Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton I Still Do

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues-rock, ed sheeran, Eric Clapton, indie Blues, making a Scene, new Blues, nu blues, roots music, roots rock, the diversity of the blues May 29, 2016

Eric Clapton I Still Do Bushbranch Records /Surfdog Records In the 1960’s Eric Clapton’s work with the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Cream caused some to proclaim that “Clapton is God”. As a rock star his guitar playing was revolutionary. Initially there was a rumor that he was afraid to sing but Clapton quickly overcame […]

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Eric Clapton & Friends “The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale”

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, Breeze, Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, JJ Cale, making a Scene August 11, 2014

Eric Clapton & Friends “The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale” www.Surfdog.com www.EricClapton.com Starting with Eric Clapton’s 1970 self-titled debut solo album, Clapton started a decade’s long affection for JJ Cale. They also recorded together on the ’06 “The Road to Escondido.” Last year Cale passed-away so it was not a stretch (but a […]

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HELP MAKE MUDDY WATERS HOME A NATIONAL LANDMARK!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Eric Clapton, future of the blues, historic building, muddy waters, rolling stones May 8, 2014

PLEASE EMAIL THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE ON BEHALF OF THE MUDDY WATERS HOME!! Amy Martin Director Amy.Martin@illinois.gov Illinois State Historic Preservation Office Both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago knew that the Muddy Waters home was in danger and they have done nothing to protect this valuable historic building The Muddy […]

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Eric Clapton – ‘Give Me Strength: The ’74/’75 Recordings’ [6-Disc Box Set]

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, blues-rock, Eric Clapton, GIve Me Strength April 8, 2014

Please note: This reviewer did not received the Blu-ray and therefore cannot review it. I can only give information for it. The Blu-ray, according to the press release, contains “a new 5.1 Surround Sound mix of 461 Ocean Boulevard and original quadrophonic mixes of 461 Ocean Boulevard and There’s One In Every Crowd.” Also, the […]