Eric Patrick Clapton CBE born 30 March 1945 Is An English Rock And Blues Guitarist Singer And Songwriter. He Is The Only Three-Time Inductee To The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Once As A Solo Artist And Separately As A Member Of The Yardbirds And Of Cream. Clapton Has Been Referred To As One Of The Most Important And Influential Guitarists Of All Time. Clapton Ranked Second In Rolling Stone Magazine's List Of The "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" And Fourth In Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists Of All Time". Read More On Last.Fm
I Shot The Sheriff Is A Song Written By Bob Marley. The Song Was First Released On The Wailers' Album Burnin'. Eric Clapton Recorded A Cover Version That Was Included On His Album 461 Ocean Boulevard. It Is The Most Successful Version Of The Song Peaking At #1 On The Billboard Hot 100 Becoming Clapton's Only Chart-Topping Hit In The U.S.