Eric Clapton

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John Lennon letter inviting Eric Clapton to join supergroup to be auctioned
1971 letter proposes group including Klaus Voormann and Phil Spector to ‘bring back the balls in rock’n’roll’

Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent

27, Nov, 2024 @2:40 PM

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Will Jennings obituary
American lyricist who enjoyed huge success with Up Where We Belong and My Heart Will Go On

Adam Sweeting

15, Sep, 2024 @4:44 PM

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Will Jennings, Oscar-winning lyricist of My Heart Will Go On, dies aged 80
Songwriter wrote No 1 hits for Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, as well as iconic ballads such as Up Where We Belong and Tears in Heaven

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

09, Sep, 2024 @10:49 AM

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John Mayall was a lightning rod for the blues who changed the course of British music
He may not have had the star quality of those he inspired, from Eric Clapton to the Rolling Stones, but the late musician’s skill and passion were transformational

Richard Williams

24, Jul, 2024 @3:45 PM

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John Mayall obituary
Bandleader, composer, instrumentalist and singer who nurtured players such as Eric Clapton and put British blues on the map

Tony Russell

24, Jul, 2024 @2:16 PM

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John Mayall, pioneering figure of British blues, dies aged 90
Influential musician, whose band the Bluesbreakers played leading role in 60s blues revival, dies at home in California

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

24, Jul, 2024 @6:23 AM

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The other 1969 concert that changed music: ‘one of the most important stories in rock history’
Revival69 glimpses into starry Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, which gave Beatles fans a new look at John Lennon

Jim Farber

28, Jun, 2024 @7:35 AM

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David Sanborn obituary
American alto saxophonist who played with many of the jazz greats and collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder

Richard Williams

14, May, 2024 @4:25 PM

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‘Am I a poor lover, am I ugly?’ Eric Clapton letters reveal details of George Harrison love triangle
Auction of items owned by Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of Harrison then Clapton, reveals passionate overtures from rock star

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

26, Feb, 2024 @6:01 PM

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Sheryl Crow: ‘AI is so real. It feels like an assault on my spirit’
The American singer-songwriter answers your questions about working with Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones, what makes her happy – and why she used to hate All I Wanna Do

As told to Dave Simpson

22, Feb, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Why rap and drill are the folk music of today | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to an editorial about the continuing use of rap and drill lyrics in courtrooms as evidence of guilt

04, Aug, 2023 @4:55 PM

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Pete Brown obituary
Poet, musician and lyricist who co-wrote some of Cream’s greatest hits including I Feel Free and Sunshine of Your Love

Chris Welch

01, Jun, 2023 @10:49 AM

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