Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star.Like Dylan and McCartney, he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography.These are ...

When Cream broke up in 1968 it was by no means a foregone conclusion that it would be Eric Clapton who would enjoy continued commercial success. After all, it was Jack Bruce who had the looks, and who co-wrote and sang all the band’s major hits, including ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’, ‘I Feel Free’ and ‘White Room’. But he was a singular talent who wanted to be a pioneer, not just a pop star, and he was never happy resting on his reputation.Bruce’s formative years set the tone for a mus...

With a foreword by Eric Clapton, the definitive story of the last great blues giant and how his fearless guitar style shaped rock ’n’ roll and revitalized America’s greatest musical legacyBuddy Guy is the living bridge between the Chicago blues and the global explosion of rock that followed. A sharecropper’s son from Louisiana who left for the Windy City, Guy was there when Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Little Walter ruled Chess Records, absorbing and pushing the...

(Guitar Chord Songbook). A cool collection of the chords and lyrics for 75 of Slowhand's finest. Perfect for players who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and equally ideal for more advanced guitarists who don't want to wade through note-for-note notation. Includes: Badge * Bell Bottom Blues * Born Under a Bad Sign * Change the World * Cocaine * Cross Road Blues * Have You Ever Loved a Woman * I Shot the Sheriff * Knockin' on Heaven's Door * Lay Down Sally * Layla * Ridin...

Legendary Rock Hall of Fame innovator shares the most lasting influences on his remarkable life — a life that helped shape the last 60 years of rock and roll historyThe book features a prologue by Eric Clapton and a foreword by Paul Simon.Dion DiMucci's journey through rock and roll history is as legendary as his hits. As the lead singer of Dion and the Belmonts in the late 1950s, Dion captured the heart of America with cha...

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want to sing, too, or to simply help you follow along. Songs: After Midnight * Can't Find My Way Home * Forever Man * I Shot the Sheriff * I'm Tore Down * Pretending * Running on Faith * Tears in Heav...

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in case you want to sing, too, or to simply help you follow along. 8 songs, including: Badge * Bell Bottom Blues * Change the World * Cocaine * Key to the Highway * Lay Down Sally * White Room * Wonderful Tonight.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). The most comprehensive Clapton guitar collection ever assembled! Contains 31 of Slowhand's finest from Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Derek & the Dominoes, and his solo career transcribed note-for-note with tablature, just as he recorded them! Includes: Bad Love * Badge * Bell Bottom Blues * Change the World * Cocaine * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Have You Ever Loved a Woman * Hide Away * I Can't Stand It * I Shot the Sheriff * Lay down Sally * Lay...

(Easy Guitar). 17 Clapton classics arranged at an easier level, including: Change the World * Cocaine * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * For Your Love * I Shot the Sheriff * Lay Down Sally * Layla * Sunshine of Your Love * Tears in Heaven * Wonderful Tonight * and more.

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. Songs: Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) * Hey Hey * Layla * Nobody Knows You When You're down and Out * Rollin' and Tumblin'...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Although "Slowhand" is known for his masterful guitar playing, his timeless songs are also quite playable on the piano. This anthology for piano, voice and guitar features 38 of Clapton's best songs: After Midnight * Badge * Change the World * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * I Shot the Sheriff * Knockin' on Heaven's Door * Lay Down Sally * Layla * My Father's Eyes * Promises * Riding with the King * Strange Brew * Tears in Heaven * Wonderful Tonight * ...

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 17 spot-on guitar transcriptions from the legendary bluesman's release: Alberta * Circus * Layla * Lonely Stranger * My Father's Eyes * Rollin' and Tumblin' * San Francisco Bay Blues * Tears in Heaven * Walkin' Blues * and more.