Eric Clapton Fun Facts – Part Two

Eric Clapton is at or near the top of every ‘greatest guitarist’ poll, so we’re spending a little time getting to know Eric better. Here’s part two of Eric Clapton fun facts…

Although the Yardbirds had commercial success, Eric was not pleased with the groups move to more commercial recordings (he wanted to remain true to his blues roots) leaving the band just as the song “For Your Love” hit the charts, selling millions of records.

Eric struggled with alcohol and heroine addition in the 70s -being friends with Greg Allman didn’t help. The two became the heartbeat of Derek and the Dominos, recording the hit “Layla,” an anthem to Patti Boyd.

Eric grew up not knowing his mother was his sister (she gave birth to Eric when she was only 16). He has battled drug addiction for nearly 30 years, and lost a child in a tragic New York accident. Eric Cpalton has won 18 Grammys, selling over 130 millon albums in his career. There may never be another quite like Eric Clapton.

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