Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton
Summary
Eric Clapton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ripley[2]. He was born on March 30, 1945[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.068% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170,251 views/month, #684 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Ripley[2], Eric Clapton…
- Eric Clapton was born on March 30, 1945[3].
- Eric Clapton was married to Melia McEnery[10].
- A child of Eric Clapton was Conor Clapton[11].
- Eric Clapton held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Eric Clapton held citizenship in United States[13].
- Eric Clapton worked as a guitarist[4].
- Eric Clapton's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
- Eric Clapton worked as a composer[6].
- Eric Clapton's professions included jazz musician[7].
- Eric Clapton's professions included singer[8].
- Eric Clapton's professions included recording artist[14].
- Eric Clapton's education included a stint at Kingston University[15].
- Eric Clapton's education included a stint at The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre[16].
- Eric Clapton received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17].
- Eric Clapton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Eric Clapton received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
- Eric Clapton received the Silver Clef Award[20].
- Eric Clapton received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21].
- Eric Clapton received the British Academy Television Craft Award for Best Original Music[22].
- Eric Clapton was a member of The Dirty Mac[23].
- Eric Clapton was a member of All-Stars[24].
- Eric Clapton is recorded as male[25].
- Eric Clapton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Eric Clapton's genre is rock music[27].
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Origins and Family
Eric Clapton's place of birth was Ripley[2]. He was born on March 30, 1945[3].
Education
Educated at Kingston University[15], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1899[30], headquartered in Q135641257[31] and The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre[16], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1937[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and recording artist[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17], a music museum[35], in United States[36], founded in 1983[37]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1962[42]; Silver Clef Award[20], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1976[45]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; and British Academy Television Craft Award for Best Original Music[22].
Personal Life
Among Eric Clapton's spouses was Melia McEnery[10]. A child of him was Conor Clapton[11].
Why It Matters
Eric Clapton ranks in the top 0.068% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170,251 views/month, #684 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[50], a guitarist[51], b. 1964[52], of United States[53], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[54]; Van Halen[55], a musical group[56], founded in 1972[57]; and Char[58], a guitarist[59], b. 1955[60], of Japan[61].
FAQs
Where was Eric Clapton born?
Born in Ripley[2], Eric Clapton…
Who was Eric Clapton married to?
Eric Clapton's spouses include Melia McEnery[10].
What did Eric Clapton do for work?
Eric Clapton worked as guitarist[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and singer[8].
Where did Eric Clapton go to school?
Eric Clapton was educated at Kingston University[15] and The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre[16].
What awards did Eric Clapton receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], and Silver Clef Award[20].
Who did Eric Clapton influence?
Eric Clapton has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[50], Van Halen[55], and Char[58].