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I have had this on my Nook for several years and never got around to reading it.

For a person who's lived the rock and roll life most of us can only dream about, the book seemed quite mediocre. Terribly self indulgent at points and an exercise in name-dropping people he's come in contact with, than anything of substance. Enjoyed reading about his struggles with addiction and self-abandonment, maybe the only portion which I could resonate with. Read if you are into the blues, pun intended.

Good art needs tragedy?

This book is about the consummate rock guitarist Eric Clapton. I feel certain that his song “Layla” has been popular at many parties! #heatofjuly #partyrockanthem

Decent, honest account of his ups and downs. Clapton knew everyone, and they all get a mention though rarely more than that. His battles with drugs and alcohol are described unflinchingly though to be honest the last 50 pages recounting sobriety and contentment are about as gripping as that annual family newsletter we all get at Christmas. But recommended if you're a fan of EC or his era.

#DecDays #WonderfulTonight 🎼 I tend to prefer my celebrity memoirs to be by actors rather than musicians but I like Clapton and I read this one several years ago and enjoyed it. I think it's still on the top shelf of a bookshelf in the guest bedroom but I'm too lazy to go look.😆I do love this song, especially the acoustic version 🎸It's such a great love song.❤️

The man who put #cocaine on mainstream radio. I had no idea what I was singing as a kid when I'd belt out "She don't lie she don't lie she don't lie...cocaine" while driving with my mom when this came on the car radio ??#RockinMay @Cinfhen

This book made me a better guitarist. Brilliant read and full of incredible stories.

I've never been much for nonfiction, but these 2 are on my must read list. Genius musicians + stories of recovery? Yes please! #nonfiction #septphotochallenge #musicians