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

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

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)

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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Which band, formed in 1966, has been described as the most powerful rock trio in history?

cream
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd

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cream

Cream was a band formed by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker in 1966. With their innovative performance style and musicianship, the band had a major impact on rock music and is hailed as one of the greatest rock trios in history.

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Which song did Eric Clapton cover in the film ‘Phenomenon’?

Change The World
Tears In Heaven
Wonderful Tonight

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Change The World

Eric Clapton covered “Change the World” for the film Phenomenon. The song achieved great success, winning multiple Grammy Awards, and it stands out as one of the most notable works in Clapton’s career.

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Which member of The Beatles co-wrote the single “Badge”?

John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison

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George Harrison

The single “Badge” is a song co-written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison. It is included on Cream’s album Goodbye. George Harrison was the lead guitarist in The Beatles.

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