Eric Clapton
Awards & Honours
142
Awards Won
7
Honours
6
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Eric Clapton's list of accolades is extraordinary. He is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times: with the Yardbirds (1992), with Cream (1993), and as a solo artist (2000). His 18 Grammy Awards include Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Tears in Heaven." He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2004. Rolling Stone ranked him #2 on the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has also received honorary doctorates from the University of Surrey and Berklee College of Music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (solo artist)
Inducted as a solo artist.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Cream)
Inducted as a member of Cream.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds)
Inducted as a member of the Yardbirds.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Appointed for services to music.
Honorary Doctor of Music
Honorary doctorate.
Honorary Doctor of Music
Honorary doctorate.
Crossroads Guitar Festival Founder
Founded the periodic charity festival.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Top 50 Guitarists of All Time
50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Ten Best Electric Guitar Players
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
October 1974
Eric Clapton's Second Coming
Rolling Stone
February 1993
Eric Clapton: The Rolling Stone Interview
Records & Feats
Most Grammy Awards won by a male solo artist
Eric Clapton has won 18 Grammy Awards, more than any other male solo artist.
Most Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions
Clapton is the only artist inducted three times: as a solo artist, with Cream, and with the Yardbirds.