Eric Clapton will honor his friend and former bandmate, Ginger Baker at a special tribute show on February 17, 2020, at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. The event is billed as Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker, and will pay homage to the late musician’s legendary career including Clapton and Baker’s seminal work together … Continue reading Eric Clapton to Honor Ginger Baker with Special Charity Show →

Ginger Baker, one of rock’s most respected and influential drummers, died Sunday at the age of 80. Baker was perhaps best known as a member of supergroup Cream, which he founded with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. “We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully this morning,” reads a statement posted … Continue reading Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Dies at 80 →

Ginger Baker, the iconic drummer and co-founder of rock band Cream, has been hospitalized and is critically ill.  The news was posted in a statement on Baker’s official Twitter account. “The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger is critically ill in hospital,” the statement reads. “Please keep in your prayers tonight.” Baker formed … Continue reading Cream’s Ginger Baker Hospitalized, Critically Ill →

Of course the blues have influenced rock ’n’ roll, well,… ever since there’s been rock ’n’ roll! But, you may not know that many of the songs you know and love were actually initially recorded back in the 1930’s. In fact, some songs on the list may date back hundreds of years!  Here’s a good starter list … Continue reading 11 Classic Rock Hits That Are Actually Blues Songs →

One of the coolest things that happened working closely with so many great musicians while I was at Columbia Records was talking music with them and especially talking guitar with all the great players I met. The most fascinating thing was the discovery that at the end of the day, after all the fame, all … Continue reading Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll – Now At The Met in New York! WOW!! →

The original artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is considered to be the single most valuable piece of art in rock history. This iconic image, valued at an unspecified multi-million-dollar figure, will be exhibited and available for purchase at the San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) gallery from September 15 to October 20, … Continue reading Iconic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Original Artwork on Display in Most Valuable Rock Art Collection Ever Assembled →

Ann Wilson’s poignant new album Immortal was released Friday after months of anticipation. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years but whose musical legacy lives on (the full track listing is below). “I didn’t … Continue reading Ann Wilson’s New Album ‘Immortal’ Out Now →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

God giveth and God taketh away.  Never has that phrase been so apt when talking about the life of Eric Clapton. Many of us loosely know about his life, his music, his triumphs and failures, and mostly about the pain he’s endured through most of it, but this documentary really gets down to the particulars … Continue reading Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars – A Great Documentary! →

Cream drummer Ginger Baker has canceled all upcoming tour dates with his group Ginger Baker’s Airforce 3. Baker was scheduled to perform 5 shows in the U.K. in April, with a 10-date U.S. tour to follow, however all shows have been canceled due to the drummer’s health. “…. big shock… no more gigs for this … Continue reading Ginger Baker Cancels Tour Dates Due to Health Issues →

Legendary British power trio Cream are set to release a collection of vinyl singles on December 4th, just in time for the holidays. Spanning 1967-1970, the new package includes single picture photo sleeves accompanied with track-by-track liner notes by music writer Daryl Easlea. With 10 singles in total, the release will mark the 50th anniversary … Continue reading Cream To Release Vinyl Singles →

Eric Clapton announced two shows today, in celebration of his upcoming 70th birthday on March 30, 2015. The shows will take place at New York’s  Madison Square Garden on May 1st and May 2nd, 2015. This year marks the 46th anniversary since Eric Clapton and Cream, opened the “new” Madison Square Garden on November 2, … Continue reading Eric Clapton Will Celebrate 70th Birthday with Two Madison Square Garden Shows →