![]() ![]() Clapton is the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, among many other accolades including the Lifetime Achievement Award. Interestingly his version of Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” helped the reggae genre reach the mass public. Clapton’s solo career began in the 1970s with influence drawn from the mellow style of J.J. ![]() A few years later Clapton formed the power trio Cream with Ginger Baker on the drums and bassist Jack Bruce. ![]() In the mid-1960s, Clapton left the band the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. He is ranked as number two in Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and fourth in Gibson’s “Top 50 Guitarists of All Time.” Clapton is currently on an international tour, be sure to secure your Eric Clapton tickets via TicketSmarter today. ![]() Eric is considered one of the most influential and important guitarists of all time. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he was inducted once as a solo artist and again as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Eric Patrick Clapton, born March 30, 1945, is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with a legendary guitarist and songwriter when you purchase Eric Clapton tickets via TicketSmarter. ![]()
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