Producer Tom Dowd said the classic live recording may have been edited down from a much longer performance — but even Clapton ...

Did Eric Clapton ever really know what Cream was? He formed the band with bass guitarist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker in 1966, after seeing his hero Buddy Guy perform with a trio in London.

Eric Clapton delivered an all-time great guitar solo on "Crossroads".

Jack Bruce's 2001 album revisited Cream classics with Eric Clapton, but not Ginger Baker, resulting in a unique sound, but ...

Cream was one of the most iconic rock supergroups of the 1960s, and it’s wild to think that they were only together for a handful of years. During those years, though, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and ...

George didn’t have the same problem when he played with, say, Bob Dylan or his friend Eric Clapton. During a trip to America in late ’68, George jammed with both Dylan and Clapton, the latter of whom ...

Eric Clapton always professed his wish to be the part of an outstanding rock ensemble, in large part because he never felt at ease playing the role of the guy out in the spotlight. The ironic thing is ...

In the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth parts of this 1997 “lost tapes” interview series, the late bassist Jack Bruce discussed his Scottish roots, band mates Eric ...

Legendary rock star Eric Clapton turns 77 on March 30. Walk through the influential guitarist’s life, from his time with Cream to racking up Grammys during his solo career. Despite his age, the ...

Normally closed for events in July, and August, World Records couldn’t resist opening up for a classic rock experience. On Saturday, the downtown venue will host The Cream of Clapton Band, which will ...

Jon MacLennan is a Los Angeles-based musician, artist, songwriter, producer, and instructor with 20 years of experience teaching acoustic/electric guitar and ukulele. A graduate of UCLA, MacLennan ...

Eric Clapton turns 70 on Monday, a notable achievement for anybody. But this birthday boy can claim a far more impressive triumph at this point in his life. After a 50-year career, Clapton stands as ...