35 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Begins Backing Away From the ’80s on ‘August’35 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Begins Backing Away From the ’80s on ‘August’Co-producers Phil Collins and Tom Dowd pulled guitar legend in different directions on 1986 LP.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Eric Clapton Accuses ‘Rolling Stone’ of Running a ‘Slur Campaign’Eric Clapton Accuses ‘Rolling Stone’ of Running a ‘Slur Campaign’Guitarist slammed magazine in new interview with anti-vax advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Eric Clapton’s COVID Song Ended Friendship With Robert CrayEric Clapton’s COVID Song Ended Friendship With Robert CrayHe's now part of a growing list of acquaintances who've stopped talking to the guitar legend.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian MayWhen Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian MayThey hoped Slowhand would enjoy his ’Star Fleet Project’ dedication - but he didn’t.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Reissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Eric Clapton, Motorhead and MoreReissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Eric Clapton, Motorhead and MoreRecent archival releases include expanded box sets, rare live LPs and revised compilations.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Eric Clapton Enlisted the Band for ‘No Reason to Cry’When Eric Clapton Enlisted the Band for ‘No Reason to Cry’He couldn't join the group, so he went for the next best thing. Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Eric Clapton’s Bigoted 1976 Rant Sparked Rock Against RacismWhen Eric Clapton’s Bigoted 1976 Rant Sparked Rock Against RacismAfter guitar legend voiced controversial opinions onstage, others rallied in the opposite direction.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Eric Clapton Says He Won’t Play to ‘Discriminated’ U.K. AudiencesEric Clapton Says He Won’t Play to ‘Discriminated’ U.K. AudiencesGuitarist won't perform at venues that require proof of vaccination for large-scale events.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Eric Clapton Feels ‘Ostracized’ By Friends Over His COVID ViewsEric Clapton Feels ‘Ostracized’ By Friends Over His COVID Views“My phone doesn’t ring very often,” the guitarist admits. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Eric Clapton Sets Only 2021 North American ShowsEric Clapton Sets Only 2021 North American ShowsHis touring band will include Paul Carrack of Squeeze and Mike + the Mechanics.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso