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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is a 2017 documentary film about Eric Clapton, directed and co-produced by Lili Fini Zanuck. The film covers Clapton's early childhood, including the trauma of his mother leaving him to be raised by his grandparents, and his career, consisting of "a single-minded mission to raise the profile of the blues ...
Nov 24, 2017 · Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars: Directed by Lili Fini Zanuck. With Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Ginger Baker, Chuck Berry. A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.
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- Documentary, Biography, Music
- Lili Fini Zanuck
- 2017-11-24
Sep 7, 2017 · Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars, directed by Oscar-winner Lili Fini Zanuck (Rush, Driving Miss Daisy), is an unflinching and deeply personal look into the life of legendary 18-time Grammy winner...
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- SHOWTIME
In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Eric Clapton is the only ever three-time-inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is an 18-time Grammy Award winner and widely renowned as one of the greatest...
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- Documentary, Music
- Lili Fini Zanuck
- He first encountered the blues through a radio show that played music for kids. Clapton was raised by his grandparents and “was a bit of a loner at times,” says his grandma.
- A pop career didn’t interest him. In 1964, Clapton played a Christmas event with the Yardbirds. The Beatles were also on the bill, and seeing them had a profound effect on Clapton.
- Clapton’s influences extend outside of guitarists. Though he’s known for six-string wizardry, Clapton looked to other instruments for inspiration. “I listened to [the Indian musician] Bismillah Khan a lot,” he says.
- He influenced recording techniques as well as guitar-playing technique. When Clapton went into the studio to record as a member of John Mayall’s group, he was frustrated by technicians “that just came up to your amp with the microphone and just stuck it two inches away from the front of the amplifier,” he says.
This documentary explores the successes and hardships that have molded guitarist Eric Clapton into one of rock's greatest musicians. Watch trailers & learn more.
Nov 23, 2017 · As the title, “Eric Clapton: A Life in 12 Bars,” implies, it begins with the blues. In narration, Mr. Clapton talks of being practically mesmerized by music by African-American...
