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Eric Patrick Clapton (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed “Slowhand”, is a Grammy Award winning English composer, singer and guitarist who became one of the most respected artists of the rock era, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Clapton is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in popular music history.
Clapton’s musical style has undergone multiple changes during his career, but has always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton is credited as an innovator in several phases of his career, which have included blues-rock (with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds), early single hit “Come With Me” by The Roosters, blues-hard rock (with Cream), and work as a sideman and a solo artist; he has achieved chart success in genres ranging from delta blues (Unplugged) and psychedelic rock (Sunshine of Your Love) to pop (Change the World) and reggae (I Shot the Sheriff).
Eric Clapton was also a close friend of George Harrison of the Beatles. It is believed that he wrote his song Layla about Harrison’s wife, Patti Boyd, with whom he would sire a child with after she split from George Harrison.
Clapton formed many relationships with a variety of different artists over the course of his career.
Clapton’s musical style has undergone multiple changes during his career, but has always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton is credited as an innovator in several phases of his career, which have included blues-rock (with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds), early single hit “Come With Me” by The Roosters, blues-hard rock (with Cream), and work as a sideman and a solo artist; he has achieved chart success in genres ranging from delta blues (Unplugged) and psychedelic rock (Sunshine of Your Love) to pop (Change the World) and reggae (I Shot the Sheriff).
Eric Clapton was also a close friend of George Harrison of the Beatles. It is believed that he wrote his song Layla about Harrison’s wife, Patti Boyd, with whom he would sire a child with after she split from George Harrison.
Clapton formed many relationships with a variety of different artists over the course of his career.
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elniro91 wrote:
jest dobry
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Tine_fm wrote:
genius <3
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Killahead1991 wrote:
Very much a strong team!!!!
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Iqan wrote:
Blues fans ! Add me !
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sedici-nocciola wrote:
@Handsomedude Amen to that! But having a soul is universal! :)
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DonDijk wrote:
Have You Ever Loved A Woman. Pure orgasm.
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handsomedude wrote:
It's interesting that an English dude nail's "The Blues" the way that Eric does.
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rossoner4o wrote:
ВЕЛИКАН!
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lostinthepub wrote:
Old love unplugged version! it speaks to me
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tatumwang wrote:
one of the best artists ever.............tears in heaven.......
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NubisNH wrote:
Poland wait for You master!
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you_know_im_bad wrote:
layla the best ^______^
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Belsman wrote:
Have you already listened to Diamonds Made From Rain, the new single from Clapton? Epic power!
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xXxzelkxXx wrote:
@rewwr - too good to be american XD
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IARivas wrote:
bell bottom blues !
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Nastya116 wrote:
Change The World!!!
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Mati_G wrote:
River of Tears and Tears in Heaven !
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rewwr wrote:
until now i thought he was american 8DD oh stupid me.
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czajldofrock wrote:
"Cocaine" - The best one!
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xXxzelkxXx wrote:
Layla! <3 [3]
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ERIC CLAPTON TO RELEASE 19th SOLO ALBUM CLAPTON
24 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/ericclapton
ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 FROM REPRISE RECORDSDATELINE - Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton announced today that he will release his 19th solo studio album on Sep. …
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