Blackie: Eric Clapton’s Fender Stratocaster

Blackie is probably the most famous guitar in the world. Blackie was put together by Eric Clapton from parts from...

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Eric Clapton’s guitar, amp and equipment set up (historical 1963-2014)

In his first band, The Roosters, Eric Clapton played a double cutaway Kay through a Selmer Futurama III Amplifier. During...

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2004 Eric Clapton Chrisite’s Guitar Auction: Complete Sale Details

On 24 June 1999, Christie’s New York auctioned off a selection of Eric Clapton’s guitars which raised over $5 million...

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1999 Eric Clapton Chrisite’s Guitar Auction: Complete Sale Details

On 24 June 1999, Christie’s Auction House in New York City conducted a sale of 100 of Eric Clapton’s guitars,...

1999 Christie’s Guitar Auction: Did Eric Clapton buy one of his guitars back?

At the London press conference leading up to the sale on June 24 in New York City, Eric revealed he...

1999 and 2004 Eric Clapton Christie’s Guitar Auctions: Record-breaking Prices

Both of Eric Clapton’s Christie's Guitar Auctions featured record-breaking prices for American fretted instruments. The purpose of the auctions was...

Bob Dylan Songs: Eric Clapton Cover Versions

Eric Clapton has long been an admirer of Bob Dylan. They met for the first time at a recording session...

Eric Clapton in music videos by other recording artists

Eric Clapton has appeared in a handful of music videos for other recording artists. In all cases, he played on the...

1990s

Eric’s 1990 Journeyman Tour is among his best documented road trips. Shows were broadcast on radio stations around the world...

1980s

Eric embarked on a short UK tour in May 1980 and toured Scandinavia in September. No recordings from these concerts...

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