Eric Clapton is best known for being a Guitarist. He was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, UK on March 30, 1945. Eric is turning 80 this year. Musician, singer, and songwriter who is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all-time. He was a member of the Yardbirds, Derek and the Dominos, and Cream, and also found success as a solo artist.
Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and of Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and fourth in Gibson’s “Top 50 Guitarists of All Time”. He was also named number five in Time magazine’s list of “The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players” in 2009.
Continue below to see how tall Eric Clapton really is, plus his weight, body measurements and stats.
Facts
| Real Name: | Eric Patrick Clapton |
| Profession: | Guitarist |
| Nationality: | British |
| Date Of Birth: | March 30, 1945 |
| Age (as of 2024): | 79 years old |
| Birth Place: | Ripley, Surrey, England, UK |
| Born In: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
| Chinese Zodiac: | Rooster |
Eric Clapton was born in 1940s.
Personal
His family deceived him as a child, leading him to believe that his mother was his older sister and his grandmother was his mother. Eric Patrick Clapton attended Hollyfield School, Surbiton, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK and Kingston College of Art, Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK. You can also learn about Eric Clapton’s dating history at CelebsCouples.
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
Height
At the age of 79, Eric Clapton’s height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm cm) or approximately 1.78 m meters or 70 inches inches.
| Height: | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Height (meters): | 1.78 m m |
| Height (centimeters): | 178 cm cm |
| Height (inches): | 70 inches in |
According to CDC, the average American height for men is 5′ 9″ inches (175 cm or 69 inches) and 5′ 4″ inches (162 cm or 64 inches) for women.
Fact: People lose a total of 1-3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) in height as they age, and women generally losing more than men. Height loss is more rapid after age 70.
Weight
| Body Build: | Average |
| Weight (pounds): | 185 lb lbs |
| Weight (kilograms): | 84 kg kg |
| Weight (stone): | 13.2 stone |
Eric Clapton is a member of famous people who are known for being a famous 79 year old, Guitarist, born in March, in the year 1945, with zodiac sign of Aries.
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