Clapton: The Autobiography

Eric Clapton

I thought the book Clapton was amazing. I learned a lot about Eric Clapton and his career. I found myself feeling badly for him with the drug addictions but inspired by how he overcame his addictions.

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Clapton

This was an excellent fast read. Would recommend it to anyone interested in rock history.

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Wonderful read. Highly recommended to anyone who loves the blues

Wonderful read. Highly recommended to anyone who loves the blues or Clapton.

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GREAT STORY

I BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY SON. HE REALLY ENJOYED READING IT AND FOUND IT INTERESTING.HE SAID THAT IT IS A GOOD BOOK.

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Classic Read

Music biography books are my picks of poison. I've read them all and this is in my top 3!! Scott W - Hamilton, OH

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This STANDS up.

I am writing this review a couple of years after I read the book. I have to tell you that this book has staying power with me. Especially after recently finishing Keith Richard's "Life". Clapton does not feel narrated. At least, not obviously so. He relates his life in clear and effective prose. Not prone to the rambles of others on this genre. I found it entertaining, and very easy to enjoy. He relates clearly what the drug and alcohol did to him. (As brilliant as he played on "The concert for Bangledesh", he remembers none of some of his finest work) He pulled no punches when he spoke of the pain and processes he overcame to face recovery. How could anyone express more clearly the torture he endured when he lost his son, Connor. I can easily recommend this tome to one who loves Clapton's music as well as anyone that loves a great biography. I think I love his music even more now that before I read his book. I hope you enjoy it too.

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Spare me.

'His guitar playing had him hailed as God'? Really? What's shocking and disgraceful is that he wrote that of HIMSELF. I mean, how much more narcissistic can you get? Oh and p.s. he may be able to play guitar but his voice is annoying.

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Don't waste your time and money

I went into reading this because I do like some of Clapton's music.
After awhile it just seemed to be the following same old scenario over and over.
"Drugs, alcohol, another woman, maybe I'll write a song but I can't because I'm on drugs and alcohol and I can't remember".

That's about all this amounts to. Pretty boring. Find someone else to read about.

Amazing

Let me preface this by saying, i love this man...always have. Reading the first chapters of this book gave the reader great insight into his background & the issues that may have contributed to his problems later. The other chapters are very descriptive of the struggles & the depths of his dependency problem...which i personally think, humbled him in the mind of the reader. His road to recovery is inspiring & i feel could be life changing to his readers. I have read other reviews that said that he is "self absorbed".....not sure what else you are supposed to do in an autobiography than talk about yourself (hahaha) & i don't really care if he omitted certain "key" players in this love life as others have mentioned. When someone goes through the enormous changes that he has, certain times in your life don't seem as significant in the "big" picture. I have quoted this book on several occasions & feel it is a "must read" for anyone struggling with dependency. As i said, i love him, always will & i love this book!!!!!

The Eric Clapton that you may not have known about

I have always prided myself in my knowledge of rock and roll and its roots. I grew up in the 60's and the "sex, drugs and rock-n-roll" era was in full swing. But I learned a great deal more by reading Eric's very personal and candid, autobiography. He gave me a glimpse into a world that I never fully comprehended. The book will never become a classic in terms of its literary style or use of symbolism, etc., but I had a hard time putting the book down. I never realized all of the people and groups that Eric had performed with - I should have known. I was humbled by his willingness to be so transparent when it came to his relationships and his addictions. His response to the loss of his son and the hope he holds out to everyone who has found themselves over-powered by anything - whether it is lust, drugs, alcohol - is incredible. The book gave me an opportunity to see past the performer and into the heart of a man who, for all his faults, cares about others and who is committed to being a good man now, even though his early life was lived recklessly. If you love rock and roll, if you love the blues and if you need someone you can point to or look to that was able to overcome, read this book!

Excellent Insight

This book is written like Clapton is sitting in the room talking with you, telling his life story. He really opens himself up and gives you a great look at his life, his thinking and what makes him tick.

If you are a Eric Clapton fan, this book is a MUST.

For anyone who enjoys Eric Clapton's music

I am a huge fan of Clapton's. I enjoyed reading how he got started and the bands he played with. This book took me back to when I was a teenager listening to Blind Faith and Cream. I couldn't put it down and read it in two days.

surprising life

I was surprised at how wild and out of control his life was. Am glad he was able to turn it around.

Clapton

Disappointing

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Clapton, his life and music.

A truthful journey through his life and sound, as only he can write. Fiction can not begin to weave a tale of surviving and emotions found on the pages of Clapton.

Eric's Drunkalogue Biography Review

Throughout the book Eric Clapton describes his life like someone one would at a therapy meeting or A.A. meeting. Using a format called a drunkalogue which is does describes his life. A drunkalogue is made up of three parts: what happened, what it was like, and what its like now. The book describes his chaotic childhood, early life with drug and alcohol abuse as a local street musician, and life now.

In my opinion it wasn't much of a thrilling book to read but definitly intresting to think about. There was a lot reading in between the lines messages like when his son died and a woman came up to him and told him he had taken her last excuse to drink. I think overall the biggest message in this book was that just because something happens to you in your life does not give you an excuse or reason give up and say screw the rest of my life it's already gone. For the most part i did like the book it did a great job of describing the events honestly with his feelings now and then. I also like how he put in his own sarcastic sense of humor with each event. Although the ending was both lame and pointless talking about little seemingly non-important events. If you like Eric Clapton's music or are intrested in hearing him describe his life in his own words then i think you would enjoy reading it. If you do not like his music or dislike him then don't read it. If you liked this then i would suggest reading Bon Jovi's Biography of himself and the bands life together.

Rock n Roll Retrospect

Lots of gossipy tidbits about the rockers of my youth. Some insight into how accidental a lot of brilliance is.

I put it down and haven't picked it up again yet

Eric Clapton is an exquisite guitarist and an incredibly sexy man but his bio is a bit of a snore. I will get back to it at some point and read it through because he interests me but this has not felt like a must-read.

Eric Clapton

I have loved learning more about Clapton and his life. He tells the highs and lows with no reservations. You learn his dreams, his likes and his fears. What makes Clapton tick? Read and find out. He has had so many influences on his life and music that only a book like this can tell.

Excellent Read

For those of us who always wanted to know how Eric Clapton became the awesome guitarist he became, this book is a must read. Eric's writing style is very frank and straightforward. You feel he is sitting across the table from you having a casual conversation about his entire life. He leaves nothing out as he shares his own virtual personality development with you and how his love of music was an integral part of that process. How he was shy around girls and how the music helped bring him out, (somewhat similar to my own life). For musicians, he tells us about all of the guitars he used and how he obtained them along the way as well as some tragic loss. You will be thrilled to read how he met and played with various up and coming superstars of the music world. And you will be amazed to learn his real name was Eric Clap. 'Nuff said.