Clap ‧ ton, Er ‧ ic /ˈklæptən, ˈerɪk/ BrE AmE
(1945–) a British ↑ guitar player and singer, known especially for his great skill at playing the guitar. He first became popular as a BLUES musician in the 1960s and has continued performing and making records since then. His songs include Layla and I Shot the Sheriff .