Posts Tagged ‘Eric Clapton’
Clapton, The Who and B.B. King feature in new Icon series
Written by admin on March 23, 2011 – 7:20 am -The Who, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Joe Cocker are among the artists featured in Universal Music Enterprises latest set of Icon releases.
There are single disc and expanded two-disc releases for:
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B.B. King – the King of the Blues’ best known hits are featured on both the single and double-CD editions, including “The Thrill Is Gone.” There are also live tracks and duets with Robert Cray and Bobby Bland. Pre-order single CD or double CD |
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Eric Clapton – the single-CD edition focuses on the Derek & The Dominos era and the hits that sparked “Clapton Is God” graffiti. The double-CD adds tracks from Cream, Blind Faith and more. Pre-order single CD or double CD |
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The Who – whether opting for the single disc hitfest or more in-depth double CD, there’s plenty to enjoy from these classic rockers. Pre-order single CD or double CD. |
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Eric Clapton charity guitar auction
Written by admin on March 10, 2011 – 8:14 am -Guitar legend Eric Clapton sold 70 of his guitars in a charity auction last night, with proceeds going to the Crossroads Center in Antigua. The drug and alcohol rehabiliation facility was founded by Clapton in 1998.
The auction was carried out simultaneously in New York, Los Angeles, London and online by Bonhams and it raised more than $2.15m.
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Five Grammy nominations for Jeff Beck
Written by admin on December 1, 2010 – 7:12 pm -| Jeff Beck leads the charge for the elder statesmen of rock with five nominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, including four associated with his album “Emotion & Commotion.” Beck achieved his best ever UK chart placing with the album earlier this year and his highest US chart position since “Blow by Blow” in 1975. |
Tags: Band of Joy, Emotion and Commotion, Eric Clapton, Grammy Awards, Grammy nominations, Grammys, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, solomon burke
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New album from Eric Clapton in September
Written by admin on August 19, 2010 – 7:01 pm -| The long wait for new material from Eric Clapton is almost over. His 19th studio album, simply titled “Clapton,” will be released on September 28.
Clapton’s first album since 2005’s “Back Home” will feature collaborations with Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Allen Toussaint and Derek Trucks. |
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Who memorabilia headlines rock and pop auction
Written by admin on June 25, 2010 – 9:51 pm -| A Gibson SG guitar played by Pete Townshend on a 1971 tour with The Who was the highest price item at Christie’s Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction, held in South Kensington, London, last night. Townshend’s guitar sold for £49,250, which was double the estimate. |
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