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“I listened to King Oliver and I listened to Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Archie Shepp... I listened to everything I could that came from that place that they call the blues but, in formality, isn't necessarily the blues.”

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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton

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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