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 Nuno
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Here there are several Clapton's fans (like me). The book (and a compilation CD) will be available next week.

 
Posted : 03/10/2007 6:03 pm
 Taso
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My best friend's friend's DAD is apparently very good friends with Clapton. So he's getting my best friend an autographed copy :( Not me though.

http://taso.dmusic.com/music/

 
Posted : 03/10/2007 6:51 pm
 KR2
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Clapton is scheduled to be on Larry King (CNN) Oct 10 (or is it the 12th hmmmm)

It's the rock that gives the stream its music . . . and the stream that gives the rock its roll.

 
Posted : 06/10/2007 2:51 am
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I am indebted to clapton - my earliest guitar lessons revolved around his tunes. I was lucky enough to catch him Live last year for the first time ever. I will definitely read his autobiography.

For those of you who don't know Clapton...learn.

 
Posted : 07/10/2007 2:27 am
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My best friend's friend's DAD is apparently very good friends with Clapton.

Really ?

 
Posted : 11/10/2007 5:32 am
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So it's out now???

For all those that don't know. Eric is the featured guest on Larry King tomorrow night....Friday-10/12

Unfortunately.....well not so unfortunately, I'm going to see my brother-in-law play at a local gig. Long time-no-see/hear.

Eric is always around.

Ooppps...someone already caught that...sorry.

 
Posted : 12/10/2007 1:25 am
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with the magic of you tube im sure you will be able to see it.

http://www.soundclick.com/kensacco
http://www.soundclick.com/thetools

 
Posted : 13/10/2007 10:12 pm
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I could not find it but it will probably be up here in a few days
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/

http://www.soundclick.com/kensacco
http://www.soundclick.com/thetools

 
Posted : 13/10/2007 10:23 pm
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I saw the book in Walmart yesterday, so it is out. I watched his interview over the weekend on one of the morning news shows - maybe it was the Today Show (not sure though).

I was teasing my wife during the interview, saying "I know his life story --> Part 1: he learned to play guitar as a youngster, Part 2: became "Clapton is God", Part 3: no memory of a dozen or more years due to drugs, Part 4: older & wiser now, enjoying life!" And, from the interview, that is pretty much what he said!

He is a great talent and I love his music. But, I don't really care that much about his (or any other) musician's life story. I wish him well, but I am not really interested in his life story. However, doubtless this will be turned into another bio-movie, ala Johnny Cash or Ray Charles.

 
Posted : 15/10/2007 6:06 pm
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Caught a replay of the King interview, really enjoyed it.
Will always be a big fan, hope to pick up both the book and cd soon.

#4491....

 
Posted : 15/10/2007 6:23 pm
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I'd still like to read what the man has to say.....

 
Posted : 16/10/2007 12:58 am
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Just like to say that after receiving the Clapton autobiography for Christmas, I found it a cracking read and was unable to leave it alone for very long.
For a man not known for his literary skills, I found this book extremely well written, ( although he does comment upon his winning of a school prize for his prowess in English & literature) and easy to read it was as though I was watching the whole thing unfold as a story on one of the Sky documentary channels.
He talks fluidly about the songs he has written and where the inspiration comes from.
Reading through the book you come to realize that this is a man not comfortable with fame and notoriety, a man that is at odds with all, but a very close circuit of friends, someone that yearns for certain people and certain objects and upon receiving them is no longer interested. A man that has struggled with his inner demons and overcome insurmountable odds, to come out stronger and happier than ever before, but a man tired and weary of travelling and touring, someone who considers it time to retire and sit back ( this gathered from the epilogue ) . But that was written immediately after a mammoth year long tour of the world. Who wouldn't be a tad knackered ??
I personally don't see him retiring, he loves the music too much

Thank you Eric Clapton for all the music, inspiration and the best book I've read this year !!!!

Be excellent to each other & party on dudes!
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Posted : 14/01/2008 8:47 pm
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Great review Rodders. I read it back when it first came out and thought he came across genuine and honest. When he described some of the toughest things in his life, it didn't seem like he was trying for sympathy. He was brutally honest about the things he screwed up on.

The writing wasn't the best in places, he tended to rush through some things and randomly change topics, but that made it more compelling to me. You know someone edited it, but you are hearing his voice, not a ghost writer's. He's definitely a better guitar player than writer, but it was great to hear his story from the source.

Bass player for Undercover

 
Posted : 15/01/2008 12:39 am
 Nuno
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I've received the Clapton autobiography for Christmas as well. Currently I'm finishing a book... but I don't know if I will wait to finish it to start with the Clapton's one!

 
Posted : 15/01/2008 11:21 am
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I just happen to have a book token I haven't used yet.....

Although, having read (since Xmas!) Steven Gerrard's autobiography, "The Afghan" by Frederick Forsyth, "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham, "Making Money" and "Going Postal" (both by Terry Pratchett) and "The Hard Way" by Lee Child, my brain cell is kind of wilting under pressure.....

:D :D :D

Vic

"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)

 
Posted : 19/01/2008 1:46 am
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