The 1973 song Eric Clapton didn’t want to release: “I didn’t think it was fair”

Despite his status as a blues rock legend, Eric Clapton was a bit lenient when it came to putting out this rock and roll ...
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How Eric Clapton's 'I Can't Stand It' Became First No. 1 on Billboard's Rock Chart in 1981

This 1981 classic hit launched a brand-new era for rock radio when Billboard debuted its first dedicated rock chart.
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Eric Clapton’s Classic Album Finally Hits No. 1, Nearly Half A Century Late

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Eric Clapton returns to one of Billboard’s genre-specific rankings ...
American Songwriter

Eric Clapton Didn’t Actually Write These 3 Songs That He Turned Into Hits

Eric Clapton spent more than two decades having hit after hit. A talented singer and songwriter, Clapton is the writer behind many of his songs, but not all of them. These are three of the biggest ...
American Songwriter

Rock Stars’ Greatest Muses–and the Classic Songs They Inspired

We’re starting our list of the greatest rock muses with an obvious choice: Patti Boyd. The English model held the affection of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton. They both penned powerful songs in ...