Stars rock Hall of Fame concert Oct 31, 2009
Eric Clapton was due to play the concert, but pulled out after undergoing surgery to remove gallstones. His place has been taken by Jeff Beck. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Clapton Sidelined By Gallstones Oct 28, 2009
NEW YORK (October 27, 2009)--Eric Clapton was forced to pull out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery. Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, said Tuesday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating with his family in England. (KWTX.com, TX)
Clapton cancels Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert Oct 28, 2009
Eric Clapton was to perform as part of a two-night celebration in honor of the hall's 25th anniversary. Interactive Calendar. (USA Today -- Life)
Eric Clapton Off Rock Hall Concert Bill Oct 28, 2009
(AP) Eric Clapton has bowed out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th birthday festivities for health reasons. The guitar great's official Web site says Clapton will undergo a minor medical procedure for gall stones and won't be able to perform as scheduled at one of the two Rock Hall anniversary concerts in New York. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Eric Clapton pulls out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert Oct 28, 2009
Eric Clapton has pulled out of Friday s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery. The guitarist s publicist said yesterday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating in England. (Boston Globe)
Clapton recovering after surgery Oct 28, 2009
Musician Eric Clapton is recuperating after having an operation to remove gallstones, his publicist has said. As a result, the 64-year-old has pulled out of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York on Friday. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson Guitarist Orianthi Is 'Bringing The '80s Back' With Debut Oct 27, 2009
" It's the type of music she listened to in the car growing up in Adelaide, South Australia, when her father was a musician and she was weaned on tunes from Santana, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. She laughed that a guitar is still her "security blanket. " With Believe, Orianthi wanted to re-create the sort of album-driven experience she remembered from her youth, a collection of tunes that is the perfect soundtrack for a road trip. "I hope they want to put it in their car and not want to change... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 27, 2009
Ageing rocker Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall concert extravaganza in New York to have gallstones removed ... Ageing rocker Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall concert extravaganza in New York to have gallstones removed. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
The '60s rocked; the noughties go pop Oct 26, 2009
Apart from the musicals, most of the successes of '69 involved rock, with an emphasis on guitar (Eric Clapton played solos on two of the top 25 singles and three of the top 25 albums. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Hall' together now Oct 25, 2009
The next night, U2 is the main attraction, with Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton and Metallica rounding out the ticket. AP / victoria will / wireimage Springsteen will jam with three other rock legends: (from left) Sam Moore of R&B duo Sam & Dave, Tom Morello, guitar player for rockers Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave and john Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Totem Artists, Inc. Releases T.J. Doyle's Debut CD 'One True Thing' Oct 24, 2009
Besides T.J. Doyle's writing, singing, and guitar playing, his album features notable musicians who are artists themselves; Rock Deadrick, drums & percussion (Tracy Chapman, Ziggy Marley), David Sutton (Lucinda Williams), bass & cello, Bruno Coon, nylon stringed guitar (Randy Newman), Phil Parlapiano, grand piano, Hammond B3 and accordion (Lowen & Navarro, John Prine), Tim Pierce, electric & acoustic guitars (Crowded House, Eric Clapton), and Carina Round, background vocals. One True Thing will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Remembering concert documentaries that rock Oct 23, 2009
This classic rock fan favorite documented the first benefit rock concert put together by former Beatle George Harrison and featured Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell and others. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- News)
Social Distortion coming to deliver Oct 22, 2009
They went to London and recorded all these classic songs with Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton, all these British guys," Wickersham says. "I heard a Howlin' Wolf song on that record, 'Killing Floor,' and I immediately saw the connection between that and 'The Lemon Song' by Led Zeppelin. I said, 'Oh, they stole that song from this guy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Peterson Plays Guitar Hero Oct 17, 2009
Chairman Peterson held his own with an able if reluctant solo in a lively mini-set of Rolling Stones tunes that included Honky Tonk Woman and Dead Flowers, AFA spokesman James Wyerman tells HOH. They also played Alberta, Alberta, an old blues song that Leavell once recorded with Eric Clapton. And we hear the audience, which included Rep. (Roll Call)
Let music acts play Augusta unfettered Oct 16, 2009
When the city government stops insisting all the acts be G-rated, and allows top sellers such as AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Jay-Z, etc. to come here and do their normal shows -- exactly like they do in every other truly cosmopolitan town in the world -- the civic center's financial problems will suddenly, magically, deliciously disappear. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tech Review - iTunes Genius is... well, genius! (2) Oct 14, 2009
In this test on my iMac, Genius made me a play-list that consisted of Cat Stevens, The Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, and so on. Instead of having to search through thousands of songs to create a 25-song play-list I simply clicked a button. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Columnist: Music's struggle: Pop vs. integrity Oct 14, 2009
Cale's penchant for laying low is well-known, but his songs are famous to those who listen to more famous musicians -- "Call Me the Breeze" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Cocaine" and "After Midnight" by Eric Clapton -- all songs originally by Cale. He would be famous -- by all accounts he SHOULD be famous -- but Cale has chosen to stick to modest tours while pumping out more than 20 albums. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The 70s arent over for these funky bands Oct 13, 2009
It relied on horns that blew jazz, funk and soul at a time when the prevailing sound coming out of the United Kingdom was raspy British blues from guitar gods like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, and later synthesizer rock and glam. We were six Scottish guys who shared the same accents and starting playing music based on the kind of music we grew up listening to, which was soul music, said Onnie McIntyre, one of the original members of the band who is still on board today. (MSNBC -- Music)
Katy Perry's MTV Unplugged Album Will Feature Two New Songs Oct 13, 2009
The never-before-released 'Brick by Brick' and a cover of Fountains of Wayne's 'Hackensack' will be included on CD/DVD set. Songs from Perry's "Unplugged" will debut during MTV's morning video block "AMTV" on November 16, and the full program, along with interview material, will air on MTV.com that day before it debuts on Palladia, MTV's hi-def channel, November 27 at 9 p.m. and midnight. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Martin Guitars: 175 years of sound Oct 7, 2009
Guitars have been played by icons from Hank Williams to Eric Clapton ... Among the artists who have chosen Martin Guitars as their "tool" are Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, David Crosby and John Mayer ... "You never know if six months from now Eric Clapton or somebody will be playing the guitar you just worked on," says George Molchany, a final inspector at Martin Guitars. (CNN -- US)
John Mayer Returns With Battle Studies On Nov. 17, 2009 Oct 1, 2009
From rock to blues, hip-hop to jazz to country, Mayer has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. In 2005, Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as John Mayer Trio, whose live album TRY. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Lucy" of Beatles Fame Dies Sep 30, 2009
George Harrison may have had a weeping guitar but he had to call Eric Clapton to play it because he was too spaced out to handle the chords ... "George Harrison may have had a weeping guitar but he had to call Eric Clapton to play it because he was too spaced out to handle the chords." Again, in your anti-drug ranting, you display your idiocy ... Eric Clapton, who was a heroin addict at the time, played the song's lead on slide guitar. (CBS News)
Bruce Hornsby discusses why his music is constantly changing Sep 26, 2009
Indeed, on his new album Levitate Hornsby swings from funky rock workouts with friends like Eric Clapton to darkly funny tales from the musical that evoke Randy Newman and Brecht. We chatted with Hornsby from his home in Williamsburg, Va. (Boston Globe)
Dorm out, bus living in for Kingsburg rocker Sep 19, 2009
As Ed Ezaki thinks about his son's love of music, and where it has led him, he remembers buying Ben some of his earliest CD's: Carlos Santana, The Who, Eric Clapton. If only he had known, he said with a laugh. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
All-Star Lineup For Rock Hall Milestone Sep 18, 2009
Other performers include Eric Clapton; Crosby, Stills Paul Simon with and without Art Garfunkel; Jackson Browne; Chuck Berry; Van Morrison; Jerry Lee Lewis; Sting; and James Taylor. They'll play some of their own songs and music that inspired them. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Rockers to celebrate Sep 18, 2009
The lineup includes Bruce Springsteen; U2; Stevie Wonder; Metallica; Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Paul Simon with and without Art Garfunkel; Jackson Browne; Chuck Berry; Van Morrison; Jerry Lee Lewis; Sting; and James Taylor. (AP). (Boston Globe)
All along the rock tower, Gibson greats go on show Sep 17, 2009
The photographed musicians include Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Angus Young, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and younger stars such as Slash and Jack White ... Next month Blender has an exhibition by the New York photographer Janette Beckman, who will bring about 50 of her shots of stars including Debbie Harry and Run DMC. Pattie Boyd, the former wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, will be at the gallery in December. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Phil 'Skin' Bohanon, 59, of Newnan, jammed with friends, guitar Sep 17, 2009
He could sing and play nearly anything from Eric Clapton s Please Be With Me to the Allman Brothers Will the Circle Be Unbroken although he never had lessons and didn t know how to read music, his wife said. He learned everything by ear, Mrs. Bohanon said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
I'm so tired of the Beatles Sep 15, 2009
To paraphrase the Beatles, it was 40 years ago this week: on September 12, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, obviously agreed to play at a huge outdoor concert in Toronto, whereupon he threw together a scratch band including his friend Eric Clapton, jumped on a transatlantic flight with his then manager Allen Klein, and finally decided to call time on the Beatles. "I announced it to myself and the people around me on the way," he later recalled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Nashville's Gruhn Guitars Sep 15, 2009
com s visit, upwards of 50 of Eric Clapton s guitars, 20 of Neil Young s hung on the walls, waiting for new owners. The store, which has a world-renowned guitar repair shop upstairs, also boasts some of the most coveted and historical instruments. (Suite101.com)
Primetime Leno aims for freshness Sep 15, 2009
Current plans call for Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna tonight, Eric Clapton and Bruce Hornsby on Thursday. Only one sit-down guest a night. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jammin’ dads: Mini-vans out, Mini-bands in (22) Sep 13, 2009
They have performed songs by Eric Clapton, Boston, Bon Jovi and Lynard Skynard. Another band is jamming to music of the 80s. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
For guitarist Derek Trucks, turning 30 a 'relief' Sep 11, 2009
Considered one of the seminal slide guitarists of this or any other era - Rolling Stone in 2007 called him one of the rock world's "New Guitar Gods" and ranked him No. 81 in its "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list - Trucks has had to carve out time for his own band after spending much of the past several years on tour with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Allman Brothers Band (which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year) and Eric Clapton. "The way we work, you have to plan out six... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hard Rock Opens New Flagship Cafe on Vegas Strip Sep 9, 2009
" For more information, visit .About Hard Rock International With a total of 157 venues in 52 countries, including 128 cafes and 11 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It Happened This Week: Sept. 7-14 Sep 9, 2009
Record Review by Harry Rempe showed "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka as the most popular single, followed by 'I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton, "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus, "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim, "Leaving It All Up to You" by Donnie and Marie Osmond, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White, "Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston, "The Night Chicago Died," by Paper Lace, "You and Me Against the World" by Helen Reddy," and "Then Came You" by Dianne Warwick. The... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Fall forward Sep 7, 2009
Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and U2, the second ... Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and U2, the second. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bob Marley 101: His life and music Sep 3, 2009
1974: Eric Clapton scored a hit with the Marely tune I Shot the Sheriff. 1975: Released Natty Dread and sold out the London Lyceum, playing in front of an audience that crossed racial, cultural and demographic lines. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dave Mason & John Debney to Receive Outstanding Career Achievement Awards at the 2009 Hollywood Music in Media Awards and MIMI Conference Sep 2, 2009
Mason has a career spanning over 37 years with memorable bands such as Traffic and Fleetwood Mac, as well as recording with some of musics legendary icons, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and the Rolling Stones. He has penned and recorded enduring gold and platinum songs, including Feeling Alright, Let It Flow and his smash-hit single, We Just Disagree. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clapton, Hornsby to Perform on New Leno Show Aug 30, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- NBC says Eric Clapton will perform with Bruce Hornsby and his band on Jay Leno's new prime-time show. Hornsby and the Noisemakers will play "Space is the Place" on "The Jay Leno Show" on Sept. 17. (Newsmax)
No comments posted. Aug 29, 2009
Consisting of Donny Simmons on guitar and vocals, Mark Fry on bass and John "Johnny B." Bartolotto on drums and vocals, the group plays some hard driving rock and pays homage to the power trio bands of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin. Of course they play other types of music, but if they get a request for a dance song like Brick House they will give it their spin and definitely make their own. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Autographed guitar Aug 28, 2009
"Little Kids Rock" is a program that provides public school students with music instruction and free instruments to students by auctioning signed guitars from some of the country's most popular musicians such as Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Chrissie Hynde (original member of The Pretenders) ... "This is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to bring music to the schools," Granger said in between taking calls from Eric Clapton's manager. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM* Aug 25, 2009
George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and more held the sold out concert on August 1, 1971 at Madison Square Garden. Next premiering at 9PM* is "The Concert for George." On November 29, 2002, one year after George Harrison's death, his many friends gathered to celebrate his life by playing his music, including artists Eric Clapton, Jools Holand, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Jackson, Woodstock Spark Surge In Music Memorabilia Aug 23, 2009
For this reason, it's items associated with bands such as the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Cher, and the Rolling Stones that have seen the biggest increase in value, Woolley said. In 2000, the piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine" sold for 1. (Time.com)
•Amateurs, celebrities alike miss guitar hero, innovator Aug 22, 2009
I would like to join my good friends Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, B.B. King and The Edge in paying tribute to this wonderful musician and the namesake of the greatest guitar ever made, the Gibson Les Paul. Well, actually, I can't claim any of them as good friends in the sense that we hang out together. (The Daily Journal)
Friends, fans pay respects to Les Paul Aug 22, 2009
Versions of that guitar became the standard in rock music, used by such guitar heroes as Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Keith Richards and Jimmy Page. Paul also was a master in the studio, developing technology and recording techniques that set the standard in the industry. (MSNBC -- Music)
Robert Cray Band rocked the Klein Aug 21, 2009
"I like to think every record is better each time we go into the studio," he said in an interview with the Minuteman last week, adding "we have a few new guys, so we have a bit of a change in the sound. I think it's fresh and new." Robert Cray has been in the blues scene since his uncredited role in National Lampoon's Animal House, when he played backup in Otis Day nights for "You Make Me Want to Shout." Since then, he has toured the world with Eric Clapton and developed a successful career of... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
CSN looks back on 'Demos' as it forges forward Aug 21, 2009
Nash also has begun assembling a Stills box set that could include unreleased tracks from recording sessions he had with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. The trio of Crosby Stills meanwhile, has been busy selecting songs for the next CSN CD, a collection of outside material performed in what Nash says will be CSN's harmonized style. (Florida Today)
Guitar god dies Aug 15, 2009
In 2005 he released a double-Grammy winning album, 'Les Paul and Friends: American Made World Played', with electric guitar heroes including Keith Richards and Eric Clapton. His biggest achievements, though, were in the technical realm, where he helped pioneer solid-bodied electric guitars and multitrack recording, a technique allowing groups to record different parts at different times, then mix them together. (iAfrica.com)
Guitar hero Les Paul ascends to rock'n'roll heaven Aug 15, 2009
So, during the British boom of the 1960s, it was hugely significant that Eric Clapton, lionised by fans and guitar players in the hothouse musical world of London, chose the Gibson Les Paul as his preferred instrument when he began playing with Cream. It is not surprising that as Paul got older he was worshipped by guitarists who wanted to pay homage to his historic importance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Guitar legend-inventor Les Paul dies at age 94 Aug 15, 2009
In 2005, he released the Grammy-winning "Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played," his first album of new material since those 1970s recordings and his first official rock CD. Among those playing with him: Peter Frampton, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Richie Sambora. Paul was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005. (Xinhuanet, China)
Les was more -- a lot more Aug 15, 2009
The simplest thing would be simply to ask readers to treat themselves to the recordings of Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Chet Atkins or Duane Allman, to name a scant few masters of the electric guitar. All of those men are Paul's musical descendants. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94 Aug 14, 2009
Even releasing the 2005 double-Grammy winner Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played, featuring collaborations with a veritable who's who of the electric guitar, including dozens of illustrious fans like Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Joe Perry. In 2008, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Les Paul in a week-long celebration of his life which culminated with a live performance by Les himself. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In pictures: Gibson Les Paul Aug 14, 2009
Eric Clapton, more closely associated with the Fender Stratocaster, is pictured playing a Les Paul in 1973. Its appeal spans pops different genres. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Les Paul, 94; pioneered recording techniques, inspired ‘a world of guitarists’ Aug 14, 2009
Guitarists who have played Les Pauls make up a who s who of jazz and rock: Page, Wes Montgomery, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Duane Allman, Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, and Slash. At his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mr. Paul said, I have been credited with inventing a few things you guys are using. (Boston Globe)
Death of the Guitar Man: Les Paul (1915-2009) Aug 14, 2009
And he invented the Gibson Les Paul, an instrument used in various models by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and loads of other Guitar-zans. In an interview with Frank Beacham, Paul joked that a lot of people didn't know he played a guitar. (Time.com)
Obituary: Les Paul Aug 14, 2009
From punk to pop, reggae to rock, the iconic guitar has been played and revered by many top musicians, including Eric Clapton, Slash, Steve Jones and the Edge ... Released in 2005, the record featured Beck, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton and Richie Sambora. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
‘How’d You Get So Rich?’ follows poor people who have achieved wealth Aug 12, 2009
Last week, a guy was duped into accepting free tickets to an Eric Clapton concert and making a commercial with two of his heroes, Vincent Pastore from The Sopranos and NFL player Amani Toomer. The vibe is like a Make a Wish Foundation for adults who aren t sick and didn t make a wish. (Boston Globe)
Media Watch- No winners Aug 7, 2009
And I remember reading an interview with (of all people) Eric Clapton where he rejected the idea. Were the people supporting me when I was young and alone, practicing for hours on my guitar. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Levon Helm CD-- Electric Dirt-- Rev... Aug 6, 2009
Titled The Last Waltz, the show and movie featured musicians such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, and Joni Mitchell. The Last Waltz was filmed by Martin Scorsese, and if considered by many to be the greatest of all music documentaries. (Suite101.com)
10th Anniversary Boston Comedy Festival Celebrates a Decade of Truly Historic Comedy Aug 5, 2009
Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Back by Popular Demand: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels Ditch Their Cars for Mackinac Island's 5th Annual Mackinac Island Music Festival Aug 1, 2009
The Forbes Brothers will take on the musical stylings of The Band and festival musicians will portray Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and more to celebrate one of the greatest stage shows of American Roots music in rock history at Mission Point's historic theatre. About Mackinac Island. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Alex A. (20) Jul 30, 2009
His father was hoping that he would go on to college to become a doctor or a lawyer, but after hearing Ahumada play Eric Clapton s Layla on his cheap practice guitar, he finally conceded and bought him an electric one. We went down to Jon Linn s guitar shop and he picked out for me a 1978 Gibson Les Paul 25th Anniversary guitar in Tobacco Sunburst finish, which I still have and play to this day. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Ordinary Days Turn Extraordinary in TV Land's New Original Hidden Camera Series 'Make My Day' Premiering on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT Jul 30, 2009
A die-hard fan of the NY Giants, "The Sopranos" and Eric Clapton, he is also known in town as being generous and kind-hearted. John experiences the most rock n' roll day of his life when he meets former NY Giant football player Amani Toomer, bowls a few frames with "The Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore and rocks out with a guitar in what he thinks is a national television commercial. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where are the musicians now? Jul 26, 2009
Robbie Robertson remains fairly reclusive but did appear with Eric Clapton in 2007. Rick Danko and Richard Manuel are deceased. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Daryl Stuermer to perform at Riverfest Jul 25, 2009
He said he is also a fan of blues guitarists Albert and B.B. King, and Eric Clapton. Stuermer said this week he was discovered, in a club in Milwaukee in 1975 by George Duke. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
