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.
Has Eric Clapton's Legendary "Beano" Les Paul Burst Been Found? By Damian Fanelli published 7 July 16 Eric Clapton's "Beano" Gibson Les Paul Sunburst, the axhe used onthe legendary Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton sessions in 1966, is one of rock's true holy grails.
Flashback: Eric Clapton Injects George Harrison's "Day Tripper" Riff Into a Ray Charles Cover By Damian Fanelli published 11 May 16 The "Day Tripper"/"What'd I Say" episode can be considered the first recorded connection between Clapton and the Beatles
Ode to Eric Clapton's Bluesbreakers Masterpiece, "Steppin' Out" By Damian Fanelli published 18 February 16 “Steppin’ Out” is one of Eric Clapton’s best-known John Mayall & theBluesbreakers tracks, and with good reason.
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