Eric Clapton on the Cover of Rolling Stone
After playing with the Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, the guitarist formed the trio Cream with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.
This article appeared in the May 11, 1968 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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July 18, 1974
By 1974, Clapton had moved past short, fertile runs with Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos into his solo career.
This article appeared in the July 18, 1974 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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January 19, 1984
After a long, grueling battle with alcoholism and substance abuse, Clapton was clean and sober by 1984.
This article appeared in the January 19, 1984 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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August 15, 1985
Clapton was one of the many superstars who took part in the historic Live Aid event.
This article appeared in the August 15, 1985 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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August 25, 1988
Clapton's remarkable career hit another high with the song "It's in the Way That You Use It."
This article appeared in the August 25, 1988 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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October 17, 1991
The guitarist won six Grammy Awards for his single "Tears in Heaven," written in grief after the death of his four-year-old son.
This article appeared in the October 17, 1991 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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April 29, 1993
His Unplugged album was a blockbuster, selling more than 10 million copies.
This article appeared in the April 29, 1993 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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June 21, 2001
Still a top draw.
This article appeared in the June 21, 2001 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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April 21, 2005
Unquestionably one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
This article appeared in the April 21, 2005 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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May 18, 2006
Wedged between Eminem and Muhammad Ali.
This article appeared in the May 18, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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March 4, 2010
Just a couple of Yardbirds.
This article appeared in the March 4, 2010 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.
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December 8, 2011
The original guitar god.
This article appeared in the December 8, 2011 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available in the online archive.