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In December 2025, social media users attributed a quote to English guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, claiming he criticized U.S. President Donald Trump by calling him "a disgrace to America" and ...

Artists can influence other artists without even realizing they’re doing so, and few songs embody this invisible phenomenon quite like “Layla”, which Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon first wrote and ...

Eric Clapton has scheduled his first concerts for 2026. He’ll start with 10 stops across the European Union, kicking off in the Netherlands. He’ll also play Belgium, Poland, Hungary and the Czech ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It has only been a little more than a year since Eric Clapton ...

Eric Clapton is set to rock Sandringham next August. The guitar god has announced a one-off concert at the royal residence in Norfolk, as part of the HeritageLive series, which returns to The ...

Eric Clapton’s iconic ‘Layla’ wasn’t just a rock masterpiece—it was a love letter born out of forbidden passion. Discover how a Persian love story inspired one of rock’s greatest songs and the ...

Guitar legend Eric Clapton and Beatle George Harrison had a long and unflappable friendship over the decades. But one thing came between the best friends...Many are surprised when they find out some ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eric Clapton may not be God, but Thursday night he put to rest any debate about his place in the rock ’n’ roll pantheon with a blues-heavy show for a packed Rocket Arena crowd. The ...

There are co-written songs, and then there is Eric Clapton’s “Layla”, which might be one of the most star-studded collaborations of rock ‘n’ roll history. From the song’s literary and literal ...

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton will perform a sold-out show in Columbus on September 5. Fans can expect a mix of blues and rock hits, including "Layla" and "Tears in Heaven." The setlist is ...

Thirty-five years ago, Eric Clapton lost dear friend Stevie Ray Vaughan when the Texas blues legend's helicopter smashed into a Wisconsin hillside after the pals played a concert on August 27, 1990.