Eric Clapton
(1945-), Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter and member of 'Cream' and 'Yardbirds'Eric Patrick Clapton
Sitter in 10 portraits
Rock and Blues Guitarist. Began his recording career with The Yardbirds before forming Cream, the short-lived and influential group with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. Sought relative anonymity in Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes before launching a solo career. The tragic death of his four year old son inspired Tears in Heaven (1992) his most successful song after Layla (1972) and I Shot the Sheriff (1974). Recorded chart-topping album From the Cradle in 1994 winning a Grammy. Awarded an OBE in 1995.
by The Douglas Brothers
platinum print, September 1994
NPG P2004
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (John Mayall; John McVie; Hughie Flint) and Eric Clapton
by David Wedgbury
resin print, 1966
NPG x47357
by David Wedgbury
resin print, 1966
NPG x47345
by Terry O'Neill
R-type colour print from original transparency, 1992
NPG x126033
published by Leo Feist Inc., after Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction, published 1966
NPG D48599
by David Wedgbury, published by London Records
colour offset lithographic record sleeve, 1966
NPG D49523
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