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Books : Eric Clapton: The Autobiography
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Eric Clapton: The Autobiography by: Eric Clapton List Price: £20.00 CD-Charts Price: £13.15 You Save: £6.85 (34%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9781846051609 ISBN: 1846051606 Label: Century Manufacturer: Century Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: October 09, 2007 Publisher: Century Release Date: October 09, 2007 Studio: Century Sales Rank: 9501 Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Very good but loses its way at timesThis is a great bio, and for a non-writer Mr Clapton has done a great job. But sadly the themes sometimes get a bit lost, with stories stopping and starting. I think this would work more as a voice over, after I had got a bit confused and thought about it - it has the feel of how a story might be told - but it makes difficult reading. I think it does have a wide appeal - it doesn't dwell too much on the guitar or guitar playing itself (don't worry for fellow music fans there is enough to keep you interested), but it does combine the relationships and struggles faced throughout his life while still including the real passion for music. I would say to anyone, have a read, and to any Clapton fan, its a must read! Rating:  - An enjoyable readI really enjoyed reading this book. I am a fan of Clapton's music, and I found I couldn't put the book down. Not wanting to add a spoiler, I am glad that the autobiography ended on a positive note, after all the heartache described in the earlier chapters. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about one of the real legends within the music industry. Clapton has influenced so many, that his autobiography is a must read for any true music fan. Rating: - Enjoyable readI have been following EC and his music since the mid-60s, and saw all his bands from Cream onwards. He was the main inspiration to me picking up the guitar in 1969 (he has a lot to answer for there!) and nearly 40 years later I'm still gigging! I have all the various books written about him, of which Ray Coleman's "Survivor" is outstanding, although quite a few years out of date now (having said that, get a copy of the wonderful book "Strange Brew"). I got the EC book as a Christmas present, and finished it in 2 days. I might have expected lots of info about his guitars, amplifiers, strings used etc; but we've all read about them countless times in various magazine articles. The book is essentially about his personal life, and appears ... Read More: Rating: - Good But Shame Not More About The MusicOverall this was an interesting book about a major figure in rock music. I should have preferred the balance to have been more about his music and less about the other aspects of his life, such as the pleasures of cruising his 45m yacht around the Mediterranean. And within the music related material, I should have welcomed more on his reputation-establishing period of say 1964 to 1970, and less on later work, such as "Pilgrim". Having said that, an artist's experiences must influence his work, and so perhaps it is important to read about his relationship with Patti and his various addictions. Also his opinions on such matters as religion and hunting, whether to one's taste or not, are valuable in forming a picture of the author's ... Read More: Rating: - The Legendyes this man is a Legend in his own right, the book was a brilliant read at times he repeated him self, but he gave a good insight in to his life and his music he must rate as the best guitarist in the world it was sad that he was addicted to substance and grief stricken over the loss of his son. This book is a must read for his fans or any one who likes Eric i would now like to read what Pattie Boyd says in her book. |
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