Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex life of Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the most influential guitarists in history,,. From the graffiti in London declaring "Clapton is God" to the heartbreaking tragedy that redefined his later career, we dive into the music and the man behind the nickname "Slowhand",.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The Rise of a Guitar God: Clapton’s early dominance in the British blues scene with The Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and the formation of the psychedelic power trio Cream,,.

• Layla and the Love Triangle: How his infatuation with George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, inspired the Derek and the Dominos classic Layla, and his subsequent descent into heroin and alcohol addiction during the 1970s,.

• Unthinkable Tragedy: The devastating death of his four-year-old son, Conor, in 1991, and how Clapton channeled his grief into the Grammy-winning hit "Tears in Heaven" and his massive Unplugged comeback,.

• Guitars and Gear: The story behind his legendary instruments, including "The Fool," "Blackie," and his search for the "woman tone",,.

• A Complicated Legacy: We discuss Clapton’s controversial political outbursts, from his 1976 "Keep Britain White" rant to his recent opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and lockdowns,,.

Join us as we look at the artist who ranked second on Rolling Stone’s list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," tracing his journey from Ripley, Surrey, to global superstardom,.