noun clapton Eric. born 1945, British rock guitarist, noted for his virtuoso style, his work with the Yardbirds (1963–65), Cream (1966–68), and, with Derek and the Dominos, the album Layla (1970); later solo work includes Unplugged (1992) 3
noun clapton Eric, born 1945, English blues and rock guitarist and composer. 1
