Full Name:
Eric Patrick ClaptonBorn:
March 30, 1945Birthplace:
Ripley, Surrey, EnglandQuote:
"It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've said, 'Don't play like me, play like you.'"Significant Facts:
Career History:
Before beginning his legendary career as a solo artist in 1970, Clapton had stints with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Delaney & Bonnie.More than half of his solo albums have reached the Top 20 in the U.S., three of them going to #1. He was featured on The Beatles' White Album and co-wrote with George Harrison, whose wife, Pattie left him for Clapton.
He continues to tour and record. His most recent album, Back Home was released in 2005.
Essential CD:
Eric Clapton with Delaney & BonnieAfter the breakup of Cream, Clapton wanted to get out of the spotlight, and signed on as a sideman for Delaney and Bonnie and Friends. Delaney Bramlett's encouragement led to this, Clapton's first solo album, released in 1970.
