Chris Welch was there during much of Clapton's career, reporting for Britain's Melody Maker magazine starting in 1964. He lives in Kent, England.
Internet Review of Books
"Chris Welch's book does Clapton justice. The book includes 400
photographs and eleven chapters that follow Clapton from his youth
through the present day, including his work with the groups Cream,
Yardbirds, and Derek and the Dominoes. For those youngsters who
only recognize Clapton from his bearded, eye-glass-wearing "Tears
of Heaven" days, the pictures of young Eric will be evidence of his
decades of influence."
Library Journal
"Welch, a reporter/editor for the British music paper Melody Maker
during the 1960s and 1970s, delivers an oversized, lavishly
illustrated biography of guitar icon Eric Clapton. He devotes much
of the text to and shares the most insights on Clapton's career
pre-1974: his humble beginnings and stints with John Mayall, the
Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith. Welch rushes through the
remainder of the guitarist's more pop-oriented career up to the
present. Throughout, he collects 400 color photos of posters, album
covers, and concert scenes of Clapton and his bands. Verdict: A
good companion to Clapton's best-selling 2007 autobiography
(Clapton: The Autobiography), this book taps Welch's firsthand
knowledge of his subject and adds new material via interviews with
Clapton's early bandmates. Appealing for music fans, but not
essential."
Library Journalÿÿÿ
"Welch, a reporter/editor for the British music paper Melody Maker
during the 1960s and 1970s, delivers an oversized, lavishly
illustrated biography of guitar icon Eric Clapton. He devotes much
of the text to and shares the most insights on Clapton's career
pre-1974: his humble beginnings and stints with John Mayall, the
Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith. Welch rushes through the
remainder of the guitarist's more pop-oriented career up to the
present. Throughout, he collects 400 color photos of posters, album
covers, and concert scenes of Clapton and his bands. Verdict: A
good companion to Clapton's best-selling 2007 autobiography
(Clapton: The Autobiography), this book taps Welch's firsthand
knowledge of his subject and adds new material via interviews with
Clapton's early bandmates. Appealing for music fans, but not
essential."Internet Review of Books
"Chris Welch's book does Clapton justice. The book includes 400
photographs and eleven chapters that follow Clapton from his youth
through the present day, including his work with the groups Cream,
Yardbirds, and Derek and the Dominoes. For those youngsters who
only recognize Clapton from his bearded, eye-glass-wearing "Tears
of Heaven" days, the pictures of young Eric will be evidence of his
decades of influence."Welch, a reporter/editor for the British
music paperÿMelody Makerÿduring the 1960s and 1970s, delivers an
oversized, lavishly illustrated biography of guitar icon Eric
Clapton. He devotes much of the text to and shares the most
insights on Clapton's career pre-1974: his humble beginnings and
stints with John Mayall, the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith.
Welch rushes through the remainder of the guitarist's more
pop-oriented career up to the present. Throughout, he collects 400
color photos of posters, album covers, and concert scenes of
Clapton and his bands.ÿ
Verdict: A good companion to Clapton's best-selling 2007
autobiography (Clapton: The Autobiography), this book taps Welch's
firsthand knowledge of his subject and adds new material via
interviews with Clapton's early bandmates. Appealing for music
fans, but not essential. - Library Journal Xpress ReviewLibrary
Journal Xpress Review
Welch, a reporter/editor for the British music paperÿMelody
Makerÿduring the 1960s and 1970s, delivers an oversized, lavishly
illustrated biography of guitar icon Eric Clapton. He devotes much
of the text to and shares the most insights on Clapton's career
pre-1974: his humble beginnings and stints with John Mayall, the
Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith. Welch rushes through the
remainder of the guitarist's more pop-oriented career up to the
present. Throughout, he collects 400 color photos of posters, album
covers, and concert scenes of Clapton and his bands. Verdict: A
good companion to Clapton's best-selling 2007 autobiography
(Clapton: The Autobiography), this book taps Welch's firsthand
knowledge of his subject and adds new material via interviews with
Clapton's early bandmates. Appealing for music fans, but not
essential.-Dave Szatmary, Univ. of Washington, Seattle"Sometimes
you actually can tell a book by its cover, contrary to the old
saying that says you can't. Between the covers the book proves to
be as classy and well done as its first impression" -
GuitarInternational.com
Welch, a reporter/editor for the British music paper Melody Maker
during the 1960s and 1970s, delivers an oversized, lavishly
illustrated biography of guitar icon Eric Clapton. He devotes much
of the text to and shares the most insights on Clapton's career
pre-1974: his humble beginnings and stints with John Mayall, the
Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith. Welch rushes through the
remainder of the guitarist's more pop-oriented career up to the
present. Throughout, he collects 400 color photos of posters, album
covers, and concert scenes of Clapton and his bands.
Verdict: A good companion to Clapton's best-selling 2007
autobiography (Clapton: The Autobiography), this book taps Welch's
firsthand knowledge of his subject and adds new material via
interviews with Clapton's early bandmates. Appealing for music
fans, but not essential. -- Library Journal Xpress Review
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