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Eric Clapton Talks Addiction, Cream’s Brilliance, the Future of the Guitar

Eric Clapton Talks Addiction, Cream’s Brilliance, the Future of the Guitar

The guitar icon looks back on his turbulent history, as chronicled in new doc 'Life in 12 Bars,' and ahead…

December 5, 2017

#50GreatestConcerts: Cream, 1968

Even as they were breaking up, Cream pushed the boundaries of rock and roll

June 26, 2017

The Rolling Stones: Back to the Blues

After an 11-year wait, the Rolling Stones recorded a new album in three days. Inside their roots revival and bright…

January 12, 2017

From the Archives: On the Outside with The Edge

U2's guitarist opens up about guitar athletics, Tom Verlaine, and 'The Joshua Tree'

August 8, 2016

On the Charts: Drake Fends Off ‘Dangerous Woman’ to Stay Number One

Classic rockers - Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty's Mudcrutch - all score Top 10 debuts with new LPs

May 30, 2016

From The Archives: A Conversation With George Harrison

The 'Fab Four' is done for, and George couldn't be happier doing his own thing

February 25, 2016

Watch Eric Clapton’s Powerful ‘Cocaine’ From ‘Slowhand at 70’

Guitar god's 70th birthday shows from London's Royal Albert Hall will appear on upcoming concert film

October 19, 2015

The Who Planning New Album Before Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour

"This is the beginning of a long goodbye," says Roger Daltrey

July 2, 2014

Eric Clapton Hints at Retirement, Says Touring is ‘Unbearable’

The guitarist also says Cream reunion would be a "tragic confrontation”

June 30, 2014

Singer-Songwriter JJ Cale Dead at 74

Low-profile musician wrote "Cocaine," "After Midnight," and "Call Me the Breeze"

July 28, 2013