Eric Clapton

Artist:  Eric Clapton
Birth Name:  Eric Patrick Clapton
Born:  March 30, 1945.  Ripley, Surrey, England
Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, British Blues, Contemporary Rock, Adult Contemporary
Occupations:  Musician, Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Eric Clapton is an English Musician, Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter.  He was long established as one of the world's major Rock Stars from The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends and Derek & The Dominos, before he launched his Solo career in mid-1970.  He is the only three-time inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:  once as a Solo Artist and as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream.  He has been referred to as one of the most important and influential Guitarist of All Time.  Eric Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time".  He also has been the recipient of 17 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.  In 2004, he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for service to music.

Title:  Icon 2  (2011)
Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, British Blues, Contemporary Rock, Adult Contemporary
Label:   Polydor
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Sunshine Of Your Love (with Cream)  (4:11)
 2.  Crossroads  (with Cream)  (4:16)
 3.  White Room (with Cream)  (4:59)
 4.  Presence Of The Lord  (4:49)
 5.  Layla (as Derek & The Dominos)  (7:05)
 6.  Bell Bottom Blues (as Derek & The Dominos)  (5:03)
 7.  Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad (as Derek & The Dominos) (4:43)
 8.  After Midnight  (2:52)
 9.  Let It Rain  (5:03)
10. Blues Power  (3:09)
11. Willie And The Hand Jive  (3:30)
12. Let It Grow  (4:58)

Disc 2:

 1.  I Shot The Sheriff   (4:24)
 2.  The Sky Is Crying  (3:59)
 3.  Further On Up The Road (Live)  (7:31)
 4.  Have You Ever Loved A Woman (Live) (7:41)
 5.  Knockin' On Heaven's Door  (4:22)
 6.  Hello Old Friend  (3:35)
 7.  Cocaine  (3:38)
 8.  Wonderful Tonight  (3:42)
 9.  Promises  (3:02)
10. Tulsa Time  (3:28)
11. Lay Down Sally  (3:52)
12. I Can't Stand It  (4:09)

Icon 2 is a compilation album by Eric Clapton, was released on April 5, 2011 by Polydor, features 24 songs that highlight Eric Clapton's career from when he joined Cream to his solo career albums.