Eric Clapton (b. 1945)Blue influences:- Chicago Blueso Big Bill Broonzyo Ramblin’ Jack Ellioto Blind Boy Fullero Muddy Waterso Howlin’ Wolf- Delta Blueso Robert Johnson*First instrumentalist to gain a lot of popularity strictly because of his playing ability**Style Characteristics:- Chicago Blues traitso Bends (single and double stops)o Finger slideso Loose rhythms- Long sustained notes- Even vibrato- Repeated notes- Percussive picking styleVarious Groups:- Yardbirds (1963-1965)o Keith Reif, vocalso Paul Samwell-Smith, basso Chris Dreja, rhythmo Jim McCartey, drumso Blues basedo Rave-up: extended improvisation based on 12-bar blues progressiono Baby, What’s Wrong- Bluesbreakers (1965-1966)o John Mayall, vocalso John McVieo Hughie Flinto All Your Love- Cream (1966-1968)o Jack Bruce, basso Ginger Baker, drumso First super groupo Album oriented rock (AOR) bando Sunshine of Your Love- Blind Faith (1968-1969)o Steve Winwoodo Ginger Bakero Rick Grech- Derek and the Dominos (1970-1971)o Duane Allmano Bobby Whitlocko Carl Radleo Jim Gordono Key to the Highway- Solo career
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