Why is he called slowhand

There is a long list of bands that Eric Clapton worked with during his career. Back in , Clapton joined the Yardbirds to replace their original guitarist Top Topham. However, he left the band in as he was dissatisfied with their pop-rock sound. From then on, Clapton played with various bands until he decided to pursue a solo career in The audience would wait for Clapton, and while waiting, they would start a slow handclap.

As reported by Whereseric, Clapton told Ray Coleman that:. His seventh release, Slowhand , pays homage to a nickname he earned during his career. Although the title would imply that Clapton was in on the joke, it would seem as though no one truly understands the moniker. There are three primary explanations for the nickname, spread and defended by super fans. In , Clapton blamed his guitar strings — they were prone to breaking onstage, and fans would mock him with a slow clap as he repaired them.

This theory was backed by one of his former bandmates, as reported by American Blues Scene. But Clapton had gone on the record before his autobiography… with a very different story. His name origins may have been questionable, but his talent certainly is not. Whether you want to learn the techniques employed by your guitar heroes, read about their latest projects or simply need to know which guitar is the right one to buy, Guitar World is the place to look.

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