Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007: A Complete Guide

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival is powering into the southern suburbs of Chicago this Saturday, and the lineup is earthshaking: Clapton, Jeff Beck, Doyle Bramhall II, Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, BB King, Alison Krauss, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Los Lobos, John Mayer, John McLaughlin, Willie Nelson, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Robbie Robertson, Hubert Sumlin, The Derek Trucks Band, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and (take a breath) Steve Winwood. Check back with us later this weekend for a complete photo gallery, backstage reports and, on monday, a full review. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the festival: This year is the second time Eric Clapton has brought an all-star line-up of guitarists together to benefit his Crossroads Antigua rehabilitation center. The first was held in Dallas in 2004. Bill Murray will be hosting this one. In addition to performances, the Crossroads Festival Village will feature a

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