Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists in rock and blues, known for his expressive playing and timeless songwriting. This page highlights a selection of his essential songs and performances. Eric Clapton was born on March 30, 1945, in Ripley, Surrey, and grew up in the care of his grandparents, who raised him as their own. His mother was only sixteen at the time of his birth, and his father, a Canadian soldier stationed in England during the war, returned home before Clapton was born. For much of his childhood, Clapton believed his mother was his older sister, a family arrangement that remained in place until his teenage years. Clapton was surrounded by music from an early age. His grandmother played piano, and the household often echoed with big‑band and swing records. He later learned that his father had also been an accomplished musician who performed with local dance bands. Clapton began on ukulele as a young child before moving on to mandolin, banjo, and eventually guitar. By his mid‑teens he was performing in rock groups across Florida’s club circuit, traveling up the East Coast and into the Midwest. In 1967 he formed the band Second Coming with bassist Berry Oakley, a partnership that helped set the stage for his later success.
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Tears in Heaven

Wonderful Tonight

Cocaine

Layla

Forever Man

I Shot The Sheriff (Live from Crossroads 2010)

& Jeff Beck – Shake Your Money Maker (Live from Crossroads 2010)

George Harrison and Eric Clapton – While my guitar gently weeps

Old Love (amazing live version)

Lay Down Sally

Still got the blues

Badge

Running on Faith

Autumn Leaves (with lyrics)

She’s Waiting

Someone Like You

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