The Best Of Eric Clapton

Author : Philip Norman
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,6 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.

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Crown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 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.

Author : Pattie Boyd,Penny Junor
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307450227

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Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd,Penny Junor Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time, rock music’s most famous muse tells her incredible story “A charming, lively and seductive book . . . The appeal of Wonderful Tonight is as self-evident as the seemingly simple but brash opening chord of ‘A Hard Day’s Night.’”—The New York Times Book Review Pattie Boyd, former wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, finally breaks a forty-year silence and tells the story of how she found herself bound to two of the most addictive, promiscuous musical geniuses of the twentieth century and became the most legendary muse in the history of rock and roll. The woman who inspired Harrison’s song “Something” and Clapton’s anthem “Layla,” Pattie Boyd has written a book that is rich and raw, funny and heartbreaking—and totally honest.

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781540034021

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Eric Clapton Sheet Music Anthology by Eric Clapton Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Although "Slowhand" is known for his masterful guitar playing, his timeless songs are also quite playable on the piano. This anthology for piano, voice and guitar features 38 of Clapton's best songs: After Midnight * Badge * Change the World * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * I Shot the Sheriff * Knockin' on Heaven's Door * Lay Down Sally * Layla * My Father's Eyes * Promises * Riding with the King * Strange Brew * Tears in Heaven * Wonderful Tonight * and more.

Author : ZZ Top
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458447579

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ZZ Top Guitar Classics (Songbook) by ZZ Top Pdf

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Transcriptions of Billy Gibbons' work on 16 hits from the Texan blues-rock trio: Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers * Blue Jean Blues * Brown Sugar * Cheap Sunglasses * Francine * I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide * Just Got Paid * La Grange * Pearl Necklace * Tube Snake Boogie * Tush * and more.

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:487455574

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The Best of Eric Clapton by Eric Clapton Pdf

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458449948

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Eric Clapton Anthology (Songbook) by Eric Clapton Pdf

(Guitar Recorded Versions). The most comprehensive Clapton guitar collection ever assembled! Contains 31 of Slowhand's finest from Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Derek & the Dominoes, and his solo career transcribed note-for-note with tablature, just as he recorded them! Includes: Bad Love * Badge * Bell Bottom Blues * Change the World * Cocaine * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Have You Ever Loved a Woman * Hide Away * I Can't Stand It * I Shot the Sheriff * Lay down Sally * Layla * Pretending * Riding with the King * Sunshine of Your Love * Superman Inside * Tears in Heaven * White Room * Wonderful Tonight * and more. Features a special full-color section with photos from 1965-1996.

Author : Eric Clapton,Warner Bros
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1993-08
Category : Blues (Music)
ISBN : 0793525292

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The Best of Eric Clapton by Eric Clapton,Warner Bros Pdf

(Easy Piano Personality). A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight * Cocaine * Crossroads * I Can't Stand It * I Shot the Sheriff * Lay Down Sally * Layla * Sunshine of Your Love * White Room * Wonderful Tonight * Tears in Heaven * and more.

Author : Chris Welch
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 178097762X

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Eric Clapton by Chris Welch Pdf

Eric Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. He is a highly respected figure in the pantheon of rock and roll greats, and his long career - with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist - has been acknowledged by hundreds of awards and accolades over the years. Eric Clapton celebrates the legendary musician through stunning, rarely published photographs and the reproduction of 20 items of memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers and signed photographs. Eric Clapton gives the reader a front-row seat (and backstage access as well) to the career of the legendary guitarist who the only person to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. This unique book is a treasure trove of memorabilia and photographs and the ultimate celebration of world's greatest living guitarist.

Author : Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495061271

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First 50 Songs You Should Fingerpick on Guitar by Hal Leonard Corp. Pdf

(Guitar Collection). Do you feel you've learned enough fingerstyle guitar technique to start playing some real tunes? If so, this is the book for you. 50 must-know songs, including: Blackbird * The Boxer * Dust in the Wind * Fire and Rain * Greensleeves * Hell Hound on My Trail * Is There Anybody Out There? * Julia * Puff the Magic Dragon * Road Trippin' * Shape of My Heart * Tears in Heaven * Time in a Bottle * Vincent (Starry Starry Night) * The Wind * and more.

Author : Marc Roberty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Guitarists
ISBN : 1617130532

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Eric Clapton Day by Day by Marc Roberty Pdf

Covering years 1983 through to 2013, this title lists all of Eric Clapton's tour dates, set lists, recording sessions, and guest appearances for that period, along with quotes and narrative from engineers, producers, and musicians who were involved. It also covers Clapton's well-publicised Crossroads guitar festivals.

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458479754

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The Essential Eric Clapton (Songbook) by Eric Clapton Pdf

(Easy Guitar). 17 Clapton classics arranged at an easier level, including: Change the World * Cocaine * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * For Your Love * I Shot the Sheriff * Lay Down Sally * Layla * Sunshine of Your Love * Tears in Heaven * Wonderful Tonight * and more.

Author : Eric Clapton
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634053744

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The Very Best of Eric Clapton by Eric Clapton Pdf

Folk/Country Guitar/Fretted Instrument Solos

Author : Eric Clapton,Marc Roberty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 0711932158

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Eric Clapton by Eric Clapton,Marc Roberty Pdf

Clapton speaks frankly about his period as a heroin addict, the breakdown of his marriage, and the tragic death of his son Conor.

Author : Eric Patrick Clapton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Guitar music (Rock)
ISBN : 1847725627

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Play Guitar with the Best Eric Clapton by Eric Patrick Clapton Pdf