Slowhand Slowhand Slowhand is the fifth solo studio album by Eric Clapton. Released on 25 November 1977 by RSO Records, and titled after Clapton's nickname, it is one of his commercially and critically most successful studio albums. "Slowhand" produced the two hit singles "Lay Down Sally" and "Wonderful Tonight", reached various international music charts and was honored with numerous awards and recording certifications. In 2012, a deluxe edition was released to celebrate the album's 35th anniversary. Clapton wanted to work with record producer Glyn Johns, because he thought Johns produced great work with famous groups like the Rolling Stones and Eagles
Richard Osborn (guitarist) 1915 OM parlor guitar by Vincenzo DeLuccia; Tony Yamamoto 12-string; National Resophonic O-14; Lowden O35-C. Compilation albums Solo albums Richard Osborn (guitarist) Richard Osborn (born 1947) is an American fingerstyle guitarist, in the tradition known as “American primitive guitar”. Born in Pasadena, California in 1947, Richard received a B.A. in English Literature from Stanford University in 1969. While there, he became friends and playing partners with guitarist William Ackerman who later founded Windham Hill Records. In 1968 he studied with the legendary innovator Robbie Basho. In the 1970’s he opened for several of Robbie Basho’s concerts in the San Francisco