Truefire - Kings of Blues & Rock - Vol 5 - Eric Clapton

This volume of video guitar lessons examines the playing style of Eric Clapton. Without Eric Clapton, we may never have heard the sounds of blues/rock, hard rock, metal and everything that came after it. Born in 1945, Eric was the prime mover in the British Blues boom, first appearing as a member of the Yardbirds and releasing the essential proto-blues/rock recordings "I Ain't Got You" and "Got to Hurry." His move to John Mayall's Bluesbreakers resulted in the essential recording, Bluesbreakers: John Mayall with Eric Clapton, and Eric's mercurial, mind-boggling soloing on tracks like "Steppin' Out," "Hideaway" and "Double Crossing Time" soon earned Eric the nickname "God." One could easily count Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Peter Green all as disciples of Eric's early work.

Eric is known for his incredibly deft phrasing and fluid vibrato, and, though influenced by B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Otis Rush, has a distinct quality all his own. His playing is very expressive and, at times, vocal-like, but also erupts in blasts of pure virtuosity. A complete study of Eric's playing is essential for any guitarist interested in playing either blues or blues/rock.