“We would listen to that album nonstop.” Eric Clapton reveals the surprising pop influence behind Cream's sound

It’s well known that Eric Clapton was inspired to form Cream after seeing blues legend Buddy Guy perform in London with a ...
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Eric Clapton’s Latest Album Experiences An 8,700% Sales Gain

Sales of Eric Clapton's latest album Meanwhile grew by nearly 8,700% from one week to the next after it was finally released on CD and vinyl. Musician Eric Clapton poses for a portrait in 2003 in ...
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How Eric Clapton's 'I Can't Stand It' became first No. 1 on Billboard's rock chart in 1981

This 1981 classic hit launched a brand-new era for rock radio when Billboard debuted its first dedicated rock chart.
Forbes

Eric Clapton’s Classic Album Finally Hits No. 1, Nearly Half A Century Late

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Eric Clapton returns to one of Billboard’s genre-specific rankings ...
American Songwriter

50 Years Ago: Eric Clapton Released His First Chart-Topping Solo Album in the U.S. With ‘461 Ocean Boulevard’

In July 1974, Eric Clapton released his second solo album, 461 Ocean Boulevard. The album marked Clapton’s return to recording after a three-year period during which he struggled with drug addiction.
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Eric Clapton to Chronicle Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 as Concert Film and Live Album

Eric Clapton’s 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival lives on. Well, in digital form. The landmark performances that occurred during the aforementioned event on September 23 and 24, 2023, at the Crypto.com ...