Publisher's Synopsis
Hang in there and get ready for a total immersion in Eric Clapton's life. "Clapton is God" read a mural in the mid-60s, a tribute to the man who made the six strings cry and turned the blues into pure magic.
If you think Layla is just a love song, you're just grabbing the surface, here it goes much deeper, where rock 'n' roll meets the real stories, the ones that burn under the skin.
In this comprehensive biography, I'll take you through Clapton's stellar career, from his beginnings with the Yardbirds, to planetary success with Cream and Derek and the Dominos. You'll discover the secrets behind the notes of immortal songs like Wonderful Tonight, Cocaine, and of course, Layla.
Don't expect a book in plaster. You'll breathe in the smell of guitar wood (an entire chapter dedicated to Clapton's most iconic companions), hear feedback from Marshall amps, get lost in impromptu jam sessions with other musical giants. From B.B. King to George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton has shared the stage with the greatest legends of rock and blues, and each encounter is a chapter worth telling.
Layla - Eric Clapton Tribute is not just music. You will learn the story of a man who knew how to get up after every fall, who fought against his personal demons and who transformed pain into pure art. I will tell you anecdotes, curiosities and private moments of the legend of Slowhand.
Do you want to know how that evening at Central London Polytechnic with Jimi Hendrix really went? Or why did Clapton give a Gibson Les Paul to George Harrison? This book will answer all your questions, keeping you glued to the pages like a hit that you won't stop listening to.
Whether you're a rock fan, a guitarist looking for inspiration, or just curious about the lives of big stars, Layla - Eric Clapton Tribute is the book you've been waiting for. And if it makes you want to pick up your guitar and play the riff of Sunshine of Your Love, then I'll have done my job.
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Eric Clapton's music... and may rock with you!
