Eric Clapton Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Guitar Legend!
Eric Clapton Quiz Questions
1. In which British blues rock band did Eric Clapton gain early recognition?
(a) The Rolling Stones
(b) The Who
(c) Cream
(d) Led Zeppelin
2. What is Eric Clapton’s nickname?
(a) The Hammer
(b) Slowhand
(c) The Prince
(d) Mr. Sunshine
3. What was the name of Eric Clapton’s son who tragically died in 1999?
(a) Conor
(b) Liam
(c) Julian
(d) Ethan
4. Which of these songs is originally an Eric Clapton song?
(a) Californication
(b) Blowing in the wind
(c) I Shot the Sheriff
(d) Wonderful Tonight
5. Eric Clapton is known for his mastery of which instrument?
(a) Piano
(b) Drums
(c) Guitar
(d) Harmonica
6. With which artist did Eric Clapton collaborate on the hit song “Tears in Heaven”?
(a) B.B. King
(b) Phil Collins
(c) Robert Cray
(d) Jeff Beck
7. In what year was Eric Clapton inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
(a) 1980
(b) 1987
(c) 1994
(d) 2000
8. What is the title of Eric Clapton’s autobiography?
(a) Crossroads
(b) Clapton: The Autobiography
(c) Sunshine After the Rain
(d) Behind the Shades
9. Which Derek and the Dominos album features the iconic song “Layla”?
(a) Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
(b) In the Morning
(c) Layla Sessions
(d) Crossroads
10. Eric Clapton is known for his distinctive singing style. How would you describe it?
(a) Deep and soulful
(b) High-pitched and energetic
(c) Rap-influenced
(d) Operatic
11. What award has Eric Clapton won a record-breaking number of times?
(a) American Music Award
(b) MTV Video Music Award
(c) Grammy Award
(d) Lifetime Achievement Award
12. What genre of music is most associated with Eric Clapton’s early career?
(a) Heavy Metal
(b) Blues Rock
(c) Pop
(d) Country
13. Which artist heavily influenced Eric Clapton’s early guitar playing?
(a) Eric Carmen
(b) Buddy Holly
(c) Robert Johnson
(d) Elton John
14. Complete the lyric: “I used to wonder if I’d ever find my way…”
from which Eric Clapton song?
(a) Layla
(b) Cocaine
(c) Wonderful Tonight
(d) Tears in Heaven
17. Besides music, what is another passion Eric Clapton is known for?
(a) Acting
(b) Racing
(c) Photography
(d) Cooking
18. In which city was Eric Clapton born?
(a) London
(b) Liverpool
(c) Birmingham
(d) Manchester
19. What was the name of the supergroup Eric Clapton formed in the late 1960s, featuring musicians from Cream and Blind Faith?
(a) Derek and the Dominos
(b) Traffic
(c) The Yardbirds
(d) The Allman Brothers Band
20. What was the name of Eric Clapton’s band formed in the late 1960s after Cream disbanded?
(a) Blind Faith
(b) Derek and the Dominos
(c) Dire Straits
(d) The Yardbirds
21. What movie soundtrack featured the hit song “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton?
(a) Ghostbusters
(b) Rush Hour
(c) Rush
(d) The Bodyguard
22. What is the Grammy Award-winning song Eric Clapton co-wrote with Babyface?
(a) Layla
(b) Cocaine
(c) Tears in Heaven
(d) Wonderful Tonight
23. Eric Clapton is known for his distinctive guitar playing style. Which technique is he most associated with?
(a) String bending
(b) Tapping
(c) Sweep picking
(d) Palm muting
24. How old was Eric Clapton when he received his first guitar?
(a) 13
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 19
25. Eric Clapton is known for his philanthropic work. What is the name of his foundation dedicated to helping children?
(a) The Clapton Foundation
(b) Crossroads Center
(c) Tears in Heaven Charity
(d) Slowhand Trust
Eric Clapton Quiz Questions with Answers
1. In which British blues rock band did Eric Clapton gain early recognition?
(c) Cream
2. What is Eric Clapton’s nickname?
(b) Slowhand
3. What was the name of Eric Clapton’s son who tragically died in 1999?
(a) Conor
4. Which of these songs is originally an Eric Clapton song?
(d) Wonderful Tonight
5. Eric Clapton is known for his mastery of which instrument?
(c) Guitar
6. With which artist did Eric Clapton collaborate on the hit song “Tears in Heaven”?
(c) Robert Cray
7. In what year was Eric Clapton inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
(b) 1987
8. What is the title of Eric Clapton’s autobiography?
(b) Clapton: The Autobiography
9. Which Derek and the Dominos album features the iconic song “Layla”?
(a) Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
10. Eric Clapton is known for his distinctive singing style. How would you describe it?
(c) Rap-influenced
11. What award has Eric Clapton won a record-breaking number of times?
(c) Grammy Award
12. What genre of music is most associated with Eric Clapton’s early career?
(b) Blues Rock
13. Which artist heavily influenced Eric Clapton’s early guitar playing?
(c) Robert Johnson
14. Complete the lyric: “I used to wonder if I’d ever find my way…”
from which Eric Clapton song?
(c) Wonderful Tonight
17. Besides music, what is another passion Eric Clapton is known for?
(c) Photography
18. In which city was Eric Clapton born?
(a) London
19. What was the name of the supergroup Eric Clapton formed in the late 1960s, featuring musicians from Cream and Blind Faith?
(a) Derek and the Dominos
20. What was the name of Eric Clapton’s band formed in the late 1960s after Cream disbanded?
(a) Blind Faith
21. What movie soundtrack featured the hit song “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton?
(c) Rush
22. What is the Grammy Award-winning song Eric Clapton co-wrote with Babyface?
(c) Tears in Heaven
23. Eric Clapton is known for his distinctive guitar playing style. Which technique is he most associated with?
(a) String bending
24. How old was Eric Clapton when he received his first guitar?
(b) 15
25. Eric Clapton is known for his philanthropic work. What is the name of his foundation dedicated to helping children?
(a) The Clapton Foundation