Muligo wouldn’t be much of a music blog if it didn’t call attention to today (March 30) being Eric Clapton’s birthday. The legendary British guitarist is synonymous with rock music, with his collaboration with bands The Yardbirds, The Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos and his own successful solo career.
The difference between Clapton and some of his contemporaries (Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck) was that he yearned to become an accomplished songwriter and vocalist rather than being known as another guitar god. He succeeded with the classic rock masterpiece “Layla and other assorted love songs” and his solo work including “Let it Rain”, “I Shot the Sheriff”, “Wonderful Tonight”, and “Tears in Heaven”.
While Clapton has not been as innovative in his guitar playing or prolific in producing hit songs in recent years, he still continues to command sold-out arenas at the few shows he performs each year. Happy Birthday, Slowhand.