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Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton (born March 30, 1945 in Ripley, Borough of Guildford) is a
guitarist, singer and songwriter from Great Britain. The artist goes by the
nickname Slowhand. Eric Clapton's musical career began in the early 1960s as a
guitarist in various bands. The blues rocker achieved greater fame as a member
of the bands Yardbirds and Cream. In 1970, Eric Clapton released his first solo
album, Eric Clapton. It was not until 1974 that the guitarist also enjoyed major
success as a solo artist. Then his second album 461 Ocean Boulevard was released
with the single "I Shot The Sh...
