unique sound which became known as rockabilly.

Tags: Arthur Crudup, Bill Black, Bob Dylan, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Scotty Moore, That's All Right
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McCartney is wealthiest rocker

Written by admin on April 25, 2010 – 9:52 pm -

Sir Paul McCartney is the richest UK rocker, according to the Sunday Times 2010 Rich List.

Tags: Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, mick jagger, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Tom Jones
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Eric Clapton is 65 today

Written by admin on March 30, 2010 – 8:16 am -

Guitar legend Eric Clapton celebrates his 65th birthday today.

Eric Clapton is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important guitarists of all time. He has produced outstanding work throughout his career, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos.

Tags: Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton, Eric Clapton's 65th birthday, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds
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