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    Mar 21, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  1. Bon Jovi And Bowie Take Top Chart Spots

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">No less than six new albums debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart, led by Bon Jovi&rsquo;s What About Now, which entered the survey at No. 1, selling 101,000 copies in its first week on sale. Entering the chart at No. 2 was David Bowie&rsquo;s highly anticipated comeback, The Next Day, which moved 85,000 units in one week&rsquo;s time. Eric Clapton&rsquo;s latest, Old Sock, debuted at No. 7, selling 37,000 copies, and the soundtrack to Dave Grohl&rsquo;s Sound City documentary entered the chart at No. 8.</span>
    No less than six new albums debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart, led by Bon Jovi’s What About Now, which entered the survey at No. 1, selling 101,000 copies in its first week on sale. Entering the chart at No. 2 was David...

    Tags: David Bowie, Bon Jovi (music group), David Grohl

    2. Mar 1, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  2. Clapton Claims Touring Days Near End

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The man known as Slowhand says he&rsquo;s ready to slow down and put his touring days behind him. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Eric Clapton says he will cease doing long tours when he turns 70. The guitarist, whose new album, Old Sock, will arrive March 12, said, &ldquo;If I could play around my neighborhood that would be great. But for me, the struggle is the travel. When I&rsquo;m 70, I&rsquo;ll stop. I won&rsquo;t stop playing or doing one-offs, but I&rsquo;ll stop touring, I think.&rdquo;</span>
    The man known as Slowhand says he’s ready to slow down and put his touring days behind him. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Eric Clapton says he will cease doing long tours when he turns 70. The guitarist, whose new album, Old Sock, will...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Travel

    3. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  3. Clapton Talks Up Custom Crossroads Guitar Collection

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Guitar giant Eric Clapton and the Guitar Center have teamed to produce and sell the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection, featuring replicas of some of his most famous guitars. Proceeds will benefit the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer&rsquo;s Crossroads Centre treatment facility in Antigua. Clapton recently let cameras into his home to film him talking about Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Buddy Guy and George Harrison and why he ended up choosing the guitars he plays, including Fender, Martin and Gibson.</span>
    Guitar giant Eric Clapton and the Guitar Center have teamed to produce and sell the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection, featuring replicas of some of his most famous guitars. Proceeds will benefit the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s...

    Tags: Buddy Guy, Photography Supplies and Services, Jimi Hendrix, Photography and Video, Services and Shopping

    4. Jan 31, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  4. Star-Studded Lineup On New Clapton Album

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">More details about the upcoming Eric Clapton album Old Sock emerged on Wednesday, including a list of top shelf guests appearing on the record, which is scheduled to be available on March 12. Clapton&rsquo;s former Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood plays organ on &ldquo;Still Got the Blues;&rdquo; Paul McCartney sings and plays bass on &ldquo;All of Me;&rdquo; JJ Cale, who penned the Clapton classics &ldquo;Cocaine&rdquo; and &ldquo;After Midnight,&rdquo; plays guitar and sings on &ldquo;Angel;&rdquo; and soul legend Chaka Khan lends her voice to &ldquo;Get on Over.&rdquo;</span>
    More details about the upcoming Eric Clapton album Old Sock emerged on Wednesday, including a list of top shelf guests appearing on the record, which is scheduled to be available on March 12. Clapton’s former Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood plays...

    Tags: Steve Winwood, Chaka Khan

    5. Jan 29, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  5. Clapton's New Disc Is "Old Sock"

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Now nearing 50 years into his career, releasing a new album has become old hat to old hand Eric Clapton, but his next album, Old Sock, will have a new twist: it will be released March 12 on his own label, Bushbranch Records. Slowhand&rsquo;s forthcoming will hold 12 cuts, including &ldquo;Further On Down the Road,&rdquo; &ldquo;Angel,&rdquo; &ldquo;Every Little Thing,&rdquo; &ldquo;Till Your Well Runs Dry,&rdquo; &ldquo;Goodnight Irene,&rdquo; &ldquo;Gotta Get Over&rdquo; and &ldquo;Our Love is Here to Stay.&rdquo; Clapton&rsquo;s next U.S. tour gets underway March 14 in Phoenix, AZ.</span>
    Now nearing 50 years into his career, releasing a new album has become old hat to old hand Eric Clapton, but his next album, Old Sock, will have a new twist: it will be released March 12 on his own label, Bushbranch Records. Slowhand’s forthcoming...
    6. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  6. Star Studded Sandy Relief Concert Highlights

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The 12-12-12 benefit concert for the victims of Superstorm Sandy began with a brilliant four-song set by New Jersey&rsquo;s own Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band and wrapped over five hours later with Paul McCartney being overrun by overkill on the smoke machines and pyrotechnics.. In between, veteran rockers including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, The Who and Billy Joel, along with Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin treated the sold out crowd at New York&rsquo;s Madison Square Garden to current and classic hits. Check out lots of great photos of many of the performers <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247298/12-12-12-Sandy-concert-line-Alicia-Keys-Bruce-Springsteen-Bon-Jovi-Kanye-West-rock-out.html">here.</a> To donate to the Robin Hood Relief Fund, visit <a href="http://www.121212concert.org/broadcast">121212concert.org.</a></span>
    The 12-12-12 benefit concert for the victims of Superstorm Sandy began with a brilliant four-song set by New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and wrapped over five hours later with Paul McCartney being overrun by overkill on the...

    Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Pink Floyd (music group), Madison Square Garden, Coldplay (music group), The E Street Band (music group)

    7. Dec 10, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  7. Rolling Stones Confirmed to Perform at 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The already star-packed lineup for this Saturday&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York added arguably the biggest name in rock on Friday when the Rolling Stones confirmed their participation. The World&rsquo;s Greatest Rock and Roll Band will anchor a lineup that already includes some of the world&rsquo;s top rock acts, including Paul McCartney, The Who, Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. Additional acts lending their support and talent include Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters main man Dave Grohl, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Kanye West and Alicia Keys.</span>
    The already star-packed lineup for this Saturday’s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York added arguably the biggest name in rock on Friday when the Rolling Stones confirmed their participation. The World&...

    Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Madison Square Garden, Coldplay (music group), The E Street Band (music group), Alicia Keys

    8. Nov 29, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  8. Rolling Stones Invite Clapton and Welch as Guests for Tonights Gig

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Tonight&rsquo;s second of two Rolling Stones 50th anniversary concerts at the O2 Arena in London will feature special guests Eric Clapton and British singer Florence Welch, frontwoman for UK&rsquo;s Florence and the Machine, the Stones announced on Wednesday. Last Sunday&rsquo;s gig featured ex-band members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor as well as fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Beck and R&amp;B superstar Mary J. Blige. The band will bring their anniversary celebration to America for three shows, starting December 8 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the 13th and 15th at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.</span>
    Tonight’s second of two Rolling Stones 50th anniversary concerts at the O2 Arena in London will feature special guests Eric Clapton and British singer Florence Welch, frontwoman for UK’s Florence and the Machine, the Stones announced on...

    Tags: The Rolling Stones (music group), Mary J. Blige, Mick Taylor, Florence and the Machine (music group), Concerts

    9. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  9. $50 Million For Hurricane Sandy Relief - Benefit Concert On iTunes

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Organizers of last week&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert have yet to declare the total amount raised, but did announce the first $50 million is ready to be distributed to several organizations working to provide relief for those affected by the storm, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Robin Hood Foundation is in charge of funneling the money the concert raised through ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, online auctions of memorabilia and phone and online donations. Also, twenty-four of the finest performances from last week&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Superstorm Sandy relief concerts have been selected for inclusion on 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, available now on iTunes, and on CD on January 22. The tracklist includes one song from Paul McCartney, two each from Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones, three apiece from The Who and Billy Joel and four from Roger Waters. At least $6.50 from each sale will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund.</span>
    Organizers of last week’s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert have yet to declare the total amount raised, but did announce the first $50 million is ready to be distributed to several organizations working to provide relief for those affected...

    Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Auction Service, Los Angeles Times, The E Street Band (music group), Robin Hood

    10. Nov 20, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  10. Clapton Coming Stateside, Bringing Crossroads Guitar Fest Along

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Guitar genius Eric Clapton will launch a new North American tour on March 14 in Phoenix, AZ. The spring trek will be capped with the latest edition of his Crossroads Guitar Festival on April 12 and 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Acts set to appear at the two-night festival include the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck,BB King, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr. and country superstar and great guitar picker Brad Paisley. Proceeds from the festival benefit Clapton&rsquo;s Crossroads Centre in Antigua.</span>
    Guitar genius Eric Clapton will launch a new North American tour on March 14 in Phoenix, AZ. The spring trek will be capped with the latest edition of his Crossroads Guitar Festival on April 12 and 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Acts set to...

    Tags: Madison Square Garden, Festive Events, Brad Paisley, John Mayer, Jeff Beck

    11. Nov 7, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  11. Lennon Letter To Clapton Up For Auction

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">A 1971 letter penned by John Lennon to Eric Clapton will be up for bids at the Profiles in History auction in Los Angeles on December 18 and is expected to sell for as much as $30,000. The late Beatle expressed his admiration for and desire to work with the guy they called &ldquo;God&rsquo;s&rdquo; guitar prowess, writing, &ldquo;Eric, I know I can bring out something great, in fact greater in you that has been so far evident in your music. I hope to bring out the same kind of greatness in all of us, which I know will happen if/when we get together.&rdquo;</span>
    A 1971 letter penned by John Lennon to Eric Clapton will be up for bids at the Profiles in History auction in Los Angeles on December 18 and is expected to sell for as much as $30,000. The late Beatle expressed his admiration for and desire to work with...

    Tags: Auction Service, John Lennon

    12. Sep 21, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  12. Clapton Back With Album And Tour Next Year

    <span style=&quot;color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;">Next year,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><strong style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Eric Clapton</strong><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>will be celebrating his 50th year in music in a way fitting of a man once known as God. In a post on his official website, the multiple Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee announced he will release an all-new studio album in early 2013, and he'll support the release with a worldwide tour, starting with several UK shows in May.</span>
    Next year, Eric Clapton will be celebrating his 50th year in music in a way fitting of a man once known as God. In a post on his official website, the multiple Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee announced he will release an all-new studio album in...

    Tags: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

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