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Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton Premiere 'My Valentine' -- Listen

Listen to Paul McCartney's 'My Valentine,' which features Eric Clapton on guitar. ... Read More »

George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh Featured Drug Trouble for Eric Clapton, Stage Fright for Bob Dylan

George Harrison's reluctance as a frontman was, oddly enough, a major reason behind the success of the Concert for Bangladesh, his close friend Klaus Voormann tells Spinner. ... Read More »

Author Michael Connelly Plugs Eric Clapton in 'The Fifth Witness' -- Music Appreciation

Best-selling author Michael Connelly declares his adoration for Eric Clapton by plugging the musician in his new book, 'The Fifth Witness.' ... Read More »

Robbie Robertson on The Band, Rebellion and His Friendship With Eric Clapton

Robbie Robertson adds to his accolades with his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Spinner spoke to the former guitarist for the band to hear more about his illustrious career. ... Read More »

Eric Clapton's Guitar Auction Raises $2.1m for Rehab Centre

Eric Clapton has raised $2.15m (£1.3m) for his rehab centre by selling off over 70 guitars from his prized and very extensive collection. ... Read More »

Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla' Reissue to Feature Phil Spector-Produced Songs

A Deluxe Edition of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' will be feature previously unreleased tracks, as well as two songs produced by Phil Spector. ... Read More »

Eric Clapton Invited to Play North Korea, Wikileaks Reports

PA Photos Eric, you have got Jong-chol on his knees -- that is the message of the latest round of ... Read More »

Eric Clapton Set to Auction Vintage Guitars and Amplifiers

Scott Gries, Getty Images A number of guitars, amps and speaker cabinets owned by Eric Clapton are ... Read More »

Grammy 2011 Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2011 Grammys were announced Wednesday night. ... Read More »

Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla' Getting Multiple Reissues

Just days after Eric Clapton's '461 Ocean Boulevard Rarities Edition' hit shelves, the guitarist has apparently committed to give his classic 1970 album with Derek and the Dominos an expanded reissue. ... Read More »

R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' Tops List of 'Songs That Make Men Cry'

R.E.M. are tops for tears, according a new UK survey that named the band's 'Everybody Hurts' as "the song that makes men cry the most." ... Read More »

Ben Folds Ponders Future Collaborations With Nick Hornby

'Lonely Avenue,' the new album by Ben Folds and novelist Nick Hornby, features a song called 'Levi Johnston's Blues,' which references the former fiancé of Bristol Palin. ... Read More »

Matt Costa Draws on Bob Lind for 'Mobile Chateau'

As Spinner previously noted, singer-songwriter Matt Costa isn't shy about emulating the classic songwriting of the Byrds and Donovan. ... Read More »

Eric Clapton, 'Diamonds Made From Rain' Feat. Sheryl Crow -- Song Premiere

Sheryl Crow first had the honor of meeting Eric Clapton in 1989 when she was working as a backup singer for Michael Jackson. ... Read More »

Carlos Santana Gets Olivia Harrison's Blessing for 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' Cover

For Carlos Santana’s latest album, 'Guitar Heaven: Santana Performs the Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time,' the axeman teams with vocalists like Chris Cornell, Rob Thomas and Scott Weiland to cover songs by Led Zeppelin, Cream, the Rolling Stones and more. ... Read More »

Lady Gaga, Iggy Pop, Perry Farrell, Others to Join Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band in L.A.

Getty Images Earlier this year, Yoko Ono revived the Plastic Ono Band for a special engagement in ... Read More »