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Clapton - Updated Edition

Chris Welch
Clapton Updated Edition Book PDF

Author : Chris Welch
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780760351185

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Clapton - Updated Edition by Chris Welch Pdf

World-renowned singer/songwriter and epic guitar player Eric Clapton has won 18 Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. This is his incredible story. Eric Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists--ever. His five-decade-long career includes time with the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, the Plastic Ono Band, Delaney & Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos, and his own solo work, as well as participation in Crossroads festivals and appearances at the Concert for Bangladesh, the Last Waltz, Live Aid, and the Secret Policeman's Other Ball. Along the way, he has won seven Grammy Awards and has had eighteen gold, eight platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums--including a ten-times platinum LP. And he's the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times--as a solo performer and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. From respected author and rock journalist Chris Welch, Clapton: The Ultimate Illustrated History is a beautifully illustrated celebration of all things Clapton. Packed with more than 400 photographs, guitars, concert posters, and other memorabilia, this first-of-its-kind book follows Clapton's remarkable career--from his earliest days with several now-legendary bands to his stunning solo career. Also included is a wealth of sidebars covering the gear Clapton has used through the years, as well as extensive appendices detailing his complete discography.

Clapton

Christopher Sandford
Clapton Book PDF

Author : Christopher Sandford
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0306808978

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Clapton by Christopher Sandford Pdf

From his pioneering work with the Yardbirds through his superstardom in Cream to his Grammy-winning solo career, here is blues and rock icon Eric Clapton in all his personal and musical complexity. 32 photos.

Six-String Stories

Eric Clapton
Six String Stories Book PDF

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Genesis Publications
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1905662688

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Six-String Stories by Eric Clapton Pdf

'These guitars have been really good tools; they're not just museum pieces. They all have a soul and they all come alive.' - Eric Clapton 'In his own words, Clapton tells his story through the history of his instruments.' - Rolling Stone In Six-String Stories Eric Clapton reflects on a legendary career as told through the tools of his trade: his guitars. Collected together here for the first time are the instruments Clapton sold in three record-breaking auctions between 1999 and 2011 to benefit the Crossroads treatment centre he founded in 1998. Featuring some of the most iconic guitars ever played, Clapton guides the reader through nearly 300 instruments as he discusses their provenance, reveals insights about his own playing, and shares anecdotes from each chapter of his spectacular life in music. 'One by one these guitars were the chapters of my life. They belong to a very well-loved family.' - Eric Clapton Six-String Stories presents a 'family tree' that makes connections between iconic instruments, such as Clapton's famous 'Blackie' Stratocaster, and previously unknown rarities, placing them in the chronology of his career. Clapton recalls the instruments he bought to emulate his heroes, the guitars with unknown origins that became their own legend, the ones that never left his side, and the legacy they left behind. Every piece has been individually photographed, revealing every curve, detail and scratch, while the work of over 80 of the world's best rock photographers shows the instruments in play. See Clapton's evolution from the psychedelic Sixties, through the stripped-back Seventies, electric Eighties, and unplugged Nineties, right up to the sale of the last guitar. 'As an avid rock or blues fan, I would look at all the pictures in this book.' - Eric Clapton Historical and technical information for each piece in the collection - including playlists and concert dates for those instruments used on records and at public appearances - completes the story behind each guitar. 'The guitars are things of great beauty.' - Eric Clapton

Clapton

Eric Clapton
Clapton Book PDF

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Crown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780767925365

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Clapton by Eric Clapton Pdf

With striking intimacy and candor, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography. More than a rock star, Eric Clapton is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. Well known for his reserve in a profession marked by self-promotion, flamboyance, and spin, he now chronicles, for the first time, his remarkable personal and professional journeys. Born illegitimate in 1945 and raised by his grandparents, Eric never knew his father and, until the age of nine, believed his actual mother to be his sister. In his early teens his solace was the guitar, and his incredible talent would make him a cult hero in the clubs of Britain and inspire devoted fans to scrawl “Clapton is God” on the walls of London’s Underground. With the formation of Cream, the world's first supergroup, he became a worldwide superstar, but conflicting personalities tore the band apart within two years. His stints in Blind Faith, in Delaney and Bonnie and Friends, and in Derek and the Dominos were also short-lived but yielded some of the most enduring songs in history, including the classic “Layla.” During the late sixties he played as a guest with Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, as well as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and longtime friend George Harrison. It was while working with the latter that he fell for George’s wife, Pattie Boyd, a seemingly unrequited love that led him to the depths of despair, self-imposed seclusion, and drug addiction. By the early seventies he had overcome his addiction and released the bestselling album 461 Ocean Boulevard, with its massive hit “I Shot the Sheriff.” He followed that with the platinum album Slowhand, which included “Wonderful Tonight,” the touching love song to Pattie, whom he finally married at the end of 1979. A short time later, however, Eric had replaced heroin with alcohol as his preferred vice, following a pattern of behavior that not only was detrimental to his music but contributed to the eventual breakup of his marriage. In the eighties he would battle and begin his recovery from alcoholism and become a father. But just as his life was coming together, he was struck by a terrible blow: His beloved four-year-old son, Conor, died in a freak accident. At an earlier time Eric might have coped with this tragedy by fleeing into a world of addiction. But now a much stronger man, he took refuge in music, responding with the achingly beautiful “Tears in Heaven.” Clapton is the powerfully written story of a survivor, a man who has achieved the pinnacle of success despite extraordinary demons. It is one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.

Slowhand

Philip Norman
Slowhand Book PDF

Author : Philip Norman
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316560450

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Slowhand by Philip Norman Pdf

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a Rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation. For half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solid-body electric guitar. His career has spanned the history of rock, and often shaped it via the seminal bands with whom he's played: the Yardbirds, John Mavall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes. Winner of 17 Grammys, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's only three-time inductee, he is an enduring influence on every other star soloist who ever wielded a pick. Now, with Clapton's consent and access to family members and close friends, rock music's foremost biographer returns to the heroic age of British rock and follows Clapton through his distinctive and scandalous childhood, early life of reckless rock 'n' roll excess, and twisting & turning struggle with addiction in the 60s and 70s. Readers will learn about his relationship with Pattie Boyd--wife of Clapton's own best friend George Harrison--the tragic death of his son, which inspired one of his most famous songs, "Tears in Heaven," and even the backstories of his most famed, and named, guitars. Packed with new information and critical insights, Slowhand finally reveals the complex character behind a living legend.

Journeyman: Eric Clapton -- A Photographic Narrative

Gene Shaw
Journeyman Eric Clapton A Photographic Narrative Book PDF

Author : Gene Shaw
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-17
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781606600559

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Journeyman: Eric Clapton -- A Photographic Narrative by Gene Shaw Pdf

For over five decades, Eric Clapton has ranked among rock's premiere guitarists—and since the early 1980s, famed music photographer Gene Shaw has been capturing great moments from Slowhand's electrifying career. More than 150 of Shaw's rare color and black-and-white photographs offer a front-row fan's perspective on many legendary musical events. Highlights include Clapton's performance at the 1983 ARMS benefit; the 1992 show with Elton John at Shea Stadium; the 2005 Cream reunions at the Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden; several appearances at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies; and the current Crossroads Guitar Festivals. Shaw provides a commentary on each show, recapturing the emotionally charged moods of venues ranging from small clubs and theaters to vast stadiums and arenas. Notes on the performances include a partial band lineup and complete set list. This unique retrospective includes an Introduction by Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis and a Foreword by John "Crash" Matos, artist and designer of some of Clapton's signature guitars.

Eric Clapton Treasures

Chris Welch
Eric Clapton Treasures Book PDF

Author : Chris Welch
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1780974035

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Eric Clapton Treasures by Chris Welch Pdf

Eric Clapton--aka "Old Slow Hand"--is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career, Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs. Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton's unparalleled career.

Crossroads

Michael Schumacher
Crossroads Book PDF

Author : Michael Schumacher
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Guitarists
ISBN : 0806524669

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Crossroads by Michael Schumacher Pdf

From the moment he burst on to the music scene in 1965, Eric Clapton forever changed the face of the blues guitar. His brilliant musicianship inspired his fans in London to scrawl graffiti in the underground train proclaiming, "Clapton is God." Nearly forty years later, this multi-million selling, Grammy award-winning virtuoso guitarist is still winning adulation from a whole new generation of fans. Crossroads, the definitive portrait of the man and his music, reveals with compassion and insight both the depths of Clapton's pain and the roots of his musical power. Michael Schumacher traces his career from the early years of the Yardbirds and John Mayall to the legendary supergroups Cream and Derek and the Dominoes to the solo career that has lasted a quarter of a century. Crossroads also explores the tumultuous life -- his heroin addiction, the excruciating relationship with Patti Boyd (George Harrison's wife and the woman who inspired the classic "Layla"), the year of 1990 when he lost four close friends, and the devastating death of his four-year-old son Connor the following year. Both revealing and sympathetic, this is the ultimate look at the enduring legend who transformed personal suffering into lasting artistic triumph. -- Revised and updated to include details on Clapton's new marriage and his recent recordings and tour -- Complete with a comprehensive discography and tour history

Tota '75

Christopher Simon Sykes
Tota 75 Book PDF

Author : Christopher Simon Sykes
Publisher : Genesis Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Popular culture
ISBN : 0904351955

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Tota '75 by Christopher Simon Sykes Pdf

"In 1975 The Rolling Stones documented their mammoth 40-show Tour Of The Americas - T.O.T.A '75 - in its entirety. A trusted friend and confidante, Christopher Sykes, was brought in to create a visual and written record of their journey."--Genesis Pub

Clapton, Beck, Page

Mike Molenda,Michael Molenda
Clapton Beck Page Book PDF

Author : Mike Molenda,Michael Molenda
Publisher : Backbeat Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879309756

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Clapton, Beck, Page by Mike Molenda,Michael Molenda Pdf

(Guitar Player Presents). Culled from the archives of Guitar Player magazine, one of the most credible and longstanding music publications, Guitar Player Presents Clapton, Beck, Page traces the mammoth and influential careers of the three most important guitarists in rock and roll Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page with insightful interviews from the '60s and '70s to the present. Learn how these guitar heroes developed their styles and sounds as they were doing it . It's all here details on legendary collaborations, stories from the studio and the road, breakdowns on gear, early influences, musical philosophies, secrets and tricks. Thrill to their own assessments of their technique, tone, and creativity over the years. Share in the musical triumphs, disappointments, goals, and dreams of three men who forever shaped the sound of rock guitar. Also included are style lessons and licks from Guitar Player 's staff of music writers and transcribers that will help you crack the code of how these giants crafted their magic.

Eric Clapton - Unplugged - Deluxe Edition Songbook

Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton Unplugged Deluxe Edition Songbook Book PDF

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495003455

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Eric Clapton - Unplugged - Deluxe Edition Songbook by Eric Clapton Pdf

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 17 spot-on guitar transcriptions from the legendary bluesman's release: Alberta * Circus * Layla * Lonely Stranger * My Father's Eyes * Rollin' and Tumblin' * San Francisco Bay Blues * Tears in Heaven * Walkin' Blues * and more.

Clapton's Guitar

Allen St. John
Clapton s Guitar Book PDF

Author : Allen St. John
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 0743266366

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Clapton's Guitar by Allen St. John Pdf

New York Times bestselling author Allen St. John started off looking for the world’s greatest guitar, but what he found instead was the world’s greatest guitar builder. Living and working in Rugby, Virginia (population 7), retired rural mail carrier Wayne Henderson is a true American original, making America's finest instruments using little more than a pile of good wood and a sharp whittling knife. There's a 10-year waiting list for Henderson's heirloom acoustic guitars—and even a musical legend like Eric Clapton must wait his turn. Partly out of self-interest, St. John prods Henderson into finally building Clapton's guitar, and soon we get to pull up a dusty stool and watch this Stradivari in glue-stained blue jeans work his magic. The story that ensues will captivate you with its portrait of a world where craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and time is measured by old jokes, old-time music, and homemade lemon pies shared by good friends.

Game of Thrones: the Costumes

Michele Clapton,Gina McIntyre
Game of Thrones the Costumes Book PDF

Author : Michele Clapton,Gina McIntyre
Publisher : Voyager
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Costume
ISBN : 000835457X

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Game of Thrones: the Costumes by Michele Clapton,Gina McIntyre Pdf

From the practical layered fabrics of Winterfell to the finery of King's Landing, the costumes of Game of Thrones play an integral part in transporting viewers to the land of Westeros and beyond. This deluxe book celebrates the incredible artistry involved in creating each outfit, with beautifully detailed photographs of the costumes and behind-the-scenes details

Eric Clapton: Just One Night

Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton Just One Night Book PDF

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Guitar Recorded Versions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 1423493745

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Eric Clapton: Just One Night by Eric Clapton Pdf

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 13 transcriptions from Clapton's 1980 live album, featuring the great guitar work of Albert Lee in addition to Clapton's own top chops. Songs include: After Midnight * Cocaine * Double Trouble * Early in the Morning * Lay Down Sally * Ramblin' on My Mind * Tulsa Time * Wonderful Tonight * and more.

Motherless Child

Paul Scott
Motherless Child Book PDF

Author : Paul Scott
Publisher : Headline
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1472212738

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Motherless Child by Paul Scott Pdf

From the Yardbirds to Cream, Blind Faith to Derek and the Dominos, and a hugely-successful solo career, Eric Clapton's fifty years in the music business can look like an uninterrupted rise to become one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived. But his story is as complicated as it is fascinating. Clapton's god-like skill with a guitar was matched by an almost equal talent for self-destruction. He has never shied away from telling the truth about his battles with drink and drugs - or the sometimes catastrophic impact they had on the other people in his life, including his first wife Pattie Boyd. And without those deep personal lows we may never have had the musical highs that won him millions of fans. His story is also one of a long but successful road to sobriety, redemption and happiness. Motherless Child chronicles Clapton's remarkable journey: the music, the women, the drugs, the cars, the guitars, the heartbreak and the triumphs are all here. The book includes interviews with some people close to Clapton who have never spoken on the record before. It explores his musical legacy as one of the most influential musicians of his generation, and as the keeper of the flame for the blues.