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He is considered one of the most successful and influential rock music guitarists of all time.
The legendary songwriter, 79, has enjoyed a vibrant career that has spanned more than six decades and has almost 100 singles to his name.
He has been linked to some of the most beautiful and famous women in the world, including model Pattie Boyd, singer and actress Cher and television star Davina McCall.
Now, the living legend shared a new photo of himself on Instagram on Friday while promoting his new album.
Can you guess who it is?
The iconic 79-year-old rocker, who used to date Davina McCall and has almost 100 singles under his belt, shared a new photo from an American restaurant on Instagram on Friday – but can you guess who it is?
It’s Eric Clapton!
He kept his now gray locks hidden under a beige bucket hat.
Eric, who has received 18 Grammy Awards and the Brit Award for his outstanding contribution to music, wore a casual look consisting of a black jacket over a blue button-down shirt and a gray top.
He accessorized with several silver rings and looked in high spirits as he smiled for the camera with a coffee.
The rock singer captioned the snap: ‘Eric Clapton’s new album, Meanwhile, is now available on all digital platforms! Listen now at the link in bio.
‘Available on vinyl + CD on January 24’.
Eric’s new album features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago and Simon Climie.
Eric photographed at a concert in Hammersmith back in the 70s and has had an incredible career.
He once dated TV presenter Davina McCall (pictured together in 1992).
Speaking about the release date for Meanwhile, he told Blues Rock Review: “I had to fight to get it out because it was going to be delayed until next year.”
Eric added: “It’s really a collection of things I’ve done over the last three or four years that we did at home.” He played guitar with a drum machine or a clicker.
‘Then they sent it to Los Angeles, where Nathan (East) would play bass and Sonny (Emory) in Atlanta would play drums.
“And all this was imposed on us by governments that wouldn’t let us play together, so I thought I’d get it all out in the open.” It’s called Meanwhile and it’s nice. It’s a good thing.’
He continued: “It’s a little inhibited because it was all recorded at home, but I need to get it out there.” We’ll try some of those songs (on tour), but I’m more likely to play things that we know well and that audiences expect to hear.’
Eric began his musical career busking and playing in small pubs in the early 1960s.
He then joined blues band The Yardbird and enjoyed success with the hit ‘For Your Love’ before leaving.
The star then gained further recognition as part of the band Cream and very quickly became known as one of the UK’s best guitarists.
After the band broke up in 1968, Eric began working on solo music.
His debut album, Eric Clapton, was released in 1970 and reached number 14 in the UK charts.
Since releasing his first album, the popular guitarist has released another 19 solo albums.
He is known for hits such as Layla, Wonderful Tonight and Tears in Heaven, and was ranked number two on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
