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Derek Watkins, Trumpet Player for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Bond + More, Dead at 68

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:59:52 +0000

If you've seen any of the 23 James Bond movies, you're familiar with British trumpet player Derek Watkins. The session player also sat in with Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Elton John and more during a nearly 50-year career. Watkins died on Friday (March 22) after a two year battle with cancer.

Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He'll Stop Touring at 70

Billy Dukes — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:13 +0000

There's just 25 months left to see Eric Clapton on tour. The legendary guitarist says that he's going to quit the road life when he turns 70 years old because getting from show to show is too much of a pain. "The bit on stage, that's easy," he says before insisting he'll stay active playing around his hometown.

Eric Clapton Helps Rolling Stones Rock Second 50th Anniversary London Show

Jeff Giles — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:06:29 +0000

The Rolling Stones continued their ’50 & Counting’ tour last night (Nov. 29) in front of another packed crowd at London’s O2 Arena, offering old friends, new guests, and a few surprises during a lengthy 23-song set list. Former Stones Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman were on hand for the second straight show, with Wyman [...]

Eric Clapton to Jam With Rolling Stones

Dave Lifton — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:36:30 +0000

Folks who shelled out their life savings to attend the Rolling Stones' first concert in London on Sunday (Nov. 25) may have had an incredible time, but they're about to start complaining. Word is that Eric Clapton will be sitting in with the group for tomorrow night's show.

Eric Clapton to Mark 35th Anniversary of 'Slowhand' With Supersized Re-Release

Billy Dukes — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:00:02 +0000

'Slowhand,' Eric Clapton's most successful '70s album, is being repackaged and re-released this fall, with up to 14 previously unreleased tracks on multiple formats. 2012 is the 35th anniversary of a recording that features many hits that still make his live show today. It will be available on Nov. 26.

Eric Clapton Selling Rare Painting Worth Up to $19 Million

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:59:19 +0000

British blues-rock legend Eric Clapton probably isn’t going to end up in line at a soup kitchen any time soon, even if his music career takes a significant downturn. The former Yardbirds and Cream guitarist is getting ready to auction off a rare painting at Sotheby’s in October, and he’s expected to get somewhere between [...]

Guess Who Does His Own Laundry At A PUBLIC LAUNDROMAT??

Craig Russell — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:29:09 +0000

That would be “Slowhand” and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eric Clapton! I usually don’t pay much attention to TMZ, But this was kinda cool and unusual at the same time! Here he is in LA, doing is own laundry! Thanks to 2 facebook friends…Dave in Kalamazoo for the heads up, and Eric in [...]