The Independent — Folk and blues artist John Martyn died today, aged 60. The singer and songwriter was awarded an OBE in the New Year honours and he collaborated with artists such as Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, who paid tribute to his "infuriating" friend. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Levin said...John Barry - Octopussy - OST (1983)The Rough Guide to Cuban Street Party (2008)Collegium Musicum - Continuo (1978)Ray LaMontagne - Till The Sun Turns Black (2006)Szabó Gábor - Spellbinder (1966)Harmonia Mundi - 50 Years Of Musical ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Eric Clapton will do his Melbourne show in March one day earlier that originally announced. more info

NME — Jeff Beck is set to play two unique gigs with Eric Clapton next month. more info

NME — Jeff Beck is set to play two unique gigs with Eric Clapton next month. more info

JamBase — By: Tim Newby John Mayall is an often overlooked and misunderstood musical figure who began his career in the 1960s. Remembered by many casual fans as simply the namesake for the band that helped launch the careers of guitarists Peter Green and M... more info

ContactMusic — ERIC CLAPTON is set for another return to his supergroup past when he takes the stage with the man who replaced him in the YARDBIRDS, JEFF BECK, in Japan next month ... more info

Rolling Stone — • iTunes Adds DRM-Free Songs, New Prices • U2 Break Down No Line on the Horizon • The Dead Reunite For New Tour • Springsteen “Life Itself” Video Hits the Web • Kelly Clarkson’s New Look for Masquerade • Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck to S... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/Wireimage Two former Yardbirds are set to share the stage: Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck have announced they’ll play two shows together at Saitama, Japan’s Super Arena, on February 21st and 22nd. The duo have performed together at album... more info

Topix — Singer-songwriter-producer Delaney Bramlett, who penned such classic rock songs as "Let it Rain" and worked with musicians George Harrison and Eric Clapton, has died. more info