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“Eric’s Les Paul gets stolen, and he knows I’ve got the other one. He starts calling me relentlessly. I charged him £200. It’s worth about two million now”: Andy Summers recalls selling Eric Clapton his Gibson Les Paul ‘Burst for a bargain price

By Phil Weller published 21 December 23

After Slowhand‘s legendary Beano ‘Burst was stolen in ‘66, Summers reluctantly sold his own Les Paul to the bluesman for a measly £200

Learn the playing styles of every Eric Clapton era with this epic lesson

By Andy Saphir published 15 June 23

Five EC pieces for the Slowhand in training...

The Groundhogs guitarist and frontman Tony McPhee dies aged 79

By Matt Parker published 7 June 23

The influential British rock guitarist backed John Lee Hooker, recorded with Jimmy Page and played with Eric Clapton and John Mayall

John Mayall performs onstage at Teatro Nuevo Apolo on October 08, 2019 in Madrid, Spain

John Mayall announces star-studded new album, The Sun Is Shining Down

By Jackson Maxwell published 21 October 21

Set for a January 28, 2022 release, the album will feature contributions from Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller and more

John Mayall announces retirement from touring, telling fans “it is time for me to hang up my road shoes”

By Matt Parker published 4 October 21

The British blues-rock icon will limit himself to one-off shows and events local to his California base

John Mayall: "Eric Clapton was totally unique. It’s testament to his command of the blues at such an early age"

By Elliot Stephen Cohen published 23 June 20

What do Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, Jack Bruce and Peter Green have in common? At one point or another they've graced our ears with the legendary bluesman

March 13, 1965: Eric Clapton Quits The Yardbirds

By Damian Fanelli published 12 March 17

Fifty years ago today—March 13, 1965—guitarist Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds. It's one of the best things that ever happened—period.

Interview: Guitarist Walter Trout Discusses His New Album, 'Blues For The Modern Daze'

By Dave Reffett published 8 May 12

Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Heads to NYC’s Iridium for Six Shows

By Damian Fanelli published 4 May 12

Interview: Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Discusses Gear, Bluesbreakers, Iridium and The Stones

By Damian Fanelli published 3 May 12