Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton 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. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time".
Background
- Born in
- Ripley
- Educated at
- Kingston UniversityThe Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
- Awards
- 🏆 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 Silver Clef Award🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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1945
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