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 ...

Why Eric Clapton hates Cream's debut album 'Fresh Cream' which he labelled as being "really weak" and his thoughts on why ...

Eric Clapton’s fifth solo album Slowhand debuts on Billboard's Top Blues Albums chart at No. 2, nearly netting the guitarist another No. 1. British guitarist Eric Clapton performing on stage at the ...

This 1981 classic hit launched a brand-new era for rock radio when Billboard debuted its first dedicated rock chart.

The guitarist says a Beach Boys record shaped the music of his 1960s power trio ...

In July 1974, Eric Clapton released his second solo album, 461 Ocean Boulevard. The album marked Clapton’s return to recording after a three-year period during which he struggled with drug addiction.

Those who have followed Eric Clapton for a while likely know him for his contributions to rock and blues. However, if you know his story, you’re also no stranger to Clapton’s personal battles with ...

Eric Clapton has been comparatively prolific in the 21st Century, releasing a handful of concert recordings beginning with ...

The Grammy-winning singer helped pen the piano coda that closes "Layla," but was never credited despite her pleas to the ...

Eric Clapton’s 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival lives on. Well, in digital form. The landmark performances that occurred during the aforementioned event on September 23 and 24, 2023, at the Crypto.com ...