Obscure Facts About Musicians That Really Sing

Eric Clapton

Clapton might be known for his fast guitar playing, but his nickname is actually ‘Slowhands’. The name was given to him by The Yardbirds' manager, Giorgio Gomelsky in 1964. The story goes that the name came about because whenever a string broke on one of his guitars, Clapton would stay on stage to replace it, causing the audience to break out into a slow clap.

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