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 ClaptonMy driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.
Eric ClaptonWhen you're onstage with an electric band going through a massive P.A. system, it's very artificial. You can't really hear your own voice as it comes out of your mouth.
Eric Clapton