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New Two-Volume Book From Marc Roberty: Eric Clapton Day By Day
8 Dec 12
An in-depth two-volume biography of Eric Clapton’s professional life in music from author, music historian and acknowledged Clapton expert Marc Roberty will be published in 2013. Volume 1, covering 1963 to 1982, will be available 14 May from Backbeat Books. Eric Clapton Day by Day will present the legendary musician’s entire career in a day-by-day format with details of bands he joined and left, his studio work (including details of all released and unreleased recordings), guest appearances on other artists’ records and all live appearances. Years of extensive worldwide research and interviews with numerous musicians, film directors, producers, and studio engineers went into this comprehensive biographical work.
Volume 1 offers insight into how Clapton slowly found his own musical identity during the years 1963 to 1982. Volume 2, set for publication in fall 2013, will continue the story, covering his comeback after problematic years of drug and alcohol abuse and his going on to become one of the world’s most respected and admired musicians.
The book’s publication coincides with Eric Clapton’s 50th anniversary in the music business.
Roberty has authored several previous books about Clapton including Eric Clapton – A Visual Documentary (1986), Slowhand – The Life And Music Of Eric Clapton (1991), Eric Clapton – The Complete Recording Sessions 1963 – 1992 (1993) and The Eric Clapton Album – Thirty Years of Music & Memorabilia (1994). Most recently, Roberty collaborated with musician Bobby Whitlock on Bobby Whitlock: A Rock ‘N Roll Autobiography (2010). Roberty has also contributed several articles to Where’s Eric! Magazine over the years.
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones and other online booksellers are currently accepting pre-orders for Volume 1.
Eric Clapton Day By Day Volume 1
ISBN-10: 1617130524
ISBN-13: 978-1617130526
Publisher: Back Beat Books / Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
Publication Date: 14 May 2013
Pages: 352