Eric Clapton, born on March 30, 1945, in Ripley (Surrey, England), is one of the most influential and respected guitarists in the history of rock and blues. Nicknamed “Slowhand”, he shaped generations with his expressive touch, emotional depth and unmistakable musical elegance.

Clapton began his career in the 1960s with The Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers before founding Cream, a cornerstone of blues rock. Later, he joined Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos (recording the timeless Layla), before establishing a successful solo career with albums like 461 Ocean Boulevard, Slowhand and Unplugged.

His signature sound blends technical mastery with raw emotion, drawing inspiration from American blues pioneers such as Robert Johnson and B.B. King. A friend and contemporary of Jimi Hendrix, Clapton shares the same pursuit of expressive freedom and artistic authenticity.

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