Working a series of odd jobs (including driving a tractor and street performing) after a move from Mississippi (where he was raised by sharecroppers on a cotton plantation), Riley B. King became known ...

*Blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa is making sure B.B. King’s 100th birthday receives a proper musical tribute. As Soul Tracks reports, “B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100” brings together an extraordinary ...

A Central New York native is taking his latest Grammys loss in stride. Joe Bonamassa was nominated for a Grammy Award for the fifth time in his career, and lost for the fifth time Sunday night. The ...

Joe Bonamassa is most typically seen with a Gibson Les Paul in his hands, but he believes the Fender Stratocaster is a more versatile instrument — and for one small reason. Leo Fender’s most famous ...

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Just when it didn’t seem possible any Hall of Fame could be a bigger farce than baseball’s, the Pro Football Hall of Fame stepped up and said, “Hold my Belichick.” Bill Belichick reportedly won’t be a ...

“This man wrote ‘Sweet Child O ‘Mine,’” joked Joe Bonamassa, pointing to his bandmate for the evening, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash. “Seeing this young man up here makes me realized how f–ked I am.” In awe of ...

Two guitar greats, Slash and Joe Bonamassa, teamed up Thursday night for a bluesy jam session as part of the Soho Sessions. Video from the night shows the two busting out a rendition of Bobby Bland’s ...

Rock and blues icon Eric Clapton has confirmed a 2026 European tour, celebrating more than six decades as one of music's most influential guitarists and songwriters. The initial run of dates kicks off ...

Ruth shared the exciting news that her daughter entered the world on her Instagram Stories Getty; Ruth Clapton/Instagram Eric Clapton is a grandfather again! The 80-year-old rocker's daughter, Ruth, ...

In December 2025, social media users attributed a quote to English guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, claiming he criticized U.S. President Donald Trump by calling him "a disgrace to America" and ...

It was announced on Sunday that former Atlanta Braves outfielder Albert Hall had passed away at the age of 67. Hall played nine MLB seasons, spending eight with Atlanta before finishing his career in ...