Eric Clapton A Life in 12 Bars

The Showtime documentary “A Life in 12 Bars” is a bit slow moving but chock full of interesting information and insight as to how Slowhand became a rock and blues legend. His childhood revelation is illuminating and his  love affair with George Harrison’s wife, which led into “Layla and Assorted Love Songs” by Derek and the Dominos, heroin, cocaine, alcoholism and a mixed bag of solo efforts, is enlightening. The birth of a son by a lover and the child’s tragic death is particularly heartbreaking. Eric Clapton was God with John Mayall, then Cream and supergroup Blind Faith. A rain storm knocked my power out two hours in but I think you get the drift. The documentary is mostly for diehard fans of the great EC but those with stamina will find a mesmerizing portrait of a guitar legend and the rollercoaster life that truly earned him the right to sing the blues.

Money and Cigarettes

Rock on!

GQ

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