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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 and influential 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.
“Tears in Heaven” was written after his son’s tragic death.
External Links:
http://www.ericclapton.com/ - official website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton - Wikipedia entry
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.
“Tears in Heaven” was written after his son’s tragic death.
External Links:
http://www.ericclapton.com/ - official website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton - Wikipedia entry
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a7xpiter wrote:
Perfect !!
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Raca22 wrote:
Eric is lefty ++
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bwukaddicted wrote:
yeh
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Carn1fex wrote:
Listen not to music, and a shit! Continue in the same spirit...
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ilordofwari wrote:
@Vespapreta i dont think so. a human cant play the guitar that well./
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piratepalmer wrote:
hello old friend
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Vespapreta wrote:
Isn't he a Human, is he?
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bronwyn_west wrote:
@marcelodylan alrighty then ill have at it. thanks mate
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fapizzano wrote:
The master of the Guitar.
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marcelodylan wrote:
bronwyn_west, I suggest you listen to the Crossroads' box It takes his music sice Yardbirds time until his solo career, by late 70's.
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bronwyn_west wrote:
any suggestions as to where to start album/material-wise?
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TheFeldster wrote:
Clapton is God. Saw him live a few years ago, boy was that amazing! The guys a living legend!
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dipsos wrote:
that solo which he played in unplugged old love, is just unbelievably amazing...
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arviiin wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Arvin+H.Kamal/This+Horrible+Creature%2C+Human%21
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miqmiranda wrote:
one of the gods of guitar
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Mutschelmann wrote:
Yes, thats lovely. Clapton lives Guitar!!!
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SirDukeofFarts wrote:
He sold out over 30 years ago!
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sia112 wrote:
Love Me Up!!!
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sia112 wrote:
Help Me Up!!!!!
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FaustFest wrote:
Circus needs to be higher
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