Eric Clapton will celebrate his 70th birthday with two shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden in May.

Alan O’Riordan had mixed feelings about the programme at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Jack Bruce, the composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, died today of liver disease, aged 71.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival got into full swing last night on a weekend which will see almost 1,000 musicians from 18 countries performing in various venues around the city.

A music memorabilia sale spanning 60 years will thrill fans, says Colette Sheridan

Marcus Connaughton has written the definitive biography of legendary guitarist Rory Gallagher, writes Ed Power

Glasgow’s Celtic Connections draws performers from all over the world for 18 days of 24-hour music, says Nicki ffrench Davis

MUSIC legend Eric Clapton is to sell off part of his extensive guitar collection — including one he played on stage with Cream — to raise hundreds of thousands for his rehab clinic.

Music legend Eric Clapton is to sell off part of his extensive guitar collection – including one he played on stage with Cream – to raise hundreds of thousands for his rehab clinic.

Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to rock at a leading awards event.

Punk star John Lydon is re-forming his influential band Public Image Ltd for the first time in 17 years, he announced today.

Eric Clapton has ruled out another Cream reunion, insisting the members of the rock supertrio have parted ways amicably.

THE already downbeat business outlook at drinks group C&C got gloomier yesterday with the Dublin and Clonmel-based business saying that market conditions in its core markets of Ireland and Britain are likely to deteriorate further.

Eric Clapton is set for another return to his supergroup past when he takes the stage with the man who replaced him in the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck, in Japan next month.

Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne was tonight named a living legend at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards.

The Police took to the stage with actual police officers at their final concert after the New York City Police Band appeared onstage with the rock trio to perform.

Rock trio Cream are to reunite again for a tribute to drummer Ginger Baker.

Fans of legendary rockers Led Zeppelin arrived from around the world for the band’s eagerly anticipated one-off gig tonight in memory of “a giant of music” Ahmet Ertegun.

Legendary rockers Led Zeppelin will play their eagerly anticipated one-off gig tonight in memory of “a giant of music” Ahmet Ertegun.

ROCKERS Led Zeppelin yesterday announced a one-off comeback gig in memory of “a giant of music”.

Rockers Led Zeppelin today announced a one-off comeback gig in memory of “a giant of music”.

Dairy business Dale Farm in the North has expanded its business into the Republic, it was announced today.

Rocker Jack Bruce has re-confirmed supergroup Cream are set to reunite for one more show, but insists it will not be at Live Earth.

Rock supergroup Cream are planning another reunion just days after bass player Jack Bruce insisted a further get together would be unlikely.

Rock fans should get their hands on Cream (Classic Artists Series, €24.99), a fabulous look at one of the world’s best trios.

NEW Irish television station Channel 6 has announced the Baileys Irish Cream brand as sponsor for its girls’ night-themed evening of programmes, every Wednesday.

Legendary guitarist Eris Clapton is kicking off his mammoth tour of Europe in May.

U2 FRONTMAN Bono yesterday compared the band winning five Grammy Awards to winning the World Cup for Ireland.

David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and the late comedian Richard Pryor are among recording artists who will receive lifetime achievement honours during next month’s Grammy Awards.

Veteran rocker Eric Clapton is offering the international rights of his chequered life story to the highest bidding publishing house - and he has already snubbed a staggering $6.4m (€5.1m).

British rocker Eric Clapton decided to reunite 1960s band Cream this year, because he was terrified death could strike one of the three members and make a future reconciliation impossible.

Led Zeppelin has been voted Britain's ideal supergroup.

Rock legend Eric Clapton wept last night as he thanked fans for waiting more than 36 years for his band Cream's reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall, the same venue where they played their farewell gig in 1969.

Sixties rockers Cream were reunited tonight – more than 36 years since their farewell concert on the same stage.

Eric Clapton was once desperate to join the Rolling Stones according to Keith Richards.

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is performing a special concert at his daughter’s school tomorrow to raise cash for music and computer equipment, it was confirmed today.

Fatboy Slim is to headline Cream's 10th Birthday celebrations in October.

Fatboy Slim, Seb Fontaine, Yousef and Jon Carter are to DJ at Cream's 10th Birthday Weekend.

Cream is closing its weekly nights at Nation in Liverpool for the rest of the summer.

Faithless and Underworld are to perform live at this year's Creamfields Dublin.