CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY

Timeline

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Joins The Yardbirds

Eric Clapton joins The Yardbirds as their guitarist.

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Forms Cream

Clapton forms the power trio Cream with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.

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Releases Debut Solo Album

Clapton releases his self-titled debut solo album.

March 20

Son Conor's Death

Clapton's four-year-old son Conor dies in a tragic accident.

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Releases Unplugged

Clapton releases his highly successful MTV Unplugged album.

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Crossroads Centre Antigua

Establishes Crossroads Centre, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Antigua.