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Books: Eric Clapton, Day by Day: The Early Years, 1963-1982, by Marc Roberty (2013)

Sun, June 16 2013 1:25pm - Source: Something Else!

The Early Years, 1963-1982 , Marc Roberty takes us into the earliest days of Derek and the Dominoes — with the arrival of key collaborator Bobby Whitlock.

Eric Clapton Cancels Shows Due to Back Injury

Tue, June 11 2013 9:22pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Eric Clapton has cancelled two upcoming concerts this week in Austria and Germany, citing back problems.

And Bands: Eric Clapton Edition

Tue, June 11 2013 4:46pm - Source: Star Maker Machine

There are some pretty obscure pieces of trivia in the Guinness Book of World Records, but "Artist associated with the most And Bands" is probably not one of them.

CHER, CHRISSIE HYNDE AND NENEH CHERRY WITH ERIC CLAPTON – “Love Can Build A Bridge”

Thu, May 23 2013 5:39pm - Source: Freaky Trigger

"Love Can Build A Bridge" has one of the best line-ups of any charity single – three women who have each made, on their day, magnificent pop records.

Eric Clapton, O2, Dublin, review

Fri, May 10 2013 1:23pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Starting out with The Yardbirds in the early 1960s, Eric Clapton was the archetypal lip-curled young gun, with the swagger of a desperado and the virtuoso technique of an old master.

Even today, Pattie Boyd can’t choose between Eric Clapton, the Beatles’ George Harrison

Mon, May 06 2013 2:04pm - Source: Something Else!

As Pattie Boyd talks about old photos of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, she remains — perhaps appropriately, given that she was the inspiration for Clapton's love-lorn "Layla" — unable to decide which had been more inspirational.

Ken Fallin: Eric Clapton Gets a Trim (PHOTOS)

Tue, April 23 2013 12:42am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

In the Wall Street Journal , there is a caricature drawing I did of rock and roll legend, Eric Clapton.

Keith Richards joins Eric Clapton onstage at Madison Square Garden

Mon, April 15 2013 6:35pm - Source: NME

Keith Richards appeared on stage with Eric Clapton at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday night (April 13).

Eric Clapton – UK & Ireland Tour 2013

Thu, April 11 2013 6:02pm - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

Just like the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton is celebrating 50 years in the music business; and following the release of his latest album, 'Old Sock' , he will be playing arenas in the UK & Ireland in May as part of a World Tour. No doubt he will be playing songs from the new album including the single 'Gotta Get Over'.

On Second Thought: Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Dire Straits, ELP, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, others

Sun, April 07 2013 7:12pm - Source: Something Else!

So, the local church down the block was having its annual MAMMOTH GARAGE SALE.

Best of March 2013: Peter Banks, Toto, Eric Clapton, Jon Anderson, Boz Scaggs, Tony Levin, the Beatles

Mon, April 01 2013 3:27pm - Source: Something Else!

Yes fans joined in a celebration of Peter Banks' life after the guitarist passed last month, and dug into a pair of talks with Jon Anderson as the founding vocalist explored the band's shared legacy.

‘It’s come from someone I respect’: David Bowie’s role in naming Eric Clapton’s new album Old Sock

Mon, April 01 2013 12:57pm - Source: Something Else!

David Bowie's long-awaited single "Where Are We Now," in a roundabout way, helped inspire the name of Eric Clapton's new album Old Sock, which the guitarist reveals originally had a far different working title.

Eric Clapton Atlanta setlist

Sun, March 31 2013 11:16pm - Source: Music-News.com

Eric Clapton is in the midst of his Fifty Years Further On Up the Road tour celebrating his fiftieth year in the business, bringing the show to Gwinnett Arena in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday night.

The Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection Is Onsale Now

Thu, March 28 2013 7:34pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection is officially onsale now.

Eric Clapton Subscription Slide

Wed, March 27 2013 1:30pm - Source: Mojo

Noel Gallagher: 'Performing with Damon Albarn was like John Lennon playing with Eric Clapton'

Tue, March 26 2013 12:34pm - Source: NME

Noel Gallagher has described his performance with Damon Albarn as like "John Lennon playing with Eric Clapton".

Album: Eric Clapton, Old Sock (Polydor)

Sat, March 23 2013 8:13pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Reggae, show tunes, Hank Snow and low-temperature choogling as far as the ear can hear – "All of Me", "Born to Lose", Gary Moore's "Still Got the Blues", buttressed by the rhythm attributes of Willie Weeks and Steve Gadd. Messrs Winwood and Macca in da house, too.

Eric Clapton cover slide

Fri, March 22 2013 9:14pm - Source: Mojo

Eric Clapton's Greatest Clips

Fri, March 22 2013 5:13pm - Source: Mojo

This month's MOJO magazine cover star is Eric Clapton , the man who invented rock's cult of the lead guitarist then abdicated the high throne of its ruling deity.

Eric Clapton: Old Sock - exclusive album stream

Thu, March 21 2013 12:41pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Eric Clapton is about to release his 20th studio album, Old Sock. The 12-track LP, which features guest appearances from Paul McCartney and Steve Winwood, will be released on Polydor on March 25.

Eric Clapton Spans His Career on 50th Anniversary Tour

Mon, March 18 2013 4:34pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Eric Clapton 's March 17th concert in Austin, Texas – the third date on his latest North American tour – was a career overview that covered all of his major turning points as a guitarist and most of his commercial successes: Cream , Derek and the Dominos , the Seventies solo hits and his matured resurgence in the Eighties with the MTV Unplugged performance and album.

New Music Monday: David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Adrenaline Mob, Robert Hurst, Shooter Jennings

Mon, March 11 2013 1:01pm - Source: Something Else!

David Bowie and Eric Clapton return with albums that recall their glory years, while Shooter Jennings — both as a solo artist and as a producer with Fifth on the Floor — makes two appearances on our list.

‘It’s a gift that I’ve been given’: Eric Clapton opens up on his lengthy struggles with addiction

Sat, March 09 2013 7:28pm - Source: Something Else!

In talking about Ginger Baker, his band mate in both Cream and in Blind Faith, Eric Clapton ends up going in depth about his own battles with addiction.

Eric Clapton – Old Sock (2013)

Thu, March 07 2013 2:53pm - Source: Something Else!

Like 461 Ocean Boulevard , but with better singing, Eric Clapton's Old Sock is similarly thin on original songs, swerves into an amiable island-inflected vibe, and never gets too far outside of its super-mellow box.

Eric Clapton to Stop Touring When He Turns 70

Wed, March 06 2013 11:44pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Eric Clapton will hang up his guitar when he turns 70.

Eric Clapton: 'When I'm 70, I'll Stop Touring'

Thu, February 28 2013 12:14pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Eric Clapton is about to release his 21 st solo album, Old Sock , on March 12th and head out on a spring U.S. arena tour , including the guitarist's Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden in April.

Eric Clapton collaborates with Paul McCartney on new album Old Sock

Thu, February 14 2013 3:16pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Old Sock, his 21st studio album, is produced by Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley and Simon Climie.

Eric Clapton Unveils New Studio Album

Thu, February 14 2013 3:14pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

One of rock's most iconic guitarist, Eric Clapton has little left to prove.

Clapton to work with Universal to distribute his Old Sock

Wed, February 13 2013 11:56am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Universal Music's Polydor division will handle the release of Eric Clapton's upcoming 21st studio album 'Old Sock' outside of North America via a partnership with the guitar man's own label Bushbranch.

Something Else! sneak peek: Eric Clapton, “Gotta Get Over” from Old Sock (2013)

Tue, February 12 2013 7:39pm - Source: Something Else!

One of two original songs on the forthcoming Eric Clapton album Old Sock has leaked.

Worst Grammy Award Nominees Ever: From The Chipmunks To Eric Clapton

Thu, February 07 2013 11:08pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Music fans and critics alike enjoy annually complaining about the Grammy Awards' winners, losers, surprises and snubs.

Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Eric Clapton Songs

Wed, February 06 2013 8:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

This week, Eric Clapton announced details of his upcoming studio album, Old Sock. It's a fitting title for an artist who has been around for a very long time but never quite seems to go away.

Eric Clapton | Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago 2007

Sat, February 02 2013 7:37am - Source: Squeeze My Lemon

Weekend Rock Question: What Is Eric Clapton's Best Song?

Fri, February 01 2013 8:45pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Eric Clapton announced plans for a new studio album this week featuring guest appearances by Paul McCartney , Steve Winwood, Chaka Khan and Jim Keltner.

Physical Resistance: Eric Clapton, Enoch Powell & Anti-Fascism

Tue, January 29 2013 12:29pm - Source: The Quietus

Dave Hann, anti-fascist and writer, pieced together a collective history of anti-fascism that also re-defines political activity as participation in street protest rather than adhering to a party line.

Eric Clapton preps release of 'Old Sock'

Tue, January 29 2013 7:43am - Source: Music-News.com

When we updated our upcoming releases list on Saturday, we added the mysterious listing for a new Eric Clapton album, Old Sock. The album will be out around March (March 12 is listed but the date is tentative) via Clapton's own Bushbranch Records, distributed by Surfdog Records.

New Music Monday: Rush, Tom Tom Club, Motorhead, Eric Clapton, Rainbow, Bill Evans

Mon, December 17 2012 12:34pm - Source: Something Else!

A pair of lavish reissues arrive just in time for the Christmas buying season, one a classic Eric Clapton release — maybe his very best — and the other a signature effort from Rush, only days after their induction into a certain hall of fame.

Eric Clapton, Chris Martin of Coldplay Added to "12-12-12" Show

Thu, December 06 2012 10:19pm - Source: ArtistDirect

It will be held on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden.

The xx, Quicksand, Tame Impala, Eric Clapton, Yo La Tengo, Jamie Lidell, Matt Pryor and more tickets on sale

Fri, November 30 2012 4:51pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Tickets to see The xx at Hammerstein Ballroom go on sale today at noon.

Eric Clapton, Florence Welch Join Rolling Stones Onstage in London

Fri, November 30 2012 12:56pm - Source: Rolling Stone

After the Rolling Stones hosted Jeff Beck and Mary J. Blige (and former Stones Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman) onstage last weekend , the band featured special guests Eric Clapton and Florence Welch last night at the second of two London shows at O2 Arena.

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