Eric Clapton “When all the original blues guys are gone, you start to realize that someone has to tend to the tradition. I recognize that I have some responsibility to keep the music alive, and it's a pretty honorable position to be in.” Eric Clapton View all quotes by Eric Clapton →
“Given the choice between accomplishing something and just lying around, I'd rather lie around. No contest.” Eric Clapton
“I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not ever interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men.” Eric Clapton