Watch Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton's explosive While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Crossroads Festival By Richard Bienstock published 23 September 19 The performance marked the first time the two British guitar greats have ever played together
August 27, 1990: The day Stevie Ray Vaughan died By Tony Grassi published 27 August 19 GW recounts SRV's final show, and what led to the blues guitar legend's tragic death
Eric Clapton: "I've never heard better rock guitar playing" By Damian Fanelli published 26 August 19 "It's the best," Clapton said of the playing on this vintage tune
Watch Eric Clapton put the Strat-necked Fender Blind Faith Telecaster through its paces By Richard Bienstock published 21 August 19 The limited-edition model is chronicled in a new Guitar Center video
Gibson’s Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I is the cream of the crop By Richard Bienstock published 20 August 19 Extremely limited-edition model pays tribute to guitar used by Clapton at “one of the greatest gigs I ever played,” he says
Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform Cocaine in 1988 By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 19 An inspired, guest-star filled performance
Ernie Ball Offers Unsigned Artists the Chance to Play Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival By Guitar World Staff published 7 June 19 One grand prize winner will also receive an Ernie Ball endorsement deal, a custom Ernie Ball Music Man guitar and more.
Watch Eric Clapton Pay Tribute to Prince with Stirring “Purple Rain” Cover By Richard Bienstock published 15 May 19 The guitarist performed the classic track at the Royal Albert Hall on May 13.
How to Create Flowing, Stylish Licks Like Eric Clapton By Andy Aledort published 22 April 19 When it comes to spontaneous, improvised phrasing, there is perhaps no better blues-rock guitarist than Eric Clapton.
Watch Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and More Talk Laurel Canyon Music Scene in 'Echo in the Canyon' Trailer By Richard Bienstock published 4 April 19 The documentary, which also features Jakob Dylan, Beck and others, opens in May.
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.
Eric Clapton Announces 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival By Jackson Maxwell published 28 March 19 Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Joe Walsh, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Jimmie Vaughan, Susan Tedeschi, Gary Clark Jr... need we say more?
New Photo Book ‘Into the Light’ Features B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Slash and More By Alan Paul published 13 February 19 Retrospective coffee table tome from photographer Jérôme Brunet is available now.
Yngwie Malmsteen Shares New Song, “Sun’s Up Top’s Down,” Details Bluesy New Album By Richard Bienstock published 1 February 19 ‘Blue Lightning’ is out March 29.
Doyle Bramhall II Breaks Down His Spellbinding and Personal New Album, 'Shades' By Alan Paul published 3 January 19 The celebrated lefty, and occasional Eric Clapton bandmate, discusses his fourth solo LP.
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.
Watch Eric Clapton's Holiday Short Film, 'A Clapton Christmas' By Richard Bienstock published 6 December 18 YouTube feature includes a sit-down interview and several acoustic performances.
Stolen Fender Stratocaster Signed by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Others Recovered after Gary Moore’s Son Spots Instrument on eBay By Danny Young published 4 December 18 The instrument is scheduled to be auctioned at Bonhams on December 11.
"Stairway to Heaven" Recording Console Heading to Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 29 November 18 The HeliosCentric console was also used to record Eric Clapton’s “After Midnight.”
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Exhibit Iconic Guitars By Richard Bienstock published 20 November 18 'Play It Loud' will feature Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstein," Eric Clapton's "Blackie," and many more legendary instruments.