My Art has 1 of my 2 autographs, if buyer pays my asking price.
I've been inspired by Eric Clapton, English rock /blues guitarist's style & his songwriting. He's the only three-time inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ~once as a solo artist;--separately as member of the Yardbirds & Cream. He's been referred to as one of the most influential guitarists of all time. E.C. left Yardbirds to play with John Mayall's "Blues Breakers" Then after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio, "Cream", in which he played sustained blues improvisations & "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". He formed blues rock band 'Blind Faith' with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker & Rick Grech.
His solo career began in the 1970s, when his work was influenced by a mellow style of J. J. Cale & reggae tunes of Bob Marley. His version of "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach many people. Clapton's "Layla", recorded with Derek & the Dominos & Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", with Cream became his signature songs. "Tears in Heaven", became his top selling song & LP, "Unplugged" album. Clapton had received18 Grammy Awards & the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. He has received 4 Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers & Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. His solo career had Eric sell 130M records worldwide. In 1998, he recovered from alcoholic & drug addiction. E.C. started the "Crossroads Centre/Antigua", for recovering substance users. An amazing guitarist.
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