Album: Backless by Eric Clapton (1978)
Genre: Rock | Style: Blues | Mood: Passionate
Record Label: Reprise Records
Format: Album

Description: Backless is the sixth studio album by blues rocker Eric Clapton, released in 1978. The album reached #8 on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached #37 in the UK, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching #9 on the Billboard charts.

A blue and white scarf worn by Clapton on the album sleeve is believed to be a scarf of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Clapton is widely believed to be supporter of the club, despite being born in Ripley, Surrey more than 100 miles away, though in recent years has reportedly been more interested in Chelsea F.C..

Artist Background: Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, (born 30 March 1945) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. 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". ... Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Related Artists: Derek and the Dominos, Dire Straits, Buddy Guy

Music Scene: Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Rock, Blues, Passionate, 1970s, Album, Reprise Records

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Backless is the sixth studio album by blues rocker Eric Clapton, released in 1978. The album reached #8 on the pop charts. While the single "Promises" only reached #37 in the UK, it was a much bigger success in the US, reaching #9 on the Billboard charts.

A blue and white scarf worn by Clapton on the album sleeve is believed to be a scarf of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Clapton is widely believed to be supporter of the club, despite being born in Ripley, Surrey more than 100 miles away, though in recent years has reportedly been more interested in Chelsea F.C..

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