Eric Clapton
British musician
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician
Born
March 30, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, singer, singer-songwriter
United KingdomBorn in Ripley
1945
Born in Ripley (1945-03-30)
2000
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
2006
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2017
AwardCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Present
Age ~81
About
Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. 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 named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.
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Who is Eric Clapton?+
Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitar
What does the name Eric mean?+
The name Eric means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is of English origin.
When was Eric Clapton born?+
Eric Clapton was born on March 30, 1945.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .
The name Eric is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eric — March 30, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
Legend.
— anon
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