{"product_id":"slowhand-the-life-and-music-of-eric-clapton-by-philip-norman","title":"Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton, by Philip Norman","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solid-body electric guitar. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHis career has spanned the history of rock, and often shaped it via the seminal bands with whom he's played: the Yardbirds, John Mavall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes. Winner of 17 Grammys, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's only three-time inductee, he is an enduring influence on every other star soloist who ever wielded a pick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNow, with Clapton's consent and access to family members and close friends, rock music's foremost biographer returns to the heroic age of British rock and follows Clapton through his distinctive and scandalous childhood, early life of reckless rock 'n' roll excess, and twisting \u0026amp; turning struggle with addiction in the 60s and 70s. Readers will learn about his relationship with Pattie Boyd - wife of Clapton's own best friend George Harrison - the tragic death of his son, which inspired one of his most famous songs, “Tears in Heaven,” and even the backstories of his most famed, and named, guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePacked with new information and critical insights, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlowhand\u003c\/em\u003e finally reveals the complex character behind a living legend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e “The renowned guitar superhero emerges as ‘supersurvivor’ in this authoritative biography ... Extremely knowledgeable about the rock music scene, Norman tells Clapton's story with verve and insight.” - \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e “Comprehensive and illuminating.” - \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quay Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480046157902,"sku":"03 09 21","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6021\/products\/slowhand.png?v=1630665604","url":"https:\/\/www.quaybooksstore.com\/products\/slowhand-the-life-and-music-of-eric-clapton-by-philip-norman","provider":"Quay Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}