Eric Clapton

Birth name: Eric Patrick Clapton
Born: 30.3.1945
Years active: 1963 - present
Origin: Ripley, Surrey, England

Eric Patrick Clapton CBE, nicknamed "Slowhand", is a Grammy Award winning English rock guitarist,
Singer, songwriter and composer. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st century,
Garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
(The Yardbirds, Cream, and solo). Often viewed by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest
Guitarists of all time, Eric Clapton was ranked 4th in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of
The Greatest Guitarists of All Time and #53 on their list of the The Immortals:
100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Although Clapton's musical style has varied throughout his career,
It 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)
And psychedelic rock (with Cream). Clapton has also achieved great chart success in genres ranging from
Delta blues (Me and Mr. Johnson) to pop ("Change the World") and reggae (Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff").
Clapton also achieved fame with Derek and the Dominos with the song "Layla".

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