Todd Rundgren: “I reached a point with my technique where I said, ‘I don’t want to play faster than I can listen’“ By Henry Yates published 26 April 21 The legendary guitarist and producer reflects on his prolific and stellar career
Joe Bonamassa recalls the time he played Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitars in one afternoon By Matt Owen published 14 April 21 The blues-rock hero is a big fan of Clapton's Hare Krishna ES-335 – but less so of the ”Blackie” Strat, which he called a “rough ride”
John Lennon wished Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen had played on Cold Turkey instead of Eric Clapton By Sam Roche published 31 March 21 “God, I wish I’d had Rick on Cold Turkey. Clapton choked up,” Lennon reportedly once said
Hear Eric Clapton solo over new Daniel Santiago song, Open World By Matt Owen published 12 March 21 The Brazilian multi-instrumentalist's latest track sees Slowhand serve up a series of oh-so sweet bends and tasty pentatonic runs
The strange case of the missing Beano: where is Eric Clapton’s stolen Les Paul? By Tony Bacon published 5 March 21 Taken from a church hall practice room in '66, Slowhand’s legendary Beano ’Burst has not been seen since. Guitarist investigates...
How to play acoustic guitar like Eric Clapton By Richard Barrett published 18 December 20 The impossible dream? Maybe, but this primer in Slowhand's style will set you on your way
Chris Cornell’s “Superunknown” Jazzmaster sells for $125k – but Clapton’s $1m 1954 Strat fails to attract bids By Richard Bienstock published 7 December 20 Cornell used the Jazzmaster in the studio and onstage during the recording and tour for Soundgarden’s smash 1994 album
Mark Knopfler’s signed Strat, Eric Clapton’s autographed Martin and more raffled to support COVID-19 relief By Richard Bienstock published 1 December 20 UK Charity Stagehand has launched the massive prize draw campaign to assist out-of-work production staff and stage crews
Eric Clapton’s 1954 Fender Stratocaster is hitting the auction block for a cool one million By Richard Bienstock published 23 November 20 The rare non-tremolo Sunburst model was Clapton’s main stage slide guitar from 1979-1985
How to play guitar like 7 Fender Strat icons By Chris Bird published 17 November 20 Master the tones and techniques of 7 legendary Stratocaster players
Eric Clapton's 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival set for release in a range of physical formats By Sam Roche published 24 September 20 The four hour-plus highlights collection features performances from John Mayer, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy and many more
Adrian Vandenberg: "At 16 you think if you’ve got a good guitar and a good amp, you’re going to sound like Jimi Hendrix!” By David Mead published 13 August 20 Bought & Sold: The ex-Whitesnake guitarist displays a fondness for Gibson Les Pauls and regret at selling an original Marshall Plexi...
The story of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, as told by John Mayall, Mike Vernon and Green himself By Johnny Black published 9 July 20 How the British blues-rock powerhouse came together, according to the people who were there
Top British artists including the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest call on the UK government to help save the live music industry By Richard Bienstock published 2 July 20 The open letter, signed by more than 1,400 acts, is part of the wider #LetTheMusicPlay campaign
Funk up your blues with these rhythmic solo ideas By Richard Barrett published 1 May 20 A little rhythmic variety in your phrasing will take your blues playing to the next level
How to borrow chords from a parallel minor key and lend your songs a bittersweet edge By Jimmy Brown published 16 April 20 Learn a songwriting trick used by everyone from Eric Clapton to The Beatles
Eric Clapton: 13 of his best under-the-radar solo songs By Damian Fanelli published 30 March 20 The overlooked solo Clapton tunes you need to hear
The 25 greatest wah solos of all time By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Josh Hart published 9 March 20 From Satriani to Sabbath, here are the greatest wah moments in guitar history
Watch Eric Clapton jam with Van Morrison during all-star London charity concert By Richard Bienstock published 6 March 20 Slowhand also performed a three-song solo set highlighted by Stormy Monday and Crossroads
Watch Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, Nile Rodgers and more jam Cream and Blind Faith in tribute to Ginger Baker By Richard Bienstock published 18 February 20 “He was a scoundrel but I loved him and he loved me,” Clapton says of his two-time bandmate