Eric Clapton Discusses His Later Career.
PART II: Rock guitarist Eric Clapton. His friends call him "Slowhand," his fans call him "God." Whatever name he goes by, Eric Clapton is at or near the top of any list of the greatest guitar players in rock history. In the 60's Clapton started playing the blues with the Yardbirds (For Your Love) and then played with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers before forming Cream, one of the 60's most influential bands (Crossroads, White Room). Clapton then became part of the band Blind Faith, played and toured with Delany and Bonnie, and fronted Derek and the Dominoes (Layla, Little Wing). To top it off, Clapton's made more than a dozen solo albums (After Midnight, Cocaine, I Shot the Sheriff). His latest is called "Journeyman." Clapton's later work with Cream and Blind Faith, and his personal life are all explored in today's interview.
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