Guardian Music — You only need eight seconds to make a guitar solo really burn. Someone should tell Eric ClaptonReading this on mobile? Click hereI've nothing against Eric Clapton; in fact my school satchel bore the blotchy felt-tip inscription "EC = God" for a few m... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Wayne Rooney has revealed that Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and Cat Stevens - are among the singers who help fire him up for the big matches as he prepares to join the action at Euro 2012.The England striker has selected 11 tracks to get him in the goal-... more info

Topix — The 8 Ball 06.19.12: The Top 8 Songs for Father's Day Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 06.18.2012 From Will Smith's "Just the Two of Us" and Eric Claption's "My Father's Eyes" to John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy ,"Mike + the Mechanics' "The Living Years" and m... more info

411 Mania — From Will Smith's "Just the Two of Us" and Eric Claption's "My Father's Eyes" to John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy),"Mike + the Mechanics' "The Living Years" and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down the top 8 songs for Father's Day! more info

Guardian Music — Booker T and the MGs groover was a familiar presence on blues and soul recordings and played himself in 'The Blues Brothers'Musician Donald "Duck" Dunn, the pioneering bass player whose grooves drove Booker T and the MGs and hits including Otis Reddi... more info

Here Comes The Flood — I can never make up my mind if I'm happy being a flute player, or if I wish I were Eric Clapton. Ian Anderson more info

Guardian Music — Ronnie Gordon arrived in the capital in 1957 as one of the Windrush generation. He tells how he built his new life in the city's clubs, playing soul, ska and reggae with the best musicians Britain had to offer"What time'll you be back, Ronnie?" ask s... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist behind the 'wacka wacka' sound on Isaac Hayes's Theme from ShaftThe film Shaft was notable for inaugurating the blaxploitation genre in Hollywood, winning an Oscar in 1972 for best original song. Composed by Isaac Hayes, Theme from Shaft â€... more info

Guardian Music — Carrie listens to Thelonius Monk, while Treme is also filled with jazz, proving a powerful soundtrack can enhance any TV plotThe squeaks and squalls of jazz are an essential part of Homeland. Music features frequently in the Channel 4 US import, from... more info

Guardian Music — Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney were among the stars who learned their skills using musician's Play in a Day books Bert Weedon, the English guitarist credited with inspiring millions to pick up and get to grips with the instrument using his Play in a... more info