Sjur+-+Eric+Clapton

**Eric Patrick Clapton**, (born 30 March 1945) is an English [|blues-rock] guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. Clapton is the only person who has been inducted into the [|Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] three times; as a solo performer, as well as a member of rock bands [|the Yardbirds] and [|Cream]. Often viewed by critics and fans alike as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, Clapton was [|ranked fourth] in //[|Rolling Stone]// magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and #53 on their list of the "Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time".