Tag Archive: Eric Clapton

THRILLS & STILLS – ‘STEPHEN STILLS’

[email protected] October 24, 2020

‘STEPHEN STILLS’ (November 1970) shows him in such sparkling form it casts a shadow over every album he had yet been involved with.

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills and Nash, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Deja Vu, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Manassas, Ringo Starr, Stephen Stills, Stephen Stills II

NO HOLDS BARRED: Eric Clapton – ‘Life in 12 Bars’ (documentary review)

[email protected] July 2, 2020

‘Life in 12 Bars’ makes for absorbing viewing, the life of a key figure in rock music presented with unflinching honesty.

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

BB King, Cream, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Muddy Waters, Pete Townshend

NO GAP YEAR – contrary to claims 1974 produced some great albums…..

[email protected] October 1, 2019

‘1974 brought brilliant work from Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young so has plenty to recommend it’

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

Average White Band, Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg, Eric Clapton, Gene Clark, Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Little Feat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Young, Queen, Randy Newman, Richard & Linda Thompson, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, The Band, The Who, Van Morrison

BECKING ORDER: Jeff Beck Documentary – Still On The Run (review)

[email protected] April 30, 2018

‘An array of admiring luminaries voice their respect for Beck – each naming him the most innovative guitar player of the age.’

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood

STRANGE EXPERIENCE – Jimi Hendrix biopic evokes Love and Confusion

[email protected] April 3, 2018

‘Even for its lapses, a fine attempt to depict a fascinating chapter in rock history – Hendrix leading the gallop into uncharted territory. ‘

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

Andre Benjamin, Chas Chandler, Cream, Eric Clapton, Hayley Atwell, Jimi Hendrix, JIMI: All is by My Side, The Animals, The Beatles, The Who

LATE IN THE EVENING – Twenty Songs With Tonight In The Title

[email protected] November 10, 2017

HEY – see you later today; CCR

LET'S LIST AGAIN

Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Don Felder, Eagles, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Phil Collins, Poco, Richard & Linda Thompson, Rod Stewart

MINUTE BY MINUTE – 20 Songs over Seven Minutes That Don’t Outstay Their Welcome

[email protected] September 11, 2017

Twenty Songs Over Seven Minutes That Don’t Outstay Their Welcome. ERIC CLAPTON: Taking his time……….

LET'S LIST AGAIN

Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Crosby, Eagles, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Gene Clark, Jackson Browne, Joe Walsh, Led Zeppelin, Mike Nesmith, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Stills & Nash, The Beatles, The Who, Van Morrison, Yes