One Of The Best Guitarist Of All Time - Eric Clapton In Concert
rowena on Oct 31st 2008
One of the most legendary and decorated artist of all time, is guitarist and solo performer, Eric Clapton. He was awarded by the Rolling Stones Magazine as the 4th Greatest Guitarist of all time and he also belongs to the Immortals: 100 Greatest of All Time, on the number 53 spot. He was born as Ric Patrick Clapton on the town of Ripley at Surrey, England last March 30, 1945 making him 63 at this moment. Eric Clapton’s music specializes on hard rock, blues and blues rock. He plays the guitar very well and had been honored for that as a member of the bands The Yardbirds and Cream and of course as a solo performer. His hits includes “Layla”, “Change The World” and “Me and Mr. Johnson”.
Watch Eric Clapton live at the following live concert videos.
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