Get to the roots of Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking playing with this lesson on his biggest influences By Phil Short published 27 May 22 In six immersive studies, we approach Eddie’s playing style from the perspective of the players he idolized
10 pro guitarists who broke strings onstage – and how they recovered By Jonathan Horsley published 24 May 22 The rock royals, pop icons and blues heroes who kept their cool in the heat of battle and styled it out even after going a string down...
Eric Clapton tests positive for Covid-19, postpones shows By Matt Owen published 17 May 22 Shows in Italy and Switzerland will be rescheduled after the blues guitarist contracted the virus
The secrets behind Eric Clapton’s guitar tone on Cream’s Sunshine of Your Love By Chris Gill published 15 April 22 How Slowhand brought the power of his stage rig to bear on a rock classic that inaugurated his his famous “woman tone”
Ozzy Osbourne has completed his guest star-packed new album By Jackson Maxwell published 11 April 22 The Prince of Darkness revealed on social media that he had delivered the completed album to his label, Epic
A 1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom – gifted by Eric Clapton to Gregg Allman – is headed to the auction block By Jackson Maxwell published 23 March 22 Said to be in good condition, the guitar has sat in the home of Allman's onetime Anna Maria Island, Florida neighbor for 40 years
How to play psychedelic Mixolydian blues By Richard Barrett published 4 March 22 This lesson demonstrates how modal approach to blues can open up your musical options, adding some Mixolydian folk spice in the style of Robby Krieger, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix
Dave Brock: “I busked in cinema queues and subways. It taught me a lot and gave me plenty of practice performing” By Rod Brakes published 28 February 22 From busking and the blues, to high times and some lows, the Hawkwind founder tells us tales of yore from his epic journey in space-rock
How to play guitar like 10 Chicago blues greats By Andy Saphir published 20 January 22 Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock with this lesson on the styles of Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Otis Rush and many more
Eric Clapton backs down on collecting legal fees from woman selling bootleg CD on eBay By Sam Roche published 23 December 21 The guitarist's management has issued a statement that seeks to clarify Clapton's role and explain why legal action was taken
Eric Clapton writes new single, Heart of a Child, with fellow vaccine skeptic By Matt Owen published 21 December 21 The track's co-writer, Italian architect Robin Monotti, is currently suspended on Twitter and has made headlines throughout the pandemic for his staunch opposition to the vaccine
Eric Clapton successfully sues 55-year-old German widow for listing bootleg CD on eBay for $11 By Jackson Maxwell published 16 December 21 The woman – referred to in filings as Gabriele P. – will have to pay court costs for both herself and Clapton, reportedly totaling almost $4,000
Guitars played by David Gilmour, the Edge, Eddie Van Halen, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and more rake in huge figures in all-star auction By Matt Owen published 22 November 21 Clapton's $625,000 Martin D-45 was the highest-selling instrument at Julien’s Auctions mammoth Icons & Idols event, closely followed by The Edge's Gibson Explorer, which went for $437,500
Robert Cray says he‘s ended his friendship with Eric Clapton: “I’d just rather not associate with somebody who’s on the extreme and being so selfish” By Matt Parker published 12 November 21 The bluesman told The Washington Post that Clapton’s decision to sing lyrics comparing lockdowns to slavery was a significant factor
Carlos Santana is working with Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks on a spaghetti western-inspired instrumental album By Matt Owen published 11 November 21 The PRS-playing guitar powerhouse teased the trio’s prospective project will pay homage to Ennio Morricone, and be sonically comparable to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
How to play vocal guitar solos in the style of John Mayer and Eric Clapton By Richard Barrett published 5 November 21 A lesson in vintage '80s blues guitar, when guitars were pink, shoulder pads were big, and the melodies bigger still
Ozzy Osbourne’s new album – featuring Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton – will appear by spring 2022 By Matt Parker published 5 November 21 Sony lists new record among key releases for next six months
Ozzy Osbourne confirms Zakk Wylde will play guitar on the entirety of his upcoming solo album By Matt Owen published 1 November 21 It turns out Wylde's own involvement on the album – which also features Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Tony Iommi – will be far more than a mere guest spot
An Eric Clapton-owned and stage-played 1968 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar is headed to the auction block By Jackson Maxwell published 27 October 21 With an estimated value of $300,000 – $500,000, the acoustic was used at Derek and The Dominos' first concert, at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in June 1970
Classic gear: 1970s Fender Stratocasters By Rod Brakes published 22 October 21 Taking a closer look at the Strat's CBS-era tweaks, for better and for worse