Eric Clapton

"Finally we got the chance to go into the studio together, this is something we have been talking about for a very long time, and that I have been dreaming about all my life. B.B. is my hero, always has been, the fact that we can go on the same record together has made that dream come true." -Eric Clapton In honor of B.B. King's 100th birthday, a remastered and expanded edition of B.B. and Eric's collaboration album, 'Riding With The King,' is being reissued on CD and 180G gold vinyl on July 31. Pre-orders are available at the link below. orcd.co/bb100

.@kebmomusic performing "Am I Wrong" at @AACenter in Dallas, TX during Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019. Catch Keb' Mo' at Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 this September, tickets are on sale at the link below. crossroadsguitarfestival.com

On this day in 1985: Eric participated in the international concert event Live Aid, which included this performance of "Layla." @PhilCollinsFeed played alongside Eric during his set.

On this day in 1986: Eric played at @MontreuxJazz in Montreux, Switzerland with @PhilCollinsFeed on drums, which included this performance of "I Shot The Sheriff."

Pre-orders are available at the link below for the remastered and expanded reissue of the Grammy Award-winning album 'Riding With The King' by B.B. King and Eric Clapton, arriving July 31 on CD and 180G Gold Vinyl in honor of B.B.'s 100th birthday. orcd.co/bb100

During a 2023 interview, @toddrundgren discussed the history of The Fool guitar, which Eric played during his time with @CreamOfficial_.

On this day in 1940: @ringostarrmusic was born. In June of 1987, Eric joined Ringo, @GeorgeHarrison, @PhilCollinsFeed, @eltonofficial, and Mark King for a performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" during the Prince's Trust (@KingsTrust) Rock Gala at London's @OVOArena.

A collage of photos of @CreamOfficial_, photos courtesy of Nettie Baker.

On this day in 1943: @r0bbier0berts0n was born. Eric joined Robbie for a performance of "I Shall Be Released" during Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2013, which took place at New York City's @TheGarden. Tickets are on sale for Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 at the link below. crossroadsguitarfestival.com

In July of 1986, Eric joined Otis Rush onstage at @MontreuxJazz Festival for a performance of "Double Trouble;" the full concert was eventually released on CD and DVD in March of 2006.

.@sierrahull performing a mandolin solo on "Walk On Boy," during Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 at @cryptocomarena in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets for Eric's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 are available at the link below. crossroadsguitarfestival.com

In June of 1996, Eric joined Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy for his Luciano Pavarotti & Friends For War Child concert, which included this performance of "Holy Mother."

A photo of Eric alongside @officialKeef and Derek Trucks, taken in February of 2012 backstage during rehearsals for the Howlin' For Hubert benefit concert at New York City's @ApolloTheater. 📸: @KevinMazur

In June of 2018, Eric's documentary 'Life in 12 Bars' was released on DVD and Blu-ray. This excerpt from the film outlines some of the early recording sessions of @CreamOfficial_.

Matthew Pederson unboxes the remastered and expanded reissue of B.B. King & Eric Clapton’s Grammy Award-winning album 'Riding With The King' on 180g gold vinyl, in honor of B.B. King’s 100th birthday. Pre-order now at the link below. Out July 31. orcd.co/bb100

On this day in 2010: Eric Clapton's third Crossroads Guitar Festival took place at @SeatGeekStadium (then known as Toyota Park) in Bridgeview, Illinois, which included this performance of "I Shot The Sheriff." Tickets for Eric's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 are currently on sale at the link below. crossroadsguitarfestival.com

Pre-orders for the remastered and expanded edition of B.B. and Eric's collaboration album, 'Riding With The King,' are available at the link below. A CD and 180G gold vinyl are being reissued on July 31 in honor of B.B.'s 100th birthday. orcd.co/bb100

On this day in 1944: @jeffbeckmusic was born. Enjoy Jeff & Eric's rendition of "Moon River."

On this day in 1944: @jeffbeckmusic was born. This performance of "Little Brown Bird" from Eric and Jeff is from a November 2007 show at @officialronnies in London, UK.

Watch the full @CreamOfficial_ official live video of "I'm So Glad" from 'Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005' - link below. Newly reissued vinyl and CD copies of the album are available for purchase. orcd.co/creamrah

Eric will be a part of an incredible lineup celebrating the legendary Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday at Radio City Music Hall on October 1, 2026. Presale starts today at 10:00 AM ET. To get presale tickets, use code Buddy90 and go to buddy90.com/presale. #Buddy90 @TheRealBuddyGuy @BlackbirdProd @RadioCity