More than half a century since the release of “Layla,” one of the most iconic tracks in Eric Clapton’s canon, Rita Coolidge ...

Artists can influence other artists without even realizing they’re doing so, and few songs embody this invisible phenomenon quite like “Layla”, which Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon first wrote and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It has only been a little more than a year since Eric Clapton ...

Eric Clapton’s iconic ‘Layla’ wasn’t just a rock masterpiece—it was a love letter born out of forbidden passion. Discover how a Persian love story inspired one of rock’s greatest songs and the ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eric Clapton may not be God, but Thursday night he put to rest any debate about his place in the rock ’n’ roll pantheon with a blues-heavy show for a packed Rocket Arena crowd. The ...

There are co-written songs, and then there is Eric Clapton’s “Layla”, which might be one of the most star-studded collaborations of rock ‘n’ roll history. From the song’s literary and literal ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and guitar guru Eric Clapton is heading to Rocket Arena in just a few days – Thursday, Sept. 11 –as one of only six U.S. tour stops.

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton will perform a sold-out show in Columbus on September 5. Fans can expect a mix of blues and rock hits, including "Layla" and "Tears in Heaven." The setlist is ...

Eric Clapton, who has family ties to Columbus, will perform a sold-out concert at Mershon Auditorium on Sept. 5. Clapton's wife, Melia McEnery, is a Columbus native, and their daughter, Julie Rose, ...