Music has the power to move us, uplift us, and even haunt us — but sometimes, the stories behind our favorite songs are far ...

When Eric Clapton finally decided to put out a record under his own name, his first single, which turned into a Top-20 hit, was actually a cover song. And it did as much for the original performer's ...

Eric Clapton might be one of the most formidable guitarists of all time, but one ill-advised life choice made him scared to perform for one of his peers.

Eric Clapton is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Influenced by the early blues players like Robert Johnson, the British-born musician grew up playing the six-string like ...

Eric Clapton’s latest album Meanwhile debuts on a pair of sales charts in the U.K. this week, even earning the rocker another ...

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Pop music fans know “Umbrella” as one of the best songs of 2007 and a hit that helped Rihanna become the star she is today. But the track was originally offered to Britney Spears.