Crossroads The Life and Music of Eric Clapton by Michael Schumacher

Crossroads The Life and Music of Eric Clapton

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Crossroads The Life and Music of Eric Clapton

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Paperback: 420 pages

Publisher: Citadel; Updated edition (March 1, 2003)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0806524669

ISBN-13: 978-0806524665

Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

From Publishers Weekly

Schumacher (Dharma Lion: The Biography of Allen Ginsberg) here chronicles the life and career of the reclusive British blues performer. Brought up by his grandparents after his unwed mother deserted him, Clapton taught himself to play the guitar and by age 25 had toured the world with the Yardbirds, the Bluesbreakers, Cream and Blind Faith?and become a star. Then he began to drift in and out of the spotlight, spending long periods in seclusion while his management and his record company struggled to keep him in the public eye. Schumacher covers a tale of unhappy personal relationships, a failed marriage, drug and alcohol addiction and the tragic death of the performer's infant son, while giving full account of Clapton's significant accomplishments as guitarist and vocalist, his forays into rock and his performances and recordings. Clapton, now 50, seems to be making a comeback despite his depressing story. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
A fascinating journey into the life of Eric Clapton. As someone who has been an avid Clapton fan from the beginning, it was quite interesting to read about his growth and evolution as a musician over the years and with his different groups. I was fascinated to discover that he did not think he was lead guitar material and that he lacked confidence regarding his vocal abilities. This is a book which will stimulate discussion among friends and have you running to your music collection to listen to old songs yet once again, while eagerly awaiting a new Clapton release.

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