Tommy Emmanuel has shared stages with the likes of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne, and is looking forward to playing in the hometown of one of his other guitar heroes, writes Ed Power

Singer-songwriter Rita Coolidge was at her peak in the 1970s. Though her marriage to Kris Kristofferson was marred by his boozing, the recent murder of her sister has hurt her most, says Hannah Stephenson.

Despite a stunning performance at the Isle of Wight that’s about to be released on DVD, Rory Gallagher had a mixed time in his seminal early band, writes Ed Power

Noel Welch travels west to the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Estate, where fly fishing for salmon and trout, clay shooting, and walking are among the many outdoor pursuits on offer.

Eric Clapton has paid tribute to legendary blues musician BB King, who has died aged 89.

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

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

Noel Gallagher says performing with Damon Albarn was like "John Lennon playing with Eric Clapton".

Musicians were so intent upon helping victims of Superstorm Sandy that they did not seem to want their benefit concert in New York to end.

Eric Clapton's watch has sold at auction for £2.3m (€2.87m).

Donald “Duck” Dunn, the bassist who helped create the gritty Memphis soul sound at Stax Records in the 1960s with the legendary group Booker T and the MGs and contributed to classics such as In the Midnight Hour, Hold On I’m Coming and Sitting On The Dock of The Bay, has died at 70.

Guitarist Bert Weedon, who played with stars including Frank Sinatra and inspired millions to pick up the instrument with his 'Play In A Day' books, has died at the age of 91.

LEGENDARY musician Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitar player in history by Rolling Stone magazine.

ROCK legend Eric Clapton parted with 70 of his guitars in a charity auction that drew hundreds of fans and aficionados, and broke sale estimates.

More than 70 of Eric Clapton's guitars have gone under the hammer to raise money for charity.

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.

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.

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy’s marriage to Carla Bruni, an Italian-born heiress and ex-supermodel long considered among the world’s most desirable women, was touted as a coup for the French leader.

Guitar legend Eric Clapton will perform one night in Dublin as part of his 2011 tour, concert promoters said today.

Eric Clapton has been forced to cancel a show because of gallstones.

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

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.

Thirteen shotguns belonging to rock star Eric Clapton could fetch more than £500,000 (€635,000) at auction later this year, experts think.

Rock legend Eric Clapton has been invited by North Korean officials to play a gig in the Communist country - to teach its people about the music of the Western world.

A supermodel-turned-singer who once dated Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton is now romancing French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Eric Clapton stole model Pattie Boyd away from pal George Harrison because he was jealous of the Beatle's perfect life.

George Harrison sought revenge on love rival Eric Clapton by bedding his girlfriend, it has been claimed.

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.

Eric Clapton is having a jam session with more than a dozen of his favourite guitar-playing pals, and everyone is invited.

Eric Clapton has recruited a clutch of his guitar great pals to perform at his second Crossroads Guitar Festival this summer.

Rock legend Eric Clapton threatened to pull out of a concert in New Zealand over the weekend, after seeing a bottle of wine bearing his name.

Revered guitarist Eric Clapton is set to play in Shanghai, the latest rock legend to take the stage in China’s business and entertainment hub.

Rocker Eric Clapton was forced to cancel his concert in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Saturday night after developing a sore throat.

Lost footage of George Harrison and Eric Clapton performing together in Japan is to resurface on a new tribute CD/DVD package to the late Beatle.

Eric Clapton will close the European leg of his world tour with his first concert in Moscow’s Red Square.

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

Finally, for all rock music fans A Film About Jimi Hendrix (Warner, €24.99).

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is planning to team up onstage with Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Blues fans can look forward to some heady music when Eric Clapton jams with Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is fuming over the British government's taxing of his drug rehabiltation charity Crossroads.

Rock legend Eric Clapton has sold his autobiography to Random House publishers for £3.5m (€5.1m).