With an illustrious career like Eric Clapton's, he's certainly not short on iconic moments. Playing with legends, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the foundational Unplugged records. The resume speaks for itself with Clapton. However, there's one moment in particular in his career that he cherishes the most. Of course, it revolves around his guitar playing skills.
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In an old, archived interview, the rocker talks about his legendary career and his autobiography. One moment in particular sees him reflect on the biggest highlights he's experienced. Although he can name several, he laments how addiction has robbed him of some of his memories. "There have been a lot. One regret is that because of my addictions to drugs and later to alcohol, my memory of some of the best times is forever blurred. And my performances in those days were not what they could have been," Clapton admits. "So, I suppose many of my better career times were since I finally learned to beat those addictions."
Eric Clapton Recalls His Favorite Moment in His Career
The rocker recalls a couple of celebrations, one with legends in attendance. Particularly, he highlights Mick Jagger, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Phil Collins, Bette Midler and Henry Kissinger in the lineup. However, Clapton's most rewarding experience was in honoring George Harrison after he passed away. "But probably one of the most memorable musical events for me was the Concert for George," Clapton declares. "As anyone who was there will tell you, the atmosphere was unique. So warm, so affecting. And it took place at the Albert Hall exactly a year to the day after George Harrison had died."
"Concert for George was a great experience. Such a feeling of togetherness and purpose. There were many of us there who are instinctively leaders - you might say people whose egos are big and who are used to doing things their own way - like Jeff Lynne and Paul McCartney and Tom Petty and the late Billy Preston. Plus myself, of course. But all pulled together on the night which was a demonstration of how much they wanted to do this thing," Clapton adds.
