Rock legend Eric Clapton is parting with dozens of guitars and amps at a New York auction to benefit an alcohol and drug treatment centre he founded in Antigua.

BRITISH rock star Eric Clapton’s treasured Blackie became the most expensive guitar to sell at auction yesterday, fetching a staggering £527,000 (€791,000).

Rock star Eric Clapton’s treasured "Blackie" became the most expensive guitar to sell at auction today, fetching a staggering €790,000.