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Clapton is God

Discussion in 'Tilted Art, Photography, Music & Literature' started by Fremen, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Quick question...
    Is this the original image of the graffiti-ed wall in England?

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    It's the one that shows up most in Google Image Search, but I wanted to make sure, so I'm asking the people that were alive back then (60's) and the more knowledgeable music lovers on here.
     
    Fremen, Aug 17, 2011
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  2. uncle phil

    uncle phil Moderator Emeritus (and sorely missed) Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    pasco county
    Following his departure from the Yardbirds, Eric briefly joined John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, in April of 1965. It was during this period that "Clapton is God" graffiti began appearing around London, painted by his devoted fans. The debut album from the Bluesbreakers was released in 1966 and rose into the Top Ten on the charts.

    Here's another version:

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    uncle phil, Aug 17, 2011
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  3. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    I can't help you with the artwork, but I can tell you that I've seen him twice in concert and it's well worth it. :cool:
     
    Borla, Aug 17, 2011
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  4. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Thank you, guys. Definitely one of the few people I'd like to see in concert.
     
    Fremen, Aug 17, 2011
    #4
  5. Fly

    Fly music is the answer

    Location:
    Beautiful British Columbia
    can't help ya' Fre but......'ol slow hand is god..........
     
    Fly, Aug 19, 2011
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  6. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    I think it is. I have a best of Clapton record set from the early 70s and that looks like what I recall from the album cover. I'm not sure where that album is though, besides I'm in Montana and the album is somewhere at home so I can't check for a few days. If I don't forget when i get back, I'll see if I can find it and verify. PM me as a reminder by next weekend if I don't respond to this thread.
     
    Craven Morehead, Aug 19, 2011
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  7. sbscout

    sbscout Getting Tilted

    It is indeed.
     
    sbscout, Aug 19, 2011
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  8. Ourcrazymodern?

    Ourcrazymodern? still, wondering

    Location:
    The Longfellow Neighborhood
    Did Clapton ever publicly appreciate the reference?
     
    Ourcrazymodern?, Aug 20, 2011
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  9. ktspktsp

    ktspktsp Vertical

    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    I remember writing "Clapton is God" on a desk at my high school.. Some guy (who liked Clapton but was somewhat religious) added "of music" at the end of the sentence to make it more palatable, heh.
     
    ktspktsp, Aug 23, 2011
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  10. Stan

    Stan Resident Dumbass

    Location:
    Colorado
    Just the opposite, to my knowledge. He toured with Delaney and Bonnie, then later formed Derek and the Dominoes, looking to leave some of the hype behind.

    I believe "Clapton is god" was fairly common graffiti in London at the time. I doubt there is a definitive original.
     
    Stan, Aug 23, 2011
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  11. Ourcrazymodern?

    Ourcrazymodern? still, wondering

    Location:
    The Longfellow Neighborhood
    Thank you. Did what'shisface ever know he was there?
     
    Ourcrazymodern?, Aug 23, 2011
    #11
  12. thetemplarswife

    thetemplarswife Vertical

    I love Eric Clapton. His music is outstanding. I never had the opportunity to hear him in person but Im sure it would be a most amazing experience.
     
    thetemplarswife, Dec 27, 2011
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  13. Daniel_

    Daniel_ The devil made me do it...

    Location:
    The United Kingdom, naturally
    That is the famous news photo. I'm not certain if it was the very first occurrence, but it's certainly from the 60s.
     
    Daniel_, Dec 27, 2011
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  14. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    Wow. Just wow.
    Yeah. The images here are the early images.
    Clapton is a musician's musician. He's influenced countless numbers for generations now. He's a guitar god, no question.
     
    Fangirl, Dec 27, 2011
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