Eric Clapton and San Diego-bred bass great Nathan East might seem unlikely to endorse a tribute band devoted to the music of Clapton’s solo career and Cream, the pioneering power trio that propelled ...

Normally closed for events in July, and August, World Records couldn’t resist opening up for a classic rock experience. On Saturday, the downtown venue will host The Cream of Clapton Band, which will ...

Derek and the Dominos were a blink-and-you’ll-miss-them group. After forming spontaneously in the summer of 1970, the Eric Clapton–led quartet recorded an album, Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, ...

When Eric Clapton's 'Heaven Band' toured from the mid 1980s to early '90s, bass player Nathan East said the quartet came up with the name "because it was it was some of the most fun we ever had." ...

“I thought of Cream as sort of a jazz band,” bassist Jack Bruce once said, “only we never told Eric he was really Ornette Coleman! Kept quiet about that.” Like a jazz band, Cream made spirited, ...

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You may not recognize it, but the odds are pretty high that you've heard it."The Fool."Played by Eric Clapton during his years with the band Cream — which featured Clapton, Scottish vocalist and ...

60s rock fans were left devastated on this day in 1968 when Cream guitarist Eric Clapton announced he’d be leaving the band at the end of Cream’s upcoming tour. It would be just a few months before ...

NEW YORK - MAY 30: Musician Jack Bruce poses for a portrait on May 30, 2001 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Karjean Levine/Getty Images) In 1997, I spent the day with Jack Bruce, the great Cream ...

Talking about Eric Clapton can get a little thorny these days. While many recognize him as one of the greatest guitar players ever, he has also had his fair share of controversial moments, whether ...