Musical instruments and how they work

A deeply personal memoir about a deaf boy growing up, his deaf grandfather growing old, and Ludwig van Beethoven the year he was blindsided by deafness and wrote his iconic sonata.

Enter the minds of one of history's most misunderstood bands. With hits such as Whip It and Freedom of Choice, they shared a trailblazing environmental message but were often mocked. Forty years later, we ask: were Devo right?

This episode explores the personal and musical development of this iconic rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Contributors include Clapton's touring band members and session musicians, producers, photographers, journalists, and industry experts. Marcella Detroit recalls the hedonistic rock and roll tours fraught with excess and overindulgence. Back-up singer Tessa Niles and renowned bassist Nathan East share their intimate memories of helping to support and work through Clapton's grief of the untimely death of his son.