How Eric Clapton's 'I Can't Stand It' Became First No. 1 on Billboard's Rock Chart in 1981

This 1981 classic hit launched a brand-new era for rock radio when Billboard debuted its first dedicated rock chart.
American Songwriter

What are the 5 Biggest US Hits by Eric Clapton?

Eric Clapton as a pop star? Slowhand had his share of big hits, as evidenced by these five songs that smashed on the US ...
Forbes

Eric Clapton’s Classic Album Finally Hits No. 1, Nearly Half A Century Late

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Eric Clapton returns to one of Billboard’s genre-specific rankings ...
Forbes

Eric Clapton Hits A New Career High, Half A Century Into His Time As A Star

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Eric Clapton's latest release Meanwhile surges to No. 3 on the U.K.
American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs That Still Make Tough Guys Cry

These rock songs are so emotional that it would make any listener well up with tears. Revisit these tearjerking tracks.

Eric Clapton ends show abruptly after being hit by flying object

Eric Clapton decided against doing an encore after being hit with an object tossed onstage by a concertgoer in Spain. The ...

Legendary rock star cuts show short after being hit with flying record

It was Clapton’s first appearance in the city in 25 years, according to Entertainment Tonight. The 81-year-old had just ...