Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll Video
rockandrollguru.com 3/30/2009 — Since today is Eric Clapton’s 64th birthday , let’s watch him play Bob Marley’s classic, “I Shot the Sheriff.” Please click here if you cannot see the video. Check out Slowhand’s groovy solo about five minutes into the song.

Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll Quote
rockandrollguru.com 3/30/2009 — “For me, it’s about the music. I’m just the messenger, and I hope to do it as long as I live.” - Eric Clapton We all hope so, Eric. Happy Birthday!

Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll Video
rockandrollguru.com 4/10/2009 — Since he began recording 461 Ocean Boulevard 35 years ago today, here’s a video of Eric Clapton in concert performing “Motherless Children” from that Desert Island Disc. Please click here if you cannot see the Slowhand video.

Is Eric Clapton Still Relevant?
guitarlifestyle.com 10/17/2009 — Eric Clapton is one of my favorite guitarists. He has been for almost as long as I’ve been playing. Most guitarists I know feel the same way. However, I wonder if non-guitarists feel the same way? Several years ago, I was driving a younger ...

Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll History
rockandrollguru.com 4/10/2009 — April 10, 1974: Eric Clapton began recording the album 461 Ocean Boulevard . I think 461 Ocean Boulevard is undeniably one of the greatest albums ever recorded. From the opening notes of “Motherless Children” to the closing jam on “Mainline Florida,” this disc ...

Jeff Beck to be Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
modernguitars.com 4/3/2009 — On Saturday, April 4, 2009, guitarist Jeff Beck will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by fellow Yardbirds alumnus Jimmy Page (Eric Clapton rounds out the Yardbirds notable guitarist triumverate). This year's ceremony takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Hall, instead of New York's Waldorf Astoria and is open to fans as well as music industry A listers. Those unable to attend can watch the ceremony's online simulcast via www.fuse.tv, which includes the induction of Metallica ...

Two Classic Interviews with Eric Clapton
guitarplayerdaily.blogspot.com 5/11/2009 — With a performing career that spans more than forty years, and too many classic recordings to list, Eric Clapton has solidified his reputation as a Guitar God ever since a fan wrote those immortal words on a wall of the Islington underground in 1967. His work with the Yardbirds, alongside Jeff ...

New Eric Clapton Book Available
nightwatchershouseofrock.blogspot.com 7/9/2009 — Our good friends at AntiMusic are reporting that a new book celebrates the amazing, forty-plus year career of rock guitar giant Eric Clapton. Titled 'Eric Clapton: The Essential Interviews', the long-overdue project boasts many of the legendary classic rock guitarist's honest, engaging and ...

Eric Clapton Releases New MP3 Songs
semolorock.blogspot.com 4/16/2009 — Great news comes for Blues guitar legend Eric Clapton's fans in the U.S. as the guitarist has some new singles that are available for purchase on Amazon MP3's. The two songs that are being released by Reprise records, are "Forever Man" and "Little Wing". The two singles from the upcoming CD of ...

Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
5th-fret.blogspot.com 9/30/2009 — Apparently the R&R; HoF has blinders on because once again their nominations have come out and once again, the Misfits are not on it. How can you nominate Kiss and not the Misfits? This makes me want to start my OWN hall of fame. The 5th Fret Hall of Fame and the very FIRST inductees would be ...