How Label Pressure Helped Eric Clapton to a Big Hit With ‘Forever Man’How Label Pressure Helped Eric Clapton to a Big Hit With ‘Forever Man’The only consolation was how well it all worked.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
Why Eric Clapton Lost Momentum on ‘There’s One in Every Crowd’Why Eric Clapton Lost Momentum on ‘There’s One in Every Crowd’Follow-up to '461 Ocean Boulevard' couldn't match its predecessor's gold-selling, chart-topping success.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Eric Clapton’s Split With Yardbirds Caused a Chain ReactionHow Eric Clapton’s Split With Yardbirds Caused a Chain ReactionGuitarist sent heavy blues in a new direction when he quit the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Mystery of Eric Clapton’s Lost James Bond SongThe Mystery of Eric Clapton’s Lost James Bond Song‘License to Kill’ track and video were completed but rejected at the last moment.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Nick Mason Rock for CharityWatch Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Nick Mason Rock for CharityClassic rockers turned out to raise money for new cancer-treatment facility.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Clapton, Page, May and Jeff Beck Awkwardly Met the QueenWhen Clapton, Page, May and Jeff Beck Awkwardly Met the QueenQueen Elizabeth II made headlines after a 2005 Buckingham Palace event when she failed to recognize four of rock's most famous guitarists.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Eric Clapton and Friends Honor Ginger Baker: Videos and Set ListEric Clapton and Friends Honor Ginger Baker: Videos and Set ListLate Cream and Blind Faith drummer remembered by Roger Waters, Ronnie Wood, Steve Winwood, Baker's son Kofi and others.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Eric Clapton Join Hawkwind for Eight Songs During U.K. ShowWatch Eric Clapton Join Hawkwind for Eight Songs During U.K. ShowGuitarist played during final stretch of space-rock band's concert in Guildford, England.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
50 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Unimpressed by Led Zeppelin50 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Unimpressed by Led ZeppelinGuitar great thought band was "too loud" when it played the Midwest Rock Festival in July 1969. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch Eric Clapton Cover Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’Watch Eric Clapton Cover Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’Guitar great encored with late legend's classic at London's Royal Albert Hall. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Eric Clapton Announces Brief U.S. TourEric Clapton Announces Brief U.S. TourGuitar legend will play a few shows in run-up to Crossroads Guitar Festival. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Eric Clapton Through the Years: 1964-2019 PhotosEric Clapton Through the Years: 1964-2019 PhotosA look at the legendary guitarist over the course of his long career in music. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin