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He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music of all time.
This legendary songmaker, 79, has enjoyed a vibrant career than has spanned over six decades as he has nearly 100 singles to his name.
He has been linked to some of the world’s most beautiful and celebrated women including model Pattie Boyd, singer and actress Cher, and TV star Davina McCall.
Now the living legend shared a new picture of himself on Instagram on Friday as he promoted his new album.
Can you guess who it is?
Iconic rocker, 79, who used to date Davina McCall and has nearly 100 singles under his belt shared a new picture from an American diner on Instagram on Friday – but can YOU guess who it is?
It’s Eric Clapton!
He kept his now grey tresses hidden under a beige bucket hat.
Eric – who has received 18 Grammy Awards as well as the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music -donned a casual look consisting of a black jacket over a blue button-down shirt and grey top.
He accessorised with several silver rings and appeared high in spirits as he flashed a smile at the camera with a coffee.
The rock singer captioned the snap: ‘Eric Clapton’s new album Meanwhile is available now on all digital platforms! Listen now at the link in bio.
‘Out on vinyl + CD January 24th.’
Eric’s new album features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago and Simon Climie.
Eric pictured in concert in Hammersmith back in the 70s and has an incredible career
He once dated TV presenter Davina McCall (pictured together in 1992)
Speaking about the release date of Meanwhile, he told Blues Rock Review: ‘I had to fight to get out because it was going to be pushed back til next year.’
Eric added, ‘It’s really a collection of the stuff that I’ve done over the last three, four years that we did at home. I played the guitar with a drum machine or a click.
‘Then it got sent to L.A. where Nathan (East) would play bass and Sonny (Emory) in Atlanta would play drums.
‘And all of this stuff was forced on us by the governments who wouldn’t let us play together, so I thought let’s get it all out. It’s called Meanwhile and it’s nice. It’s good stuff.’
He continued: ‘It’s a little inhibited because it was all home recorded but I need to get it out there. We’ll try some of those songs (on tour) but I’m more likely to play stuff that we know well that the audience expect to hear.’
Eric started his music career busking and playing in small pubs in the early 1960s.
He then joined blues band, The Yardbird, and enjoyed success with the hit ‘For Your Love’ before leaving.
The star then gained more recognition as part of the band, Cream, and very quickly became known as one of the UK’s top guitarists
Following the split of the band in 1968, Eric started to work on solo music.
His debut album, Eric Clapton, was released in 1970 and peaked at number 14 in the UK charts.
Since releasing his first album, the popular guitarist has brought out a further 19 solo albums.
He is well known for hits including Layla, Wonderful Tonight and Tears in Heaven, and was ranked number two on the Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list.
