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Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison
Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison His harmonies lifted Layla and his Hammond organ colored All Things Must Pass. Bobby Whitlock, the powerhouse singer, songwriter and keyboardist who helped found Derek and the Dominos, died after a brief illness early Sunday morning, Aug. 10. He was 77 years old. Whitlock “took his last breath at home in Texas, surrounded by family,” his “heartbroken” manager, Carol Kaye, told TMZ. Born in Memphis on March 18, 1948, Whitlock came up amid the Stax Records scene, learning organ “peering over Booker T’s shoulder,” and became the label’s first white artist.  After stints with Delaney &a…
Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour
Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour After decades of making us feel "Wonderful Tonight," Eric Clapton is tuning up for a return to the spotlight—bringing his legendary riffs and soulful blues back to US arenas this fall. Known for his work with bands like the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes—with whom he released "Layla"—as well as solo hits such as "Wonderful Tonight" and "Tears in Heaven," Clapton's influence on rock and blues music is undeniable. This tour offers fans a chance to experience his legendary guitar skills and soulful voice live on stage.​ Fans in the Northeast have a special opportunit…
Victim Killed In Route 1 Crash, Freehold's Dennis Frick, Was US Navy Vet, 65 Victim Killed In Route 1 Crash, Freehold's Dennis Frick, Was US Navy Vet, 65
Victim Killed In Route 1 Crash, Freehold's Dennis Frick, Was US Navy Vet, 65 Services have been set for Dennis John Frick, of Freehold Township, who died in a crash on Route 1 Wednesday, March 6. He was 65 years old. Visitation is on Sunday, March 10 for Dennis, who became a senior vice president with Heller Construction where he worked for 35 years, according to his obituary published by Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home. The funeral liturgy is on Monday at noon at St. Rose of Lima Church in Freehold. Dennis was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1977 to 1981 aboard the USS Preserver, his obit said. "Dennis was a lifelong New York Mets fan, traveling to …
Bergen Auction House Owner Among Trio Charged In Scheme To Sell Stolen ‘Hotel California’ Notes Bergen Auction House Owner Among Trio Charged In Scheme To Sell Stolen ‘Hotel California’ Notes
Bergen Auction House Owner Among Trio Charged In Scheme To Sell Stolen ‘Hotel California’ Notes Three men who surrendered to authorities in Manhattan to face charges stemming from the theft of handwritten notes and lyrics to the classic rock and roll album “Hotel California" include the CEO of a Bergen County-based auction house.  An indictment returned by a grand jury in Manhattan accuses Edward Kosinski of Franklin Lakes and two alleged co-conspirators with scheming to profit from the stolen material produced by singer-songwriter Don Henley, who co-founded the Eagles with the late Glenn Frey in the early 1970s. According to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, both Kosinski…
Eric Clapton's $2M 'Slowhand' Guitar Heads To Bergen County Auction Block Eric Clapton's $2M 'Slowhand' Guitar Heads To Bergen County Auction Block
Eric Clapton's $2M 'Slowhand' Guitar Heads To Bergen County Auction Block Eric Clapton's stage-played and studio used "Slowhand" guitar is being auctioned off out of a Bergen County rock-themed shop. Bidding for the 1954 Fender Stratocaster along with its original case starts at $1 million, according to the Franklin Lakes-based Gotta Have Rock and Roll website. The guitar's estimated worth is between $1.5 and $2 million, and is part of a "LIVE" collection featuring items from Chris Cornell, Gene Simmons and Chuck Berry. "This magnificent guitar, heavily used by Clapton both on and off-stage would be the ultimate star in any guitar collection," the site…
Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads
Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads Greenwich police are alerting residents and partygoers to expect traffic delays and road closures during the annual Greenwich Town Party on Saturday. The event, which draws more than 8,000 visitors, takes place at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St., and features a day full of fun events for kids, family-friendly music and lots of great food.  It's meant to bring together the town's residents to help usher in summer and to get to know each other.  A huge draw this year is a concert performance by Eric Clapton. Police said that I-95, Exit 3 off-ramps will be closed from 9 to 11 p.m. A…
Alert Issued For Fake Tickets To Sold-Out Greenwich Town Party Alert Issued For Fake Tickets To Sold-Out Greenwich Town Party
Alert Issued For Fake Tickets To Sold-Out Greenwich Town Party Greenwich police are warning residents that all tickets to the annual Town Party are sold out and to beware of counterfeiters who are attempting to sell fake tickets. Tickets to Greenwich's annual Town Party sold out in just minutes last week when partygoers found out the headliner for this year's event was iconic Grammy-winning Eric Clapton. Police said because of that, the counterfeiters have been lurking around the secondary market attempting to sell fake tickets. "Due to the increased popularity of the event year after year, Greenwich residents and employees who were not able to p…
Tickets For 2018 Greenwich Town Party Featuring Eric Clapton Sell Out Tickets For 2018 Greenwich Town Party Featuring Eric Clapton Sell Out
Tickets For 2018 Greenwich Town Party Featuring Eric Clapton Sell Out Tickets to Greenwich's annual Town Party sold out in just minutes Thursday when partygoers found out the headliner for this year's event was iconic Grammy-winning Eric Clapton. "We are thrilled with the overwhelming interest and enthusiasm for the 2018 Greenwich Town Party," said Ray Rivers, the event's co-president, in a statement. "We want to thank everyone who purchased Community tickets this morning." Tickets went live at 10 a.m. and all 5,600 were gone within a few minutes for the May 26 event, Rivers said.   "It worked as a lottery, everyone online at 10 a.m.…