Eric Clapton: In His Own Words

by Eric Clapton, Marc Roberty

A definitive guide to Clapton's recordings--from the Yardbirds to Cream to Clapton solo. This book contains information on unreleased songs, session documention as "fifth Beatle", known releases, Clapton's comments on individual sessions, and photos of rare memorabilia. Photos throughout.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Eric 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".

Reviews

[Murat Başaran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slowhand'in özel yaşamına ve müziğine dair kendisiyle yapılmış röportajlara ağırlık veren büyük boy bir kitap. Bu sefer dönemdaşı İmge'den rol çalıyor, sinema ağırlıklı yayın yapmış olan AFA. Dönem gençleri bu iki yayınevine çok şey borçlu.