This lecture explores the iconic figure of Eric Clapton - an artist who defined modern blues guitar in the 1960s and later revitalized his expression through genre-blending in the 1970s. Clapton was among the first to introduce reggae music to a broad Western audience and wove together musical collaborations with influential artists such as Bob Dylan and George Harrison throughout the same decade.
The event culminates as a retrospective on a career that continues to this day - particularly focusing on the groundbreaking album "Slowhand", which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027. Through a nuanced analysis of both music-historical contexts and Clapton's personal development, the session sheds light on why this now 81-year-old rock legend continues to fascinate audiences worldwide.
Instructor: Esben Strunk (born 1980) is a journalist, author, and cand.mag. in literary history. He has been associated for many years with the renowned music magazine GAFFA, where he has written on art and cultural historical topics.
Location: Trekanten - library & cultural center
