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10 Average Questions about Eric Clapton

This is a quiz on the best blues artist ever.

A multiple-choice quiz by lanky13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lanky13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2805

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (3/10), Guest 5 (9/10), Guest 137 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What band was Eric in during the mid 60's that later also featured Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page? Hint

The Yardbirds

Derek and the Dominos

Blind Faith

Led Zeppelin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What band did Eric join after leaving the Yardbirds? Hint

Blind Faith

Steppenwolf

The Rolling Stones

John Mayall and the Blues Breakers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What other band member was Eric with in the band Blind Faith? Hint

Keith Richards

Eric Johnson

Jeff Beck

Steve Winwood

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these songs was NOT on Eric Clapton's debut solo record? Hint

Let It Rain

After Midnight

Blues Power

Bellbottom Blues

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Question 5 of 10

5. What other guitarist was in Derek and the Dominos with Eric? Hint

Jimmy Page

Duane Allman

Robert Johnson

Jimi Hendrix

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Question 6 of 10

6. What album did Eric release in 1974? Hint

Wheels of Fire

Slowhand

461 Ocean Boulevard

Me and Mr. Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was "Slow Hand" released? Hint

1981

1975

1977

1976

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these songs WAS on "Slow Hand"? Hint

Promises

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

I Can't Stand It

Cocaine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did Eric Clapton do an MTV's Unplugged episode?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What song did Eric write for his son who died? Hint

Sunshine of Your Love

Crossroads

White Room

Tears In Heaven

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Apr 09 2024 : Guest 78: 3/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 5: 9/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 137: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What band was Eric in during the mid 60's that later also featured Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page?

Answer: The Yardbirds

Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds right before the release of their album "For Your Love", which Eric said he hated.

2. What band did Eric join after leaving the Yardbirds?

Answer: John Mayall and the Blues Breakers

After that came Cream. Although a very important band in rock history, Cream broke up before they were two years old.

3. What other band member was Eric with in the band Blind Faith?

Answer: Steve Winwood

Blind Faith had released one record and then they split.

4. Which of these songs was NOT on Eric Clapton's debut solo record?

Answer: Bellbottom Blues

Eric Clapton had played on The Beatles "While My Guitar Gentle Weeps"
a few years earlier.

5. What other guitarist was in Derek and the Dominos with Eric?

Answer: Duane Allman

The song "Layla" was about George Harrison's wife.

6. What album did Eric release in 1974?

Answer: 461 Ocean Boulevard

Featured on this album was a cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff".

7. In what year was "Slow Hand" released?

Answer: 1977

This album contained the hit "Wonderful Tonight".

8. Which of these songs WAS on "Slow Hand"?

Answer: Cocaine

Eric released a single titled "Knockin' on Heaven's Door", written by Bob Dylan.

9. Did Eric Clapton do an MTV's Unplugged episode?

Answer: Yes

Eric did "Unplugged" in the early 90's.

10. What song did Eric write for his son who died?

Answer: Tears In Heaven

Eric's son's name was Conor.

Source: Author lanky13

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