Jeff Berlin names his 5 favorite bass albums By Bass Player Staff published 8 January 20 The fusion maestro picks a fistful of classics
Jean-Jacques Burnel names his 5 favorite bass albums By Bass Player Staff published 8 January 20 The Stranglers low-end legend cites his top bass picks
Learn the hallmarks of the hugely influential guitar style of Mountain's Leslie West By Andy Aledort published 22 October 19 Take a look at Leslie West's heavy, dense guitar work in this lesson
Guitarists pay tribute to iconic Cream and Blind Faith drummer Ginger Baker By Richard Bienstock published 7 October 19 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 published 23 September 19 Addictive sounds that will have you crying out for more
Watch Emily Wolfe Play Eric Clapton’s "Crossroads" Guitar By Guitar World Staff published 29 March 19 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 published 18 December 18 Two blues guitar greats let loose on a Howlin' Wolf classic.
A Young Eric Clapton Delivers the Goods for Aretha Franklin in 1967 By Damian Fanelli published 16 August 18 Then-22-year-old guitar maestro lends his skills to an Aretha Franklin masterpiece.
Joe Bonamassa Talks 'British Blues Explosion Live,' His New Tribute to Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page By Damian Fanelli published 23 May 18
Eric Clapton's 10 Best Guitar Moments By Damian Fanelli, Alan di Perna, Jimmy Brown, Andy Aledort published 30 March 18
Pure Firepower: Eric Clapton's Bluesbreakers and Cream Fretwork By Andy Aledort published 8 February 18
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" Guitar Solo Note for Note By Damian Fanelli published 19 October 17 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 published 11 September 17 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 published 30 March 17 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 published 20 March 17 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 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.
Get Ready for a New Eric Clapton Documentary, 'A Life in 12 Bars' By Damian Fanelli published 15 February 17 There's a new Eric Clapton documentary in the works.
Gary Clark Jr. and William Bell Play "Born Under a Bad Sign" at the Grammys By Damian Fanelli published 14 February 17 We have one more bit of Grammy news for you.