My original interests and intentions in guitar playing were primarily created on quality of tone, for instance, the way the instrument could be made to echo or simulate the human voice. Eric Clapton createechoguitar Change image and share on social
Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league. Eric Clapton leaguelevelmusic Change image and share on social
It's very dependent on your state of mind. And your emotional state as well. And a lot of it comes pouring out, you don't really have that much control with it. Eric Clapton controldependentemotional Change image and share on social
The first guitar I ever had was a gut-string Spanish guitar, and I couldn't really get the hang of it. I was only 13, and I talked my grandparents into buying it for me. I tried and tried and tried, but got nowhere with it. Eric Clapton buygrandparentguitar share on social
One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut. Eric Clapton beneficialhavelearn Change image and share on social
My dedication to my music has driven everyone away. I've had girlfriends, but I always end up on my own. I don't particularly like it, but I don't see a way 'round it. Eric Clapton dedicationdriveend Change image and share on social
They looked great, you know the drawings of the guys playing looked great and bits of string around their necks. So it didn't seem to be that difficult a thing to do, or that inaccessible. Eric Clapton bitdifficultdrawing Change image and share on social
I feel a real need to observe a level of propriety in what I'm handing out. Instead of me just venting or spilling my guts, I've got to consider how it's going to affect people. How it's going to affect me, as well. Because it's like a cycle. Eric Clapton affectcyclefeel share on social
But I did go to music really early on, even when I was 4 or 5, I was responding to music probably in ways other kids were not. Eric Clapton earlykidmusic Change image and share on social
Yeah, it is, because it's a real discovery of your inner resources, you know. That's what my character is all about and what my playing is all about. But to get up there and just go inside and draw out something that makes you feel good first and foremost. Eric Clapton characterdiscoverydraw share on social
