When Clapton’s ‘Beano’ ’Burst was stolen, he reached out to Andy Summers and a deal was done for a guitar that would become ...

Legendary Chicago blues guitarist George “Buddy” Guy told the Tribune two years ago he was retiring from the road. He lied.

Jim Croce had a hit about a fictitious 'bad, bad' character; Guns N' Roses released their successful debut album; Oasis ...

Jeff Beck had no interest in writing a memoir. Despite being one of the greatest guitarists to ever wield an axe, famous for his time in bands including the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, he was ...

The discovery of Freddie King was the Eureka! moment in the origin story of Slowhand's ascent as the British blues scene's greatest player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

George Harrison always had it hard in The Beatles, persistently overshadowed by the ever-productive songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The result of that, though, was that when ...

Imagine having the blues for nearly a century and all the heavy feelings that must’ve trailed Buddy Guy, the guitar virtuoso who accompanied Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Little Walter on recording ...

Steve Jordan will serve as the evening’s musical director; executive producers are Keith Wortman, Garry Buck, and Scooter Weintraub. The show is produced by Blackbird Presents and Live Nation. Guys ...

"Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues with all my friends," Guy said in a statement Tuesday. By Ethan Millman Music Editor The blues legend is hosting Buddy’s Got ...

Clapton's cover of "Cross Road Blues" ranked his greatest live guitar solo by DigitalDreamDoor. The live version on the Crossroads box set is widely considered his best performance. Clapton himself ...

Eric Clapton prematurely ended a recent show in Madrid, Spain after he was struck by an object thrown by someone in the crowd. The 81-year-old guitarist and singer was struck by what appears to be the ...

Eric Clapton left his concert early after he was hit in the chest by an object thrown by a fan. The 81-year-old guitarist was performing a show in Madrid, Spain, on May 7 when he was struck by what ...