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Name - Eric Patrick Clapton(1945) Nickname - Slowhand
Instrument - Gibson GS "The Fool", Fender Stratocaster "Blackie"
Played with - Yardbirds, Cream
Overview
Long before Eric Clapton made his solo debut in 1974 he was already a respected guitarist with The Yardbirds and Cream. Having the title of the best Rock guitarist of the 60's, he displays combinations of technical passages with a solid blues influence. His contributions to guitar styles vary from Classic Rock to Contemporary Acoustic Rock.

Songs
Crossroads
Slowhand
Tears in Heaven