The 128page scrapbook is quarterbound in leather, featuring drawings by peter blake, rare photographs and 30 items of memorabilia handpasted within the book s pages 300mm x 210mm. Whoever you give an autographed eric clapton guitar to will be left at a loss for words after receiving such a rare and unique collectible. Clapton sold his beloved possessions as the first endowment of the crossroads foundation. Eric clapton s official, handcrafted, signed limited edition book documenting the crossroads guitar festivals, 199920, with archival photos and exclusive commentary from the musicians who took part. Like dylan and mccartney, he is an icon and a living legend. Book overview this hardcover edition of bill wymans stones from the inside.
Wayne henderson, whose day job was working as a rural mail carrier, is a guitar maker extraordinaire, oldtime musician and raconteur, performing at venues as varied as his small town rescue squad and carnegie hall. Also included is the program fron beatlefest which lists pattie as one of the featured guests. Information not mentioned in one may be discussed in depth in another. Brief historybiography eric clapton was born on march 30th, 1945 and has been consistently declared as one of the most talented guitarists in music history. This a great book about her life being married to george harrison and later eric clapton. The autobiography paperback may 27, 2008 by eric clapton author. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sellout concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. Jun 03, 2015 george harrison and eric clapton live in japan book signed by harrison genesis publications, ltd.
The book, along with other memorabilia available below can be inscribed by pattie herself, when purchased from pattieboyd. The foundation funds crossroads centre at antigua, a drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation facility, founded by eric clapton in 1997. Wonderful tonight, available in paperback and digital editions. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Genesis publications eric clapton 24 nights book uk. George harrison and eric clapton live in japan book signed by. This is the cd album of the cream of eric clapton, signed by eric clapton, presented here in excellent condition with original signed sleeve as shown. More than a rock star, eric clapton is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. Designed to look incredible, increase in value over time, and offer you your own piece of music history to keep, this collection of real, autographed guitars are certified authentic, and incredibly rare. Roll hall of famer eric clapton unveils a surprising side to the rocker. Over the course of his incredible career, johns helped create some of rocks most iconic albums, including those by the beatles, the rolling stones, eric clapton, the eagles, the who, the clash. With striking intimacy and candor, eric clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life in this poignant and honest autobiography. A fantastic romp through the pages of rock and roll history. Eric clapton signed the cream of eric clapton cd album.
An autographed eric clapton album will an excellent addition to any memorabilia collection. This fantastic collection has an autographed copy of eric clapton s autobiography with letter of authenticity, an autographed cover of the album another ticket by eric clapton, an autographed cover of backless by eric clapton and an autographed cover of the album history of eric clapton with 97 and one other unidentified signature. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to eric clapton. This is the full album cover autographed in person on the cover by eric clapton. Known, unknown, rare and unseen images from former rolling stones bassist bill wyman, capturing life onstage, backstage and on the road. The autobiography signedlimited edition eric clapton limited. This one has been handsigned by eric clapton and bb king. Live in japan first edition signed george harrison. Unfollow eric clapton autographed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. May 27, 2008 this is an autobiography and eric clapton is a musician, not a writer and it shows in the style of writing.
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The autobiography 1st edition 1st printing signed eric clapton by eric clapton. His first guitar was a cheap kay jazz ii model, but by 1964 clapton already moved onto a red fender telecaster, which he used on the majority of the material that he recorded with the yardbirds. Two audio compact discs, housed in original matching folder. Rare and unseen images is personally autographed by bill wyman on a custom stones from the inside bookplate.
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It is accompanied by four copies of clapton s guitar picks, a backstage laminate pass, button badge and guitar string all in a printed envelope laid into a pocket inside the box. Explore books by eric clapton with our selection at. The records are not certified however they do come from a. Apparently, he was quite the ladies man, allegedly knocking boots. Clapton autobiography by clapton eric, signed abebooks. He addresses every phase of his personal and professional life, which is amazing in the fact that the book clocks in at only 328 pages. There is an original nils lofgren concert ticket for town hall birmingham may 6th 1976 on the reverse of this page. Get the best deals on eric clapton memorabilia when you shop the largest. Eric clapton band signed autographed the cream of clapton cd booklet beckett bas. It doesnt look like a genuine eric clapton autograph to me. His career has spanned the history of rock, and often shaped it via the seminal bands with whom hes played. Eric claptons official, handcrafted, signed limited edition book documenting the crossroads guitar festivals, 199920, with archival photos and exclusive commentary from the musicians who took part. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The text is sometimes a bit clunky but i feel its written from the heart. A signed eric clapton guitar is a fabulous gift for anybody that you know who is a music fan. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Eric clapton collectibles and memorabilia are items relating to the renowned recording artist and guitarist eric clapton. Cream 2005 reunion madison square garden nyc signed. On 24 june 1999, christies auction house in new york city conducted a sale of 100 of eric claptons guitars, plus several amplifiers and versace guitar straps.
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