Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is a prominent English guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of Crossroads, a substance abuse recovery facility.[2] He is singular for being inducted three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo performer, as well as a band member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton ranked fourth in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"[3] and #53 on their list of the "Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time".[4] In 2010, Clapton ranked 4th on Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time.[5]
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Stylistically Clapton's guitar playing is heavily rooted in the blues, but he has innovated in a wide variety of genres including blues-rock (with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds) and psychedelic rock (with Cream). Most of Clapton's singles have not been blues songs, "Tears in Heaven" was a melodic ballad, and his version reggae (Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff") helped popularise Bob Marley and broaden the appeal of reggae.[6] Two of his most successful recordings were the hit love song "Layla", which he played with the band Derek and the Dominos, and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", which has been his staple song since his days with Cream.