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Eric Clapton
- The Autobiography
- Narrated by: Bill Nighy
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
Eric was born illegitimate in 1945 and raised by his grandparents. He never knew his father, and until the age of nine believed his absentee mother to be his sister. In his teens his solace was the guitar, and he soon became a cult hero in the club circuits of Britain. With the foundation of the world's first super-group, Cream, in 1966, he became a world superstar.
But the rock-star lifestyle has had a darker side. In more than 40 years at the forefront of his profession, he has twice survived near fatal addictions to drugs and alcohol, the death of his four-year-old son, the deaths of friends such as Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon, the break-up of marriage, and the disintegration of relationships with a succession of beautiful women.
These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. At the age of 62, Eric is now ready to tell his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.
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"Both the youthful excesses and the current calm state are narrated with an engaging tone that nudges Clapton's story ahead of other rock 'n' roll memoirs." ( Publishers Weekly)
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-04-19
incredible story of a blues legend
loved every minute. very compelling story highlighting the true Eric Clapton. highly recommend to understand the music scene around this time
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- Lucy T.
- 05-07-19
Brilliant
Excellent- wish it was longer plus Bill Nighy is the perfect guy to read this wonderful heart warming story of rock and roll
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- Farrow
- 05-10-19
Brilliant!
Fascinating autobiography. I’m amazed by Eric’s professional and personal life achievements. Talent and strength of character shines through. Inspirational.
Thank you.
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- Steve K
- 17-05-12
Worthwhile
I'm only mildly interested in Eric Clapton but found this book worth a listen and would recommend
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- Penelope
- 24-05-08
Great but not long enough
So interesting - I feel my generation didn't really get to know Eric Clapton and all the types of music and people he was involved with. Written with honesty and read really well. Pity it was shortened.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-20
Excellent insight into a great musician.
I completely enjoyed the book. it was a great insight into one of the worlds greatest musicians. I couldnt help but feel sorry for EC, ultimately so glad that he has found peace.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-02-17
Long live slow hand
I can whole heartedly say that I Loved every second of this audio book, a great insight to one of the best musicians this little blue planet of ours has or ever will see
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- Joe
- 10-08-21
An intimate insight to an extraordinary musician
A truly laid bare memoir of Eric and narrated superbly by the great Bill Nighy. Eric pulls no punches and walks you through a real rollercoaster of his deep emotions both personal and professional as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. A fantastic listen and well worth it.
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- John
- 18-07-16
A very honest memiore from a talented musician
An very enthralling look at his life which, If like me, you remember some of the events when they happened will bring back memories of your own life.
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- k g ebsworthy
- 18-02-22
Easy listening.
A good and intersting biography that is well written with an excellently delivered narration.
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