Historical Artist Profile

Eric Clapton

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2000

Biography & Overview

Eric Patrick Clapton (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time".

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 9 Charted Tracks
"I Shot The Sheriff" Entered Charts: 1974
#1 HIT
"Tears In Heaven" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #2
"Lay Down Sally" Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
"Change The World" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #5
"Layla" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #12
"Wonderful Tonight" Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #16
"After Midnight" Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #18
"I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #18
"Hello Old Friend" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #24
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 25 Charted Tracks
"Tears In Heaven" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #5
"I Shot The Sheriff" Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #9
"Behind The Mask" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #15
"Change The World" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #18
"Swing Low Sweet Chariot" Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #19
"Bad Love" Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #25
"Wonderful Tonight (Live)" Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #30
"My Father'S Eyes" Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #33
"Promises" Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #37
"Knockin' On Heaven'S Door" Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #38
"Lay Down Sally" Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #39
"Circus" Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #39
"Layla - Unplugged" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #45
"Fover Man" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #51
"Alibis" Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #53
"Motherless Child" Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #63
"The Shape You' In" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #75
"It'S In The Way That You Use It" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #77
"Wonderful Tonight" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #81
"I'Ve Got A Rock 'N' Roll Heart" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #83
"Blue Eyes Blue" Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #94
"Holy Mother" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #95
"Ptending" Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #96
"After Midnight" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #99
"I Ain'T Gonna Stand For It" Entered Charts: 2001
Peak: #99