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Eric Clapton
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 he became legendary on the British music circuit. With their first hit, "For Your Love" (1965), the direction of the band became more pop-oriented, compelling Clapton to leave and join the blues act of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. In July 1966, he was recruited by drummer Ginger Baker to join Cream, a new trio (along with bassist Jack Bruce) that became a beloved ‘supergroup.’ Together for barely two years, Cream redefined rock music, and despite being a commercial and critical success, personality conflicts led to their disbanding. Clapton had developed a strong friendship with George Harrison of the Beatles, which led to Clapton's guest appearance on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", making him the first outside artist to appear on a Beatles song. Clapton next formed Blind Faith, but just as the band became successful, he again left and began playing ‘one-offs’ with a varied assortment of musicians, including John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and Delaney & Bonnie. From the latter, he put together Derek and the Dominoes, with a resulting album that included "Layla", one of his most identifiable songs. The early 1970s were a torturous time for Clapton, both personally and professionally. He overcame heroin addiction, and began work on a comeback album, "461 Ocean Boulevard", which contained the hit single "I Shot the Sheriff". Tragedy and personal setbacks continued to plague him however, most notably with the deaths of friend and fellow guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan and his four-year old son Conor, which inspired the single "Tears in Heaven" in 1992. Clapton's guitar playing has been a major influence on nearly every guitarist of the past half-century, and his 18 Grammy Awards attests to his skill and ability. His generosity hasn't been limited to music however, having participated in dozens of humanitarian causes, most notably in the establishment of his Crossroads Centre, a substance abuse rehabilitation organization.

Songs

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Tears in Heaven
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Cocaine
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Wonderful Tonight (with J.J. Cale) (Live at Ipayone Center, San Diego, CA, 3/15/2007)
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Wonderful Tonight
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Tears in Heaven (Acoustic Live)

Albums

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Meanwhile

2024
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Tangled In Love: Eric Clapton

2022
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Eric Clapton & Friends - The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale)

2014
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Rarities 2001-2010

2023
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Double Trouble Eric Clapton Recordings

2021
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Old Sock

2013
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Steppin' Out

2023
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Happy Xmas

2018
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Rarities 1983-1998

2023
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I Still Do

2016

Singles & EPs

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One Woman

Single2024
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Boom Boom

EP2023
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Pompous Fool

Single2022
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Prayer of a Child

Single2024
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Always On My Mind

Single2023
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Heart of a Child

Single2021
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Nothing But The Whole Wide World

Single2024
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Moon River / How Could We Know

Single2023
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Freightloader

EP2023
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Moon River

Single2023

Videos

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Live performances

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Tears in Heaven (Acoustic Live)

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Anyway the Wind Blows (with J.J. Cale) (Live at Ipayone Center, San Diego, CA, 3/15/2007)

Eric Clapton14M views
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Wonderful Tonight (with J.J. Cale) (Live at Ipayone Center, San Diego, CA, 3/15/2007)

Eric Clapton66M views
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Eric Clapton & Stevie Wonder - Crossroads (Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2023)

Red Wine4.4M views
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JJ Cale, Eric Clapton (After Midnight & Call me the Breeze)

Ant Varandonis19M views
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Eric Clapton - Layla

Albert Canta162M views
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Eric Clapton - Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)

Eric Clapton8.5M views
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Layla (Acoustic; Live at MTV Unplugged, Bray Film Studios, Windsor, England, UK, 1/16/1992; 1999 Remaster)

Eric Clapton1.2M views

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Presenting Eric Clapton

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Hits Unplugged

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Soft Rock Ballads

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Presenting B.B. King

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Roots of Blues

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Classic Rock Instrumentals

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Presenting Tina Turner

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'70s Slow Dance

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Presenting George Harrison

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Game Night

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Playlists by Eric Clapton

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Eric Clapton - Official Music Videos

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The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions

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Eric Clapton - Christmas

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Eric Clapton - Live

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Crossroads Guitar Festival

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Nothing But The Blues

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Eric Clapton - 'Meanwhile'

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Eric Clapton- Official Lyric Videos

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The Definitive 24 Nights

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‘Rarities 1983-1998’

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