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Welcome to the world of Eric Clapton. In this month’s edition, Guitar World will delve into the exciting career of the legendary guitarist from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Clapton, known as Slowhand, remains a relevant and influential figure in the music industry, grabbing headlines with his remarkable performances. With a career spanning over 60 years, Clapton continues to generate enormous interest among fans and collectors, especially after the sale of his iconic Cream-era 1964 Gibson SG Standard guitar, known as “The Fool,” for $1.27 million, setting a record at auction.
The issue brings deep insight into each decade of Clapton’s career:
THE SIXTIES: From pioneering the modern electric guitar sound to revolutionizing the rock album format, discover how Clapton reshaped the electric guitar realm. [By David Sinclair]
THE SEVENTIES: Explore Clapton’s journey album by album, including lesser-known works like There’s One in Every Crowd and No Reason to Cry and gain insights through “interlude” interviews with Chuck Kirkpatrick, Albhy Galuten, and Danny Flowers. [By Bill DeMain]
THE EIGHTIES: Find out how Clapton emerged as a fully-fledged Journeyman, his collaborations with prominent musicians, and the vital role of his band members in shaping the era. [By Andrew Daly]
Additionally, the issue covers exclusive discussions with Eddie Kramer on the recording of Derek and the Dominos’ official live album, In Concert, chronicles the story of Blackie, Clapton’s iconic Strat through 1985, and transcribes Clapton’s Bad Love, and features exclusive conversations with Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, and Martin Barre.
The February 2024 issue of Guitar World is now available now.
(Image credit: Michael Putland/Getty Images) This issue also features…
* Jazz great George Benson discusses the influence of Eric Clapton, the time he met Hendrix, how Frampton changed the course of his career, and what Paul McCartney made of his Beatles tribute.
* Joe Bonamassa talks turn-of-the-century career struggles, the lean-and-mean blues-covers album that changed his fate in 2003 – and its big-budget 2023 sequel, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2
* Activity guitarist and Trap Door Electronics head honcho Travis Johnson thrives in that hard-to-find world where electronics and synths peacefully coexist with heavily effected guitars. » …
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