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The British guitarist-singer Eric Clapton,
b. Eric Patrick Clapp on Mar. 30, 1945, is widely considered
one of rock music's most accomplished guitarists. His lyrical
guitar style--which was heavily influenced by blues guitarist
B.B. King--with the groups the Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, Cream,
Blind Faith, and his own Derek and the Dominoes foreshadowed
the style of music called "heavy metal." Clapton
has enjoyed numerous best-selling albums and hit singles,
including "Sunshine of Your Love" (1968), recorded
with Cream, and "Layla" (1971), recorded with Derek
and the Dominoes. His "I Shot the Sheriff" (1974)
helped popularize REGGAE in the United States. In 1983, Clapton
released the album Money and Cigarettes, considered by many
to contain his best playing and singing in nearly a decade.
Clapton won six Grammy awards in 1993, including album of
the year (Unplugged), and record and song of the year ("Tears
in Heaven.").
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