Eric Clapton and other guitar gods at Madison Square Garden
Eric Clapton performs during "12-12-12: The Concert For Sandy Relief" at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (Dec. 12, 2012) Credit: Don Emmert
Although named for a song by a tortured bluesman and benefiting an Antigua center for recovering addicts, Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival celebrates the bluesy side of rock and roll history with hours of happy all-star jams. The fourth fest (it's not exactly annual) unites guitar heroes of all genres and backgrounds, from Clapton to L.A. stalwarts Los Lobos to country stars Keith Urban and Vince Gill. Expect familiar faces, songs you love and the occasional Big Moment -- like in Chicago three years ago, when unknown Gary Clark Jr. sang, "You're gonna know my name," and proved it.
Here are some of the folks playing Friday and Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
The Macon, Ga., band known for such rock classics as "Whipping Post" and "Sweet Melissa" originally centered on brothers Gregg (keyboards) and Duane Allman (lead guitar). Duane died in a 1971 motorcycle accident. The band has since had its ups and downs, finally settling into a comfortable family vibe, these days starring hotshot guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks.
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