The 1976 album that made Eric Clapton abandon heavy music: “I’m past that kind of thing” Leaving it all behind. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026
“Fucked me up completely”: the artist Eric Clapton struggled to keep up with Taking him out of his groove. Tim Coffman Apr 30, 2026
The band that made Eric Clapton break things off with John Mayall: “Be so free, you could go anywhere” Breaking out. Callum MacHattie Apr 30, 2026
The 1988 song Neil Young wrote to mock Eric Clapton: “You spineless twerps” Stunning work. Joe Taysom Apr 29, 2026
The 1969 guitar solo that became Eric Clapton’s favourite ever: “Who’s that guitar player?” Hard to disagree. Joe Taysom Apr 27, 2026
The 1981 song Phil Collins said pissed off Eric Clapton: “Everyone said they couldn’t hear him” Not giving his best. Tim Coffman Apr 26, 2026
Five times Duane Allman proved he was a genius through collaboration Iconic. Tim Coffman Apr 25, 2026
The musician Eddie Van Halen called a level above Eric Clapton: “The most insane thing I’ve ever heard” “Clapton sounds lost” Tim Coffman Apr 24, 2026
The guitarist Eric Clapton found the most moving: “You can do anything” Absolute sonic taste. Tim Coffman Apr 24, 2026
The 1964 song that made Eric Clapton want to quit music: “That was always my first reaction” The art of a great pop song. Tim Coffman Apr 23, 2026
The classic rock band that was “too much” for Eric Clapton to bear Too much volume. Jordan Potter Apr 20, 2026
The manic 1970s moment Ginger Baker tried to kidnap Eric Clapton: “A very slow death” Chaos. Lucy Harbron Apr 19, 2026