Eric Clapton is a highly influential figure in the music scene, and he became an inspiration source for numerous artists throughout the years. As it turns out, Clapton also won Mick Mars‘ heart with his musicianship. In a recent interview with Classic Rock, the guitarist expressed his admiration for Clapton’s exceptional work.
“Eric Clapton is very true to what he is,” said Mick Mars, implying Eric Clapton has always stuck to his blues roots. “Which is a bluesman. He’s very good at it, and I admire him a lot for that and for sticking to his guns. Cream showed another side of him, and then he returned to his roots again. ‘Disraeli Gears’ was one of my favorites.”
Before rising to fame as a solo musician, Eric Clapton played with several bands like Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Cream. He stayed true to his blues roots during his stints with these music acts but went on to explore psychedelic and hard rock with Cream with his own unique style.
Mick Mars’ favorite Cream album ‘Disraeli Gears‘ was the band’s second studio effort. The record topped the charts after its release and achieved significant commercial success. In ‘Disraeli Gears,’ Clapton contributed to the lyrics, vocals, and guitar and made arrangements to alter songs with a bit of a blues touch.
