Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood Joint Concerts
rowena on Feb 26th 2009
Eric Patrick Clapp was born on March 30, 1945, and was raised by his grandparents Rose and Jack Clapp when his mother couldn’t face bringing up an illegitimate child at the age of 16. He received a guitar for his fourteenth birthday and proceeded to copy the greatest blues players note for note.
In 1963 the Yardbirds, an aspiring R&B band who needed a replacement for their guitarist Tony Topham, sought Clapton out. The reputation of the Yardbirds was largely centered on Clapton, who had been nicknamed “Slowhand” by the crowd at Richmond’s Crawdaddy club. Clapton stayed for a year and a half until musical differences split the group.
Watch Eric Clapton live from this collection of his live music videos.
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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”.