Eric Clapton: podcast appearances and interviews

Eric Patrick Clapton, born on March 30, 1945, is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter recognized as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He has been ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and fourth on Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. Clapton's career began with performances in local bands before joining the Yardbirds from 1963 to 1965 and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers from 1965 to 1966. He then formed the power trio Cream with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, releasing four albums before disbanding in 1968. Following this, he established the band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech, which produced one album. Clapton then toured with Delaney & Bonnie and recorded his debut solo album in 1970. He also formed Derek and the Dominos, producing the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, noted for its signature track Layla. Over the decades, Clapton released numerous successful solo albums, including a notable cover of Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff, the country-influenced Slowhand, and the pop rock album August. His song Tears in Heaven, inspired by the loss of his son Conor, reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to release blues and blues-rock albums from 1999 onward and hosted the Crossroads Guitar Festival. Clapton has received multiple awards, including 18 Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, the CBE, and four Ivor Novello Awards. He is a three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has sold over 100 million records worldwide.