Clapton an authorized biography warner books 1986 us. Slowhand is the fifth solo studio album by eric clapton. Eric clapton if you ask the man on the street who the best blues guitarist is, chances are eric is going to come up. For half a century eric clapton has been acknowledged to be one of musics greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solid. Country select a country united states afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda. The yardbirds manager, giorgio gomelsky, gave eric clapton the nickname slowhand in early 1964. For half a century, eric clapton has been acknowledged to be one of musics greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solidbody electric guitar. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. The life and music of eric clapton by philip norman overview from the bestselling author of shout, comes the definitive biography of eric clapton, a rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation. The author concluded that claptons own autobiography was the only formidable deterrent to writing one, but he felt it withheld as much as it revealed. Slowhand is claptons fifth solo studio album and was released in 1977 the album was named after eric claptons nickname, which he got fom giorgio gomelsky, manager of the yardbirds on my. Ad a stint with the rootsy folkblues group delaney and bonnie and friends was followed by claptons selftitled 1970 solo debut. At some point i learned to hate him, the way he treated the people who adored him. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Featuring a masterful and comprehensive text packed with great photographs of eric clapton, this unique production is also packed with candid film and audio interviews with clapton insiders. Isbn number 0862761484 9780862761486 seller id 094267. The life and music of eric clapton by philip norman 448 pp. The contents of this amazing book and dvd combination are completely essential reading and viewing for clapton fans everywhere. Slowhand deluxe edition by eric clapton 600753407202 cd. How eric clapton became rock nrolls greatest survivor. The deluxe edition features the remastered original album with four added bonus tracks. So long after its release is a great recommendation and testimony to its place in clapton s canon. Eric patrick clapton, cbe, nicknamed slowhand, is a grammy awardwinning english rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. His heroin habit long behind him, claptons songwriting mastery was fully evident on the album, particularly in the stunning ballad wonderful tonight. Slowhand fails to drive one back to reassess either the highs or lows of claptons career, be it his caustic brilliance with mayalls bluesbreakers, the tedious live recordings with cream, the patchy venture of blind faith, dull solo albums like 1989s journeyman or the engaging acoustic sessions of 1992s unplugged. One explanation for that is the colossal success of his 1992 unplugged album, another is a fiftyyear career devoted to the guitar.
Eric clapton s blues, philip norman returns to the heroic age of british rock he has chronicled unforgettably in shout. From the psychedelic days of cream, the classic rock of layla, the 70s and 80s hits through to the grammywinning unplugged and bluesy from the cradle album up to the present day, slowhand faithfully recreates the music of the worlds greatest guitarist eric clapton. The english audiences would wait out the delay by doing a slow handclap. According to eric clapton, the guy that managed the yardbirds, giorgio gomelsky, then gave him the nickname slowhand. Stars, strays and ashtrays an eric clapton song recorded may 1977 previously unreleased.
He kept saying i was a fast player, so he put together the slow handclap phrase into slowhand as a play on words. Among music book scribes, philip norman stands near the top in terms of influence and skill. Recorded 4 may 1977 it was first issued on the 1999 eric clapton compilation blues as an outtake from slowhand 12. Greyhound bus an eric clapton song recorded 20 may 1977 previously unreleased. My nickname of slowhand came from giorgio gomelsky. Slowhand from the bestselling author of shout, comes the definitive biography of eric clapton, a rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation. Limited edition eric clapton live history book charts his. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists. In the latest of his long list of accomplished rock biographies, novelist and playwright norman paul mccartney. That assurance and the albums eclectic material make slowhand rank with 461 ocean boulevard as eric clapton s best albums. Dec 20, 2018 notably, the author didnt interview clapton for the book. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. Nov 28, 2018 book claims eric clapton was determined to stay sober after sons tragic death. Eric clapton s slowhand 35th anniversary super deluxe editon 3 cd 1 dvd audio only 1 lp box set includes.
The studio album collection 19701981 box by eric clapton vinyl, jan2016, 9 discs, polydor. For all things eric clapton related, visit ericclapton. Nov 16, 2018 now his remarkable life story is told by rock musics foremost biographer, philip norman in slowhand. The life and music of eric clapton norman, philip on.
Publisher ny proteus publishing company, incorporated 1984. Winner of 17 grammys, the rock n roll hall of fames only threetime inductee, he is an enduring influence on every other star soloist who ever wielded a pick. Eric clapton slowhand 35th anniversary edition 2012, cd. He is the only threetime inductee to the rock and roll hall of fame. The book goes deeply into clapton s private life which eventually appears in his music and that amazes me. Eric clapton was reportedly just three years sober, after battling drug and alcohol abuse for over a decade, when.
The deluxe, limited edition book eric clapton live history has been published, documenting his entire live career in 275 photographs, 85% previously unseen. For half a century eric clapton has been acknowledged to be one of musics greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solidbody electric guitar. The life and music of eric clapton by norman, philip isbn. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store. Eric clapton tears in heaven official video youtube. This is laidback virtuosity although clapton and his band are never flashy, their playing is masterful and assured. The life and music of eric clapton by philip norman. Released on 25 november 1977 by rso records, and titled after claptons nickname, it is one of his most commercially and critically successful studio albums. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the rock and roll hall of fame the yardbirds, cream, and solo. In this thorough book, norman hits all the important notes, and clapton emerges as a person more comfortable with his fretboard than with other people.
Now, with clapton s consent and access to family members. Eric clapton songbook british guitarist eric clapton is the most widely acclaimed bluesman of our times and there are several good reasons for that. Slowhand was released on 25 november 1977 by rso records. The legendary artist has published his own memoirs with the help of a ghost writer. Written with claptons consent and access to family members and close friends, the 432page biography is packed with new information and critical insights revealing the complex character behind the legend. Jul 22, 2010 tears in heaven is a ballad written by eric clapton and will jennings about the pain clapton felt following the death of his fouryearold son, conor, who fell from a window of the 53rdfloor.
The story behind why eric clapton is called slowhand. The yardbirds rhythm guitarist, chris dreja, recalled that whenever eric clapton broke a guitar string during a concert, eric would stay on stage and replace it. Welcome to, and today were counting down our picks for the top 10 eric clapton songs. One has clapton telling biographer ray coleman that slowhand was an ironic, tongueincheek allusion to claptons ability to play incredibly fast. Slowhand remastered from the original olympic studios 14 flat analog master tapes, plus four album session outtakes. Clapton biography portrays a restless rocker forever bolting his bands. Jul 19, 2014 ladies and gentlemen, give it up for slowhand. Clapton had already established himself as a guitar legend by the time he released slowhand.
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