Amoeba Music

By David Downs

Prolific English blues rock guitarist, singer, and composer Eric Clapton is among the most famous living musicians in the world. Beginning in the mid-'60s with acts like The Yardbirds and Cream, Clapton's Robert Johnson-influenced blues guitar style earned him massive, world-wide fame for tracks such as “Layla.” He already had the nicknames “God” and “Slowhand” by the time he released his solo LP Eric Clapton (1970 – Polydor) in 1970. Growing substance addictions barely slowed his growth amid landmark release 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974 – Polydor) and its number one reggae hit, a cover of Bob Marley's “I Shot the Sheriff.” He... Read More

City Of Origin:

Ripley, Surrey, England

Genre:

Rock

Birthdate:

03/30/1945