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Clapton Festival 2026: Guitar Stars Trade Licks
John Mayer and Derek Trucks trade solos as Marcus King covers Led Zeppelin with Joe Bonamassa
In brief
John Mayer and Derek Trucks trade solos as Marcus King covers Led Zeppelin with Joe Bonamassa Eric Clapton's festival features high-energy guitar collaborations and covers. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Festival Launches
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival began with Bill Murray performing Robert Johnson's Cross Road Blues.
Blues Trinity
Clapton, Buddy Guy, and Jimmie Vaughan shared a stage with Clapton's tone described as glassy.
Mayer-Trucks Trade
John Mayer and Derek Trucks traded solos with the Tedeschi Trucks Band playing a high-energy set.
Marcus King Cover
Marcus King and Joe Bonamassa covered Led Zeppelin's How Many More Times together.
New Guitar Models
Fans got Epiphone's new Eric Clapton ES-335 signature guitar at the festival.
What to remember
Eric Clapton's festival features high-energy guitar collaborations and covers.
