Clapton, Eric Clapton
Clapton, Eric Clapton
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Clapton
The Autobiography

Bestseller

Author: Eric Clapton

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/09/2007


Synopsis

With striking intimacy and candor, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life. More than a rock star, Eric Clapton is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. Well known for his reserve in a profession marked by self-promotion, flamboyance, and spin, he now chronicles, for the first time, his remarkable personal and professional journeys.

Born illegitimate in 1945 and raised by his grandparents, Eric never knew his father and, until the age of nine, believed his actual mother to be his sister. In his early teens his solace was the guitar. With the formation of Cream, the world’s first supergroup, he became a worldwide superstar. During the decades that followed, he would go on to play as a guest with Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, as well as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and longtime friend George Harrison. He would overcome despair, self-imposed seclusion, drug addiction, and alcoholism. He would become a father.

But just as his life was coming together, he was struck by a terrible blow: His beloved four-year-old son, Conor, died in a freak accident. At an earlier time Eric might have coped with this tragedy by fleeing into a world of addiction. But now a much stronger man, he took refuge in music. CLAPTON is the powerful story of a survivor, a man who has achieved the pinnacle of success despite extraordinary demons. It is one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.

About The Author

Eric Clapton is recognized as the most accomplished and influential guitarist in the history of rock. He is a 16-time Grammy winner and the only triple inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of both the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist). Clapton is married to Melia McEnery and is the father of four daughters. He lives outside London.Simon Vance is a stage, TV, and film actor who has narrated more than 200 audiobooks for which he has won multiple AudioFile Earphone Awards and Audie nominations. He has also been selected as an AudioFile Golden Voice. Formerly a BBC Radio newsreader in London, he now resides in Northern California.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Joanne on 2010-07-28 16:46:51

ANOTHER SELF SERVING,POOR ME, AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY A SELFCENTERED, NARCISSISTIC CELEBRITY WHO HASN'T BEEN THERE FOR THE PEOPLE IN HIS LIFE.

Goodreads review by Brendan on August 07, 2008

His memoir, just like his life, is seemingly compelling at first and utterly vacuous at the end. Clapton's story starts out with a confusing childhood and then builds a bright flame of artistry on top. This all crumbles as his desire and dependecy steer him to the brink self-destruction. But all of......more

Goodreads review by Julie on September 06, 2008

It wasn't until I started the autobiography that I considered why it appealed to me in the first place. I'm a rather indifferent fan of Clapton's/Cream/Derek & the Dominos, etc- Unplugged is the only album of his that I own. It was more of a curiosity about that era- the hardcore sex, drugs, rock &......more

Goodreads review by *TUDOR^QUEEN* on November 18, 2017

Because of Clapton's connection to the Beatles via his close friend George Harrison, I was intrigued to read his autobiography. As we all know, he wooed Pattie Boyd Harrison away from George and later married her. I read Pattie Harrison's autobiography "Wonderful Tonight" which came out at almost th......more

Goodreads review by Donald on January 18, 2008

Eric Clapton, guitar god, has written his autobiography, aptly titled Clapton, The Autobiography. It covers his entire life, from his poor upbringing, to the present day as happy family man. He addresses every phase of his personal and professional life, which is amazing in the fact that the book cl......more

Goodreads review by Negativni on December 05, 2016

Najviše volim slušati klasični rock od 1965. do 1975. godine i to britanske bendove koji su napravili revoluciju i ponovno "izmislili" blues rock. Clapton je tu bio bitan igrač, a i jedan je od najboljih gitarista svih vremena. Nisam ga puno slušao, ali volim Cream i odličan mi je John Mayallov albu......more


Quotes

“Like the bluesmen who inspired him, Clapton has his share of scars... his compelling memoir is... a soulful performance.”
People

 “An absorbing tale of artistry, decadence, and redemption.”
Los Angeles Times

“One of the very best rock autobiographies ever.”
Houston Chronicle

“A glorious rock history.”
New York Post

“This book does what many rock historians couldn’t: It debunks the legend... puts a lie to the glamour of what it means to be a rock star.”
—Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune

“Strong stuff. Clapton reveals its author’s journey to self-acceptance and manhood. Anyone who cares about the man and his music will want to take the trip with him.”
—Anthony DeCurtis, Rolling Stone

“Clapton is honest... even searing and often witty, with a hard-won survivor’s humor... an honorable badge of a book.”
—Stephen King, New York Times Book Review

“Riveting”
Boston Herald

“An even, unblinking sensibility defines the author’s voice.”
New York Times

“An unsparing self-portrait.”
USA Today