Eric Clapton

Born as Eric Patrick Clapton on Mar 30, 1945 in Ripley, England, Eric Clapton was one of the world's major rock stars due to his group affiliations - the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Blind Faith - affiliations that had demonstrated his claim to being the best rock guitarist of his generation. Eric Clapton launched his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album in mid-1970.