Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is a British guitarist and singer-songwriter from Surrey, England, whose work sits at the intersection of blues and rock. He came up through bands like the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Derek and the Dominos before building a long solo career. His guitar style, built on blues phrasing, rapid runs, and a distinctive vibrato, shaped generations of rock players.