Eric Clapton: The Autobiography
Jan 2010 · Random House
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Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star.
Like Dylan and McCartney, he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography.
These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. Eric tells his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.
Like Dylan and McCartney, he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography.
These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. Eric tells his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.
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4.3
26 reviews
Karl O'Reilly
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5 August 2024
A great read from a truly great musician who has led a great life. One flaw with this release would be that, at times, Clapton assumes that his audience already know his story all too well and, speaking for myself, that simply was not the case. In short, Clapton could have elaborated more on certain points in certain places, but that should not put you off at all. This is still a very entertaining read. One final thing to mention is that this release may come across as a little dated today; it was initially released in 2007, nevertheless, the belly of Clapton's life story is here, which is the main thing. Overall, an entertaining read and comes recommended.
Gavin Atkinson
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20 October 2016
His wonderful talent, drugs and alcohol, and not forgetting tragedy. Fantastic book.
PetLis Griffiths
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23 April 2023
Great read.
About the author
Eric Clapton was born in 1945. At the age of eighteen, he joined the Yardbirds and in 1966, he formed Cream with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos followed before Eric embarked on his solo career which has spanned three decades to date. He has produced dozens of bestselling albums selling tens of millions of copies. He is married with three daughters and lives with his family in Surrey. He also has another daughter, Ruth, by a previous relationship.
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