Dan's review
Clapton: The Autobiography
by Eric Clapton
Dan's review
Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton
Dan's review
rating:
recommended for: Clapton fans, rock fans, people in 12 step programs
I really wanted to like this book. Eric Clatpon is one of my favorite musicians of all time; ever since I heard his version of "Crossroads." Unfortunately, Clatpon is a better guitarist than author.
His autobiography starts off with his early childhood and rural England, goes through his many rises and falls (including his marriage with Patty Harrison/Clatpon/Boy), and his eventual sobering up and becoming a family man. Clatpon's at his best when he talks about his experiences with music legends such as BB King, Jimi Hendrix, or Pete Townsend. When he goes into detail about the music scene in the 60's and the 70's I really feel like I missed out on a great time for music.
It really starts to drag when Clapton starts going in and out of rehab, finds a nice girl in LA, and finally settles down to start a family. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad things worked out for him in the end, but his convenient three act redemption really belongs in a "Behind The Music" s...more
His autobiography starts off with his early childhood and rural England, goes through his many rises and falls (including his marriage with Patty Harrison/Clatpon/Boy), and his eventual sobering up and becoming a family man. Clatpon's at his best when he talks about his experiences with music legends such as BB King, Jimi Hendrix, or Pete Townsend. When he goes into detail about the music scene in the 60's and the 70's I really feel like I missed out on a great time for music.
It really starts to drag when Clapton starts going in and out of rehab, finds a nice girl in LA, and finally settles down to start a family. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad things worked out for him in the end, but his convenient three act redemption really belongs in a "Behind The Music" s...more
