Eric Clapton: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Eric Patrick Clapp
Born	March 30, 1945 (age 81) • England
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (2000) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1996) • Grammy Award (1994) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1993) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1992) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1990) • Grammy Award (1972)

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