Eric Patrick Clapton, known as "Slowhand," is a British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, considered one of the most influential and virtuosic in the history of rock and blues. His career took off in the 1960s with seminal bands such as The Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and the supergroup Cream, with which he solidified his fame. He subsequently formed Derek and the Dominos, recording the iconic "Layla." His long solo career is filled with successes, including albums like *Slowhand* and songs such as "I Shot the Sheriff," "Cocaine," and "Wonderful Tonight." His acoustic album *Unplugged* (1992), featuring the moving "Tears in Heaven," achieved worldwide success, winning six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. He is the only artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times (as a solo artist and as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream) and has received numerous other accolades, including 18 Grammy Awards and the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to music.