Eric Clapton

• Born Eric Patrick Clapton on 30 March 1945 in England, UK.
• Once addicted to both heroin and alcohol at extreme levels, Clapton eventually got sober in the late ’80s. He later founded the Crossroads Centre, a rehab facility to help others.

• Recorded a version of Knockin' On Heaven's Door originally recorded by Bob Dylan.
• Recorded a version of I Shot The Sheriff originally recorded by Bob Marley.

• Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1993
• Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1993
• Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1994
• Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1995
• Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1997
• Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1999
• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000

• The Yardbirds
• John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
• Cream
• Derek & The Dominoes
• Delaney & Bonnie & Friends

• 1974
• I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 21 July 1974, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
• 1975
• Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 18 May 1975, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
• Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 17 August 1975, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
• 1977
• Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 18 December 1977, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 39.
• 1978
• Promises - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the UK charts on 15 October 1978, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
• 1982
• I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 30 May 1982 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 64.
• 1983
• I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 23 January 1983, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 83.
• The Shape You're In - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 17 April 1983, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 75.
• 1985
• Forever Man - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 03 March 1985, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 51.
• Edge Of Darkness - Eric Clapton (featuring Michael Kamen) entered the UK charts on 15 December 1985, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
• 1986
• Edge Of Darkness - Eric Clapton (featuring Michael Kamen) re-entered the UK charts on 02 February 1986 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 80.
• Edge Of Darkness - Eric Clapton (featuring Michael Kamen) re-entered the UK charts on 23 March 1986 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 90.
• Edge Of Darkness - Eric Clapton (featuring Michael Kamen) re-entered the UK charts on 06 April 1986 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 96.
• 1987
• Behind The Mask - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 18 January 1987, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
• It's In The Way That You Use It - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 29 March 1987, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 77.
• Tearing Us Apart - Eric Clapton (with Tina Turner) entered the UK charts on 14 June 1987, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 16 August 1987, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 82.
• Holy Mother - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 13 December 1987, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 95.
• 1988
• After Midnight - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 17 July 1988, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 99.
• 1990
• Bad Love - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 21 January 1990, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 25.
• Alibis - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 15 April 1990, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
• Pretending - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 01 July 1990, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 96.
• 1991
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 17 November 1991 and spent a further 7 weeks in the charts reaching number 30.
• 1992
• Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 02 February 1992, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
• Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 15 March 1992 and spent a further 9 weeks in the charts reaching number 5.
• Layla - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 27 September 1992, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 45.
• 1994
• Motherless Child - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 16 October 1994, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 63.
• 1996
• Change The World - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 14 July 1996, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
• Change The World - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 15 September 1996 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 89.
• 1998
• My Father's Eyes - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 29 March 1998, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
• Circus - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 28 June 1998, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 39.
• 1999
• Blue Eyes Blue - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 31 October 1999, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 94.
• 2001
• I Ain't Gonna Stand For It - Eric Clapton entered the UK charts on 29 April 2001, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 99.
• 2008
• Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 31 August 2008 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 95.
• 2009
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 29 November 2009 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 81.
• 2012
• Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton re-entered the UK charts on 18 November 2012 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 73.

• 1970
• After Midnight - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 17 October 1970, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
• 1972
• Let It Rain - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 23 September 1972, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 48.
• 1973
• Bell Bottom Blues - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 17 February 1973, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
• 1974
• I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 13 July 1974, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
• Willie And The Hand Jive - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 02 November 1974, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• 1976
• Hello Old Friend - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 16 October 1976, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
• 1978
• Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 07 January 1978, spent 23 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 13 May 1978, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
• Promises - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the US charts on 14 October 1978, spent 18 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
• 1979
• Watch Out For Lucy - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the US charts on 24 February 1979, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
• 1980
• Tulsa Time - Cocaine - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the US charts on 21 June 1980, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
• Blues Power - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the US charts on 08 November 1980, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 76.
• 1981
• I Can't Stand It - Eric Clapton (and His Band) entered the US charts on 28 February 1981, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
• Another Ticket - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 13 June 1981, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
• 1983
• I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 29 January 1983, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
• 1985
• Forever Man - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 09 March 1985, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• See What Love Can Do - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 29 June 1985, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 89.
• 1989
• Pretending - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 18 November 1989, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 55.
• 1990
• Bad Love - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 10 March 1990, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 88.
• 1992
• Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 08 February 1992, spent 26 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
• Layla - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 03 October 1992, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
• 1996
• Change The World - Eric Clapton entered the US charts on 20 July 1996, spent 43 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.

• Let It Grow - Eric Clapton

• Comin' Home - Delaney & Bonnie & Friends (with Eric Clapton)
• Forever Man (How Many Times) - Beatchuggers (featuring Eric Clapton)
• I'm Your Witchdoctor - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (with Eric Clapton)
• It's Probably Me - Sting (with Eric Clapton)
• Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Randy Crawford (and Eric Clapton)
• Love Can Build A Bridge - Cher, Chrissie Hynde & Neneh Cherry (with Eric Clapton)
• Runaway Train - Elton John (and Eric Clapton)