“Pete actually dug me out of the hole.” Why Pete Townshend’s Crossroads debut means so much to Eric Clapton

In 1973, Townshend’s all-star Rainbow Theatre concerts forced Clapton back onstage at the height of his addiction — a moment ...
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Eric Clapton Announces 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton has announced details regarding his 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival with a star-studded bill featuring Pete Townshend of the Who, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy and many others. You ...
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Eric Clapton Resurrects Crossroads Guitar Festival with First-Time Participants Trey Anastasio, Pete Townshend, Julian Lage and More

Eric Clapton, widely regarded as one of the century’s most pronounced and arduous guitarists, will revive his Crossroads Guitar Festival on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, when the ...