On March 13, 1965, Eric Clapton made one of the most famous decisions in classic rock history: to leave The Yardbirds. He felt the group was leaving their blues roots behind. Clapton didn’t want to be ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The late John Mayall’s ability to nurture blues guitar prodigies is ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Steve Catlin/Redferns By the summer of 1965, Eric Clapton’s reputation was so lofty that ...