Eric Clapton

Approval Rate: 84%

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    musicbuzz

    Sat Dec 10 2011

    While always shining in a group format(John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers,Cream,Derek & The Dominos) his solo work is sporadic.I would only choose to see him "live" in an all blues format.Undoubtedly the most overrated guitarist ever.This guy could take a crap in a picture frame and someone from Beverly Hills would bid 1.2 million on it just because it was Eric Claptons crap.

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    minkey

    Sat Jul 16 2011

    I never thought I liked Eric Clapton because I always equated him to "Layla", or "Tears in Heaven", which I find annoying. But he's always coming up on my Pandora now and each time I ask myself, who is singing this song that I like? And it turns out to be Eric Clapton. Some examples: I Can't Stand It, It's in the Way You Use It, See What Love Can Do.

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    berrot

    Wed Mar 02 2011

    Overrated! As usual... Maybe on top 40-50, not fourth

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    luvshopping

    Sun Feb 20 2011

    Eric Clapton is a much recoginized music legend, although he does not stand out as much as Blue's legend's like BB King and numerous other's.

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    ycfpvvxhll

    Thu Feb 17 2011

    He is one of the greatest blues rock guitarists in the world. Blues right from the beginning to the end. No other musician can play with the feel that Clapton has. Page might come close.

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    ralphthewonder_llama

    Fri Dec 17 2010

    Anyone who gives Clapton less than five stars must not have their head screwed on right...the man was arguably the second-most influential musician in rock after the Beatles. First of all, Clapton was the very first of the "modern" rock guitarists. In the years BC (Before Clapton), most (if not all) rock guitar leads were clean and based on either Chuck Berry or rockabilly stuff; Clapton's lead was basically a souped-up B. B. King style with lots of distortion and sustain. With the Yardbirds, he was just beginning to create the sound that would define rock guitar. That sound came full flower with his joining John Mayall; on the wonderful "Beano" album, for the very first time, we hear a Les Paul through a Marshall amp, both cranked up all the way. Here's a track from the early 1966 album "Beano" with John Mayall: This was what set the standard for rock guitar ever since, the tone, the style. This lead would not sound out of place in a blues song even today. Here is a little jam C... Read more

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    rmwbauer

    Sun Sep 26 2010

    So I don't know, he's alright. I liked Cream's "White Room" and a few other songs.

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    nstrmr

    Mon Aug 30 2010

    He's a better guitarist then Hendrix!

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    callieco11

    Wed Jun 16 2010

    He is a number 5. The best

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    shawndabob

    Fri Feb 05 2010

    I just simply love Eric Clapton.

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    disgustingfats_tupidsmellyugl_ypig

    Wed Sep 09 2009

    One of R&R's very best guitarists and soulful vocalists ever...

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    blargo

    Mon Jul 20 2009

    When you hear virtually any guitarist in rock over the past 40 years or so, you have heard a particular tone. It is big, it is round, it is somewhat distorted and it sings. For all intents and purposes, Eric Clapton invented this sound when playing with The Yardbirds (listen to "I Ain't Got You). Chuck Berry hinted at it with the opening bars and solo in "Maybelline," Clapton made it part of the vocabulary. He also brought together stylistic elements from guitarists most white fans had never heard of in the mid 60s. I'm talking about the Kings (BB, Albert and Freddy), Otis Rush, Hubert Sumlin, to name but a few. You may not like some of the directions his music has taken. I, for instance, can't listen to "Lay Down Sally" or "Wonderful Tonight" without cringing. But you have to give the guy credit for trying lots of different avenues of expression. Want a crash course in blues rock guitar? Listen to "Crossroads" from Cream's "Wheels of Fire" album. Nuf sed.

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    sideshowbobby

    Mon Jul 20 2009

    old school blues rock--a true survivor

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    front476

    Fri Jan 23 2009

    You don't hear too much about Clapton anymore. However, That doesn't mean his music isn't good any longer. This guy is also one of the best to ever pick up a six string.

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    hanilas

    Thu Jan 08 2009

    Just the greatest guitarist

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    ltcollawrence

    Sat Dec 27 2008

    Runs the scale from good to great.  A real Master of the strings.

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    gasman477

    Sun Nov 30 2008

    I don't think anyone can argue that he is one of the greatest of all time. Everyone who plays looks at him as the master.

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    gb10923c

    Thu Oct 23 2008

    Still God!

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    tsotos

    Sat Oct 18 2008

    he may be considered as one of the best guitarists of all time but he really gets on my nerves sometimes,although he is good so...

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    reggie1957

    Sat Oct 11 2008

    Rips others off?  Are we reaching with this statement? In fact...how many have borrowed from the pages of Eric Clapton?  Along with Jimi...simply one of the best.  Go to You Tube and watch Tales of Brave Ulysses ...this is where the whole Metal thing starts.

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    angie135

    Thu Oct 09 2008

    I love his soothing music and he plays the guitar in a heaven like manner.

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    caroline112

    Wed Oct 08 2008

    very good blues guitarist

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    matthijsclapto_n2435446265

    Thu Sep 18 2008

    Clapton will ALWAYS be THE legend on guitar

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    doctor_of_madness

    Tue Sep 09 2008

    Before he even knew what he was doing, he was one of the fastest guitarists ever. His love of the blues has always touched my heart. His work with John Mayall and the Yardbirds inspired me. I'm not one to idolize any man, but this would be close.

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    fitman

    Mon Sep 01 2008

    He's quite an accomplished technician, but the vocals on his 'tribute' to Robert Johnson reveal him to be the Pat Boone of the blues.http://tinyurl.com/58kvuw

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    waltersdirtyun_dies

    Mon Sep 01 2008

    One of the greatest guitarist of all time hands down. And know for you moronic EVH fans that call him a non talented hack that just put him down to boost your precious Eddy up. Maybe you should listen more closley to him cause he is a crap load better then that sh*thead Eddy in fact their no even close in top 100. And for you that call him a hack that copys everyone else well who the frig has'nt copyed from another artist. If you can find one artist that has'nt copied someones style or song ill give you a freakin medal.

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    frankswildyear_s

    Wed Aug 27 2008

    Has always had the good sense to make music instead of "art" and only on rare occassions has he ever produced anything that could be deemed a flashy display of technique for its own sake.  That doesn't make him the greatest guitarist in the world but it makes him a far better musician than boring players John Petrucci or Joe Satriani or Yngwie Malmsteen.

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    spike65

    Fri Aug 22 2008

    A great technician who could put it all together and make blues a viable artform today.

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    the_masked_cracka

    Tue Aug 19 2008

    way over rated. but he sold a ton of records

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    paul375

    Mon Aug 04 2008

    Clapton is God. Nuff said.

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    cevaking

    Sat Aug 02 2008

    I can understand why many say he is overated and not worthy of being up there with the elite due to the fact that he remade alot of songs (which i think he did better), copied other licks (which guitarist hasnt taken from those before them?), but the fact remains that he has had one of the most distinguished careers of any performer who has ever strapped on a guitar. I think the best way to rate a guitarist is to see what his peers and fellow players alike have said about them, and 9 times out of 10 you'll find the greats saying eric is, has and always will be up there with the best of the best. Although i prefer the music of SRV, i had the privelage of watching Eric perform last year with Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall ll, and he was great but what impressed me most was how he gave the young guys an equal amount of time to show what they had, so while he was giving the fans what they wanted, he was also showing the future players as well, and that's a sign of humility and class. Clap... Read more

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    myspace_373553756

    Tue Jul 29 2008

    Another one who needs no introduction

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    beauman

    Thu Jul 24 2008

    another good songwriter and performer

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    homeyou56

    Fri Jul 18 2008

    great guitarist, not much to say

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    rebuilding

    Mon Jul 14 2008

    Love, love, love Clapton. Can listen all day, every day, never gets old

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    lordinera

    Sun Jul 13 2008

    youngman with granpa's guitar

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    monkey11611

    Fri Jul 11 2008

    cocaine

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    andrew57

    Fri Jul 11 2008

    Amazing guitarist

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    crystal911

    Wed Jul 09 2008

    he great

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    theotherbruce

    Wed Jul 02 2008

    lately just boring...

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    mbrlr3a1

    Fri Jun 27 2008

    His guitar work rates a 5.0 and someone who can produce two completely dissimilar classics (Layla and Badge) rates a 5.0

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    lloyd985

    Thu Jun 26 2008

    41/2 stars. His lyrics makes him 5. I think 70' rock, great never the less, but '70s!

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    24_skater4ever_24

    Tue Jun 24 2008

    he pretty cool

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    daryl133

    Mon Jun 23 2008

    Slow Hand is third in my book

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    will292

    Sun Jun 22 2008

    Do I have to say anything really

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    jay111

    Mon Jun 16 2008

    never cared for him except for a few songs, has a rotten personality if you read his book and take into his prior racist comments he has made

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    drwoowoocl

    Mon May 19 2008

    For my money, Claptons still the best!

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    tariqtaylor

    Thu Apr 10 2008

    I don't understand how people ar saying he isn't one of the greates guitarists? technical ability aint everything. He had the chopsand played some amazing guitar in the 60s with cream. The only reason I can't give him a five is because his songwriting always lacked a little for me, other than the great Derek and The Dominos albums.. Layla and other Assorted Love songs

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    limpin_trenchfoot

    Thu Mar 27 2008

    The Clapton is God thing was before Hendrix arrived in Britain, after which even he admitted he couldnt compete. After that I dont think anyone truly rated him in the same league as JH, or Jeff Beck for that matter. He's a decent enough bluesman but not in the same league as SRV.

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    ilikepie

    Wed Jan 30 2008

    He is certainly skilled, but he is definitely highly overrated and not even in the same league as the likes of Satriani.