Born: Ripley, England, 1945
Years Active: 1968-2007
Member of: Blind Faith
Influenced by: Robert Johnson, J.J. Cale, Albert King, Bob Dylan, Freddie King, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, The Band, 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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Spinner.com: For the past few nights, and concluding tonight, Steve Winwood has been sharing the stage of a sold-out Madison Square Garden with his old running buddy Eric Clapton. Re-creating the chemistry of their days in Blind Faith, the duo not only revisited...Read moreOct 08 2007 8:30AM
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Spinner.com: In a career that spans more than forty years, Eric Clapton has secured his place in the rock 'n' roll history books as one of the most influential singer-songwriter-guitarists of all time. From his rise to fame with the Yardbirds to his solo career,...Read moreAug 14 2007 14:00PM
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Spinner.com:"The cutting edge of it was Elvis singing 'Hound Dog.' There was something about that music that got me excited. Elvis was dangerous in a way that even Buddy Holly wasn't."
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'Have You Ever Loved a Women (Blues In C)' (Live) from Crossroads Guitar Festival
