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Eric Patrick Clapton was born on 30 March 1945 in Ripley, England, United Kingdom. Born during World War II, he was raised mainly by his grandparents. Thus, In the 60s Eric Clapton earned the nickname "Slowhand"while playing guitar for "The yardbirds", John Mayhall and the Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes, and together with Derek and the Dominoes, he recorded the rock classic "Layla". During the 70s Clapton played as a guest with some of the greatest performers of the time, and had solo hits in "After midnight"and a cover of the song "I shot the sheriff". In the 80s and 90s, Eric Clapton met with even more critical and popular success, and had a string of hits, including the top single "Tears in Heaven", about the death of his young son. This became a huge hit and won a Grammy Award. Despite his grief, the career of Eric Clapton continues to flourish. In 1992 his new acoustic album "Unplugged"was named album of the year. Legendary guitarist, vocalist, and composer Eric Clapton become very popular both as a member of several bands that helped shaped rock history and as a gifted solo artist. Today, he is the only triple inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - as a member of both "The yardbirds"and "Cream", and as a solo artist. Through his rich and creative music career, he has worked together with some of the greatest music icons of the last half century including George Harrison, Steve Winwood, BB King, and The Who. Nowadays, Eric Clapton has won or shared in 18 Grammy Awards.
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