Uploaded October 2018 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
The acclaimed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known as Eric Clapton's guitarist of choice on-stage and in-studio since 2001, talks about the evolution of his career as a musician, songwriter and producer that has produced not only four solo albums, but countless collaborations and contributions with artists as diverse as Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Roger Waters, Willie Nelson and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Following the success of his long-awaited 2016 album 'Rich Man', his latest album 'Shades' is released on the Provogue imprint via the Mascot Label Group.
In the interview for Record Collector Magazine, he reveals how the songs and style of the album came together as well as discussing how his musical career has brought him to the present day.
db2music.com @DoyleBramhall2
www,recordcollectormag.com @RecCollMag
Interview timeline:
00:00 Intro; how the new album 'Shades' compares to 2016's 'Rich Man'. Lenny Kravitz groove and Curtis Mayfield 70s 'Superfly' type vibe
01:46 Lyrical and emotional theme of 'Shades'
03:53 The creative benefit of touring
05:31 Difference in styles; incorporating multiple influences;
07:16 'Love and pain' album's opening track
09:01 'London to Tokyo' epic track, reminiscent of the band 'Can' including 'congotronics'
11:47 'Everything you need' featuring Eric Clapton. An early Sly Stone song 'Underdog' was a reference point for the chord progression with a tinge of the Isley brothers
13:37 Doyle and the Kings (Albert, Freddy, BB and...King of the Hill creator, Mike Judge).
15:50 Latest band and touring plans in UK and Europe.
17:45 Conclusion
The acclaimed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known as Eric Clapton's guitarist of choice on-stage and in-studio since 2001, talks about the evolution of his career as a musician, songwriter and producer that has produced not only four solo albums, but countless collaborations and contributions with artists as diverse as Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Roger Waters, Willie Nelson and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Following the success of his long-awaited 2016 album 'Rich Man', his latest album 'Shades' is released on the Provogue imprint via the Mascot Label Group.
In the interview for Record Collector Magazine, he reveals how the songs and style of the album came together as well as discussing how his musical career has brought him to the present day.
db2music.com @DoyleBramhall2
www,recordcollectormag.com @RecCollMag
Interview timeline:
00:00 Intro; how the new album 'Shades' compares to 2016's 'Rich Man'. Lenny Kravitz groove and Curtis Mayfield 70s 'Superfly' type vibe
01:46 Lyrical and emotional theme of 'Shades'
03:53 The creative benefit of touring
05:31 Difference in styles; incorporating multiple influences;
07:16 'Love and pain' album's opening track
09:01 'London to Tokyo' epic track, reminiscent of the band 'Can' including 'congotronics'
11:47 'Everything you need' featuring Eric Clapton. An early Sly Stone song 'Underdog' was a reference point for the chord progression with a tinge of the Isley brothers
13:37 Doyle and the Kings (Albert, Freddy, BB and...King of the Hill creator, Mike Judge).
15:50 Latest band and touring plans in UK and Europe.
17:45 Conclusion
