Eric Patrick Clapton (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.
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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 (6)), early single hit "Come With Me" by The Roosters, blues-hard rock (with
Cream (82)), 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).
Eric Clapton was also a close friend of George Harrison of the Beatles. It is believed that he wrote his song Layla about Harrison's wife.
"Tears in Heaven" was written after his son's tragic death.
External Links:
http://www.ericclapton.com/ - official website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton - Wikipedia entry
