Noticias

How Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” Became Eric Clapton’s Only U.S. No. 1

How Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” Became Er...

Eric Clapton built his reputation as one of rock’s great guitarists. Yet his only U.S. No. 1 arrived in 1974 with a restrained cover of a Bob Marley reggae song,...

How Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” Became Er...

Eric Clapton built his reputation as one of rock’s great guitarists. Yet his only U.S. No. 1 arrived in 1974 with a restrained cover of a Bob Marley reggae song,...

Eric Clapton Was 26, Famous and Disappearing Into Heroin

Eric Clapton Was 26, Famous and Disappearing In...

At the height of his early fame, Eric Clapton withdrew into a three-year heroin addiction that nearly ended his public career. His return required more than one concert or one...

Eric Clapton Was 26, Famous and Disappearing In...

At the height of his early fame, Eric Clapton withdrew into a three-year heroin addiction that nearly ended his public career. His return required more than one concert or one...

Why John Lennon’s Approval Still Matters to Pau...

John Lennon rarely praised Paul McCartney directly. One brief compliment stayed with Paul for decades and reveals why John remains the creative standard he has never replaced.  

Why John Lennon’s Approval Still Matters to Pau...

John Lennon rarely praised Paul McCartney directly. One brief compliment stayed with Paul for decades and reveals why John remains the creative standard he has never replaced.  

The Night George Harrison and Eric Clapton Step...

George Harrison was still a Beatle and Eric Clapton was already a guitar superstar. Yet in Copenhagen, both chose to disappear inside Delaney & Bonnie’s band—and found something fame had...

The Night George Harrison and Eric Clapton Step...

George Harrison was still a Beatle and Eric Clapton was already a guitar superstar. Yet in Copenhagen, both chose to disappear inside Delaney & Bonnie’s band—and found something fame had...

When Eric Clapton Stood Beside One of the Guitarists Who Made Him

When Eric Clapton Stood Beside One of the Guita...

Eric Clapton was already a global star when he joined Otis Rush at Montreux. But “Double Trouble” belonged to Rush, whose dark Chicago blues had helped create the musical language...

When Eric Clapton Stood Beside One of the Guita...

Eric Clapton was already a global star when he joined Otis Rush at Montreux. But “Double Trouble” belonged to Rush, whose dark Chicago blues had helped create the musical language...

Eric Clapton’s Greatest Rival Was Never Another Guitarist

Eric Clapton’s Greatest Rival Was Never Another...

Eric Clapton was constantly compared with Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Yet his greatest rival was the insecurity and relentless self-criticism that followed him throughout his career.

Eric Clapton’s Greatest Rival Was Never Another...

Eric Clapton was constantly compared with Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Yet his greatest rival was the insecurity and relentless self-criticism that followed him throughout his career.