Eric Clapton

Born: Ripley, England, 1945

Years Active: 1968-2009

Member of: Blind Faith

Influenced by: Robert Johnson, J.J. Cale, Albert King, Bob Dylan, Freddie King, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, The Band, Riley B. ("B.B.") King, Elmore James, Big Bill Broonzy

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: By the time Eric Clapton launched his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album in mid-1970, he was long ...

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Jun 11 2009 10:45AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: Ask Dhani Harrison his biggest influence and his answer is not surprising. "Mostly just my dad. I spent more time with him than anyone," Harrison says of his father, the late, great George Harrison. "I was recording stuff with my dad when I was like ... Read more

 
Feb 13 2009 9:00AM by Benjy Eisen

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Spinner: This past August, Steve Winwood told Spinner that he and one-time Blind Faith bandmate Eric Clapton remained "in touch" following a few reunion-ish shows at Madison Square Garden in NYC, but that "as of yet, no plans have been made" for additional ... Read more

 
Dec 23 2008 5:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Eric Clapton credits guns with increasing the value of his social interaction. Well, sorta. The guitar legend doubles as the co-owner of the Mayfair shop, Cordings, which outfits clientele of the hunting, shooting and fishing variety. "I'm not really ... Read more

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