He was born Eric in Ripley, County Surrey, England on March 30, 1945. Patrick. Clapp family. He became the most dynamic rock guitarist in the world because they gave him his first guitar. When his biological mother was unable to raise an illegitimate child at the age of 16, young Eric was raised by his grandparents Rose and Jack. Clapp brought up. He received an acoustic guitar as a 14th birthday present and gradually began copying the music of famous classical guitarists. His first band was the Roosters, a local R&B group whose members included Tom. Mkjuennes, Manfred. Mann subsequently joined, and later some members of the Blue Band joined. Clapton stayed there for eight months until he and McGuinness left to join Cassie. Jones and the Engineers. This brief stay ended when Clapton was found in 1963 by the Yardbirds, a progressive R&B band. Because their guitarist Tony. Topham needs to be replaced. Much of the credit for the Yardbirds' rapid fame can be attributed to Clapton, who had been nicknamed "Slowhand" by guitar enthusiasts at Richmond's Crawdaddy Club. After staying in the band for 18 months, Clapton had a different understanding of music. Clapton left. The Yardbirds wanted to innovate and he just wanted to play rock music. He left after completing "For Your Love" and successfully joined John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. , a top rock band in the UK. After joining the Mayall band, Clapton earned his second nickname: "God"! This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In the Mayall band, Clapton only made one record and it became a classic. Its success allowed Clapton to do what he wanted to do. In the time between leaving Mayall and joining his next band, Clapton released 3 albums with the help of a group called Powerhouse. "Crossroads", "I Want to Know" and "Steppin's Outside" - which included Paul Jones, Steve Winwood, Peter York and Clapton. He became a superstar, and with former Graham Covenant members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, he created one of the most influential rock bands of our time, plus "While My Guitar Gently Cries." ", was his famous solo ("White Album"). Creams lasted just over 2 years, and he and Beck came back after they left, but it was just blind trust. In Steve Winwood and Rick Grech left. The supergroup was no longer able to get together and make an album of their own, although the money they made from their US tour made the impending breakup more bearable. Bonnie decided to become their guitarist and, not yet burned out on Blind Trust?, joined them in January 1970, after releasing the album Delaney and Bonnie on the Road in March. Three members of the band left, and a disappointing album followed, "Eric. Clapton". The band subsequently fell apart. This memorable group, in which Duane Allman recorded one of his most famous many creations, including the enduring love song "Layla". This secret love song in George . Completed under the guidance of Harrison's wife Pattie, with whom Clapton became smitten and unknowingly invited him to perform at his historic Bangla Desh concert in August 1971. Clapton, however, was struggling to get off heroin, and at the worst possible moment he began pawning his prized guitar to satisfy his habit of spending $500 a week on the proceeds from Layla and Other Love Songs. Hobby. Peter Townshend is horrified to discover that Clapton is selling his guitar in an attempt to save him and his girlfriend Alice Townshend from organizing the famous Rainbow Concert. Clapton, along with Steve Winwood, Len Wood and Jim Capaldi, broke a 2-year silence and wore it at the Bangla Desh concert. Dressed the same, he sang majestic and emotional.

Although still addicted to drugs, this represented a turning point in his life and, following the advice of his girlfriend's father, Dame Harridge, he entered Dr. Meg Patterson's Harley Street Clinic to combat his addiction.

After recovery, Clapton resumed recording and released "461 Ocean Street" in August 1974, which received a strong response. This album set the pattern for the future; what used to be long guitar solos were replaced by shorter, tighter songs. The album was an incredible success, topping the charts in the US and number 3 in the UK. He is also a hit on the singles charts, notably his No. 1 hit "Bob" in the United States. "I Shot the Sheriff" by Marley. Also included are his autobiographical "Give Me Strength" and the wonderful "Let It Flow." Clapton ended 1974 on a high note; not only did he come back from the grave, but he finally won Pat Harrison's heart. During 1975 he gave up his drug addiction, although he became dependent on alcohol. His reputation with the crowd was excellent, and Clapton's popularity has continued to grow ever since. During 1977 and 1978 he released two more classic albums, the tender "Lie Beneath the Breakout" and "The Promise" which brought Slowhand greater chart success, while other notable singles such as " Wonderful Tonight,” J. J. "Cocaine" by Cale, and John. "May You Never" by Matthien. Clapton has completely escaped the confines of his guitar hero to become a remarkable singer and songwriter who also sometimes plays guitar. Among new audiences, many who had never heard of the Yardbirds or Creams, Clapton was seen as a perfect person, healthy and without any bad habits, and extremely hardworking. Clapton also found time to perform at the band's historic final spin concert.

In the 1980s Clapton became more affable, while each album sold huge numbers and received good reviews. It was particularly successful in the early 1980s. The album "Behind the Sun" benefited from Clapton's close friend Phil. Collins, a tough mechanic. Collins played drums on his next album, August, which shows no signs of fatigue or lack of ideas. This particularly powerful album contains the excellent hit "Behind the Mask," as well as a brilliant duet with Tina Turner on "Tear Us Apart." Clapton's voice is exceptionally good throughout the record. In 1989 Journeyman went on to one of the better ones; not only was his voice and believable singing but "Slowhand" rediscovered the guitar. The album contained some of his funniest and, not surprisingly, it was a major success.

Clapton has contributed to albums by numerous artists over the years, including John. Martin, Phil. Collins, Duane Allman, Mark. Benno, Gary. Brooke, Joe. Coker, Roger. Daltrey, Jesse. Davis, Ph.D. John (Mac Rebannack), Bob. Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Rick Danko, Champion Jack. Dupree, Barking Wolf, Williamson, Freddy. Kim, Alexis. Kerner, Otis Spann, Vivian Stanshall, Stephen. Stiles, Lingao. Starr, Leon. Russell, Doris Troy, Roger. Waters waits, waits. He is also willing. Peter of Russell. Tang Shende's lyrical opera "Tommy's Movie" appears as the evangelist.

Clapton has enjoyed in recent years touring The Other Side of Life, live filming appearances, television documentaries, 2 biographies, and now an annual concert at London's Royal Albert Hall season. His 24 nights in 1991 represented a record out there - one that filled the Abbott Hall every night for a year because of the popularity of his songs. As a final reward to his many fans he performed 3 concerts, Lyrical Night, Orchestral Night and Regular Melodic Night to divide the season. Clapton's career continued to flourish during the 1990s, although it stalled for a few months following the tragic death of his son Conor in 1991. During December 1991, he and George. Harrison traveled to Japan, and Harrison gave him more moral support. Unplugged became one of his most successful albums in 1992 (US sales alone were 10 million copies in 1996). Here he shows his blue roots, plays mellow music with his band (including Andy Fairweather-Law), and exudes the utmost confidence. "Acrid Tears in Heaven", about the death of his son, was a worldwide hit. From the Cradle is a worthy release, giving him a perfect ending to his lyrical album.

Those guitar fans who mourned his departure from Mayall and Creamery couldn't be disappointed that Creamery's "God" was back to celebrate. Those who follow, the pilgrims, are constantly questioning what he will do next time and in which direction, lyrical or classical. He put out a ton of albums that fooled everyone, and sounded like Curtis Mayfield more than anyone else. Clapton has already earned the title of the greatest white-on-blue guitarist of our time, but now he seems to be working on his sound and his songwriting. He changed his rock 'n' roll style as often as he changed his hairstyle and glasses.