Eric Clapton (with Michael Kamen)

Description Info Page Info: Last edited by: hilhax At: 13 Apr 2007, 15:37 Version: 9 Page status: Open Page Options: View older versions View wiki recent changes page Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed "Slowhand", is a Grammy Award winning English composer, singer and guitarist who became one of the most respected and influential artists of the rock era, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Clapton is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in popular music history. Clapton's musical style has undergone multiple changes during his career, but has always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton is credited as an innovator in several phases of his career, which have included blues-rock (with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds), early single hit "Come With Me" by The Roosters, blues-hard rock (with Cream), and work as a sideman and a solo artist; he has achieved chart success in genres ranging from delta blues (Unplugged) and psychedelic rock (Sunshine of Your Love) to pop (Change the World) and reggae (I Shot the Sheriff). External Links: http://www.ericclapton.com/ - official website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton - Wikipedia entry Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.