Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.
~ Eric Clapton
English rock and blues guitarist, Eric Clapton is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
About Eric Clapton's Real Height
One of the best guitarists of all time is of average height, which is listed as 5 feet 11¾ inches (182 cm) on his IMDb profile, though everywhere else on the internet it is 5'10" or even lower.
From what we have seen of Eric, we think he must have been close to 5'10" in his youth, though now close to his 80s, he must definitely be even shorter.
We think in his youth Eric Clapton must have been just as tall as someone like Ozzy Osbourne.
The height of Eric Clapton in his prime was
5 ft 9½ in (176.5 cm)
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| The maestro: Eric Clapton |
Whatever your standing in life, the most important thing is behaving in ways that help other people. It's the same with music. I am a servant of the music ... and if I get caught up in ego, I'll lose everything .. it'll burn and that's a guarantee.
~ Eric Clapton