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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eric_ClaptonEric Clapton - Wikipedia

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   Signature. Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. [2] He ranked second in Rolling Stone ' s list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" [3] and fourth in Gibson ' s "Top 50 ...

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3. www.youtube.com › user › ericclaptonEric Clapton - YouTube

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   The Official YouTube Channel for Eric Clapton.

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5. ericclapton.comEric Clapton

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   1 day ago · Find out the latest news, tour dates, videos and merchandise of Eric Clapton, the legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter. Listen to his brand new single and pre-order his live album 'To Save A Child'.

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Eric-ClaptonEric Clapton | Biography, Songs, Bands, Albums, & Facts

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Eric Clapton is a British rock musician who was a highly influential guitarist in the late 1960s and early ’70s and later became a major singer-songwriter. Clapton’s mastery of blues form and phrasing, his rapid runs, and his plaintive vibrato were widely imitated by other rock guitarists.

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   • When did Eric Clapton form the band Cream?

     In 1966, after leaving the Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton created the new band Cream with two other virtuoso rock musicians, bassist Jack Bruce and dr...
   • What year was Eric Clapton's song "Tears in Heaven" released?

     "Tears in Heaven" was released in 1992 on the album Unplugged. At the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremony, “Tears in Heaven” won for both song and record o...
   • What bands was Eric Clapton in?

     Eric Clapton was part of the Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos.
   • Which album is considered Eric Clapton's masterpiece?

     The band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton as lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, made the classic double album Layla and Other Assort...

8. www.biography.com › musicians › eric-claptonEric Clapton - Son, Songs & Bands - Biography

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   Nov 16, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Eric Clapton, one of the greatest rock 'n' roll guitarists of all time. Explore his early influences, his bands, his solo hits and his personal struggles.

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   Who is Eric Clapton?

   • Eric Clapton was a prominent member of The Yardbirds and Cream before achieving success as a solo artist. Considered one of the greatest rock 'n' roll guitarists of all time, he is known for such classic songs as "Layla," "Crossroads" and "Wonderful Tonight." Eric Patrick Clapton was born March 30, 1945, in Ripley, Surrey, England.

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   What bands did Eric Clapton play in?

   • Eric Clapton, British rock musician who was a highly influential guitarist in the late 1960s and early ’70s and later became a major singer-songwriter. He played in the bands the Yardbirds, Cream, and Derek and the Dominos before starting a solo career. Learn more about Clapton’s life, music, and career.

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   When did Eric Clapton start playing guitar?

   • Born in Surrey, England in March of 1945, Eric Clapton received his first guitar at age 13. He developed a love for blues music early on, an affinity that would play a major role in his biography. He joined his first band at 17, and soon his guitar playing was drawing attention from far and wide.

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   Why did Eric Clapton call the band 'Del and the Dominos'?

   • The eventual name was a fluke that occurred when the band's provisional name of "Del and the Dynamos" was misread as Derek and the Dominos. Clapton's biography states that Tony Ashton of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke told Clapton to call the band "Del and the Dominos", since "Del" was his nickname for Eric Clapton.

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10. www.irishtimes.com › culture › musicEric Clapton in Dublin review: guitar hero rocks the grey ...

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    17 hours ago · Eric Clapton 3Arena, Dublin ★★★★☆ They don’t make them like Eric Clapton any more. The male blues guitar hero may be a thing of the past but a sold out 3Arena obviously hadn’t heard ...

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    Born in Surrey, England in March of 1945, Eric Clapton received his first guitar at age 13. He developed a love for blues music early on, an affinity that would play a major role in his biography. He joined his first band at 17, and soon his guitar playing was drawing attention from far and wide. In 1963, he joined The Yardbirds, remaining with the band for a year-and-a-half, during which time ...