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Eric Clapton, 'Old Sock' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:23:08 +0000

There comes a point in most artists’ careers where they just don’t care about making records anymore. Or at least they don’t care about making records that their fans want to hear. They tour sporadically, playing the old songs to pay the bills. And they release new albums every five years or so because they feel it’s something they should do. Eric Clapton got to this point years ago, but on his 21st solo album, ‘Old Sock,’ he settles into not caring like it’s his full-time job these days.

Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He'll Stop Touring at 70

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:23:13 +0000

There's just 25 months left to see Eric Clapton on tour. The legendary guitarist says that he's going to quit the road life when he turns 70 years old because getting from show to show is too much of a pain. "The bit on stage, that's easy," he says before insisting he'll stay active playing around his hometown.

Eric Clapton, 'Gotta Get Over' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:20:33 +0000

Middle school-grade album art and a terrible album title luckily seem to say nothing about the music on ‘Old Sock,’ Eric Clapton‘s upcoming studio release. ‘Gotta Get Over’ is the first song the guitar legend has shared with fans. The inspired jam is thick with Fender and Hammond, news that will bring a sigh of [...]

Take A Ride With the King

Jathan Fink — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:32 +0000

You know you're in good hands when you listen to someone who is frequently praised as the 'king' of a particular music genre and has achieved the rare status of 'legend.' This Thursday, Texarkana will be in the presence of music royalty when the King of Blues, B.B. King, arrives to take T-Town on a musical journey back to Memphis.

Eric Clapton 2013 Tour Dates Announced

Dave Lifton — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:43:06 +0000

It’s not even December, but already Eric Clapton is looking ahead to 2013. Today (Nov. 19) the legendary guitarist announced a U.S. tour comprising mostly of dates in the South and Southwest. A full list of 2013 tour dates is listed below. Clapton will open the tour on March 14 at the U.S. Airways Center [...]

The Fender Guitar: Happy Birthday Leo

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:02:40 +0000

Happy birthday Leo Fender – (1909 - 1991), he would have been 102 years old today. Leo invented the electric bass, and put out the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar. Without Fender Telecasters, Stratocasters, and the electric jazz bass… Where would we be? (Playing Gibsons!) Leo’s invention is also credited for helping create the “musical [...]