[TR24][OF] Eric Clapton - Old Sock - 2013 (Rock)

One of the most celebrated rock guitarists of the 20th century, Eric Clapton is noted in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list and is a three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. Clapton was part of numerous seminal rock groups of the 1960s and 70s, including The Yardbirds, Cream, The Blues Breakers, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes.

He went on to a hugely successful solo career. In 1993, his single "Tears In Heaven" won three Grammy awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Old Sock is Eric Clapton's latest masterpiece and first album since 2010. The work is a collection of Clapton's favorite songs from childhood to present day. It showcases his deep appreciation of music and celebrates those who inspired him including George Gershwin, Gary Moore and Taj Mahal. Clapton has always possessed an unmatched gift for interpreting classics. Old Sock features music luminaries including Steve Gadd, Willie Weeks, Chris Stainton and Paul McCartney. Standouts include "Still Got The Blues," "All Of Me" and "Our Love Is Here To Stay." Absolutely essential.

Musicians:
Eric Clapton - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Dobro, Mandolin
Doyle Bramhall II - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals
Willie Weeks - Bass, Upright Bass
Steve Gadd - Drums
Walt Richmond - Upright Piano, Keyboards
Greg Leisz - Pedal Steel, Mandolin
Chris Stainton - Clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 Organ
Taj Mahal - Harmonica, Banjo
Jim Keltner - Drums
Steve Winwood - Hammond B3 Organ
J.J. Cale - Vocals, Electric Guitar
Paul McCartney - Upright Bass, Vocals
Abe Laboriel, Jr. - Drums
Tim Carmon - Hammond B3 Organ, Chord Organ
Henry Spinetti - Drums
Justin Stanley - Clavinet, Mellotron, Drums
Matt Chamberlain - Drums
Matt Rollings - Keyboards
Simon Climie - Percussion, Piano
Frank Marocco - Accordion
Gabe Witcher - Fiddle
Stephen "Doc" Kupka - Baritone Sax
Joseph Sublett - Tenor Sax
Nicholas Lane - Trombone
Sal Cracchiolo - Trumpet
Background Vocals - Sharon White, Michelle John
Guest Vocals - Chaka Khan, Julie Clapton, Ella Clapton, Sophie Clapton, Nikka Costa, Wendy Moten, Lisa Vaughn