Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton (born 1945) is a British guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer.

Also recorded as Eric Patrick Clapton; Slowhand.

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Overview

Recorded at birth as Eric Patrick Clapton.

Also worked under the name Slowhand.

Born at Ripley in 1945.

In detail

Eric Clapton studied at Kingston University and The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rock music, blues, blues rock and psychedelic rock.

Membership is recorded of Cream, The Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.

Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Silver Clef Award.

Sources

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    “Eric Clapton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q48187: Eric Clapton

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