Eric clapton biography concert youtube

ByNicholas Conley

Anytime you get into discussions (or arguments) about the greatest musicians of the 20th century, Eric Clapton's name will definitely come up once or twice.

Biography.

The guy has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame not once, not twice, but three whole times, and his songs are some of the most recognized pieces in history, from the raging energy of "Layla" to the heartfelt mourning of "Tears in Heaven."

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The sad truth, though, is that great art often comes at a heavy, sad price.

From childhood on, and into the present day, this legendary English musician has gone through an unusual amount of pain, heartbreak, and tragedy in his life, from deaths to romantic woes to addictions, all of which he funneled into music that the world now recites by heart.

Here's the true, tragic story of how Eric Clapton made it to where he is today.

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