English guitarist, singer, and songwriter (born 1945)
Best-value tickets to see guitar god Eric Clapton live in 2027 from £115: Thought of by some as the greatest guitarist of all time, Eric Clapton’s shows at the ...
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Simon Cowell latest celebrity to back popular London restaurant in noise row: The Britain’s Got Talent judge said La Famiglia in Chelsea is one his ‘favourite ...
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Celebrities rally round popular Chelsea restaurant loved by Diana after one neighbour complaints about noise
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A quiet Eric Clapton makes for a wonderful night in St. Paul: His moving acoustic set transformed him into an electric guitar god for the home stretch of show at ...
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Cindy Crawford, Nick Cave, Lara Joy Körner: Wenn Prominente ihre Kinder verlieren
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Eric Clapton to release enhanced edition of ‘The Road to Escondido,’ his 2006 album with JJ Cale
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Dalip Tahil Recalls Viral Baazigar 'Madan Chopra' Meets Eric Clapton Song Moment: "People Were Shocked"
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What to do in Chicago: Robyn, Garth Brooks and the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
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'Hendrix of acoustic' Bert Jansch was actually one for showing off: Dubbed by Neil Young the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic guitar, this week’s Icon influenced a host ...
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Ian Botham: ‘I missed Sarah’s birth. They didn’t need me there’: The cricketer and his daughter on touring during his children’s early years ...
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Hotel owned by Eric Clapton gets one-star for food hygiene: The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel near Malton has scored one-star for food hygiene ...
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'Authentic tribute' - New Eric Clapton live show with six-piece band coming to Fleetwood's Marine Hall
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Eric Clapton’s racist rant that changed British rock: Fifty years ago, Rock Against Racism was formed in reaction to a rising wave of far-right sentiment in the ...
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Whitby 60s Festival ready to roll - 21 years on: Just weeks after high-profile shows at the King’s Sandringham Estate featuring global stars including Eric ...
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Sheffield-born music icon Paul Carrack to be honoured with plaque unveiling in city centre
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John Mayer Channeled Young Eric Clapton in a Breezy Summer Blazer: Two stylish guitar gods for the price of one.
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Fans ‘gutted’ and ‘major impact’ for businesses after concerts at royal estate called off
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Eric Clapton’s Former 1966 Ferrari Can Now Be Yours for Nearly $4 Million: The 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, given a year-long restoration under Eric Clapton’s ...
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Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer
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OpinionThe guild that almost killed the guitar | Reitz: Eric Clapton's 'Unplugged' performance saved Martin Guitars, a company founded after escaping strict regulations ...
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Eric Clapton ends show abruptly after being hit by flying object: Eric Clapton decided against doing an encore after being hit with an object tossed onstage by a ...
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Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton win battle to stop 29-storey block being built by Thames
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Olympic Gold Medalist Takes New Gig Paying Just $34.10 an Hour: The athlete has been in and out of controversy for years before taking on his new job.
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Oli Sykes, Eric Clapton are the latest musicians to get pelted onstage: Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes and storied guitarist and singer Eric Clapton are ...
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The 81-year-old played one of only three concerts in Germany in the nearly sold-out Mannheim Arena. 👉 Read the article here: Eric Clapton at the SAP Arena: If that was a farewell, it was a good one. |
Today's news for Mannheim and the region: What happened on Sunday in Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region? We've summarized the day's ...
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Eric Clapton in Mannheim: What the fans are saying: That was quite an evening at the SAP Arena. 81-year-old Eric Clapton delivered a timeless show ...
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Already a God at Twenty: He was addicted to heroin and Pattie Boyd. But he survived and hasn't lost his blues spirit. Now he's coming to Germany for ...
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How to get to the critics' Q&A session after Eric Clapton's concert in Mannheim
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Bring Me the Horizon and Eric Clapton struck by objects thrown by audience members
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Team ‘Heartbroken’ After Death of NBA Star at Age 29: He played for seven years as the power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Sightseeing and Eric Clapton concert - | Despite a torn muscle fiber: Heidi Klum enjoys time in Barcelona
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Shock at concert: Eric Clapton cancels show after an object hits him in the chest.
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"MM" Pop-up Editorial Office in the Squares: Consultation with the Editor-in-Chief
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Around Cologne, Eric Clapton: What's important in Cologne this week: Cologne residents have a wide selection to choose from, including the DFB Cup final ...
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StubHub canceled my tickets and gave me worse seats. What about the FanProtect guarantee?
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Eric Clapton tribute show ‘Forever Clapton’ comes to Blyth theatre this June: A new and exciting show will bring the legendary sound of Eric Clapton to Blyth ...
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For the 15th time: The Treuchtlingen Culture Tour attracts visitors to the city's bars
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Paid articlePaywallMike Vernon obituary: producer who launched Fleetwood Mac: Blue Horizon founder who fostered the British blues boom, launched the career of Eric Clapton and ...
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Tribute to Eric Clapton at the Kulturkeller Bönnigheim: The name says it all. The band “Clapton Experience” plays the music of one of the world’s most ...
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Battersea, Chelsea and Wandsworth residents unite as planning inquiry over 29-storey tower begins
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From David Bowie to Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton, Mike Vernon’s ear was invaluable to British pop and blues
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Eric Clapton kicking off latest tour in Detroit: Tickets for the real life guitar hero's show go on sale Friday.
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The guitar played by late rock legend Kurt Cobain on the anthemic grunge track "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is going under the hammer next month ... Show more
Sells like teen spirit? Cobain's 'Nevermind' guitar up for sale
Sells like teen spirit? Cobain's 'Nevermind' guitar up for sale
What's on - including this great new Peterborough street art exhibition: Three amazing city exhibitions plus theatre dance and concerts to look forward to this ...
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Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones playing at Sandringham: Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones will join Eric Clapton at Heritage Live at the Sandringham Estate in ...
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Eric Clapton Is a Grandpa Again as Musician's Daughter Ruth Welcomes Baby No. 3: Eric Clapton's daughter welcomed her third baby with partner Peter Greenwood ...
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An unforgettable tribute to the legendary Eric Clapton: Forever Clapton, a brand-new show for 2026, brings the legendary sound of Eric Clapton to The Cresset in ...
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Michael Schumacher, acclaimed biographer of Coppola and Clapton, dead at 75: US author Schumacher produced a diverse array of works ranging from biographies to ...
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Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75
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7 new things to look forward to in Norfolk in 2026: A capybara cafe, a Wendy's, a Burger King and concerts by Eric Clapton, McFly, and Madness are among the ...
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7 celebrities that might be spotted in Norfolk in 2026: From darts player Gerwyn Price to rock legend Eric Clapton, here are seven celebrities who are coming to ...
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Celebrating the sound of a rock and blues great: A brand-new tribute to Eric Clapton is set to tell the story of the rock and blues star’s career.
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London's juiciest celebrity home moves and planning feuds of 2025: The stars’ year in property — from Liam Gallagher’s shiny new pad to Eric Clapton’s swimming ...
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Saturday Sessions: Sierra Hull performs "Movement 3": Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric ...
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CBS Mornings : Blues legend B.B. King’s plan of keeping the genre “alive for the next 100 years is in good hands,” five-time Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa told Vlad ... Show more
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‘One of the greatest musicians of all time’ set to headline Sandringham concert: A legend dubbed “one of the greatest musicians of all time” is set to headline ...
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Eric Clapton to play concert at Sandingham Estate in 2026: Eric Clapton is the first headliner announced for the Heritage Live Concerts 2026 at Sandringham ...
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"Eric Clapton Experience" thrills live in Wetzlar: The "Eric Clapton Experience" thrills at the Wetzlar Event Workshop with top-notch blues rock ...
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Here's how to watch Spinal Tap's final show ever: 'They're really serious this time'
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With a global star who also lost his son: Family shows their Fabian at an emotional memorial service
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São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Tonight’s easy wins: Eric Clapton Tribute by Gabi Anias at Blue Note (Paulista) ...
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Eric Clapton: Son Conor (†4) fell from the 53rd floor: "Tears in Heaven" is one of Eric Clapton's most famous songs. But the song has a sad background ...
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The Blues and Its History - | The Sound of the Dark South: In this country, we speak of the autumn | and winter blues - | and by this, we mean a low mood ...
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David and Victoria Beckham drop huge hint feud with Brooklyn is easing in telling move
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Eric Clapton to play two gigs in Spain after more than 20 years since last time: The music legend will perform at the Movistar Arena in Madrid on 7 May and at ...
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Eric Clapton in concert in Antwerp on Sunday 26 April: Eric Clapton will perform on 26 April 2026, at the Afas Dome in Antwerp. Organisers say the show will be ...
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Advance sales start soon - | Eric Clapton is coming to Germany for three concerts
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'I've fronted a North East rock band for 40 years. Read my memories in a new book'
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Peter Kay once caused thousands of pounds of damage to rock legend's mansion: Peter Kay has confessed to once causing havoc at a music legend's mansion and ...
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Inside the love triangle that tore rock’s biggest stars apart: Explore the legendary love triangle between two of rocks biggest stars and the woman who inspired ...
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Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78: A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton ...
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Eric Clapton in planning row with millionaire neighbours in Surrey : The musician claims a planned terrace would cause an ‘unacceptable invasion’ of his privacy
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Lulu admits she was 'afraid of sex' after being raised to see it as 'shameful': Scottish singer Lulu has said that her first two relationships didn't progress ...
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Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder, dies at 77: Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died ...
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Key FactsBobby Whitlock, Rock Legend, Passes Away at 77
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- Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of Derek and the Dominos, passed away at age 77 due to cancer.
- He played keyboards and sang on the band’s 1971 album, 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.'
- Whitlock is survived by his wife, Coco Carmel, and three children, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
- In later years, he pursued painting, with his artwork exhibited in a Texas museum in 2022.
How do you express in but a few words the grandness of one man who came from abject poverty in the south to heights unimagined in such a short time?— Coco Carmel Whitlock, Bobby Whitlock's wife, reflects on her husband's life and achievements.
Bobby Whitlock, Keyboardist for Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77: With Eric Clapton, he wrote “Bell Bottom Blues” and built one of the greatest — if most ...
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🎸 From politics to power chords: Mr Lawrence Wong and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos performed Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight during the prime ... Show more
