Thundercat names his favorite basslines and explains why slap bass is so controversial By Richard Bienstock “If your feel sucks, you just suck,” says the multi-instrumentalist Dragonballer
The 25 best wah solos of all time By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Josh Hart From Satriani to Sabbath, here are the greatest wah moments in guitar history
The 20 heaviest songs before Black Sabbath By Richard Bienstock Behold, gentle reader, a sizzlin’ slew of down and dirty tracks that helped forge heavy metal
Watch Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, Nile Rodgers and more jam Cream and Blind Faith in tribute to Ginger Baker By Richard Bienstock “He was a scoundrel but I loved him and he loved me,” Clapton says of his two-time bandmate
Final tickets released for Eric Clapton & Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker By Richard Bienstock The one-time-only event takes place February 17 in London
Guitarists pay tribute to iconic Cream and Blind Faith drummer Ginger Baker By Richard Bienstock Baker, who influenced artists in a multitude of genres over his more than 50 year career, passed away at the age of 80
13 of the best guitar tones of all time By Jeff Slate Addictive sounds that will have you crying out for more
Watch Emily Wolfe Play Eric Clapton’s "Crossroads" Guitar By Guitar World Staff See the legendary 1964 Gibson ES-335, famously used during Clapton's years with Cream, in action.
Keith Richards and Eric Clapton Jam on "Spoonful" at Hubert Sumlin Tribute Concert By Josh Hart Two blues guitar greats let loose on a Howlin' Wolf classic.
Joe Bonamassa Talks 'British Blues Explosion Live,' His New Tribute to Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page By Damian Fanelli
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" Guitar Solo Note for Note By Damian Fanelli Robinson starts things off by saying, "You can play many different styles of guitar, can't you? You were telling me before you can play 'Crossroads' note for note."
Watch the Trailer for 'Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars' By Guitar World Staff Showtime has revealed the trailer for 'Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars,' a documentary the network produced on the life and work of the guitar legend. You can watch it here.
Hear Eric Clapton's Isolated Guitar from "Sunshine of Your Love" By Damian Fanelli Eric Clapton, the guy who played lead guitar on Ringo Starr's "Everybody's in a Hurry But Me" in 1983, turns 72 today.
Eric Clapton Performs "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Crossroads" at Madison Square Garden By Damian Fanelli Last night, Eric Clapton kicked off a two-night run at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
March 13, 1965: Eric Clapton Quits The Yardbirds By Damian Fanelli Fifty years ago today—March 13, 1965—guitarist Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds. It's one of the best things that ever happened—period.
