Eric Clapton

Guitar god, blues rock pioneer, 'Layla'

United KingdomBlues Rock1963-present

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Eric Clapton — portrait photograph — Raph_PH · CC BY 2.0

Biography

Guitar god, blues rock pioneer, 'Layla'

Influence

Defined blues rock guitar, influenced countless guitarists

Historical context

Guitar god, blues rock pioneer, 'Layla' Defined blues rock guitar, influenced countless guitarists Only musician to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times

Associated instruments

Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Vocals

Specimen note

Only musician to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times