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However, in Bruce, Eric had discovered a like-minded musician as both leaned towards improvisation rather than note for note recreations of other’s material. In 1966, The Blues Breakers recorded THE British Blues Album of the 1960s, “Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton” (a.k.a. “the Beano album”).
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 ] He ranked second in Rolling Stone ' s list of the " 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time " [ 3 ] and fourth in Gibson ' s "Top 50 Guitarists of ...
Nov 24, 2004 · Interview: Eric Clapton. The legendary guitarist on his first musical steps and how the blues came to Surbiton. Tell us about your first musical memories in the early 1950s.. The way it was set up ...
- He first encountered the blues through a radio show that played music for kids. Clapton was raised by his grandparents and “was a bit of a loner at times,” says his grandma.
- A pop career didn’t interest him. In 1964, Clapton played a Christmas event with the Yardbirds. The Beatles were also on the bill, and seeing them had a profound effect on Clapton.
- Clapton’s influences extend outside of guitarists. Though he’s known for six-string wizardry, Clapton looked to other instruments for inspiration. “I listened to [the Indian musician] Bismillah Khan a lot,” he says.
- He influenced recording techniques as well as guitar-playing technique. When Clapton went into the studio to record as a member of John Mayall’s group, he was frustrated by technicians “that just came up to your amp with the microphone and just stuck it two inches away from the front of the amplifier,” he says.
Nov 12, 2021 · John Lennon was even the one who reached out to Clapton when Harrison got fed up with everything and walked out on the band. Lennon told them to find a replacement, and the Cream guitarist was on the top of the list. However, Clapton never became a member of the Fab Four. They were good friends, though. The two of them even recorded a song ...
Jun 27, 2011 · Eric Clapton's music career began after his dismissal from the Kingston College of Art in London. Focused more on blues music and guitar, Clapton began playing in local pubs around his hometown of Surrey, England, in 1962. At seventeen, he joined his first band, the Roosters. In less than a year, Clapton's highly-praised guitar work caught the ...
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Nov 16, 2021 · Name: Eric Clapton. Birth Year: 1945. Birth date: March 30, 1945. Birth City: Surrey. Birth Country: United Kingdom. Gender: Male. Best Known For: Acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric ...
