In the 1960s, when a string of British bands stormed the American charts and dubbed the movement British invasion music, there seemed to be a convenient oversight of something vitally important. While ...

From the minute that he first began playing, Eric Clapton didn’t want to be known as simply a great rock and roll guitarist. Being called one of the first gods of the instrument must have felt nice, ...

In December 2025, social media users attributed a quote to English guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, claiming he criticized U.S. President Donald Trump by calling him "a disgrace to America" and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It has only been a little more than a year since Eric Clapton ...

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Guitar legend Eric Clapton and Beatle George Harrison had a long and unflappable friendship over the decades. But one thing came between the best friends...Many are surprised when they find out some ...

Tulsa Sound pioneer JJ Cale will be posthumously inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cale, who died in 2013, wrote famous songs like "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," which were ...

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton will perform a sold-out show in Columbus on September 5. Fans can expect a mix of blues and rock hits, including "Layla" and "Tears in Heaven." The setlist is ...

Eric Clapton, who has family ties to Columbus, will perform a sold-out concert at Mershon Auditorium on Sept. 5. Clapton's wife, Melia McEnery, is a Columbus native, and their daughter, Julie Rose, ...

(NEXSTAR) – Bobby Whitlock, the songwriter and musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, died on Sunday at the age of 77. Download our WTEN+ streaming app on Roku, Fire TV ...