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Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is a songwriter, vocalist and considered as one of the most influential guitarist. He was the only artist to be inducted thrice in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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When was The Cream of Eric Clapton created?

The Cream of Eric Clapton was created in 1966.

Does Eric Clapton still do drugs?

No, he's been sober since 1987. In 1998 he founded the Crossroads Centre, Antigua to treat other addicts.

Does Eric Clapton own Mars?

If you are talking about the Mars - the planet, then the answer is No.

Is Eric Clapton cursed?

NO! Eric Claton is not cursed, he has simply had a series of unfortunate events.

Is Jim Gordon still in prison?

I think he's still in prison. I read Eric Clapton said he went to visit him, and he (Gordon) was so drugged up that Jim didn't know who he (Clapton) was.

The above answer is WRONG. Clapton has never visited Jim Gordon. He has had very few visitors and he does take medications for his condition which have helped him greatly. I would not wish schizophrenia on my worst enemy.

Did Eric Clapton play jazz?

I dont know how much jazz hes done if any but he is pretty hardcore on the blues. Started with an english blues rock band called the yardbirds, also played with john mayall and the bluesbreakers and went on to Cream. After that there was derek and the dominoes and solo work and stuff... hes done a lot but his basis is the blues

PWhat 3 bands was Eric clapton in?

he actually wasn't in only three bands

First he played guitar in the Yardbirds a British invasion band in the early to mid 60's after that played for Cream along with his drummer Ginger Baker he played in Blind Faith a short-lived band.

in 1970 he played in Derek & the Dominoes with famous guitarist Duane Allman. He did an one time collaboration with John Mayall and the bluesbreakers. he also played the Beatle song While my guitar gently weeps.

Is Eric Clapton a Christian?

Only God knows who has accepted his son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. But here's an article about this issue and his testimony. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/aprilweb-only/115-32.0.html

Who are the backing singers with Eric Clapton at Crossroads 2010 on the song I Shot The Sheriff?

Somebody has commented on the You Tube clip that they are Sharon White and Michelle John

WHAT YEAR DID ERIC CLAPTON COME OFF HEROIN AND OTHER DRUGS?

Eric Clapton struggled with heroin addiction until about 1974. But even after he got clean, he simply switched to alcohol, and it wasn't until around 1987 that he finally put an end to all of his addictive behaviors.

Is there an Eric Medlen crash video?

No. He crashed during testing and no video was taken that I am aware of.

Eric clapton background singers?

Currently Michelle John and Sharon White prior Katie Kassoon and Tesa Niles

Did Eric Clapton live in the Dakota Apartments?

No, Eric Clapton never resided in the Dakota Apartments. Eric Clapton maintains several homes around the world, both in Europe and in the United States. Eric Clapton's main residence is in England, located in Stratford on Avon. He owns a second Estate in England that he has referred to as his "refuge" when he requires private time from both his family and the public. It is understood that he does the majority of his composing while at this Estate. He also owns a Penthouse in London, which he has owned for many years, that he makes the loan of to his friends when they are visting London and do not wish to stay in a public hotel. Eric Clapton has owned a number of homes and penthouses in New York, but he never owned one in the Dakota Apartments.

What member of Cream wrote the tune called Crossroads?

It wasn't written by a member of the band. American blues artist Robert Johnson wrote it, and Clapton arranged it for Cream.

What brand of guitar does Eric faulkner play?

Fender stratocaster

but it was later customized with two humbuckers

installed in the neck and middle position.

Where did Eric Clapton get his skull ring?

he got it in sacramento california... the late great golden state ... the guy that sold it to him has a shop in old sacramento ... or so he said

When did Eric Clapton record Crossroads?

Crossroads is a compilation Box Set that has work from Derek And The Dominoes, Delany And Bonnie And Friends, John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith. It was released in 1988. It had four discs and there is previously unreleased music on there. So the answer to the question is the music was recorded throughout Clapton's career.

Many Clapton fans heard the live version on the Cream album of Wheels of Fire.

Was 'Cocaine' by Eric Clapton written before or after he became addicted to heroin?

Cocaine was written by J J Cale way back in 1976 on his album Troubadour. Eric Clapton recorded on his 1977 album Slowhand and released it as a single in 1980.

Clapton was already addicted by this time.

Who sings woo in Eric clapton's layla?

If you mean right in the beginning, it's my buddy Tim Anderson. I was there with him and we call him "The Woo Guy" because of it. Hands down the best live performance I've ever seen. It was pure magic in that room.

What year did Eric clapton release wonderful tonight?

It was written in 1977 and was on Clapton's "Slowhand" album.

Why did Clapton marry with Harrison's wife despite both were friend?

Eric has stated in interviews, it was over a period of years and several visits to the Harrison household that he eventually fell in love with Pattie, or Nell as he called her. It was no secret that George was a womanizer. Pattie found Eric's attention flattering and just what she needed, or so she states in her Biography.