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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
There are many words that can modify Eric Clapton, including the god of guitar and the guardian of blues rock. In the 1960s, he reigned as a god of guitar while reigning as a god of guitars. He made his solo debut and smashed hit songs in a row. It is Born as an illegitimate child and raised under his grandparents, he was jealous of his friend George Harrisons wife, Patty Boyd, and his marriage to love. Lost sorrow. His drama was more dramatic than any other drama, and his life was a source of compassion and curiosity for many. This book was a hot topic at the time of publication in that he told everything about his life as a musician, but he never lived a smooth life as a human being.
There are many words that can modify Eric Clapton, including the god of guitar and the guardian of blues rock. In the 1960s, he reigned as a god of guitar while reigning as a god of guitars. He made his solo debut and smashed hit songs in a row. It is Born as an illegitimate child and raised under his grandparents, he was jealous of his friend George Harrisons wife, Patty Boyd, and his marriage to love. Lost sorrow. His drama was more dramatic than any other drama, and his life was a source of compassion and curiosity for many. This book was a hot topic at the time of publication in that he told everything about his life as a musician, but he never lived a smooth life as a human being.
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First published January 1, 1999
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Eric Clapton
249 books140 followersEric Patrick Clapton, CBE, nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Yardbirds, Cream, and solo). Often viewed by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Clapton was ranked fourth in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and #53 on their list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Although Clapton's musical style has varied throughout his career, it 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) and psychedelic rock (with Cream). Clapton has also achieved great chart success in genres ranging from Delta blues (Me and Mr. Johnson) to pop ("Change the World") and reggae (Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff"). Clapton also achieved fame with Derek and the Dominos through the hit song "Layla".
Although Clapton's musical style has varied throughout his career, it 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) and psychedelic rock (with Cream). Clapton has also achieved great chart success in genres ranging from Delta blues (Me and Mr. Johnson) to pop ("Change the World") and reggae (Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff"). Clapton also achieved fame with Derek and the Dominos through the hit song "Layla".
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September 9, 2016
Honest look at life of a musician.
I must have been the only person in the world who was not aware of the fact that Eric Clapton spent most of his life as either drug or alcohol addict. Very celebrated and highly respected addict, but addict nevertheless. It takes a big chunk of this book and his life up to the point where boozing, drugging and vomiting becomes tedious and repetitive - it is a lifestyle expected from a rock star and he basically played the part but you don't get a sense that he matured with age because everything was lost in a fog of continuous dope, alcohol and what not. Thankfully, somewhere in his middle age he seems to start collecting pieces and reflect at his life - he talks about the ways he pulled himself out of it, of healing power of the music and how it took him a long time to accept that alcoholism is not a moral degeneration but a disease and should be treated as such.
I must have been the only person in the world who was not aware of the fact that Eric Clapton spent most of his life as either drug or alcohol addict. Very celebrated and highly respected addict, but addict nevertheless. It takes a big chunk of this book and his life up to the point where boozing, drugging and vomiting becomes tedious and repetitive - it is a lifestyle expected from a rock star and he basically played the part but you don't get a sense that he matured with age because everything was lost in a fog of continuous dope, alcohol and what not. Thankfully, somewhere in his middle age he seems to start collecting pieces and reflect at his life - he talks about the ways he pulled himself out of it, of healing power of the music and how it took him a long time to accept that alcoholism is not a moral degeneration but a disease and should be treated as such.
November 2, 2010
This is the first autobiography I have read in a very long time and I was very pleased with it. The book may seem a little "gritty" to some readers, but I really enjoyed the grittiness, I feel that it really made it feel real for me. I also really enjoyed reading about a famous musician and being able to see how a musicians life really is and not how it is portrayed in modern literature and movies. Over all i would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Eric Clapton, good music, and true amazing journeys.
April 9, 2015
I read this book in the hope to u der stand and admire Eric Clapton better. Unfortunately it did the opposite. I now think of Clapton as an ego maniac who bounces from one addiction to the next (drugs, alcohol, women, religion). He sure does think a lot of himself. In fact I'm pretty convinced he thinks only of himself.
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