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Clearwater, Johnson among Blues Hall of Fame inductees

2933 days ago

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvin Bishop, Eddy Clearwater, Jimmy Johnson, John Mayall and the Memphis Jug Band have been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee. The five new inductees were honored on Wednesday by the Blues Foundation. Brit... more info

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Eric Clapton credits Prince for helping him escape a 'massive downward spiral with drink and drugs'

2945 days ago

The Mirror — The 71-year-old singer has posted a touching tribute to the late singer on Facebook more info

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MTV to Bring Back “Unplugged”

2946 days ago

Chorus.fm — Steven Zeitchik, writing for the LA Times: “Unplugged,” which could be on the air in coming months, will stoke the interest of those who came of age with artists such as Nirvana, Eric Clapton and Arrested Development breaking down their music to ... more info

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Lonnie Mack, Blues-Rock Guitar Great, Dead at 74

2946 days ago

Rolling Stone — Lonnie Mack, the blues-rock pioneer who influenced an entire generation of guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, died Thursday at a medical facility near his home in Smithville, Tennessee. Mack was 74. All... more info

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Guitarist Lonnie Mack dies at 74

2947 days ago

USA Today Music — Rock guitarist is credited with influencing Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards. more info

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Flashback: Phil Collins Plays 'In the Air Tonight' With Eric Clapton

2949 days ago

Rolling Stone — Phil Collins was at the peak of his commercial powers in the summer of 1986. Genesis had just released Invisible Touch and were gearing up for a enormous stadium tour to support the LP, while songs like "Take Me Home" and "Don't Lose My Number" from... more info

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Robert Stigwood, music mogul behind Bee Gees and Clapton, dead at 81

3054 days ago

Reuters — SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian-born music mogul Robert Stigwood, who managed the Bee Gees at the height of their fame and guided musician Eric Clapton's successful solo career while producing musicals for the stage, has died aged 81, friends said on T... more info

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Robert Stigwood, music mogul behind BeeGees and Clapton, dead at 81

3055 days ago

Reuters — SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian-born music mogul Robert Stigwood, who managed the BeeGees at the height of their fame and guided musician Eric Clapton's successful solo career while producing musicals for the stage, has died aged 81, friends said on Tu... more info

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The Rolling Stones share unheard version of 'Brown Sugar' featuring Eric Clapton

3271 days ago

The Independent — The Rolling Stones have released a previously unheard recording of their hit song “Brown Sugar” featuring Eric Clapton on the slide guitar. more info

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The Rolling Stones – “Brown Sugar” (Alternate Version Feat. Eric Clapton)

3272 days ago

Stereogum — The Rolling Stones are releasing a remastered version of their classic 1971 album Sticky Fingers. To that end, they’ve previously shared the extended version of “Bitch,” and today you can hear an alternate version of “Brown Sugar” that feat... more info

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