The song Phil Collins wrote in tribute to Eric Clapton: “Another reason to love him” Brothers in arms. Callum MacHattie Jan 31, 2026
The greatest guitar riff of the 1960s, according to Eddie Van Halen An iconic guitar line to this day. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 29, 2026
The best band Eric Clapton ever played with: “The most pure” A surprising choice. Arun Starkey Jan 29, 2026
The one band Eric Clapton said should have never quit: “They were out of order” Closing up before their prime. Tim Coffman Jan 27, 2026
The musician who made Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton fall in love with the guitar: “Deep well of creativity” Blues invasion. Callum MacHattie Jan 27, 2026
Angus Young always said Eric Clapton was massively overrated: “I never saw what the big fuss was about” Not understanding the hype. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The guitarist Roger Waters was bitterly jealous of: “A bit resentful” “That annoyed Roger quite a lot…” Ben Forrest Jan 25, 2026
The one band Eric Clapton couldn’t bear to play with Not putting his best foot forward. Tim Coffman Jan 23, 2026
The guitarist BB King said was better than Jimi Hendrix: “He’s number one” The heart of the blues. Tim Coffman Jan 21, 2026
The one band Eric Clapton called better than Cream Taking jamming to a new level. Tim Coffman Jan 20, 2026
The guitarist Duane Allman thinks “wrote the book” on being an icon “I love everything he does.” Tom Phelan Jan 20, 2026