Everyone wanted to play like Eric Clapton in the early to mid-'60s. — Peter Frampton Copy Share Image
Eric Clapton has earned all of our respect. He is the greatest. He opened the doors for us. Without Cream, there is… — Butch Trucks Copy Share Image
People are familiar with my songs, especially through Eric Clapton. But I have a hard time drawing a crowd, because I have… — J. J. Cale Copy Share Image
I was very influenced by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, both of whom I had the pleasure of playing with and becoming… — Mick Taylor Copy Share Image
Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" when he was coked out of his mind. Later on, it nearly killed him. — Lemmy Kilmister Copy Share Image
I know he played on the last record but I don't wake up in the middle of the night thinking of Eric… — Jack Bruce Copy Share Image
I decided early on that I wanted to be Michael Bloomfield, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton - not George Harrison. — Todd Rundgren Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of songs like Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful' and Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' - songs that go… — Bruno Mars Copy Share Image
If I could do something with Paul McCartney it would be just amazing. Or Eric Clapton. — Jake Shimabukuro Copy Share Image
I used to sit for hours and copy every lick on those early AC/DC and Kiss records. From there, I went on… — Mike McCready Copy Share Image
Im a product of my influences, and those are the 60s. All analog. I loved the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the… — Mike Campbell Copy Share Image
Punk was sort of an angry stance against things that had happened just before, against the pop of glam rock, against progressive… — Gary Kemp Copy Share Image
We lived in a two-bedroom apartment, and I shared a room with Kevin, who was three years older than me. I had… — Terry Dubrow Copy Share Image
Eric Clapton's scales - when he comes off a high note and it's time for a refrain or a little bit of… — Chris Rea Copy Share Image
I can't deny that Eric Clapton's and Eddie Van Halen's lead stuff has influenced a stack of people, but for me, it's… — Angus Young Copy Share Image
Whenever I sing blues from the '50s or the kind of blues that you might have heard Eric Clapton or Duane Allman… — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
My dad used to listen to Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, and my mom liked Michael Bolton and Roy Orbison. She was… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
... once we played at the Fillmore opposite The Cream. Eric Clapton was there and he played his ass off that night… — Barry Goldberg Copy Share Image
I’ve worked with such legendary guitar players as Allan Holdsworth, Ronnie Montrose, Eric Clapton, Lowell George and Steve Vai, but none of… — Ted Templeman Copy Share Image
I think people who basically do one thing like Eric Clapton is great. But I've always enjoyed playing different kinds of music… — Jack Bruce Copy Share Image
Jazz stopped being creative in the early '80s. After your acoustic era, where you had the likes of the Miles Davis Quintet,… — Robert Glasper Copy Share Image
Recovery is a positive thing. Theres nothing to be ashamed of. When you know you need help, and seek help, you need… — Naomi Campbell Copy Share Image
I suppose when I started playing guitar, it was the means to an end. I never thought of myself as a fully… — Ian Anderson Copy Share Image
For my 23rd birthday, I received a nylon string guitar. I told myself that if I could play Eric Clapton's 'Tears In… — Neil Jackson Copy Share Image
It seems like I always had to work harder than other people. Those nights when everybody else is asleep, and you sit… — B. B. King Copy Share Image
I love Eric Clapton and what he did with Cream; 'Spoonful' and 'Crossroads,' those are probably the coolest solos. — Gary Rossington Copy Share Image
“It’s one of those songs— like Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”— that everyone knows all the words to without ever having chosen… — Mindy Kaling Copy Share Image
No one's better than me. I'm not better than anyone. Whether it's Eric Clapton or BB King we look straight at each… — Carlos Santana Copy Share Image
When I grew up, I had influences as diverse as Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix. — Billy Squier Copy Share Image
I thought Eric Clapton was good. He still is. Not only is he good - he's rock's #1 guitarist, and he plays… — B. B. King Copy Share Image
I went to London and performed in Eric Clapton's concert at the Royal Albert Hall. I'll work with him any time he… — Carole King Copy Share Image
I really wanted to write a song like Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight.' It's just such a sweet sentiment. It's so simple but… — Andy Grammer Copy Share Image
First concert I ever went to was a group called The Yardbirds. Eric Clapton is the lead guitarist. — Ron Barber Copy Share Image
You stop anybody on any street, around the world, and they know who Eric Clapton is. They don't know who I am! — Jeff Beck Copy Share Image
I can never make up my mind if I'm happy being a flute player, or if I wish I were Eric Clapton. — Ian Anderson Copy Share Image
When I was 15, I got super into Eric Clapton. My father took notice of this and got me a guitar for Christmas. — Elias Copy Share Image
![“I’ve worked with such legendary guitar players as Allan Holdsworth, Ronnie Montrose, Eric Clapton, Lowell George and Steve Vai, but none of them come close to having Ed’s [Eddie Van Halen's] fantastic combination of chops and musicianship. I rank him along with Charlie Parker and Art Tatum as one…” quote by Ted Templeman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98d/ted-templeman-281858_art_i-ve-worked-with-such-legendary-guitar-p_117538.jpg)
