In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex life of Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the most influential guitarists in history,,. From the graffiti in London declaring "Clapton is God" to the heartbreaking tragedy that redefined his later career, we dive into the music and the man behind the nickname "Slowhand",.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The Rise of a Guitar God: Clapton’s early dominance in the British blues scene with The Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and the formation of the psychedelic power trio Cream,,.

• Layla and the Love Triangle: How his infatuation with George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, inspired the Derek and the Dominos classic Layla, and his subsequent descent into heroin  ...