Eric+Clapton

As you research your selected guitarist, you will need to note some specific information from his or her life and career. Include the following in your final writing: Details for your written assignment: ,
 * Introduction
 * Biography
 * Discography
 * Legacy
 * Conclusion

Your Name: (first name, last initial): Megan M.

Write your essay here! : Eric Clapton started off playing blues, it is in 4,4 time, with a melody characterized by lowered third and seventh. He also played rock which is,also known as rock and roll. The music moved into non-blues harmonic patterns and made the electric guitar the primary lead melody instrument, replacing the saxophone.

Eric Clapton grew up raised by his grandparents. Until he was 9 he thought he had an older sister, then later realized that that was actually his mom. Without ever meeting his dad, Edward Fryer, he found out that he died in 1985. Eric was an above average student who excelled in the arts ,but played guitar more that he studied. He later went to Kingston College of Arts, but failed out. Before he became famous he was in a group called the Bluesbreakers, but decided to break away from the standard forms of rock and blues to create a new sound that allowed more improvisation. When he joined the Yardbirds that is when he gained international fame. Clapton was married a couple times and had 5 kids. On his way to go see is son Connor, he got the news that he had feel out if a hotel window to his death 49 stories high. He told his band ,The Rolling Stones, that he turned to stone and wanted to get away from everyone. Years later he was in a plane crash along with his other band members and all of them died except for him.

Some albums that Eric Clapton came out with were For Your Love, 1965 and Five Live Yardbirds, 1964. Both of these helped him the most on gaining international fame. As a young artist he was most influenced by any blues players. He aslo is legondary in many ways. One is that he is, is that he made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eric Clapton was a singer, songwriter and an amazing guitarist. He was with many bands, but also was a solo artist at some times.

Works Cited

Sources : Include the source information for all of the articles or web sites that were used to complete your project. Source information is found at the end of each article in iCONN.They should also be listed in alphabetical order by the first word of the source citation. sample: "Carol Kaye." //Contemporary Musicians//. Vol. 22. Detroit: Gale, 1998. //Gale Biography In Context//. Web. 8 Jan. 2012. "Selected Websites on Carol Kaye's Life and Works." //Gale Biography in Context//. Detroit: Gale, 2008. //Gale Biography In Context//. Web. 8 Jan. 2012.

"Eric Clapton." //Contemporary Musicians //. Vol. 66. Detroit: Gale, 2010. //Biography In Context //. Web. 1 May 2013.
 * Your Source List:**

"Eric Patrick Clapton." //Encyclopedia of World Biography //. Vol. 18. Detroit: Gale, 1998. //Biography In Context //. Web. 7 May 2013.

Guitarist Research Notes Table
//cells will expand as you enter your findings// || rock- also known as rock and roll. The music moved into non-blues harmonic patterns and made the electric guitar the primary lead melody instrument, replacing the saxophone. || 2. He found out that his dad was Edward Fryer who died in 1985 without ever knowing his son. 3. He was an above average student who excelled in art, but played guitar more often than he studied. He later failed out of Kingston College of Art. 4. When he joined The Yardbirds, that is when he gained international fame. || 2. Many of Eric Clapton's band members, Rolling Stones, died in a helicopter crash in August 1990. 3. His son fell 49 stories to his death from a hotel window. || 2. Five Live Yardbirds, 1964 Both of these albums are what helped him become famous. || What do you like about his/her style? ||  ||
 * ** Information Feature ** ||= **Your Findings**
 * The guitar style I am researching is: || Rock and Blues ||
 * The artist I am researching is: || Eric Clapton ||
 * This guitarist lived from __to__ ___ || March 30, 1945 ||
 * Define and describe the guitar style you are researching. || blues- it is in 4,4 time, with a melody characterized by lowered third and seventh.
 * What kind of musical training did the guitarist have? || he took lessons in school and practiced a lot after school. ||
 * What types of music influenced this artist? || Rock and blues ||
 * Name some musicians who influenced the guitarist you are researching. || He was influenced and inspired by many American Blues artists. ||
 * Has this guitarist played more than one style? If so, what other styles? || Rock and Blues ||
 * What type of guitar does this musician play? || Electric guitar ||
 * What are some interesting facts about your guitarist’s childhood? || 1. He was raised by his grandparent. and they pretended that his mom was his sister, but later found out that wasn't true.
 * What did this guitarist do before he became famous? || Before he became famous he was in a group called the Bluesbreakers, but decided to break away from the standard forms of rock and blues to create a new sound that allowed more improvisation. ||
 * List two interesting facts about the guitarist’s life. || 1. He was names the world's top musician in 1969 by Melody Maker.
 * List two albums or songs your artist released, the dates they were released and why they are important. || 1. For Your Love, 1965
 * Who is playing this style of music today?
 * What legacy has this guitarist left to the world of music? ||  ||