Behind the music - Jamie Welles Belfast singer-songwriter Jamie Welles has released his new single Poet (If I Was). We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Aug
Behind the music - Bury Me With My Money Mayo alt-synth-rock band Bury Me With My Money, who are part of the Umbrella Records collective in Galway, have released their new single, Power of … Behind the Music • 19 Aug
"Rock's greatest guitars" are up for auction The contents of a converted garage that regularly played host to rock legends such as George Harrison and Ronnie Wood are expected to trigger a … Music • 11 Nov 22
Behind the music - Mike Brookfield Liverpool-born, Dublin-based, blues guitarist and songwriter Mike Brookfield plays Dublin's The Wild Duck on 23 October. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Aug 22
Eric Clapton cancels shows after positive Covid test Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for Covid-19 and cancelled two upcoming European gigs. Music • 18 May 22
Hard funk pioneer Betty Davis dies aged 77 Betty Davis, a bold and pioneering funk singer, model and songwriter of the 1960s and 70s, has died aged 77. Music • 10 Feb 22
Brian May labels Eric Clapton 'a fruitcake' over Covid Queen guitarist Brian May has branded Eric Clapton "a fruitcake" over his strong opinions on Covid-19 restrictions. Music • 09 Aug 21
Morrissey slams pandemic as 'Con-vid' Morrissey has branded Covid-19 as 'Con-vid' and compared society during the pandemic to 'slavery'. Music • 06 Jul 21
Ed Sheeran launches giveaway with Irish guitar company Ed Sheeran made a rare public appearance on Friday to announce that he is giving away two signed guitars made by revered Northern Irish guitar … Music • 05 Feb 21
Eric Clapton soldiers on at the Albert Hall in 2021 Fresh from pre-Christmas controversy after he joined Van Morrison's lockdown protest on behalf of musicians, Eric Clapton is looking forward to a return to his … Music • 07 Jan 21
Variety slams Van the Man for worst songs Variety magazine has targeted Van Morrison for being profligate with what the magazine argues were among the worst songs of 2020. Music • 04 Jan 21
Van and Eric's new single supports Save Live Music Van Morrison and Eric Clapton's new single, Stand and Deliver, will be available for download on Friday. Music • 02 Dec 20
Phoebe Bridgers: Clapton's music "extremely mediocre" Singer Phoebe Bridgers has described the music of guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton as "extremely mediocre." Music • 15 Aug 20
What's on? 20 top telly tips for Saturday On another busy day on the box, there's Michael McIntyre's Big Night, Alan Carr hosting The Price is Right, documentaries about Ronnie Wood and Eric … Television • 06 Jun 20
Guitar legend Eric Clapton reschedules European dates Music legend Eric Clapton's tour, scheduled for this spring, will now begin in 2021 in Munich, with further dates in Germany, in the Czech Republic, … Eric Clapton • 26 Mar 20
Melia Clapton's New York gig for Crossroads Eric Clapton's wife, Melia, has announced a Turn Up For Recovery show in New York on March 5 to raise funds for her husband's drug … Music • 27 Feb 20
The Band film Once Were Brothers due next month Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, and Martin Scorsese line up to pay homage to The Band in Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the … Music • 21 Jan 20
Tributes paid to iconic Cream musician, Ginger Baker Musicians including Paul McCartney have paid tribute to Cream drummer Ginger Baker, who died on Sunday morning aged 80. Music • 07 Oct 19
Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream, has died, aged 80 Ginger Baker, the acclaimed drummer with the super-group Cream, which featured Jack Bruce on bass and Eric Clapton on guitar, has died at the age … Music • 07 Oct 19
Eric Clapton sells out three nights at Albert Hall Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has battled illness in recent years but he is set to play a sold-out three-night residency at London's Royal Albert Hall … Music • 03 Apr 19
Eric Clapton admits his fear for lives of young stars Eric Clapton, who famously battled alcohol problems himself, has said that the death of DJ and producer Avicii has left him in fear for young … Music • 01 Dec 18
Eric Clapton's "blues-tinged" Xmas album due in October Eric Clapton's first Christmas album Happy Xmas will be released in October. Music • 21 Aug 18
Dire Straits and those possible Hall of Fame no shows It appears unlikely that either Mark Knopfler or his brother David, founding members of Dire Straits will be present at the induction of the band … Music • 10 Apr 18
Concert for George: cinema screenings and vinyl release The 2002 documentary, Concert for George - the George Harrison tribute concert recorded one year after his passing - is getting cinema screenings to accompany … Entertainment • 18 Feb 18
Clapton recalls being satisfied 'for one night' Legendary blues musician Eric Clapton has recalled rare feelings of musical satisfaction one night in Philadelphia near the end of Cream's touring days in the … Eric Clapton • 07 Dec 17
