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Eric Clapton . By Dallan Barnhurst. Who is Eric Clapton . Blues Guitarist who began playing in the 1960’s Born in England in March of 1945 Nicknamed “ Slowhand ” Famous also for his controversial marriage to Pattie Boyd
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Eric Clapton By Dallan Barnhurst
Who is Eric Clapton • Blues Guitarist who began playing in the 1960’s • Born in England in March of 1945 • Nicknamed “Slowhand” • Famous also for his controversial marriage to Pattie Boyd • Played alongside bands such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Many More
Clapton’s Bands • The Yarbirds • John Mayall & the Blues Breakers • Cream • Blind Faith • Delany & Bonnie & Friends • Derek & the Dominos • Eric Clapton
Why Clapton is Amazing • Only Musician to be inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame three time. • Influenced guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Van Halen, ect. • Ranked the Second Best Guitarist ever by Rolling Stone Magazine • Eight #1 hits on the U.S. Billboard Charts