There is an eternal debate: who is the best guitarist ever.

Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix get a mention. So does Jimmy Page and others.

Only one has actually been deified by their fans.

Eric Clapton is certainly one of the most influential guitarist of all time. He has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame three times: once as a Yardbird, once as a member of Cream and finally as a solo artist. His career began in the sixties and continues.

My favorite album by Clapton is called Slowhand. Released in 1977, Slowhand came at a time when punk, new wave and disco sounds were beginning to dominate the airwaves. Clapton's album brought back the classic power trio sound.