News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8974 Sun, 24 May 2026 19:46:25 -0400 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:53:26 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8974 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/eric-clapton-quit-the-yardbirds-at-their-commercial-peak-to-play-pure-blues-then-someone-spray-painted-clapton-is-god-on-a-london-wall-186707 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/eric-clapton-quit-the-yardbirds-at-their-commercial-peak-to-play-pure-blues-then-someone-spray-painted-clapton-is-god-on-a-london-wall-186707 Features: "Clapton Is God" is an old meme about Eric Clapton's skills, but there's a deeper story in how he earned the moniker.]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 19:46:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/why-dont-you-come-in-and-play-it-yourself-eric-clapton-collaborator-on-how-the-guitar-icon-reacted-to-his-playing-and-the-dramatic-side-of-claptons-playing https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/why-dont-you-come-in-and-play-it-yourself-eric-clapton-collaborator-on-how-the-guitar-icon-reacted-to-his-playing-and-the-dramatic-side-of-claptons-playing Music News: "When you're standing right next to him, you really feel it."]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:18:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/blues-guitarist-opens-up-on-working-with-grumpy-eric-clapton-recalls-how-he-created-an-insane-solo-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-his-brain-is-literally-a-conductor https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/blues-guitarist-opens-up-on-working-with-grumpy-eric-clapton-recalls-how-he-created-an-insane-solo-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-his-brain-is-literally-a-conductor Music News: "He did map out certain bits. But he turned off his thinking brain and turned on his channel."]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/totally-dedicated-to-the-blues-yardbirds-drummer-recalls-quite-unhappy-eric-clapton-reveals-what-the-guitarist-was-really-like https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/totally-dedicated-to-the-blues-yardbirds-drummer-recalls-quite-unhappy-eric-clapton-reveals-what-the-guitarist-was-really-like Music News: "But he was a very moody sort of guy. We'd be traveling in a transit van, going to the shows, and he would sit in the corner and not talk to anybody."]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:30:20 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/he-said-you-dont-have-the-money-to-fight-this-this-musician-claims-she-co-wrote-claptons-layla-but-instead-of-royalties-she-got-a-flippant-response https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/he-said-you-dont-have-the-money-to-fight-this-this-musician-claims-she-co-wrote-claptons-layla-but-instead-of-royalties-she-got-a-flippant-response Retrospective: "I got him finally on the phone, and I said, 'I'm one of the writers, that's my music.' He said, 'Yeah, what are you gonna do about it? You're a girl.'"]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:35:20 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/iconic_guitars_that_eric_clapton_gave_away_to_other_famous_musicians.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/iconic_guitars_that_eric_clapton_gave_away_to_other_famous_musicians.html Gear: Examining Eric Clapton's extraordinary gift-giving habit.]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:32:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_blasts_rock_hall_as_not_a_place_for_rebels_names_guitar_legend_whos_too_anonymous_to_be_inducted.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_blasts_rock_hall_as_not_a_place_for_rebels_names_guitar_legend_whos_too_anonymous_to_be_inducted.html Music News: "I don't know what their thing is. But he's too anonymous for those guys."]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:55:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_opens_up_on_filling_in_for_eric_clapton_someone_dosed_him_with_lsd_and_i_had_to_take_over.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_opens_up_on_filling_in_for_eric_clapton_someone_dosed_him_with_lsd_and_i_had_to_take_over.html Music News: "[But] in my opinion, Eric actually plays great, even after having a few drinks."]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:00:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thank_you_john_see_you_soon_eric_clapton_opens_up_on_what_john_mayall_meant_to_him_in_touching_tribute_message.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thank_you_john_see_you_soon_eric_clapton_opens_up_on_what_john_mayall_meant_to_him_in_touching_tribute_message.html Music News: "I did all my research in his home, in his record collection."]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:21:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_picks_favorite_modern_guitarist_says_he_makes_him_feel_like_seeing_prince_for_the_first_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_picks_favorite_modern_guitarist_says_he_makes_him_feel_like_seeing_prince_for_the_first_time.html Music News: "He has found things to do on the guitar that are like nobody else."]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 21:08:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/eric_claptons_marshall_jcm800_used_at_live_aid_has_been_put_up_for_sale.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/eric_claptons_marshall_jcm800_used_at_live_aid_has_been_put_up_for_sale.html Gear: During the concert, Clapton was equipped with his "Blackie" Stratocaster with a red guitar strap, and in the backline of his set was the 1984 JCM800 Super Lead MKII.]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:02:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_fool_gibson_sg_sold_for_a_record-breaking_amount.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_fool_gibson_sg_sold_for_a_record-breaking_amount.html Music News: "The Fool" is a seminal part of Clapton's musical history and is one of the most beautiful guitars known to the music industry.]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_day_dominos_fell_the_story_of_how_derek_and_the_dominos_broke_up-158431 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_day_dominos_fell_the_story_of_how_derek_and_the_dominos_broke_up-158431 Features: As told by the band's keyboardist and co-vocalist, Bobby Whitlock.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:47:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jimmy_page_recalls_time_eric_clapton_was_called_impossible_to_record_i_guess_the_engineers_technical_ethics_were_compromised.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jimmy_page_recalls_time_eric_clapton_was_called_impossible_to_record_i_guess_the_engineers_technical_ethics_were_compromised.html Music News: "About two-thirds of the way through, he pulled the faders down and said: 'This guitarist is impossible to record.'"]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:49:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_announces_may_2024_uk_tour_dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_announces_may_2024_uk_tour_dates.html Music News: The tour also includes three Royal Albert Hall shows. ]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:35:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jim_gordon_ex-eric_clapton_drummer_and_layla_co-writer_who_spent_four_decades_in_prison_died_at_the_age_of_77.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jim_gordon_ex-eric_clapton_drummer_and_layla_co-writer_who_spent_four_decades_in_prison_died_at_the_age_of_77.html Music News: He was a member of the blues-rock supergroup Derek and the Dominos. ]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:16:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_previously_japan-exclusive_song_losing_hand_released_as_single.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_previously_japan-exclusive_song_losing_hand_released_as_single.html Music News: From the upcoming "The Complete Reprise Studio Albums – Volume 2" box set.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:14:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_eric_clapton_shares_previously_unreleased_track_from_rarities_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_eric_clapton_shares_previously_unreleased_track_from_rarities_album.html Music News: The song will be included in a new limited edition box set.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aclam_releases_the_clapton-inspired_pedal_the_woman_tone.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aclam_releases_the_clapton-inspired_pedal_the_woman_tone.html Music News: A visually striking device to get that Cream-era tone.]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_cancels_live_shows_following_covid_diagnosis.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_cancels_live_shows_following_covid_diagnosis.html Music News: The musician is currently on a European tour.]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 18:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_has_reportedly_successfully_sued_55-year-old_widow_for_listing_bootleg_cd_on_ebay_for_11_she_faces_280000_fine.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_has_reportedly_successfully_sued_55-year-old_widow_for_listing_bootleg_cd_on_ebay_for_11_she_faces_280000_fine.html Music News: The report says the woman was ordered to pay $4,000 in court expenses.]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:09:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_speaks_on_personal_tragedy__very_disturbing_way_his_4-year-old_son_died_reflects_on_bb_king.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_speaks_on_personal_tragedy__very_disturbing_way_his_4-year-old_son_died_reflects_on_bb_king.html Music News: "Playing 'Tears in Heaven,' I mean, it's overwhelming," Clapton said.]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:48:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_speaks_on_hendrix_incident__what_jimi_was_like_recalls_how_ginger_baker_behaved_during_cream_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_speaks_on_hendrix_incident__what_jimi_was_like_recalls_how_ginger_baker_behaved_during_cream_reunion.html Music News: "He came to see Cream play at an early Cream gig," Clapton said.]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:30:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_announces_he_refuses_to_perform_at_venues_that_require_vaccination_proof.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_announces_he_refuses_to_perform_at_venues_that_require_vaccination_proof.html Music News: "I will not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present," the musician stated.]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:01:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/think_you_know_eric_clapton_test_your_knowledge_with_these_10_questions-117593 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/think_you_know_eric_clapton_test_your_knowledge_with_these_10_questions-117593 Features: In celebration of the legendary guitarist's birthday.]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:52:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_drummer_jamie_oldaker_dead_at_68.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_drummer_jamie_oldaker_dead_at_68.html Music News: Jamie performed on seven Clapton albums, including 1977's "Slowhand."]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:01:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_is_auctioning_2_guitars_from_personal_collection_these_are_the_prices.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_is_auctioning_2_guitars_from_personal_collection_these_are_the_prices.html Music News: Fender "Blind Faith" Telecaster and Gibson Firebird 1 1964 are going under the hammer.]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:32:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/3_easy_licks_thatll_help_you_sound_like_eric_clapton-88086 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/3_easy_licks_thatll_help_you_sound_like_eric_clapton-88086 Features: ...and a few words about the players that influenced Slowhand.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:57:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_1978_guild_d-55nt_guitar_sold_for_35000.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_claptons_1978_guild_d-55nt_guitar_sold_for_35000.html Music News: Far above the estimated $12,000, still way, way below the legendary Blackie Strat.]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:43:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_im_ashamed_of_racist_remarks_i_made_in_the_past.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_im_ashamed_of_racist_remarks_i_made_in_the_past.html Music News: "[It] didn't make sense. Half of my friends were black, I dated a black woman, and I championed black music."]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:53:26 -0500