Clapton discusses how he finds solace in his songwriting. Read about the first time he played a Muddy Waters song.

See Eric Clapton with his grandmother, who raised him. Includes a brief article about his childhood.

Even astronomers love Clapton, as they named minor planet No. 4305 after him. See a diagram of the orbit.

Eric Clapton discusses his signature model guitar. See the original brochure.

Read about Clapton's split with his manager Roger Forrester, who had helped him recover from drug and alcohol addiction.