For four decades, Eric Clapton keeps the legacy of the British blues alive in the mainstream rock. From his time with the Yardbirds and John Mayall, during his time as a guitar god with Cream and Blind Faith, and eventually his calmer solo albums Clapton proved to be one of the most successful rock musicians. Because of his superstar guitarist Clapton appeared alongside the biggest acts of the
… twentieth century. He played the solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps Beatles, he starred in The Last Waltz Bands and he recorded an album with B. B. King. 'Slowhand' overcame many personal setbacks and can now look back on a long and productive career.more