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     Eric Clapton pays emotional tribute to his Bluesbreaker bandmate and blues mentor John Mayall

     Clapton and Mayall joined forces in the 1960s to record one of British blues' most iconic records, which further established Slowhand as an up-and-coming blues great

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     Eric Clapton on John Mayall’s passing: He taught me all I really know

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     "When he felt the spirit, he was untouchable" – the story of Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and Peter Green

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     "I want to say thank you for rescuing me from oblivion": Eric Clapton pays tribute to John Mayall

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     Eric Clapton to Peter Green, how John Mayall, godfather of British blues, nurtured the golden era of rock

     John Mayall, the trailblazing British bandleader whose 1960s blues group ‘Bluesbreakers’ produced some of the biggest names in rock history, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 in his California ...

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     Jerry Miller, Moby Grape guitarist and co-founder who Eric Clapton called the “best guitar player in the world”, has died aged 81

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   Did Eric Clapton really get his career going?

   • Rock legend Eric Clapton took to social media Wednesday with an emotional message following the death of John Mayall on Tuesday. Mayall, 90, who was selected to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, was a British blues legend. And it was in Mayall’s band, Bluesbreakers, that Clapton truly got his career going.

   Eric Clapton shares heartbreaking message after mentor’s death: ‘I love …

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   How did Eric Clapton honor John Mayall?

   • Eric Clapton highlighted a series of tributes to the late John Mayall by saying he learned everything he needed to know about guitar during his time in Mayall’s band. Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Geezer Butler and Mick Fleetwood were among the other artists honoring the blues legend on social media. You can see their posts below.

   Eric Clapton Leads Tributes to ‘Surrogate Dad’ John Mayall

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   When did Eric Clapton leave the Blues Breakers?

   • Clapton joined Mayall's Bluesbreakers April 1965 and left in July 1966, having played on just one album, the iconic Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton, a.k.a. The Beano Album. Clapton also played with Mayall on the latter's Back To The Roots album, released in 1971.

   "I want to say thank you for rescuing me from oblivion": Eric Clapton pa…

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   What does Clapton say in a tribute to his'mentor'?

   • Such sentiments are reflected in Clapton’s video tribute, in which he thanked his “mentor” for “rescuing me from oblivion” at a time when he was close to quitting his guitar career. “I want to say a few words about my friend John,” Clapton begins.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eric_ClaptonEric Clapton - Wikipedia

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   Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. [2] .

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   Find out the latest news, tour dates, videos and merchandise of Eric Clapton, the legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter. Listen to his brand new single and pre-order his vinyl box set.

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Eric-ClaptonEric Clapton | Biography, Songs, Bands, Albums, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Eric Clapton, British rock musician who was a highly influential guitarist in the late 1960s and early ’70s and later became a major singer-songwriter. He played in the bands the Yardbirds, Cream, and Derek and the Dominos before starting a solo career.

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   • Eric Clapton is a British rock musician who was a highly influential guitarist in the late 1960s and early ’70s and later became a major singer-son...
   • In 1966, after leaving the Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton created the new band Cream with two other virtuoso rock musicians, bassist Jack Bruce and dr...
   • "Tears in Heaven" was released in 1992 on the album Unplugged. At the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremony, “Tears in Heaven” won for both song and record o...
   • Eric Clapton was part of the Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos.
   • The band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton as lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, made the classic double album Layla and Other Assort...

9. www.biography.com › musicians › eric-claptonEric Clapton - Son, Songs & Bands - Biography

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   Nov 16, 2021 · Acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton is known for his contributions to The Yardbirds and Cream, as well as such singles as "Tears in Heaven" as a solo artist.

10. ericclapton.com › pages › aboutAbout – Eric Clapton

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    Learn about the life and career of Eric Clapton, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time. From his humble beginnings to his blues and rock adventures with The Yardbirds, John Mayall, Cream, Blind Faith, and more.

11. www.nme.com › news › musicEric Clapton shares emotional tribute to John Mayall: "Thank ...

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    2 days ago · Eric Clapton has shared an emotional tribute to the late John Mayall. The news of the pioneering British blues and rock musician’s death was shared today (July 24). Mayall passed away aged 90 ...