Tag Archives: Clapton

Clapton returns in top form with new album

September 30, 2010 | princep | 2

With his 19th solo album and first in five years, Eric Clapton’s new CD “Clapton” is a brilliantly laid back and emotionally powerful musical release ►

Clapton releases eponymous 19th solo studio album

September 30, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has released “Clapton,” his 19th solo studio album. ►

The Yardbirds: The Eric Clapton Years Part 4

April 14, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The year’s-end release of Five Live Yardbirds coincided with The Yardbirds’ most prestigious outing yet — a place on the bill for The Beatles’ Christmas concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon. Backstage, The Yardbirds came face to face with their immediate future, in the form of a quietly spoken young Mancunian named Graham Gouldman, who had written a song he thought they might like. ►

The Yardbirds Price Guide

April 14, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

A price guide to The Yardbirds, from the Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records 6th Edition. ►

The Yardbirds: The Clapton Years Part 3

April 10, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Yardbirds’ career was now barreling along, but guitarist Eric Clapton wasn’t happy with the non-stop manic enthusiasm of the band’s stage act. "Slowhand" itched to return to the basics of blues. ►

The Yardbirds: The Eric Clapton Years Part 2

April 7, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Yardbirds’ following was growing as word spread among fans. No matter where they played, their devoted audience would follow — and the audience brought their own excitement. ►

The Yardbirds: The Eric Clapton Years Part 1

April 2, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 1

After "Slowhand" joins the band, creative differences between the guitar god and other members surface. ►