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James Bay

'I Told My Parents That I Needed To Learn How To Play The Guitar Because Of That...' James Bay Reveals Song That Inspired His Music

James Bay says Eric Clapton's 'Layla' was the song that inspired him to become a guitarist.The 34-year-old musician can recall hearing the iconic opening riff to the 1970s rock song - which Clapton recorded with...

John Mayall

Late John Mayall Never Compared Himself To Former Bandmate Eric Clapton

Late blues icon John Mayall refused to compare himself and his success to his former Bluesbreakers bandmate Eric Clapton.It was announced via his official Facebook page that the legendary musician passed away "peacefully" on July...

John Mayall

Blues Legend John Mayall Dead At 90

Blues and rock legend John Mayall has died aged 90.The musician passed away "peacefully" on July 22, after battling "health issues" that prevented him from touring.A statement on his Facebook page read: “It is with...

Pattie Boyd

'They're Too Painful In Their Beauty': Pattie Boyd Selling Eric Clapton And George Harrison's Love Letters

Pattie Boyd is selling the "desperate and passionate" love letters she received from Eric Clapton and the late George Harrison.The 79-year-old model-turned-photographer finds it "heartbreaking" to read the missives penned by her ex-husbands but she...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne 'Deeply Honoured' By Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Honour

Ozzy Osbourne is "deeply honoured" to have been nominated for a second spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The 75-year-old rocker was already inducted as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, and...

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck's Final Recording Is A Star-studded, History-making Charity Single Featuring World's Greatest Guitarists

Jeff Beck's final recording is a star-studded Mark Knopfler charity record featuring his fellow Guitar Heroes.The former Dire Straits rocker is set to re-release 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ - his legendary soundtrack to...

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton's Iconic Guitar Sells For A Whopping $1.27m

Eric Clapton's 'The Fool' guitar has sold at auction for a whopping $1.27 million (£1.03 million).The six-string 1964 custom 'Summer of Love' Gibson SG went under the hammer via Julien’s Auctions in Nashville last week....

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor And Eric Clapton Lead Gary Brooker Tribute Concert Line-up

Queen's Roger Taylor, Eric Clapton and Genesis' Mike Rutherford are among a star-studded line-up set to perform a charity concert in memory of the late Gary Brooker.The Procol Harum frontman sadly lost his battle with...

Midge Ure

Midge Ure: The Day You Don't Pinch-yourself Meeting Your Idols Is The Day To Give It All Up

Midge Ure says successful musicians who say they no longer get starstruck meeting their heroes might as well "give it all up".The former Ultravox and Visage star - who co-organised the charity concerts Live Aid,...

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams Would Opt For A Cup Of Tea Over Sex

Bryan Adams would opt for a cup of tea over sex.The 63-year-old ‘Summer of ’69’ singer says he would make the choice despite his doctor telling him he should have daily intercourse.Bryan, who has two...

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow: It Was Demoralising To Find Out How The Music Industry Works

Sheryl Crow felt "demoralised" to find out how the music industry works.The 60-year-old singer shot to fame when she was given the chance to tour with late global superstar Michael Jackson - who died in...

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran Explains Why Queen Elizabeth Looked Delighted To Meet Him

Ed Sheeran has revealed why Queen Elizabeth looked thrilled to meet him in the early stages of her career despite having no idea who he was.The pop star was pictured meeting the late monarch for...

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding Was A 'Metalhead' As A Teen

Ellie Goulding was a metalhead and "Kerrang! girl" as a teen.The 'Easy Lover' hitmaker might be a pop star with a penchant for a ballad, but she is a rocker at heart and can't wait...

Ozzy Osbourne

Eric Clapton Took Issue With Ozzy Osbourne's Lyric

Ozzy Osbourne attempted to change a lyric to his new song 'One Of Those Days' after Eric Clapton took issue with what he thought was an anti-Jesus stance.The 73-year-old rocker has clarified that it's not...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Wishes He Made More 'Varied' Music

Ozzy Osbourne wishes he had made "more varied" music.The 'Paranoid' rocker is proud of the way Black Sabbath made heavy metal "big" but he admitted he would have like to have explored outside of the...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Shares Title Track From Upcoming Solo Lp Patient Number 9

Ozzy Osbourne has unveiled his new solo LP 'Patient Number 9', and released the title track featuring guitar legend Jeff Beck.The Prince of Darkness has made his music comeback with his first new music since...

Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page Rejected Offer To Feature On Ozzy Osbourne's Album

Jimmy Page has explained why he turned down featuring on Ozzy Osbourne's new album.The Led Zeppelin legend has claimed he snubbed an appearance on one of the tracks on the Prince of Darkness' star-studded follow...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Has 'Finished His New Album'

Ozzy Osbourne has "finished his new album". the former Black Sabbath rocker is "so happy" that he has "delivered" his new album to his record label Epic Records and has promised more information in...

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton Believes 'Mass Formation Hypnosis' Made People Get Covid Vaccine

Eric Clapton believes the theory that people who opted to get vaccinated against COVID-19 fell for "mass formation hypnosis".The 'Layla' hitmaker - who previously revealed he lost friends due to his anti-vaccine stance - has...

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton Successfully Sues Over Bootleg Cd

Eric Clapton has successfully sued a woman who was selling a bootleg CD for just £8.45.The 76-year-old actor had taken legal action against a 55-year-old German woman identified only as Gabriele P, who had claimed...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne 'Very Happy' Ex-bassist Robert Trujillo Features On New Solo Lp

Ozzy Osbourne is thrilled that his old bass player Robert Trujillo is on his new solo album.Before he replaced Jason Newsted as Metallica's bassist in 2003, the 57-year-old rocker had a stint touring with the...

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Confirms Zakk Wylde Plays On Every Song Of New Lp

Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed Zakk Wylde plays guitar on the entirety of his new record.As well as guest spots from the legendary Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and his Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, the heavy...

George Harrison

George Harrison Was Almost Sacked By The Beatles And Replaced By Eric Clapton

The Beatles almost sacked George Harrison and planned to replace him with Eric Clapton after the guitarist temporarily left the band.The news comes from unearthed interviews with band member John Lennon recorded in January 1969,...

Charlie Watts

Kenney Jones Says Charlie Watts Was Stones' 'Secret Ingredient'

Late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has been described as the band's "secret ingredient" by his friend, Faces rocker Kenney Jones.Kenney, 72, was grieving just like the rest of the rock community after hearing of...

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton Threatens To Cancel Shows Requiring Covid-19 Passports

Eric Clapton is refusing to perform at venues that require gig-goers to prove they've had a COVID-19 vaccine.The 'Layla' rocker has slammed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government's proposal to make all those...

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran's Clapton Guitar Almost Destroyed In A Fire

Ed Sheeran has revealed that a guitar gifted to him by his icon Eric Clapton was almost destroyed in a fire.The 'Bad Habits' hitmaker was inspired to become a musician by the 76-year-old rock god...

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton 'Feared He Would Never Play Again' After 'Disastrous Reactions' To Covid Jab

Eric Clapton "feared he would never play again" after suffering "disastrous reactions" to his second COVID-19 jab.The 'Layla' hitmaker has revealed he was "pretty much useless for two weeks" with side effects from the AstraZeneca...

Sir Paul McCartney

Pink Floyd To Release Live At Knebworth Album With Audio From Historic 1990 Show

Pink Floyd are set to release the audio from their historic Knebworth concert in 1990 for the first time ever.The ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ hitmakers will release ‘Pink Floyd Live at Knebworth 1990’ on...

Sting

Sting Launches Interactive Website Ahead Of Duets Album Release

Sting has launched an interactive website as a visual companion piece to his upcoming album, 'Duets'.The 69-year-old musician will release his star-studded LP, which features his iconic collaborations with the likes of Mary J. Blige,...

Liam Gallagher

Signed Guitars Belonging To Liam Gallagher And Eric Clapton Among Sale To Raise Funds For Out-of-work Roadies

Liam Gallagher's Les Paul ‘Studio’ guitar and memorabilia from the likes of Eric Clapton, Nile Rodgers and Florence Welch is set to be sold to raise funds for the production staff and stage crew who...

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Eric Clapton Apologizes To Concertgoers For Walking Out Of Glasgow Show

Eric Clapton Apologizes To Concertgoers For Walking Out Of Glasgow Show

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