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Eric Clapton
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The Autobiography
By
Eric Clapton
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Free shipping Australia wide Ships within 24 hours from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 400 pages | | Other Information: | Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.) | | Release Date: | 03 July 2008 |
Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan and McCartney he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography. These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. Eric tells his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time. About the AuthorEric Clapton was born in 1945. At the age of eighteen, he joined the Yardbirds and in 1966, he formed Cream with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos followed before Eric embarked on his solo career which has spanned three decades to date. He has produced dozens of bestselling albums selling tens of millions of copies. He is married with three daughters and lives with his family in Surrey. He also has another daughter, Ruth, by a previous relationship. PrizesThe bestselling rock autobiography of all time. |
| Publisher: | Arrow Books Ltd | | ISBN: | 0099505495 |
| EAN: | 9780099505495 | | Dimensions: | 19.0 x 12.0 x 3.0 centimeters (0.43 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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 – Customer review on 02/12/2008
This is an amazing book - I can't say enough about it.
It's written in a raw and honest manner, with Clapton exposing his flaws and follies, taking us from his childhood being raised by his Grandparents, through his entire career to date.
The love affairs, the rock'n'roll lifestyle, the drugs, the big music industry players, money, drama - this book has it all.
And as with most music biographies, it's always great to learn of the stories behind the songs.
It makes for a fascinating read, but the underlying theme of this book seems to be more about the nature of the human spirit.
Struggle for strength, survival and triumph through great success and devastating tragedies.
Upon completion of this book I marveled for a while that Clapton has even survived his life.
I didn't want this book to end, I laughed, I cried, and I'll definitely read it over and over again.
One of the best biographies I've ever read, written by a truly fascinating man.
No matter how much you think you know about Eric Clapton, or how much you might love the music, you'll put this book down with a new found admiration and fondness for him.
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