Backstage at Eric Clapton’s 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, James Bay talks with us about the impact of hearing “Layla” for the first time, his dream of getting to play the Crossroads Festival since he was 13, and how his acoustic/electric playing style is perfectly expressed through the Epiphone Century archtop electric guitar.
Keep up with James Bay including his latest music releases and live shows at http://www.jamesbay.com
For more of our artist interviews from backstage at Crossroads visit https://www.guitarcenter.com/riffs/interviews/guitars/backstage-eric-clapton-crossroads-2019
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Started in 1999 by Eric Clapton to benefit the alcohol and drug rehab facility he founded in Antigua, the Crossroads festival brings together some of the best guitarists in the world for this very important cause. To learn more about the Crossroads addiction treatment centre visit https://crossroadsantigua.org
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If Layla was your original inspiration, then those accolades should rightly go to the Legendary Duane Allman. Duane played all the lead guitars on Layla, NOT Clapton. One of the most beautiful songs, ever.
James bay love blues
Didn't know much about him either…saw him at crossroads, wow¡. Much better and different
than I imagined
Good interview James, EC was the reason I started playing guitar….Have you ever love a woman did it for me, still gives me goosebumps!
I did not know who James Bay was until this video. Great that Eric and the Crossroads Festival gives players like James some exposure. The guitar he is playing is very cool and has a great tone to it. He is very wise for his years, seems very grounded and content, and wants to keep learning and exploring. His tone and touch were exceptional in this video. I will definitely keep an eye on this fellow and his music and would like to try out one of those Epi Century's. Thanks for the video!
Did u guys interview with all Crossroads artist?
You like P90? I was in Hannover this year and noticed this pretty quickly xD amazing sound, though
Thank you! This is great. 'Just follow' is the best advice ever. James's music is perfect.
Another gem video with smooth awesome music. Thank you Guitar Center!