The artist that made Eric Clapton become a guitarist: “Some of the first tunes I learnt”
Eric Clapton was already heading towards stardom as a guitarist, but it wasn't until he got the right songs under his fingers ...
Eric Clapton reveals the first major turning point in his career: “Nurtured the gift I had”
A look at how the leading lights of the 1960s were all very young, and what that means contrasted with today's scene, via Eric Clapton getting noticed at 17.
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“For Your Love,” the Song That Gained The Yardbirds a Big Hit and Lost Them a Legendary Guitarist
These days, many know The Yardbirds as much for the incredible lead guitarists that passed through their lineup as much as for their music. But make no mistake, the band released some incendiary stuff ...
He's a hitmaker who owned Eric Clapton's “The Fool” SG, produced Meat Loaf, and played with Ringo Starr
Todd Rundgren has just about done it all, but he does regret missing out on the chance to produce the Talking Heads and the ...
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later’ on Paramount+, Featuring The Singer-Songwriter’s Original Hit Performance, Plus An Interview
While Clapton won a Grammy for Journeyman, he was still known mostly for his 1960s and ’70s work with the Yardbirds ... very young, that I’ve always wanted to do.” Our Call: Eric Clapton ...
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ERIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED … OVER 30 YEARS LATER : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
Eric Clapton Unplugged ... as live albums.) While Clapton won a Grammy for Journeyman, he was still known mostly for his 1960s and ’70s work with the Yardbirds, Cream, and Derek and the ...
Buckethead, The Yardbirds added to Homer Center for the Arts concert lineup
The Yardbirds are a legendary blues-rock band led by founder Jim McCarty with John Idan, Godfrey Townsend, Myke Scavone, and Kenny Aaronson. The influential group had a string of hits in the 1960s ...
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Before He Formed Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page Played a Prom in Ohio
Xavier’s prom in 1968 featured the Yardbirds, a group that had had a remarkable succession of lead guitarists: Eric Clapton, followed by Jeff Beck, followed by Jimmy Page. The Xavier prom took ...
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Asking Eric: Widow grappling with young husband’s death finds everyone is asking her intrusive questions
Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, so of course it was a shock. The problem is a friend, “Nancy”, discussed details ...