The song that turned Eric Clapton into the guitarist he is today: “Milestone for me”
The blueprint.
Eric Clapton Archives: 05/2026
The 1973 gig Eric Clapton was forced to play against his will: “I wasn’t even really there”
‘Slowhand’ going through the motions.
The band so good they were beyond Eric Clapton’s comprehension: “I was devoted”
The absolute height of songwriting
The 1974 song that scared Eric clapton to death: “I didn’t think anyone could do that one”
Not wanting to do a disservice.
Eric Clapton ends Madrid concert early after fan hits him with object
Clapton did not return for an encore.
The 1969 show John Lennon was convinced would be terrible: “We were so nervous”
Having no real idea what to do.
The one chord Eric Clapton could never get away with playing: “Drives me crazy”
The wrong kind of harmony.