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Bb King Dies Aged 89
BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 May 2015
Bb King Dies Aged 89
BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Pete Townshend Rules Out Unplugged Sessions
Dozens of big-name pop stars and bands have appeared on the iconic, stripped-down acoustic series since its launch in 1989, including the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Sir Paul MCCartney, Eric Clapton, Adele,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
The Rolling Stones Announce North American Tour
The Rolling Stones have announced a North American tour.The band will kick off their 15-date 'ZIP CODE Tour' in San Diego on May 24 before playing in other stadiums around the US, and ending at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
John Lennon's Bathrobe & George Harrison's Guitar Up For Auction
Harrison's stage-played Mastersound instrument and a guitar once owned by Eric Clapton are expected to be the big money items at the Julien's Auctions sale, but Lennon's bathrobe is also expected to fascinate...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2015
Eric Clapton Romanced Princess Diana?
Eric Clapton enjoyed a romantic liaison with Britain's Princess Diana, a new book has claimed.The 70-year-old guitarist enjoyed a flirtation with the late princess - who separated from husband Prince Charles in 1992 - after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 March 2015
Jack Bruce Laid To Rest
Eric Clapton led mourners in singing at Jack Bruce's funeral yesterday.The 71-year-old bassist - who died from liver disease last month - was laid to rest at Golders Green Crematorium in north London yesterday (05.11.14),...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2014
Eric Clapton Adds Musical Tribute To Late Pal Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has added a musical tribute to those pouring in for his late Cream bandmate Jack Bruce.The guitar great called the bassist, who passed away on Saturday (25Oct14), a "great musician and composer, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2014
Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has hailed Jack Bruce a ''great inspiration''.The Cream legend passed away on Saturday (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, and his former bandmate has paid tribute to his friend's talent.Eric wrote...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2014
Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has added his tribute to those pouring in for his former Cream bandmate Jack Bruce, following the bassist's death on Saturday (25Oct14).The rock icon passed away at his home in Suffolk, England at...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Fellow Musicians Honour The Late Jack Bruce
Following the death of Cream bassist Jack Bruce (71) fans, friends and colleagues have been quick to express their condolences. Many have mentioned that Bruce’s playing changed the face of rock forever. Bruce played his...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Jake Bruce Was Grateful For 'Miraculous' Liver Transplant
Jack Bruce was grateful for the ''miraculous'' liver transplant which reinvigorated his life in the months before his passing.The Cream legend - who passed away at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia yesterday (25.10.14) aged...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Jack Bruce Dies At 71
Jack Bruce has died aged 71. The Cream legend sadly passed away today (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, surrounded by his close friends and family. His relatives announced the devastating news on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Johnny Winter Teamed Up With Fellow Guitar Greats For Final Album
Blues legend Johnny Winter's final album will be a star-studded affair featuring famous friends including Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Dr. John and Joe Perry.The guitar great passed away suddenly in Switzerland in July...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2014
Sheryl Crow Wants To Wed
Sheryl Crow wants to get married.The 52-year-old singer - who has adopted sons Wyatt, seven, and Levi, four - admits she has ''old-fashioned'' values, but would rather never make it down the aisle than end...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2014
Ed Sheeran Inspired By Eric Clapton
Ed Sheeran was inspired by Eric Clapton to become a better performer.The 23-year-old musician remembers watching the rock legend perform at the concert for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and thinking he wanted to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2014
Eric Clapton Baffled By Cream Tour Rumours
Veteran rocker Eric Clapton has denied reports he wrecked plans for a Cream reunion tour, insisting he has not spoken to fellow bandmembers Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for almost ten years.Last year (13), Bruce...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2014
10 Things You Didn't Know About Eric Clapton
Guitar legend Eric Clapton has announced he’s might be quitting touring after over 50 years on the road. The 69 year revealed in a recent interview with Uncut magazine that touring had become “unbearable” and...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2014
Eric Clapton Ponders Retirement As The Stresses Of Touring Bring Him Down
It’s tough, travelling the world to entertain hundreds of thousands of people at sold out venues, especially when you’re approaching 70. And that’s something guitar legend Eric Clapton is slowly starting to realise.Eric Clapton might...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 June 2014
Eric Clapton Quits Touring
Eric Clapton is quitting touring.The 69-year-old guitarist finds travelling ''unbearable'' these days and he worries about becoming ''embarrassing'', but he won't give up music completely.He said: ''''The road has become unbearable.''It's unapproachable, because it takes...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2014
Eric Clapton Apologises For Storming Off; Fans Miss One Song, Demand Refunds
Eric Clapton has apologised for storming off at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro, while fans of the rock legend have demanded refunds on their tickets – some of which cost up to £125 – despite missing just...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2014
Eric Clapton Apologizes To Concertgoers For Walking Out Of Glasgow Show
Eric Clapton was forced to apologize to his fans for walking out of a concert in mid-performance.The rock legend left the sold-out crowd at Glasgow's SSE Hydro very angry after by storming off the stage...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2014
Steve Winwood To Hit The Road With Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Former Traffic and Blind Faith star Steve Winwood is heading back out on the road with another rock legend after teaming up with Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart for tours in 2009 and 2013.This time,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2014
Adam Clayton Was 'Out Of Control' Before Rehab
Adam Clayton credits Eric Clapton for his decision to seek treatment in rehab.The U2 rocker, who has struggled with depression since he was a teenager, admits that his addiction to alcohol took a serious toll...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 May 2014
Eric Clapton Honouring Late Pal J.j. Cale With New Tribute Album
Rocker Eric Clapton has recruited pals Willie Nelson, Tom Petty and John Mayer for tracks on a new tribute album to honour late singer/songwriter J.J. Cale.The Wonderful Tonight hitmaker has arranged for an all-star line-up...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2014
Ed Sheeran Slams Backstreet Boys For Not Playing Hits
Ed Sheeran has hit out at the Backstreet Boys for playing new music at their reunion shows instead of classic hits. The 'Sing' hitmaker slammed the 90s US boyband - made up of Brian Littrell,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2014
It's That Time Of Year Again! New Orleans Jazz Festival Returns With Another Two Weekends Of Music Mythology
It's that time of year again where New Orleans go all out to prove they are one of the most culturally rich cities in North America with their annual two-weekend event, the New Orleans Jazz...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2014
Stars Remember Rock Royalty Jj Cale: Social Media Explodes After Songwriter's Death
The legendary singer/songwriter JJ Cale passed away in a California hospital on Friday (26 July) after suffering a heart attack at his nearby home, leaving behind a legacy that wont soon be forgotten. The Grammy-winning...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2013
Legendary Singer/songwriter Jj Cale Dies, Aged 74
The legendary artist JJ Cale passed away on Friday 26 July, an announcement made on his official website stated earlier this week. The man behind the Tulsa Sound, which blended blues, rockabilly, and country music...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2013
Remarkable Singer-songwriter Jj Cale Dies, Aged 74
JJ Cale, the infamous songwriter and musician responsible for Eric Clapton’s After Midnight and Cocaine, died yesterday (Friday, July 26) at the old age of 74, Reuters reports. Cale, who had a respectable performing career...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2013
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