Eric Clapton was born March 30, 1945 in Surrey England. http://www.ericclapton.com/eric-clapton-biographyHe began his musical career in 1962. On this page, you will find information about Eric Clapton and it is updated often. Page also includes tour dates for 2010

His solo career spanned many decades and produced a number of hit singles such as "Wonderful Tonight," "I Shot the Sheriff" which originally was a Bob Marley song, and "Tears in Heaven."

The song Tears in Heaven is a song Eric Clapton wrote for his 4-year-old son Connor who died in 1992. Many parents who have lost a child can relate this song too.

Currently T-Mobile, Fender, and Eric Clapton team up to promote a 3g Smartphone, which is a limited edition. The commercial, which airs on television, features Eric Clapton singing his song “I’ve got a Rock ‘N’ Roll Heart”. The song comes from his album titled “Money and Cigarettes”.

2/18 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

2/19 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

2/21 at Air Canada Center Toronto

2/22 Bell Center Montreal

2/25 Mellon Arena, Pittsburg PA

2/27 Sommet Center Nashville, TN http://www.ericclapton.com/tour

Page will be Updated to include more Tour Dates

In the 1960’s, Eric Clapton was in a few different bands The Yardbirds, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, and Cream. In 1970, he joined Derek and the Dominos and left just a year later. These bands all have reached legendary status among classic rock.

Shortly after scoring a hit with "Layla" as the front man for Derek and the Dominos in 1970, Clapton embarked on a solo career for good. Layla was re-released in 1992 as an acoustic version and it became one of the greatest rock songs in history.

Eric Clapton's success in the 1960s firmly placed him among the most significant musicians of all time. Many times, he has been listed in the top five of every guitar magazine's list of "Greatest Guitarists of All Time."

1. The Yardbirds: 1963-1965
2. John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers: 1965-1966
3. Cream: 1967-1968
4. Blind Faith: 1969
5. Derek and the Dominos: 1970-1971

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