Eric Clapton British Singer With 1.6M YouTube Subscribers
Eric Clapton · guitarist and singer-songwriter · British
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- 1.3M @ericclapton
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Biography
Born on 30 March 1945 in Ripley, Eric Clapton is a British singer. He belongs to All-Stars.
Early life
Eric Clapton was educated at The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and Kingston University.
Career
He also appears as a member of The Yardbirds (1963–1965), John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1965–1966), Cream (1966–1968), Blind Faith (1969), Derek and the Dominos (1970–1971) and The Dirty Mac. Other members of The Dirty Mac on record include John Lennon and Keith Richards. The records show 69 albums and 21 singles released between 1966 and 2024. The first title in the list is After Midnight (1966); the latest is Meanwhile (2024). Listed genres include rock music and blues. His instruments include guitar. Releases appeared through Warner Bros.
His 22 screen credits include Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) and Tommy (1975). Eric Clapton reaches 1.6M subscribers on YouTube, according to the June 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2006, he won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also won the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2004) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000). The records list 6 awards won by him.
Personal life
He has been married to Melia McEnery since 2002. Earlier marriages on record are to Pattie Boyd (1979 to 1989, divorced). He is the father of Conor Clapton.
Groups and bands
- The Yardbirds1963–1965
- John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers1965–1966
- Cream1966–1968
- Blind Faith1969
- Derek and the Dominos1970–1971
- All-Stars
- The Dirty Mac
Discography
90 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Meanwhile | Album |
| 2020 | Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 | Album |
| 2018 | Happy Xmas | Album |
| 2016 | I Still Do | Album |
| 2016 | Live in San Diego | Album |
| 2015 | Forever Man | Album |
| 2014 | The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale | Album |
| 2013 | Angel | Single |
| 2013 | Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 | Album |
| 2013 | Give Me Strength – The ’74/’75 Studio Recordings | Album |
| 2013 | Gotta Get Over | Single |
| 2013 | No Sympathy | Single |
| 2013 | Old Sock | Album |
| 2011 | Icon | Album |
| 2011 | Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center | Album |
Show all 90 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Clapton | Album |
| 2009 | Live from Madison Square Garden | Album |
| 2008 | Dirty City | Single |
| 2007 | Complete Clapton | Album |
| 2005 | Back Home | Album |
| 2005 | Legends: Live at Montreux 1997 | Album |
| 2005 | Say What You Will | Single |
| 2004 | Me and Mr. Johnson | Album |
| 2004 | Sessions for Robert J | Album |
| 2004 | The Best of Eric Clapton | Album |
| 2003 | Ballads | Album |
| 2003 | Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Eric Clapton | Album |
| 2002 | One More Car, One More Rider | Album |
| 2001 | Reptile | Album |
| 2000 | Riding with the King | Album |
| 1999 | Blues | Album |
| 1999 | Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1999 | In Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua | Album |
| 1999 | Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park | Album |
| 1999 | The Blues Years | Album |
| 1998 | My Father's Eyes | Single |
| 1998 | Pilgrim | Single |
| 1998 | Pilgrim | Album |
| 1997 | Change the World | Single |
| 1996 | Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies | Album |
| 1996 | Strictly the Blues | Album |
| 1995 | It Hurts Me Too | Album |
| 1995 | The Cream of Clapton | Album |
| 1994 | From the Cradle | Album |
| 1993 | Stages | Album |
| 1992 | It's Probably Me | Single |
| 1992 | Rush – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 1992 | Tears in Heaven | Single |
| 1992 | Unplugged | Album |
| 1991 | 24 Nights | Album |
| 1991 | Story | Album |
| 1990 | Bad Love | Single |
| 1990 | No Alibis | Single |
| 1989 | Journeyman | Album |
| 1989 | Run So Far | Single |
| 1988 | Crossroads | Album |
| 1988 | Homeboy – Original Score Performed by Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1987 | Tearing Us Apart | Single |
| 1987 | The Cream of Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1986 | August | Album |
| 1986 | The Color of Money – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 1985 | Behind the Sun | Album |
| 1985 | Edge of Darkness | Album |
| 1985 | Forever Man | Single |
| 1984 | Backtrackin' | Album |
| 1983 | Money and Cigarettes | Album |
| 1983 | Time Pieces Vol.II Live in the Seventies | Album |
| 1982 | Timepieces: The Best of Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1981 | Another Ticket | Album |
| 1981 | I Can't Stand It | Single |
| 1981 | Steppin' Out | Album |
| 1980 | Just One Night | Album |
| 1978 | Backless | Album |
| 1977 | Lay Down Sally | Single |
| 1977 | Slowhand | Album |
| 1977 | Wonderful Tonight | Single |
| 1976 | Arthur Louis's First Album | Album |
| 1976 | No Reason to Cry | Album |
| 1975 | E. C. Was Here | Album |
| 1975 | There's One in Every Crowd | Album |
| 1974 | 461 Ocean Boulevard | Album |
| 1974 | Willie and the Hand Jive/Mainline Florida | Single |
| 1973 | Clapton | Album |
| 1973 | Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert | Album |
| 1972 | Eric Clapton at His Best | Album |
| 1972 | The History of Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1971 | Guitar Boogie | Album |
| 1970 | After Midnight | Single |
| 1970 | Eric Clapton | Album |
| 1966 | After Midnight | Single |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 2006 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| 2000 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1986 | British Academy Television Craft Award for Best Original Music | Won | |
| Silver Clef Award | Won |
Filmography
22 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Echo In the Canyon | Film | |
| 2016 | Soundbreaking | Film | |
| 2015 | Live at the Royal Albert Hall | Film | |
| 2013 | B.B. King: The Life of Riley | Film | |
| 2011 | George Harrison: Living in the Material World | Film | |
| 2010 | Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 | Film | |
| 2006 | Before the Music Dies | Film | |
| 2006 | Live at Montreux 1986 | Film | |
| 2004 | Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 | Film | |
| 2003 | Concert for George | Film | |
| 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | Film | |
| 1997 | Live in Hyde Park | Film | |
| 1995 | Nothing but the Blues | Film | |
| 1990 | The Cream of Eric Clapton | Film | |
| 1987 | Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll | Film |
Show all 22 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Live 1986 | Film | |
| 1985 | Water (1985 film) | Film | |
| 1975 | Tommy | Film | |
| 1973 | Jimi Hendrix | Film | |
| 1972 | The Concert for Bangladesh | Film | |
| 1968 | One Saturday Evening | Film | |
| Back Beat | TV series |
Eric Clapton Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Eric Clapton?
Eric Clapton is 81 years old, born on 30 March 1945 in Ripley.
What is Eric Clapton known for?
Eric Clapton is known as a member of All-Stars.
What is Eric Clapton’s nationality?
Eric Clapton is British, born in Ripley.
Who is Eric Clapton married to?
Eric Clapton is married to Melia McEnery; they married in 2002.
Has Eric Clapton won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q48187), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Raph_PH · CC BY 2.0
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