A living legend! A trivia quiz to dive deep into Eric Clapton!

Last updated:2024/5/1

Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

Eric Clapton is a legendary guitarist who has played a crucial and highly influential role in the history of rock music.

In Japan, he’s widely known as one of the “Big Three Guitarists,” and enjoys immense popularity.

On the other hand, how many people are aware that his musical career and private life have been full of dramatic ups and downs?

This time, we present a quiz about Eric Clapton that focuses primarily on his music.

After taking this quiz, revisit Eric Clapton’s music and experience its profound depth!

Living legend! A trivia quiz to dive deep into Eric Clapton! (1–10)

At what age did Eric Clapton start playing the guitar?

13 years old
15 years old
17 years old

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13 years old

Eric Clapton picked up the guitar when he was 13. Having started playing at a young age, he later moved through numerous bands and also found success as a solo artist, revealing his talent as a guitarist from early on.

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What is the graffiti related to Eric Clapton that was written on a wall in the London Borough of Islington in 1967?

Clapton is God
Eric Rules
Clapton for President

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Clapton is God

The graffiti reading “Clapton is God,” written on a wall in the London borough of Islington in 1967, praised Eric Clapton’s extraordinary talent as a guitarist and elevated him to a godlike status. It is regarded as an iconic episode that demonstrates the extent of his popularity and influence at the time.

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For whom was the 1992 release 'Tears in Heaven' written?

Eric Clapton's father
Eric Clapton's older brother
Eric Clapton's son

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Eric Clapton's son

"Tears in Heaven" is a song Eric Clapton wrote for his four-year-old son, Conor, who died in 1991. His son fell from the 53rd floor of a New York apartment building. The song expresses Clapton’s grief and his love for his lost son, and it is regarded as a deeply moving piece.

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What is the nickname of the guitar favored by Eric Clapton, known for being disassembled and reconstructed from three guitars?

Brownie
Umbreon
Red

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Umbreon

Blackie is the nickname of a guitar Eric Clapton used in the 1970s, assembled by taking apart three Fender Stratocasters and combining their best parts. Clapton used this guitar to record many famous songs.

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How many times has Eric Clapton been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

one time
twice
three times

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three times

Eric Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. The first was as a member of the Yardbirds, the second as a member of Cream, and the third in recognition of his achievements as a solo artist. He is the only artist to have received this honor three times, a record that demonstrates his exceptional contributions to and profound influence on the music industry.

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Which British rock band had all three of the great guitarists, including Eric Clapton, as members?

The Beatles
The Yardbirds
Pink Floyd

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The Yardbirds

The answer is The Yardbirds. The Yardbirds are very famous for having three guitarists—Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page—who later came to be called “guitar gods,” all associated with the same band. Each of them was a member during different periods, and they had a tremendous influence with their blues-based music.

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What is the work that was released during the Derek and the Dominos era and remains one of their signature songs?

Layla
Tears in Heaven
Wonderful Tonight

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Layla

Layla is a song released in 1970 by Eric Clapton and Derek and the Dominos, notable for Duane Allman’s slide guitar. Even with the passage of time, it remains one of the signature songs of Eric Clapton’s career.

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