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Guitar Legend Eric Clapton Turns 75 Years Old

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Musician Eric Clapton, known as “Slowhand,” turned 75 years old Monday.

The legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter was born in England. He joined his first band in 1963. He was 18 years old at the time. Later the same year, he joined the Yardbirds, and the rest is history.

Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 03, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 03, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Clapton is the only musician to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three different times. The guitarist was inducted as a solo artist, as a member of Yardbirds and as a member of Cream.

He was ranked the second best guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.” Jimi Hendrix was named the number one guitarist of all time. (RELATED: If There’s One Day Of The Year To Listen To ‘Give Me One Reason,’ It’s March 30)

Even after 50 years in the music industry, Clapton continues to tour with his music. The “I Shot The Sheriff” musician recently postponed his 2020 concert to 2021 due to concerns over coronavirus. The concert was set to start in May of 2020 and last through June. It will now take place in Spring of 2021.