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Eric "Slowhand" Clapton Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about the legendary music career of the one and only Eric Clapton.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreeder. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Jbreeder

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,799

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
496

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Question 1 of 10

1. Eric Clapton started his musical career performing for which band in 1963? Hint

The Roosters

Casey Jones And The Engineers

The Yardbirds

John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers

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Question 2 of 10

2. What slogan referring to Clapton was seen spray painted all over London during his time with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers? Hint

Clapton Is Blues

Clapton, The New King Of Rock And Roll

We Love Slowhand

Clapton Is God

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following artists appeared on Clapton's "No Reason To Cry" album? Hint

George Harrison

Phil Collins

Bob Dylan

Roger Waters

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the nickname given by Eric Clapton to the Fender Stratocaster he used onstage and in the studio between 1970 and 1985? Hint

Layla

Strats

Blackie

Reds

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the four-disc box set released in 1988 to chronicle Eric Clapton's 25 year music career? Hint

Time Pieces

Slowhand

Clapton Is God

Crossroads

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was not a significant factor which led to the breakup of the supergroup Cream? Hint

Poor album sales

Drugs and alcohol

Clapton's desire to change musical direction

Tension between Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which former bandmate joined Clapton in the supergroup Blind Faith? Hint

John Mayall

Ginger Baker

Jack Bruce

Kieth Relf

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Jimi Hemdrix hit was covered by Derek And The Dominos on the album "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs"? Hint

Purple Haze

Hey Joe

Voodoo Child

Little Wing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was *not* a live album? Hint

Another Ticket

E.C. Was Here

Just One Night

One More Car, One More Rider

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many Grammy Awards did Clapton earn for the album "Unplugged"? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Eric Clapton started his musical career performing for which band in 1963?

Answer: The Roosters

Clapton was asked to join the band following an audition and rehearsal. The Roosters disbanded in 1963.

2. What slogan referring to Clapton was seen spray painted all over London during his time with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers?

Answer: Clapton Is God

Clapton was clearly the real star of John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers.

3. Which of the following artists appeared on Clapton's "No Reason To Cry" album?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Clapton and Dylan sang a duet on "Sign Language".

4. What was the nickname given by Eric Clapton to the Fender Stratocaster he used onstage and in the studio between 1970 and 1985?

Answer: Blackie

Blackie was put together by Clapton from parts of other three Fender Stratocasters.

5. What was the name of the four-disc box set released in 1988 to chronicle Eric Clapton's 25 year music career?

Answer: Crossroads

"Crossroads" included Clapton's early work, solo career, live performances and previously unreleased tracks.

6. Which of the following was not a significant factor which led to the breakup of the supergroup Cream?

Answer: Poor album sales

Cream disbanded in 1968.

7. Which former bandmate joined Clapton in the supergroup Blind Faith?

Answer: Ginger Baker

Ric Grech and Steve Windwood were the other members of the band. Blind Faith recorded one studio album before the band dissolved.

8. What Jimi Hemdrix hit was covered by Derek And The Dominos on the album "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs"?

Answer: Little Wing

"Little Wing" was recorded by Derek And The Dominos just days before Hendrix's tragic death.

9. Which of the following was *not* a live album?

Answer: Another Ticket

"Another Ticket" was a studio album released in 1981.

10. How many Grammy Awards did Clapton earn for the album "Unplugged"?

Answer: 6

Clapton won Grammys for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Male Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song.

Source: Author Jbreeder

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