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“The only planning I do is about a minute before I play. I desperately try to think of something that will be effective, but I never sit down and work it out note for note.”

Quote by Eric Clapton

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Eric Clapton, a British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, is hailed as the God of Guitar. Born on March 30, 1945, Clapton's musical career began in the 1960s, blending elements of blues, rock, and country music, which has had a profound impact on musicians of subsequent generations. more

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