![]() The next 20 minutes I will be sitting there, totally shocked and deeply moved by what I hear. In my hands is the new John Mayall with Eric Clapton mono LP which I put on the turntable and then carefully lower the arm of the machine. I am sitting in a record shop in Liverpool in a special box where customers have a private listening opportunity before buying a new record. Cale,” in 2014, which featured a number of artists including Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Tom Petty and Mark Knopfler. Cale, Clapton recorded a tribute album, “The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. A collaborative effort with longtime idol, JJ Cale, 2006’s “The Road to Escondido” helped show a different side to Clapton, with Clapton continuing to collaborate with legendary artists throughout the decade, featured on several live albums.Ĭlapton set up his own imprint, Bushbranch, releasing the Top Ten album, “Old Sock,” in 2013, which collected several old songs that Clapton loved dearly. Johnson” in 2004, an album in honour of the legendary Delta Blues guitarist, Robert Johnson. King in 2000, as well as creating “Me and Mr. Clapton returned to his blues roots in the 90s, with the hugely successful “From the Cradle,” before then releasing an album new material in 1998, with “Pilgrim.”Ĭlapton continue his exploration of his blues roots through a collaborative album with B.B. The guitarist also found widespread acclaim for his appearance on MTV’s Unplugged series in 1992, turning in some beautiful acoustic blues on an album that would become one of his biggest selling. ![]() Further Top Ten hits followed with 1978’s “Backless” and the live album, “Just One Night,” which displayed Clapton’s guitar prowess.Ĭlapton’s success quietened in the 80s, although in 1989, he returned to form with “Journeyman.” After the tragic death of his son in 1991, Clapton recorded the gut-wrenching song “Tears in Heaven,” which went on to become a huge hit. Clapton continued to release hit after hit as the decade progressed, finding success with his 1977 album, “Slowhand,” which featured the singles “Cocaine,” “After Midnight” and “Lay Down Sally,” selling in the millions. ![]() A period of inactivity followed due to drug addiction but in 1974, with the release of “461 Ocean Boulevard,” Clapton topped the charts, bolstered by the successful number one single, “I Shot the Sheriff,” a cover of Bob Marley’s classic tune. Yet whilst being recognised as one of the best guitarists of his generation, his solo career was slow to start off, taking a number of years before his first solo effort arrived.Īfter achieving a Top 40 hit with “After Midnight,” Clapton recorded a landmark album with Derek & the Dominoes, “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” in 1970. Forming the supergroup Cream, with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, Clapton helped set the tone for the rocking 60s, with his blues-heavy rock. I don't ask for anything from those that can't afford it, but I do count on support from those who can.Eric Clapton first made a name for himself as a guitarist through playing alongside British rock group, the Yardbirds, before then joining John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, time during which he penned some of the finest guitar work of the 60s, proving himself one of the best guitarists to arise out of the UK. I operate this whole deal on the honor system. I'm sharing with you a lifetime of guitar playing experience in each video. ![]() Each one I produce takes a huge amount of time and effort and I've spent many hundreds of hours creating them. So, although at some point I may develop paid content, the song tutorials will always be free.Īfter having said that, making these tutorial videos is a lot of work. If my stuff was behind a paywall, these folks would be excluded, and that's just not something I want to do. Their ability to generate income has been decimated. Music is a powerful force in our lives, and I believe that the joy of learning how to play music should be available to all regardless of their ability to pay.Īlmost every day I hear from people on fixed incomes, including the disabled, veterans, as well as those who are suffering through unforeseen illnesses like strokes, cancer etc. I make my tutorials available to everyone for free because I don't want to exclude those who are facing financial hardship.
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