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Robert Fripp criticizes his 1960s contemporaries, expressing a dismissive view of guitar legends like Hendrix and Clapton, while appreciating Jeff Beck's approach as 'good fun.' He emphasizes his own unconventional style and disdain for mainstream guitar heroism, highlighting his unique approach to music and guitar playing.
Bobby Whitlock, a renowned rock singer-songwriter and keyboardist for Derek and the Dominos, has died at age 77 after battling cancer. He was celebrated for his soulful sound and collaborations with famous artists like Eric Clapton and George Harrison. Whitlock's career included notable albums and a significant influence on rock and soul music. Clapton and others paid tribute to his legacy.
Bobby Whitlock, a key figure in Derek and the Dominos and a talented session musician known for his soulful Southern style, has died at 77 after a brief illness. He contributed significantly to the band's iconic album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' and played on notable recordings like the Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main St.' Whitlock's career spanned decades, marked by collaborations with major artists and a rich solo discography, leaving a lasting impact on rock and blues music.
Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of Derek and the Dominos and a key figure in rock music, has died at age 77 from cancer in Texas, surrounded by family. He was known for his role in the 1971 album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' and is survived by his wife and three children.
A rare draft letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton, written in 1971, is set to be auctioned. In the letter, Lennon pitches Clapton on joining a new musical project, the Plastic Ono Band, during a challenging period in Clapton's life. Despite Lennon's enthusiastic proposal, Clapton ultimately declined. The letter, which includes input from Yoko Ono, reveals Lennon's vision for a collaborative and supportive musical journey. It is expected to fetch between €100,000 and €150,000 at auction.
Jim Gordon, a renowned rock drummer who played with Eric Clapton and others, spiraled into schizophrenia before murdering his mother in 1983. His mental health struggles, detailed in a new book by author Joel Selvin, shed light on the importance of addressing mental illness with honesty and compassion. Despite seeking help, Gordon's condition worsened, leading to the tragic event. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia after the murder and was sentenced to prison, where he remained until his death in 2023.
Pattie Boyd, model and photographer, is selling a collection of letters, photos, and other items at Christie’s auction house, offering a glimpse into the heart of the 1960s and 70s counterculture. The collection includes affectionate letters from her rock icon husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton, as well as clothing, jewelry, drawings, and photographs. The auction also features love letters from Clapton, original cover artwork for Derek and The Dominos’ album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs," and Harrison’s handwritten lyrics. Boyd, known as a musicians’ muse, hopes to share these items with others and the collection is on display at Christie’s until March 21, with online bidding closing on March 22.
Pattie Boyd, former wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, is auctioning off love letters from the two musicians, revealing the painful love triangle between them. The letters include Clapton's heartfelt confessions and pleas for Boyd's affection, as well as the unraveling of Boyd's marriage to Harrison due to his affair with Ringo Starr's wife. Boyd eventually left Harrison for Clapton, but their marriage also ended in infidelity and divorce. Boyd has since found peace and remarried, while Clapton has become a good friend after overcoming addiction.
Letters from Eric Clapton to Pattie Boyd, while she was married to George Harrison, are being auctioned, revealing the details of one of rock's most notorious love triangles. The deeply heartfelt letters express Clapton's besotted feelings for Boyd and his anguish over their relationship. The letters, along with other items from Boyd's collection, shed light on the complex romantic entanglements involving Clapton, Harrison, Boyd, and others in the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
Model Pattie Boyd is auctioning off letters and other possessions that shed light on her love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton in the 1960s and 70s. The items include passionate love letters from both men, a hand-drawn Christmas card from Harrison, and a doodle by him. Boyd, who was a muse to both musicians, will also sell paintings, photographs, jewelry, and fashion items. The auction will be led by a painting that served as the cover for Clapton's album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, and is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000.
The most expensive guitars sold at auction include iconic instruments used by legendary musicians such as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, and more. The list features guitars with historical significance, including those used in famous performances and recordings, with prices ranging from $959,000 to a record-breaking $6,010,000 for Kurt Cobain's Martin D-18E from Nirvana's MTV Unplugged performance.
Eric Clapton's iconic 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, named "The Fool," sold for $1.27 million at an auction in Nashville, Tennessee, making it the most expensive Clapton guitar ever sold. The guitar, known for its psychedelic finish and association with Clapton's signature "woman tone" sound, was purchased by The Jim Irsay Collection. The auction also featured other notable items, including Elvis Presley's jewelry and a car owned by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. Julien's Auctions, the auction house, described the sale as an "exciting" moment and is anticipating further success in the remaining auction nights.
Former Beatle George Harrison had an affair with Maureen Starkey, the wife of his bandmate Ringo Starr, leading to a tumultuous period in his marriage with Pattie Boyd. The affair was discovered when Pattie returned home to find Maureen staying at their house and wearing a necklace gifted by George. The affair escalated, with George and Maureen flaunting their relationship in front of Pattie. Eventually, Pattie confronted George and Maureen, leading to a confrontation and the revelation of the affair. The affair with Maureen soon ended, but the damage was done to George and Pattie's marriage. Later, Eric Clapton, a close friend of George, also developed feelings for Pattie, leading to further complications. The affair and subsequent fallout had a significant impact on George and Pattie's relationship, ultimately leading to their divorce.
Eric Clapton performed at a fundraiser for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising $2.2 million for the campaign and a PAC supporting the candidate. Kennedy expressed gratitude for Clapton's musical artistry and stated that music has the potential to bring people together. Clapton joins other celebrities, including Kennedy's wife Cheryl Hines, Rob Schneider, and Alicia Silverstone, in supporting the candidate. Clapton, Kennedy, and Woody Harrelson have all been outspoken against COVID-19 vaccines.
Eric Clapton led a tribute concert to Jeff Beck at London's Royal Albert Hall, joined by a host of rock stars including Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Billy Gibbons, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., Kirk Hammett, Imelda May, and Johnny Depp. The concert featured a range of Beck's songs, from early Yardbirds tracks to later solo hits. A second tribute concert is scheduled for the following night.