Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton's self-titled debut album: now expanded, but not essential
By John Aizlewood published
Eric Clapton releases a massively expanded version of his self-titled 1970 solo debut

Eric Clapton will not play gigs where proof of vaccination is required
By Classic Rock published
Covid sceptic guitarist Eric Clapton says he'll not perform at shows ‘where there is a discriminated audience present’

Derek And The Dominos’ Layla set for 50th anniversary deluxe reissue
By Classic Rock last updated
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs will be reissued later this year as a deluxe edition to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary - complete with bonus material

The Holy Trinity: How Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page ruled the 60s
By Classic Rock Magazine published
A bluffer's guide to what you need to know about Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page and how they got started

‘This song’s about pain’: Watch John Lennon’s final UK gig, featuring Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Keith Moon
By Paul Brannigan published
John Lennon made his final appearance on a UK stage on December 15, 1969: watch rare live footage of the night

The 20 best rock albums of 1974
By Classic Rock Magazine last updated
1974 was a hectic 12 months for Queen which saw them hit gold twice, while Aerosmith started to get into their considerable stride and Skynyrd released their signature track

Charity ticket auction under way for Eric Clapton's Ginger Baker tribute show
By Scott Munro published
After tickets for this month’s show in London sold out within minutes, Leonard Cheshire – the charity championed by Ginger Baker – opens online auction

Jimi Hendrix and the birth of heavy – by the people who were there
By Johnny Black last updated
When Jimi Hendrix arrived in London in 1966 he blew the minds of Clapton, Beck and Page. They'd soon follow his lead and develop an explosive new form of electric blues
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