Monday, April 25, 2011

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton (born on March 30 1945)began his colorful musical career at the age of 18,starting from being a member of the Roosters.Then he joining the legendary rock group - Yardbirds....(due to breed Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and the three guitarists).Then, from 1965 to 1970.He has participated in several bands such as the blues pioneer John Mayall's Bluesbreakers band,with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker composed the first string rock group-Cream.Although he has participated so many bands,he dosen't remain so long.Mostly due to the reasons for disagreement between members,so Eric Clapton's solo idea that initiation.
In 1970,he launched his debut album,but he still works for the Derek & The Dominos.Dissolution of bands and poor business performance hit Clapton was addicted to drugs.Under the care of friends,he throw bad habit atfer three years and start his reborn concert in London's Rainbow Theatre.In 1974 Eric Clapton released "461 Ocean Boulevard" is not only a symbol of his new start out of the shadows,but also make a new style of music.In the 1974-81 years, Eric Clapton released a new work almost every year, his guitar style has long established the more the subject of recognition and learning.
In the end,introduce his classic work --Tears in heaven "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g2IlaDLVLo"

Monday, April 11, 2011

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is a legendary guitarist,(born on August 17th 1954 in Texas).At the age of five,he began studying the piano ,and he started playing guitar at age ten.Three years later,he was awarded the best electric guitarist in "Austin Music Award."And in the 1990 guitar Player Magazine readers poll in the year, with another guitarist Steven Vai round tied for the best overall guitarist.Also was awarded one of the most influential guitarist in twentieth century's by Musician Magazine.
That put rock together with the elegant is very uncoordinated,but in the fact his style on the stage like that.He is so calm and concentrate on playing consistently.Fingers jumps and slides on the guitar fingerboard quickly.Whether playing the tune of gentle light or intense rock,you never seen Eric Johnson will be in accordance with the rhythm to swing his body.Most rock musicians' exaggerated stage moves dosen't appear in him on the stage.
In the end,introduce his work -Manhattan in the G3 live concert,here is its link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL8aeeSTthQ