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Sting Teases Duets Album As Christmas Present To Fans
Sting is set to release a duets album featuring Eric Clapton and more.The 68-year-old musician has teased his new record will be a ''Christmas surprise'' and will feature his previous collaborations with the likes of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2020
James Bourne's Solo Single Gets Eric Clapton's Seal Of Approval
Busted star James Bourne received praise from his idol Eric Clapton on his debut solo single, 'Everyone Is My Friend'. The 'What I Go To School For' hitmaker has revealed the 'Layla' legend was sent...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2020
Ed Sheeran And Paul Mccartney Among 1,500 Acts Calling For UK Government To Save Live Music
Ed Sheeran, Sir Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, and Annie Lennox are among the 1,500 acts who have signed an open letter calling for the British government to help save the live music industry. The stars...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2020
Eric Clapton: The Era Of The Guitar Could Be Over
Eric Clapton thinks the era of the guitar may be ''over''.The 72-year-old icon is widely known as being one of the most influential guitarists of all time, but he has admitted the instrument faces an...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2017
Rolling Stones Announce First Studio Album In 11 Years 'Blue And Lonesome'
The Rolling Stones have announced they will release their first studio album in over a decade on December 2, titled Blue and Lonesome.The album is comprised of covers of songs by American blues artists, whose...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2016
George Harrison's Beatles Songs To Be Released
George Harrison's previously unheard Beatles tracks are set to be released. The music legend left behind a lot of unfinished material before his death in 2001 aged 58 and his widow Olivia and son...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 July 2016
Bee Gees Manager And 'Grease' Producer Robert Stigwood Dies Aged 81
Robert Stigwood, the former manager of the Bee Gees has died aged 81. The Australian-born music mogul was famed for managing the career of the Gibb brothers, beginning in 1967 when he proclaimed them the...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2016
Carla Bruni To Coach French Soccer Team For Ford
The nation's former First Lady, who famously romanced Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, has teamed up with bosses at U.S. carmaker Ford to star in the new brand-promoting video. Ford France's external...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2015
Hear Eric Clapton On Previously Unreleased Alternate Take Of The Rolling Stones' 'Brown Sugar'
The Rolling Stones have shared a previously unheard version of classic track ‘Brown Sugar’, featuring Eric Clapton on guitar. The alternate take was made public just days before it appears on the reissue of the...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 03 June 2015
Eric Clapton Gig Flushes Out Kim Jong-un's Estranged Brother
Kim Jong-chul is thought to have been hiding from the public gaze since he was taken out of the leadership succession when Jong-un rose to power in December, 2011. However, in a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2015
Famous Fans And Friends Pay Tribute To Blues Legend Bb King
Tributes from the wold of music and beyond have poured in for blues legend B.B. King who died on Thursday in Las Vegas aged 89. King will be remembered as one of the pioneers of...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2015
Eric Clapton & Billy Gibbons Add Tributes To B.b. King
The blues icon passed away in Las Vegas, aged 89, and his famous friends and fans have taken to social media to say goodbye. Clapton, who collaborated with King on the 2000...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Bb King
Eric Clapton has led tributes to legendary musician BB King.The 70-year-old singer posted a touching video message on his Facebook page thanking the late guitarist and singer, who passed away in his sleep on Thursday...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Bb King Dies Aged 89
BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 May 2015
Bb King Dies Aged 89
BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Pete Townshend Rules Out Unplugged Sessions
Dozens of big-name pop stars and bands have appeared on the iconic, stripped-down acoustic series since its launch in 1989, including the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Sir Paul MCCartney, Eric Clapton, Adele,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
The Rolling Stones Announce North American Tour
The Rolling Stones have announced a North American tour.The band will kick off their 15-date 'ZIP CODE Tour' in San Diego on May 24 before playing in other stadiums around the US, and ending at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
John Lennon's Bathrobe & George Harrison's Guitar Up For Auction
Harrison's stage-played Mastersound instrument and a guitar once owned by Eric Clapton are expected to be the big money items at the Julien's Auctions sale, but Lennon's bathrobe is also expected to fascinate...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2015
Eric Clapton Romanced Princess Diana?
Eric Clapton enjoyed a romantic liaison with Britain's Princess Diana, a new book has claimed.The 70-year-old guitarist enjoyed a flirtation with the late princess - who separated from husband Prince Charles in 1992 - after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 March 2015
Jack Bruce Laid To Rest
Eric Clapton led mourners in singing at Jack Bruce's funeral yesterday.The 71-year-old bassist - who died from liver disease last month - was laid to rest at Golders Green Crematorium in north London yesterday (05.11.14),...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2014
Eric Clapton Adds Musical Tribute To Late Pal Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has added a musical tribute to those pouring in for his late Cream bandmate Jack Bruce.The guitar great called the bassist, who passed away on Saturday (25Oct14), a "great musician and composer, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2014
Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has hailed Jack Bruce a ''great inspiration''.The Cream legend passed away on Saturday (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, and his former bandmate has paid tribute to his friend's talent.Eric wrote...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2014
Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has added his tribute to those pouring in for his former Cream bandmate Jack Bruce, following the bassist's death on Saturday (25Oct14).The rock icon passed away at his home in Suffolk, England at...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Fellow Musicians Honour The Late Jack Bruce
Following the death of Cream bassist Jack Bruce (71) fans, friends and colleagues have been quick to express their condolences. Many have mentioned that Bruce’s playing changed the face of rock forever. Bruce played his...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Jake Bruce Was Grateful For 'Miraculous' Liver Transplant
Jack Bruce was grateful for the ''miraculous'' liver transplant which reinvigorated his life in the months before his passing.The Cream legend - who passed away at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia yesterday (25.10.14) aged...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Jack Bruce Dies At 71
Jack Bruce has died aged 71. The Cream legend sadly passed away today (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, surrounded by his close friends and family. His relatives announced the devastating news on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Johnny Winter Teamed Up With Fellow Guitar Greats For Final Album
Blues legend Johnny Winter's final album will be a star-studded affair featuring famous friends including Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Dr. John and Joe Perry.The guitar great passed away suddenly in Switzerland in July...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2014
Sheryl Crow Wants To Wed
Sheryl Crow wants to get married.The 52-year-old singer - who has adopted sons Wyatt, seven, and Levi, four - admits she has ''old-fashioned'' values, but would rather never make it down the aisle than end...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2014
Ed Sheeran Inspired By Eric Clapton
Ed Sheeran was inspired by Eric Clapton to become a better performer.The 23-year-old musician remembers watching the rock legend perform at the concert for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and thinking he wanted to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2014
Eric Clapton Baffled By Cream Tour Rumours
Veteran rocker Eric Clapton has denied reports he wrecked plans for a Cream reunion tour, insisting he has not spoken to fellow bandmembers Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for almost ten years.Last year (13), Bruce...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2014
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