Eric Clapton: Legend among Legends
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Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Eric Patrick Clapton.
- His upbringing.
- The explosion of Rock and Roll.
- The Yardbirds.
- Clapton's joining John Mayell's Bluesbreakers.
- Clapton's three years of heroin addiction.
- The loss of all close friends.
- Conclusion.
Abstract
In the late 1960s, one of the most well known cases of graffiti observed around the musical Meccas of London and New York was "clapton is God". Three decades later, the sensational guitarist and singer continues to keep his fans captivated by producing remarkable musical innovations. His revolutionary musical career has been marked by tremendous personal adversity and tragedy. Through the emotional truth of his music, he has sought shelter and relief from the distress of a drug and alcohol addiction, personal relationships gone wrong, and the deaths of several loved ones along the way. His legendary career has included various genres and collaborations, confirming his ability as one of the most versatile musicians in the business. As the only triple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of both The Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist), eric clapton continues to astound and gratify an extensive continuum of music enthusiasts
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