Eric Clapton is a British musician, singer, and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the 1960s. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time and has won numerous awards for his work, including 18 Grammy Awards. Clapton is also known for his collaborations with other musicians, such as Cream, Derek and the Dominos, and The Yardbirds. He has released over 20 studio albums and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.