Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked fourth in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time.
In the mid sixties, Clapton left the Yardbirds to play blues with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. In his one-year stay with Mayall, Clapton gained the nickname "Slowhand", and graffiti in London declared "Clapton is God." Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, the power trio, Cream, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop." For most of the seventies, Clapton's output bore the influence of the mellow style of J.J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped gain reggae a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded by Derek and the Dominos, and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded by Cream. A recipient of seventeen Grammy Awards, in 2004 Clapton was awarded a CBE for services to music. In 1998 Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
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Known For
Live Aid
(1985)
Self
Blues Brothers 2000
(1998)
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Tommy
(1975)
The Preacher
The Last Waltz
(1978)
Self
Water
(1985)
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
(2019)
Himself
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
(1996)
Self - Guitar
Cucumber Castle
(1970)
Himself (as Blind Faith)
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
(2020)
Self
Close Up
(2012)
Self (archive footage)
Live Aid
(2004)
Self
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
(2011)
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
(2010)
Self
Echo in the Canyon
(2019)
Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
(2018)
Self
Jimi Hendrix
(1973)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
All My Loving
(1968)
Self
Cream - Farewell Concert
(1969)
Himself
Supershow
(1969)
Himself
Cucumber Castle
(1970)
Himself (as Blind Faith)
Sweet Toronto
(1971)
Self
The Concert for Bangladesh
(1972)
Self
Jimi Hendrix
(1973)
Self
Tommy
(1975)
The Preacher
Circasia
(1976)
Clown
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
(1978)
Self
The Last Waltz
(1978)
Self
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
(1982)
Himself
Chas & Dave’s Christmas Knees-Up
(1982)
Himself
The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London
(1983)
Self
Superstars in Concert
(1984)
Self
Live Aid
(1985)
Self
An Audience with Billy Connolly
(1985)
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Eric Clapton: Live Now
(1985)
Water
(1985)
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
(1985)
Self
All Star Concert
(1986)
Self
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
(1987)
Self
B.B. King & Friends
(1987)
Himself
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
(1988)
Self
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
(1988)
lead vocals, guitar
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
(1988)
Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
(1988)
Self
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
(1988)
guitar
Prince: Musical Portrait
(1989)
The Cream of Eric Clapton
(1990)
Himself
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
(1990)
Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
(1990)
Self
Eric Clapton: The Master At Work
(1990)
Himself
Eric Clapton: The Man & His Music
(1990)
Himself
Eric Clapton - Unplugged
(1991)
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
(1991)
Himself
My Sweet Lord in the Far East
(1991)
Self
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
(1991)
Self - Guest
Cream: Strange Brew
(1991)
Himself
Yardbirds
(1992)
Himself
Eric Clapton - MTV Unplugged
(1992)
Curves Contours & Body Horns
(1993)
Self
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
(1993)
Self
Robbie Robertson: Going Home
(1995)
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
(1995)
Self
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
(1996)
Himself
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
(1996)
Self - Guitar
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For war Child
(1996)
Self
Legends – Live At Montreux
(1997)
Himself
Music for Montserrat
(1997)
Self
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
(1998)
Self
Blues Brothers 2000
(1998)
The Louisiana Gator Boys
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
(1999)
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
(1999)
Self
Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton
(1999)
Eric Clapton
MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments
(2000)
Self
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
(2001)
The Concert for New York City
(2001)
Self
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
(2001)
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
(2001)
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
(2001)
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
Eric Clapton: This Song for George
(2001)
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
(2002)
Self - Performer
Red, White and Blues
(2003)
Self
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday Concert
(2003)
Self
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
(2003)
Self
Concert for George
(2003)
Self
Eric Clapton and Friends
(2003)
Self
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
(2004)
Himself
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
(2004)
Self
Live Aid
(2004)
Self
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
(2004)
Self
Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall
(2004)
Self
Eric Clapton - Back Home
(2005)
Himself
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
(2005)
Self
Cream: Royal Albert Hall
(2005)
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
(2005)
Self
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
(2005)
Self
Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story
(2005)
Himself
Before the Music Dies
(2006)
Self - Musician
Otis Rush & Friends - Live At Montreux 1986
(2006)
Himself
The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
(2006)
Himself
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
(2006)
J. J. Cale: To Tulsa And Back (On Tour with J. J. Cale)
(2006)
Himself
Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969
(2006)
Himself
Eric Clapton - Live at Montreux 1986
(2006)
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
(2006)
Self
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
(2006)
Himself - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
(2007)
Eric Clapton: Live in San Diego
(2007)
Self - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
(2007)
Self
Eric Clapton: Masterpieces
(2008)
Self
Icons: 15 Classic Tracks from the Gods of Rock
(2008)
Himself
Pavarotti The Duets
(2008)
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
(2009)
Eric Clapton: Live at Budokan
(2009)
Self (guitar / vocals)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
(2009)
Himself
Jeff Beck - Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott's
(2009)
Guest Guitarist
Allman Brothers Band - With Eric Clapton at the Beacon Theatre, NYC
(2009)
Himself
Blues at the BBC
(2009)
Self
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood: Live from Madison Square Garden
(2009)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
(2009)
The Beatles: Parting Ways
(2009)
Himself
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
(2009)
Guest Guitarist
Eric Clapton: Wonderful Tonight - Live in Japan 2009
(2010)
Self - Vocals, Guitar
A Concert by the Lake
(2010)
Himself
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
(2010)
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
(2010)
Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth
(2010)
Self
Cream - Live At Royal Albert Hall
(2011)
Himself
The Love We Make
(2011)
Self
Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton Play the Blues - Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center
(2011)
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
(2011)
Self
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
(2012)
Self
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
(2012)
Self
Beware of Mr. Baker
(2012)
Self
Close Up
(2012)
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton Live At Baloise Session
(2013)
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
(2013)
Eric Clapton - Give Me Strength: The 74-75 Recordings
(2013)
Eric Clapton - Live on Basel
(2013)
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
(2014)
Self
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
(2014)
Self
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
(2014)
Self
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
(2014)
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
(2015)
Lead Vocal, Guitars
Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album
(2016)
Self (archive footage)
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
(2017)
Eric Clapton: Live In San Diego (with Special Guest JJ Cale)
(2017)
Himself
Jeff Beck: Still on the Run
(2018)
Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
(2018)
Self
ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
(2019)
Himself
Echo in the Canyon
(2019)
Self
The Quiet One
(2019)
Self
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
(2020)
Self
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
(2020)
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
(2020)
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
(2020)
Self
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live
(2020)
Self - Special Guest
The Dancing Man of L.A.
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton - The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
(2021)
Guitars and Vocals
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
(2021)
Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads
(2021)
Self
Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton - Nothing But the Blues
(2022)
Self
Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Orchestral
(2023)
Himself
Eric Clapton - The Definitive 24 Nights - Blues
(2023)
Himself
Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues
(2023)
Self
Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock
(2023)
Vocals, Guitar
Sound
Slipstream
(1973)
Music
The Hit
(1984)
Music
Lethal Weapon
(1987)
Original Music Composer
Homeboy
(1988)
Original Music Composer
Lethal Weapon 2
(1989)
Original Music Composer
Communion
(1989)
Original Music Composer
Rush
(1991)
Original Music Composer
Lethal Weapon 3
(1992)
Original Music Composer
The Van
(1996)
Original Music Composer
Nil by Mouth
(1997)
Music
Lethal Weapon 4
(1998)
Original Music Composer
The Story of Us
(1999)
Original Music Composer
Three Days in Auschwitz
(2015)
Music
The Wolf from Royal Vineyard Street
(2016)
Music
Writing
Eric Clapton: The Master At Work
(1990)
Writer
Eric Clapton - The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
(2021)
Writer
Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock
(2023)
Writer
Production