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I give Eric credit for continuing to be a player through so much adversity. All the people in music & mentioned in the book admire Eric and think he is a pretty special guy. He is not the greatest writer but you get the message. The years of Clapton's youth were wild ones. Everyone was doing drugs. Many were drinking. Young people like to party. Eric had plenty, even more, opportunites to party than most, he is only human. He made lots of terrible mistakes. And He has paid his dues for them. But he has matured and has continued to play. I would have loved to see more pictures of the what he describes as 'back in the day'. A must read for Clapton Fans, and for those unfamiliar with those times...if you're not a 'baby boomer' read this book and learn!
The book was very interesting and told of all the numerous bands/groups Eric Clapton was involved with through the years of his career. I wish he would have talked more about his feelings of all of his many, many relationships and not just his marriages. I really enjoyed the book - well written.
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We must admit that we're huge Clapton fans, so we were greatly anticipating this book. It didn't disappoint. The prose is well written, giving a clear overview of Clapton's amazing life and music. If you want a TELL ALL Clapton book, look somewhere else! This isn't the kind of gossipy trash you might expect from a rock star's biography. Our favorite section involves an unusual number of references to something very important in Clapton's life (this clue for serious Clapton fans only). We decided to get four copies for our friends, parents, a niece and our pastor. Feedback has generally been positive. The best book we've read so far this year and we've read 80% of the NYTimes bestseller lists in our church book club.
I'll be honest, I bought the book because I had gotten it from the library and my dog chewed up that copy.However, I could have just bought it and given it back, but having been halfway through when it was chewed, I was determined to finish it, and I'm glad I did. I grew up in the 60's and 70's, so Eric Clapton and his various groups was part of my youth. In his book, he is honest about his failings and why the groups he was part of didn't last very long. I had also read Patti Hanson's book, so I was intrigued to hear his side of their relationship as well. While I knew why he had written "Tears from Heaven", he also gave his motivation for writing so many of his other songs. I would recommend this book, especially to baby-boomers such as myself.
I loved reading Eric Clapton's Autobiography and it was inspirational in many ways. I have been a fan of EC's music since childhood and his music has served as an inspiration to my own musical career. Reading about how EC's life influences helped to create his music in his own words was very interesting. Prior to reading this book, I was not aware of how closely EC and other music icons of the day were in contact both musically and personally. I've heard some of the stories he told before, but not in such detail. The stories seemed sincere and when the story was not pretty, he didn't hold back in informing the reader that he made mistakes. When describing his success, he does it in a way that is not overly boastful. When you have had success and excess like EC has had, it would be disingenuous to not talk about what the outcome of success and excess as it really is. After reading his autobiography, I walked away with a greater respect for Eric Clapton and a greater understanding of his music. I would recommend this book to Eric Clapton fans and fans of classic blues and rock.Vollständige Rezension lesen
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I really liked this book. It was a very easy read. Eric is not the best writer, let's face it, he is an awesome musician, not a writer. The book had jumped around a bit in parts and I had to double check certain things to try and follow him but it didn't even matter. He is so passionate about his music and amazingly he does not even read music! I never knew too much about Eric besides the fact he was in Cream and Derek and the Dominos and now I want to go see him play.
Eric Clapton is a real icon in the music world and his story of how he has gotten to where he is now is second to none. What an evolution!
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I have been a guitar nut for the last ten years or so, and Eric Clapton has always been in the top 3 of all time. I'm about 3/4 of the way through the book and I hate to see it end. His life has been a journey like no other. He truely must have an angel on his shoulder. I read it mostly before I go to sleep, and find myself fighting to stay awake to continue reading it. If my review counts for anything, BUY THIS BOOK! YOU WILL LOVE IT! Robert
I've read a lot of Rock star books. This one is one of the best. He tells you what his life has been like and it's very interesting. Rock stars have more prestige than any other avocation, face it, they are adored. And that makes it all the more interesting to read about that life. I think Eric Clapton is a very decent guy, and I'm enjoying this book a lot. He even gives you his views on the "Clapton is God" fan statement. This book is intelligently and thoughtfully written. I think it's a GREAT read.
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Love the book. Great insight into an interesting man. Finished it very quickly.
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