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Eric Clapton 에릭 클랩튼

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Eric Patrick Clapton (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". He was named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.

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Eric Clapton (에릭 클랩튼) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Warner Bros. Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, blues, blues rock
• Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Birth Date: 30 March 1945
• Nationality: English
• Profession: rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter
• Notable Achievement: 로큰롤 명예의 전당의 유일한 3중 헌액자

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-18 · 6 verified snapshots.

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