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eric clapton

Born:

Born on March 30, 1945 as Eric Patrick Clapton to parents Edward Walter Fryer and Patricia Molly Clapton. Given Patricia's young age (she was only 16 when Eric was born) and the absence of Edward (he has a family in Canada), it was Eric's maternal grandparents, Rose and Jack Clapp, who became Eric's guardians until 1963. Patricia later married Frank MacDonald and had three children.

Birthplace:

Surrey, England

Early Years:

Eric was raised in a family who appreciated music. His biological father and grandmother both played the piano. He entered Kingston College of Art in 1961 but was expelled due to poor performance and his growing interest in another art medium - music. When he was 17 he purchased an electric double cutaway Kay, and so began his journey to become a musician. He joined The Roosters in 1963, then briefly performed with Casey Jones and The Engineers. Later that year, he joined {I]The Yardbirds, the group released the albums Five Live Yardbirds and Sonny Boy Williamson and The Yardbirds.

Becoming Famous:

Eric Clapton joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in 1965, recording the now famous Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton. He left the group in 1966 and formed his own band called Cream together with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. They released three albums: Fresh Cream, Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire, all of which propelled the band to stardom and cemented Eric's reputation as a rock guitarist. Cream disbanded in 1968.

Other Bands:


  • Blind Faith - Released 1 album, members included Ginger Baker, Rick Grech. and Steve Winwood

  • Derek and the Dominos - Recorded Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, members included Jim Gordon, Carl Radle and Bobby Whitlock

    • Selected Albums:


  • 461 Ocean Boulevard - 1974, includes the song "I Shot the Sheriff"

  • Slowhand - 1977

  • Backless - 1978

  • Just One Night - 1980

  • Another Ticket - 1981, features the song "I Can't Stand It"

  • Behind the Sun - 1985

  • August - 1986

  • Crossroads - 1988



  • Journeyman - 1989, includes the Grammy winning song "Bad Love"

  • 24 Nights - 1991

  • Unplugged -1992, features the song "Tears in Heaven"

  • From The Cradle - 1994

  • Pilgrim - 1998

  • Riding With The King - 2000

  • Reptile - 2001

  • Me and Mr. Johnson - 2004

  • Back Home - 2005

  • The Road To Escondido - 2006

    • Other Accomplishments:


  • A multi-awarded guitarist and singer/songwriter, Clapton was very busy during the 1970's and 80's with tours and album releases.

  • In 2005, his old band the Cream had a reunion concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall and later, at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

  • Clapton also provided his talent on recordings of other notable performers such as Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin and Sting.

  • Clapton supports the Crossroads Centre Foundation.

  • He's a triple inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  • He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.

  • He provided music for films like Phenomenon, Rush and Back to the Future.

    • Personal Struggles/Love Life::


  • Eric grew up believing his grandparents were his real parents and that his mother was his sister. He was 9 when he discovered the truth and this had a huge impact on him.

  • He became addicted to heroin in 1970 but was able to beat the addiction in 1973.

  • After battling his heroin addiction, Clapton made a comeback with two concerts at London’s Rainbow Theater in 1973.

  • He was also addicted to alcohol which pushed him to check into Hazelden Foundation. Clapton has been sober since 1987.

  • Clapton's first wife is Pattie Boyd Harrison, they married in 1979 and divorced in 1989.

  • He married Melia in 2002, they have three daughters.

    • Interesting Facts:

    Clapton also has 2 other children: a daughter (Ruth) and a son (Conor). Conor's mother is Lori del Santo, he died in 1991 and is the inspiration for Clapton's song "Tears in Heaven." Clapton earned the nickname "Slowhand" in 1964, not because he is a slow player. He also earned the nickname "God" (painted on a wall by a fan) while he was with the Bluesbreakers. In 1968, he played on George Harrison's recording of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

    More Information:

    For more on Eric Clapton, visit his official website.
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