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ISSUE: November 15, 2009

Articles about Eric Clapton

The Music Man - 2-1-2009

Musical prodigy Derek Trucks grew up on the road, touring with one of the world’s greatest rock bands. Now the gifted guitarist is making his own music and living the dream -- from the comfort of his own swamp.

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...on his way to building a name so reputable that Eric Clapton would later call on his talents. Among his many...

...reputable that Eric Clapton would later call on Eric Clapton talents. Among his many accolades is being...

...Clapton would later call on his talents. Among Eric Clapton many accolades is being recently named one of...

Music - 3-15-2001

COOL CATS LIONEL RICHIE RENAISSANCE (ISLAND/DEF JAM) Two years after his last studio record and what seems like forever since his last major hit, this silky-voiced R & B singer lives up to the name of his latest CD. A salsa ...

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...be conquered. Welcome back, Lionel. Eric Clapton Reptile (Reprise) This new studio album, his...

... Reptile (Reprise) This new studio album, Eric Clapton tenth on Reprise, has Slowhand covering songs...

...disc demonstrates yet again how truly wonderful Eric Clapton is tonight, and every night. LOS SUPER...

Music - 7-15-2001

Summertime Blues The Yardbirds The Yardbirds: Ultimate! (Rhino) This mammoth, double-disc set honors the 1960s English rock band that eventually morphed into Led Zeppelin, and also served as starting points for six-str...

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...served as starting points for six-string pros Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. You can find similar collections...

...none as thorough, both sonically (Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Beck are all here) and visually (very cool...

Guitars Of Gold - 7-15-2004

At the intersection of nostalgia and investment lie the coolest collectibles on the market.

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... 5 guitars you can afford (maybe) Eric Clapton''s "brownie" fender stratocaster auctioned for...

...stratocaster auctioned for $497,500 in 1999. Eric Clapton "blackie" strat went for almost a million...

The Time Of Their Lives - 7-1-2006

Patek Philippe, the company that makes some of the finest watches in the world, has been in Philippe Sterns family since 1932. With his son Thierry poised to take over, it won't be leaving anytime soon.

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...stars, including the late Duke Ellington and Eric Clapton, who recently auctioned part of his collection...

...including the late Duke Ellington and guitarist Eric Clapton, who recently auctioned part of his collection...

...Eric Clapton, who recently auctioned part of Eric Clapton collection of Patek Philippe chronographs.

Perfect Pairing - 9-1-2009

Hall & Oates relives the good ol’ days with its new box set, All the Way from Philadelphia.

In the mInd’s eye, the tall blond with the honeyed croon and his diminutive, dark-haired partner with the earthy harmonies are inextricably linked. One of pop’s most identifiable and dynamic duos, Daryl Hall and John Oates made a career out of their contrasts and commonalities. Their wildly successful formula -- a mingling of classic soul and singer-songwriter touches -- yielded a string of top-10 hits throughout the 1970s and ’80s as well as sales of some 50 million albums.

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...over the years (including Elvis Costello and Eric Clapton), Hall says his long union with Oates is...

...over the years (including Elvis Costello and Eric Clapton), Hall says his long union with Oates is...

...Elvis Costello and Eric Clapton), Hall says Eric Clapton long union with Oates is something special, the...

Road Tunes - 3-1-2002

JOHNNY CASH The Essential Johnny Cash (Columbia/Legacy/Razor & Tie) If you don’t have any Cash, now is the time to begin collecting. This guy’s been everywhere, man, and this double-disc set sums it up nicely. It’s part of a speci...

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...who of musicians in this big-band-infused set. Eric Clapton, Sting, Paul Weller, Van Morrison, Steve...

More Vinyl - 5-15-2002

The Band The Last Waltz Boxed Set (Rhino, $59.98) For those of you who wish that The Band would play on, hold on to your Dobros. This four-disc boxed set comprises all that was special about the quintet in the now-legendary 1976 conce...

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...on up the Road” with Eric Clapton, “Helpless” with Neil Young,...

Lance Armstrong's Austin - 3-1-2002

Sports supreme road warrior takes a weekend spin through Texas capital city.

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...everybody''s played: Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. Eric Clapton, Joe Ely. Another one is Stubb''s Bar-B-Q. In the...

...played: Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Joe Ely. Another one is Stubb''s Bar-B-Q. In the...

The Blues Are Back In Town - 10-1-2003

As a musical genre that’s often overlooked these days, the blues has been singin’ the blues itself. But now some of Hollywood’s top directors aim to put Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and their musical progeny back on the map. The blues...

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...Rolling Stones, the Animals, The Yardbirds, and Eric Clapton''s Cream took songs by Howlin'' Wolf, Jimmy Reed,...

Guitar Hero - 3-15-2008

Among the memorable album releases from way back in 1992 are Eric Clapton's Unplugged, R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People, Dr. Dre's The Chronic, and It's a Shame abo...

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...album releases from way back in 1992 are Eric Clapton''s Unplugged , R.E.M.''s Automatic for the...

Books - 10-15-2006

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...acid-drenched excess, Cream’s Eric Clapton was moved to famously break up his group after...

...Eric Clapton was moved to famously break up Eric Clapton group after hearing the Band, while George...

Hard Rock Treasures - 2-1-2007

We promise that you won't wince your way through this new musical offering. Want a little (and we do mean little) insight into everybodys favorite island mystery?

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...still gainfully employed there and recalls when Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend first donated guitars. Bonus...

35 Must-have Cds/aw Staff Picks - 9-1-2001

When we asked American Way staffers to narrow their music collections to just one CD, we ended up with an amazing multidiscipline collection of 35. See if your favorite made our list. Think we missed one? Tell us!

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... Hearts Club Band Andrea Bocelli , Verdi Eric Clapton , Unplugged Depeche Mode: 101 Dido ,...

...Sharon McGrath Rolling Stones, Hot Rocks Eric Clapton, Unplugged Jimi Hendrix, The Ultimate Experience...

New On Dvd - 6-1-2002

THE BAND PLAYS ON Martin Scorsese made cinematic history with the première of his concert documentary The Last Waltz — which followed the final 1976 performance of the rock quintet The Band, one of the era’s most influential rock...

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...“jam footage” by The Band, Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and others; the...

Classic Comebacks - 9-1-2005

4 Carlos Santana, All That I Am (Arista) Santanas lineup of guests hitting the vocalized mark alongside his signature noodling includes Joss Stone and Sean Paul ("Cry Baby Cry"), Los Lonely Boys ("I don't Want to Lose Your Love"), and Big Boi and Mar...

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...Bon Jovi, Have a Nice Day (Island); Eric Clapton, Back Home (Reprise/Duck...

Riffing on a Legend - 4-15-2009

American Way strikes a chord with the world’s most renowned acoustic guitar: C.F. Martin. There was a time, though, when disco nearly killed this music star.

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... artist, he or she has played a Martin, including Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Beck, Neil Young, John Mayer, Joan...

...series, and viewers watched artists such as Eric Clapton and Nirvana playing stripped-down acoustic...