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Eric Clapton

Risk 88

Rock

80 years oldBritish0 picksBorn March 30, 1945

Slowhand himself has been shredding blues licks for over six decades, racking up 18 Grammys and earning the number two spot on Rolling Stone's greatest guitarists list—though at 80, those fingers have definitely logged some serious mileage. From Cream to "Layla" to the heartbreaking "Tears in Heaven," Clapton's influence on rock is undeniable, even if his recent controversies have kept him in headlines for reasons beyond his fretwork. Between the hard-living years, personal tragedies, and a stubborn streak that keeps him touring, he's one legend worth keeping an eye on.

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About Eric Clapton

Slowhand himself has been shredding blues licks for over six decades, racking up 18 Grammys and earning the number two spot on Rolling Stone's greatest guitarists list—though at 80, those fingers have definitely logged some serious mileage. From Cream to "Layla" to the heartbreaking "Tears in Heaven," Clapton's influence on rock is undeniable, even if his recent controversies have kept him in headlines for reasons beyond his fretwork. Between the hard-living years, personal tragedies, and a stubborn streak that keeps him touring, he's one legend worth keeping an eye on.

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