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Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and of Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.

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Clapton with Blackie, while on tour in the Netherlands, 1978
Clapton with Blackie, while on tour in the Netherlands, 1978
Clapton on the There's One In Every Crowd Tour, with "Blackie" on 15 August 1975
Clapton on the There's One In Every Crowd Tour, with "Blackie" on 15 August 1975
Clapton performing at the Ahoy Arena of Rotterdam in 1 June 2006
Clapton performing at the Ahoy Arena of Rotterdam in 1 June 2006
Eric Clapton (fourth from left) and his band live in 2007
Eric Clapton (fourth from left) and his band live in 2007
Clapton performing with The Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre, New York City
Clapton performing with The Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre, New York City
Yvonne Elliman with Clapton promoting 461 Ocean Boulevard in 1975
Yvonne Elliman with Clapton promoting 461 Ocean Boulevard in 1975
George Harrison and Clapton at the Prince's Trust Concert, Wembley Arena, 1987
George Harrison and Clapton at the Prince's Trust Concert, Wembley Arena, 1987
Since appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in 1964, Clapton has performed at the venue almost 200 times.
Since appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in 1964, Clapton has performed at the venue almost 200 times.
Clapton (right) with Cream
Clapton (right) with Cream
Tina Turner and Eric Clapton at Wembley Arena, 18 June 1987
Tina Turner and Eric Clapton at Wembley Arena, 18 June 1987
  
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