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Eric Clapton/Allman Brothers Band Jam Highlights Crossroads Festival Night 1

“Welcome to the Crossroads Guitar Festival,” Eric Clapton said politely, as he sat down with an acoustic guitar to kick off night one of the fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival at New York’s Madison Square Garden. […]

2013/04/13

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What Have You Done For Us Lately, Eric Clapton?

In What Have You Done For Us Lately?, we examine the recent output by legendary artists. Yeah, we’re happy when they return with a new album… but really, just how happy are we? We’ll gauge […]

2013/03/18

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B.B. King At B.B. Kings In NYC: The Thrill – Not Gone!

When B.B.’s left hand jumps to grab his guitar Lucille and plays a few notes, the decades melt away. Also melting: women, who screamed with each note. Add to that list: any guitar player, male or female, in the room. All of who were well aware that the way they play their instrument was influenced by what the man on the stage was doing, decades ago. So it’s a privilege to see that man still doing it today.

2012/12/03

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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Coming To NYC

Eric Clapton announced that he’s bringing the festival to New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 12 and 13, 2013, with a lineup that includes blues legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy, classic rock icons Clapton, Jeff Beck and The Allman Brothers Band, country stars Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban and young guns including John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr.

2012/11/19

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Obama Sings “Sweet Home Chicago” at White House Concert [VIDEO]

President Obama sang again last night during a blues concert at the White House. He didn’t want to, then Mick Freakin’ Jagger handed him the mic so he HAD to.

2012/02/22

Stevie Ray Vaughn

VIDEO: Rare Stevie Ray Vaughn Clip

Born on this Day, October 3rd. I gotta salute one of my biggest influences on what would’ve been his 57th Birthday. Hard to believe Stevie left us over 21 years ago. I can’t imagine how […]

2011/10/03

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B.B. King Coming to DVD July 12

On July 12th, fans will be able to watch the King of Blues from their living rooms.

2011/06/30

Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: April 4

It’s the birthday of the late Berry Oakley, bassist of the original [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Allman Brothers Band[/lastfm] lineup. He died in a motorcycle accident after the release of what Allman Brothers Band album?

2011/04/04

Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: December 15

On this day in 1969, John Lennon performed his last show in London, a posthumous charity performance for UNICEF. Who did he perform with for three songs at his last public performance ever at Madison […]

2010/12/15

Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Coming To Blu-Ray

This year’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, founded by Eric Clapton and featuring performances by incredible guest guitarists, will for the first time be released on Blu-Ray this fall.

2010/09/17

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