Interview with Eric Clapton on Jimi Hendrix (1973)

Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music.[2] He was ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"[3] and fourth in Gibson's "50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list.[4] He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.[5]

After playing in several local bands, Clapton joined the Yardbirds in 1963, replacing founding guitarist Top Topham. Dissatisfied with the change in the Yardbirds' sound from blues rock to a more radio-friendly pop rock sound, he left in 1965 to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Leaving Mayall in 1966, after one album, he formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up in November 1968, he formed the blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech, recording an album and touring before their breakup. Clapton launched a solo career in 1970.

Alongside his solo career, he has also performed with Delaney & Bonnie and Derek and the Dominos, with whom he recorded /"Layla/

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