Clapton autobiography (The Autobiography - Eric Clapton)

Member Name: amnesiac

Product:	The Autobiography - Eric Clapton
Date:	02/07/09 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Very indepth and personal account

Disadvantages: Can get too focused on drug addiction

For fans of Slowhand this book is a must read. Clapton gives a great account of his whole life, from band to band, his drug addictions and relationships. Anyone looking for a good read without being a huge Clapton fan should read this too. Reading this got me more and more into his music.
The whole book contains so many interesting facts about Clapton's life, from the origin of Slowhand to his unusual family situation. As with a number of other biographies, Clapton is very much focused on drug addiction. Clapton chronicles this from his first experiences to various trips to rehab and finally sobriety.
Of course we also get a lot of insight into every aspect of Clapton's musical career. Clapton describs getting his first guitar at the beginning and towards the end he's describing the Cream reunion and his Crossroad's charity. There is just so much contained in this book for the music lover. We get a lot of insight into Clapton's friendship with George Harrison and his relationship and love for George's wife.

Summary: A great read for even the most casual Clapton fans.