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Eric Clapton!

• Born: March 30, 1945, in Ripley, Surrey, England
• Known for: Guitar playing, singing, and songwriting
• Genres: Blues, rock, pop, and blues-rock
• Notable bands: The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and solo career
• Famous songs: "Layla", "Wonderful Tonight", "Tears in Heaven", "Cocaine", "Crossroads", and many more
• Awards: 18 Grammy Awards, 3 Brit Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor
• Inducted into: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (3 times: as a member of the Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist)
• Nickname: Slowhand