The Concise Eric Clapton
Clapton, Eric. The Concise Eric Clapton. New York: Wise Publications, 1994.
This collection, compiled by Peter Evans, includes the lyrics, melody lines and guitar chord diagrams for 58 of Eric Clapton’s songs. These selections represent a broad cross-section of Clapton’s work. Clapton is widely acknowledged as one of most influential blues guitarists of the Twentieth Century. Some would say “The” most influential.* A composer and collaborator of unparalleled prolificity, Clapton is one of the musicians who bridged Rock & Roll and Blues traditions to create a more powerful genre, capable of communicating social criticism and deep emotionality.
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* See, e.g., Little Steven, “Eric Clapton,” Rolling Stone, Apr. 21, 2005.
