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Sir Peter Blake Recreates Classic Beatles Cover On 80th Birthday2nd April 2012 Sir Peter Blake has recreated The Beatles' classic 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album cover. The English pop artist chose a number of British cultural icons for the redesigned artwork to mark his 80th... Tagged in this article - Sir Peter Blake, Amy Winehouse, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, John Lennon, Kate Moss, Ridley Scott, Ringo Starr, Sir Paul Mccartney |
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Florence And The Machine Set For Mtv Unplugged30th March 2012 Florence And The Machine have been announced as the first act to feature in a new series of Mtv's legendary Unplugged concerts. These renowned concerts feature big-name acts playing stripped-down sets in an intimate setting,... Tagged in this article - Florence And The Machine, Mtv, Nirvana, Hole, Eric Clapton, Jay Z, Florence Welch, Queens Of The Stone Age, Josh Homme, Johnny Cash, Kanye West, Q-Tip, Dierks Bentley |
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Eric Clapton Spends Millions On Custom Ferrari24th March 2012 Motor-mad rocker Eric Clapton has spent a staggering $4.8 million (£3 million) on a custom-made Ferrari to add to his collection.The British guitarist, a renowned car collector, teamed up with designers at the Italian manufacturer's... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton |
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Eric Clapton & Keith Richards Team Up At Sumlin Tribute27th February 2012 British guitar greats Eric Clapton and Keith Richards teamed up onstage in New York on Saturday night (25Feb12) as part of a tribute to late blues man Hubert Sumlin.The Rolling Stones star made an unannounced... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Hubert Sumlin |
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Ed Sheeran Inspired By Clapton22nd February 2012 Ed Sheeran was inspired to play the guitar by Eric Clapton.The 'Lego House' singer - who won two BRIT Awards at last night's (21.02.12) ceremony - says he decided to learn to play the musical... Tagged in this article - Ed Sheeran, Adele, Buckingham Palace, Eric Clapton, Brit Awards |
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Paul Mccartney On The Beatles Reunion That Never Was17th February 2012 Paul Mccartney has spoken to Rolling Stone magazine about the Beatles reunion that never was. The bass player of one of the world's most seminal musical outfits explained to the magazine's reporter that although the... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Beatles, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Linda Mccartney |
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Jay Z Brings Hip-hop To Historic Carnegie Hall7th February 2012 Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall on Monday evening (January 6, 2012). Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001, with Stevie Wonder,... Tagged in this article - Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys, Nas, The Roots, Frank Sinatra, Gil Scott-Heron |
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Paul Mccartney's Kisses On The Bottom, "A Minor Gem To A Major Talent"6th February 2012 Paul Mccartney 's latest album of covers has been released today, with a favourable reception among critics set to greet it into the wide world after the reviews aggregator site Metacritic scored it at an... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Beatles |
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Fascinating Fact 1276331st January 2012 British funnyman Russell Brand interviewed Beatles legend Ringo Starr for a special radio broadcast in Hollywood on Monday (30Jan12). The pair chatted about George Harrison and Eric Clapton during SiriusXM's Town Hall show. Tagged in this article - Russell Brand, Beatles, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Eric Clapton |
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Coldplay And Russell Brand To Play Secret Policemen's Ball26th January 2012 Coldplay and Russell Brand are among the stars who've signed up for the annual Secret Policeman's Ball, the benefit fundraiser for human rights organisation Amnesty International. Holding special reverence this year, the group celebrates its... Tagged in this article - Coldplay, Russell Brand, John Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford and Sons, John Cleese, Monty Python, Eddie Izzard, Rowan Atkinson, Eric Clapton |
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Paul Mccartney And Stevie Wonder Back In The Studio26th January 2012 Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder have collaborated on a new track. The Beatles legend and the 'Superstition' hitmaker - who last worked together on 1982 song 'Ebony and Ivory', which was a number one... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder |
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Fascinating Fact 1271924th January 2012 Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder make appearances on Paul MCCartney's new album, Kisses on the Bottom. Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder |
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Sir Paul Mccartney To Include Wedding Song On Album21st December 2011 Sir Paul McCartney will include the song he wrote for his wedding day on his new album. The Beatles legend sung a track called 'My Valentine' when he tied the knot with third wife Nancy... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, John Lennon, Nancy Shevell, Ringo Starr |
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Listen: Paul Mccartney's New Single Feat Eric Clapton20th December 2011 It was announced on Monday (December 19, 2011) that Paul Mccartney would return with his first studio album in five years on February 6, 2012. The former Beatle has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Diana Krall, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton |
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Sir Paul Mccartney Prepares New Album19th December 2011 Sir Paul McCartney is releasing an album of cover songs.The legendary Beatles musician has been planning to make a collection of his favourite standards for over 20 years, and finally decided "If I don't do... Tagged in this article - Sir Paul Mccartney, Cole Porter, Diana Krall, Eric Clapton, Fred Astaire, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder |
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Eric Clapton's Keyboardist Dick Sims Dies12th December 2011 Eric Clapton's longtime keyboardist Dick Sims has lost his battle with cancer.The musician died on Thursday (08Dec11) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to family members. He was 60. Sims played with Bob Seger and Freddie King... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton |
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Jimi Hendrix Named Greatest Guitarist Of All Time24th November 2011 Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitarist ever in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone Magazine. The axe man topped a list that included Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, THE ROLLING STONES' KEITH RICHARDS and... Tagged in this article - Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Cream, Eric Clapton, The Troggs |
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Jeff Beck Envies Modern Songwriters11th November 2011 Jeff Beck is "jealous" of the Arctic Monkeys, Adele and Radiohead's songwriting abilities. The 67-year-old guitarist is envious of many current artists because he claims he doesn't know how to write popular songs in the... Tagged in this article - Jeff Beck, Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, The Roundhouse |
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Jools Holland Receives Music Industry Trusts Honour8th November 2011 Jools Holland was honoured with the Music Industry Trusts Award last night (07.11.11). The pianist - who previously performed with punk band Squeeze and is also known for his late night BBC2 music show -... Tagged in this article - Jools Holland, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bob Geldof, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Imelda May, Jennifer Saunders, Jessie J, Kylie Minogue, Paul Weller, Prince Charles, Ringo Starr, Rolling Stones, Species, Squeeze, Sting, Suggs, Tom Jones, Grosvenor House |
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Fascinating Fact 1207315th September 2011 Eric Clapton turned wedding singer on Saturday (10Sep11) when he entertained guests at his daughter Ruth's reception. The bride married Dean Bartlett in Surrey, England, where proud dad Clapton walked her down the aisle. Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton |
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Clapton Gives Daughter Away At Wedding12th September 2011 Rocker Eric Clapton beamed with delight on Saturday (10Sep11) as he escorted his daughter to her wedding.The guitar legend drove his daughter Ruth to the ceremony at St Mary Magdalen Church in Surrey, England in... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton |
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Petra Ecclestone Wanted 52m House For Dogs7th September 2011 Petra Ecclestone purchased her £52 million mansion in Los Angeles so her dogs could have more space.The 22-year-old beauty - who bought the property from Candy Spelling, the widow of TV producer Aaron Spelling, in... Tagged in this article - Petra Ecclestone, Aaron Spelling, Bernie Ecclestone, Black Eyed Peas, Candy Spelling, Eric Clapton, Newlyweds, Slavica Ecclestone |
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Martin Scorsese To Release George Harrison Documentary5th September 2011 Martin Scorsese is to return to the music world again as he releases a documentary about the life of George Harrison. The documentary includes previously unseen private letters, home movie footage and personal stories of... Tagged in this article - Martin Scorsese, George Harrison, Sir Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Pattie Boyd |
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Heiress Petra Ecclestone Weds In Lavish Ceremony30th August 2011 Petra Ecclestone has married James Stunt in a lavish ceremony.The fashion designer - whose father is billionaire Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, who is worth a reputed $4 billion - tied the knot with the... Tagged in this article - Petra Ecclestone, Bernie Ecclestone, Black Eyed Peas, Eric Clapton, Formula One, Katie Holmes, Paris Hilton, Princess Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson, The Fashion, Tom Cruise |
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Harrison's Widow Rallies Stars For Africa Fundraising28th July 2011 Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Ringo Starr are among celebrities who have teamed up with the widow of Beatles star George Harrison to raise money for the victims of drought and famine in... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias, Ringo Starr, Beatles, George Harrison, Unicef |
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Fascinating Fact 1183125th July 2011 A yellow Ferrari once owned by rocker Eric Clapton has sold for $106,000 (£66,500) at auction. The rare 2003 Ferrari 575 Maranello, which was bought new by the guitarist, was purchased by a private buyer... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton |
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British M.p. Charges Hacking Scandal Is Being Covered Up9th June 2011 Tom Watson, a Labor Party member of Parliament, charged on Wednesday that Scotland Yard was attempting to limit its investigation of illegal hacking of voicemails conducted by Rupert Murdoch's London tabloid News of the World... Tagged in this article - Tom Watson, David Cameron, Eric Clapton, Expose, George Michael, Kate Middleton, Mick Jagger, Possession, Prince Edward, Tony Blair |
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Lil Wayne Performs First Hip-hop 'Unplugged' For 10 Years6th June 2011 Lil Wayne, the multi-award winning American rapper, has performed the first hip-hop Mtv 'Unplugged' gig since 2001.The New Orleans-born rapper taped 'Mtv2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged' in May, the first of its kind since Jay... Tagged in this article - Lil Wayne, Mtv, Jay Z, Lauryn Hill, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Nirvana |
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Kate Bush Writing New Album Of Original Material16th May 2011 Kate Bush, the enigmatic singer-songwriter who releases her new compilation 'Director's Cut' today (16th May 2011), says she is working on a new album of original material. Kate Bush, whose last album 'Aerial' came out... Tagged in this article - Kate Bush, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Mica Paris |
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Eric Clapton Fulfils Jazz Dreams9th April 2011 Rock icon Eric Clapton lived out his childhood dreams on Thursday (07Apr11) when he joined jazz star Wynton Marsalis onstage for a special benefit show in New York.The guitarist was a guest performer at the... Tagged in this article - Eric Clapton, Wynton Marsalis |
