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Aug252010

To Buy - Eric Clapton to Release 'Clapton'

I think Eric Clapton is a genius and I am totally getting this new album. Here's a press release:

"Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton announced today that he will release his 19th solo studio album on September 28, 2010 simply titled CLAPTON.

Co-produced by guitarist and long-time collaborator Doyle Bramhall II, the album features an all star cast of musical collaborations starting with the legendary JJ Cale, drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Willie Weeks, and keyboardist Walt Richmond—and the sessions later added guests including Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint, and Derek Trucks.

Clapton created a collection that touches on everything from century-old traditional brass bands to little-known country blues to brand-new originals. The result is both relaxed and revelatory, and unlike anything the guitarist has done in his legendary career.

'This album wasn’t what it was intended to be at all,' says Eric Clapton. 'It’s actually better than it was meant to be because, in a way, I just let it happen. It’s an eclectic collection of songs that weren’t really on the map—and I like it so much because if it’s a surprise to the fans, that’s only because it’s a surprise to me, as well.'

For more on Eric Clapton and the release of Clapton please visit www.ericclapton.com.

Reader Comments (4)

For at least ten years, you would never guess that Clapton was a genius. Pigram, Me and Mr. Johnson, and Reptile are just bad dull records. Having said that, this album at least looks promising.
August 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSean
Anyone know if he still lives in the Columbus, Ohio area? When I was writing for a couple of regional print magazines, Eric would come out to the local blues shows around the area, be low key and no one would know who he was until word would spread around the bar or club we were in. I thought that was always pretty cool because he was out there to watch the bands for pure enjoyment and love for the music.
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