Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born March 30, 1945) is a British guitarist and composer. Nicknamed slowhand, Clapton became one of the most respected and influential artists of the rock era, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Clapton's musical style underwent multiple changes during his career, but always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton is credited as an innovator in several phases of his career, which included blues-rock (with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds), hard rock (with Cream), as a sideman, and as a solo artist.

Band

Current Band

Here are the current members of Eric's band.

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• Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals
• Doyle Bramhall II - guitar, backing vocals
• Andy Fairweather Low - guitar
• Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
• Nathan East - bass guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Gadd - drums
• Dave Sancious - keyboards, guitar, harmonica, backing vocals
• Chris Stainton - piano, keyboards
• Billy Preston - Hammond B3 Organ

Previous Band Members

• Phil Collins - drums, vocals
• Ray Cooper - percussion
• Yvonne Elliman - backing vocals
• Andy Fairweather Low - guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Ferrone - drums
• Katie Kissoon - backing vocals
• Ricky Lawson - drums
• Chuck Leavell - keyboards
• Marcy Levy - backing vocals
• Tessa Niles - backing vocals
• Jamie Oldaker - drums
• Alan Palmer - guitar
• Pino Palladino - bass guitar
• Greg Phillinganes - keyboards, Hammond organ, backing vocals
• Billy Preston - Hammond organ, lead vocals
• Carl Radle - bass guitar
• George Terry - guitar, backing vocals