BurzumBurzum began in 1987 as a prominent Norwegian black metal solo project. It was formed by Varg Vikernes (born Kristian Vikernes), under the name of Count Grishnackh. Vikernes is currently serving a prison sentence in Trondheim, Norway for murder and arson. Vikernes and his project were instrumental in the crystallization of early black metal, much of which is due to the infamy attributed to Vikernes since the murder of his rival Ųystein Aarseth. Aarseth, known better to some by his stage name of Euronymous, played guitar for the well-known Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. Statistics
BiographyCover of "Hvis Lyset Tar Oss"In 1988 or 1989, Varg Vikernes formed a group called Kalashnikov (named for the Kalashnikov assault rifle), which eventually changed its name to Uruk-Hai. Uruk-Hai is the name for the orc race of Middle-earth from the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. In 1989, Vikernes broke away from Uruk-Hai to join the death metal act Old Funeral. Uruk-Hai's drummer and bassist, Vikernes claims, were neither serious nor talented musicians, but this was not the case with the members of Old Funeral (who eventually went on to form the notorious black metal group Immortal). Vikernes remained with Old Funeral for two years, deciding in 1991 to create a solo project instead, in which he could write and record a "more original and personal type of music" (some consider Burzum to be a progression of the band Uruk-Hai, for several of the same riffs are used in Vikernes' compositions). Varg intended the Burzum project to be an anonymous effort, which was the reason behind his taking the name of Count Grishnackh. Burzum's early music shows a moderate Tolkien influence; for example, the name Count Grishnackh is taken from an orc character called Grishnįkh in Tolkien's works. Some of Burzum's early songs featured titles like "En Ring Til Å Herske" ("One Ring To Rule"); however, Vikernes later explained this to be a reference to the Rheingold of Norse mythology rather than to Tolkien's works. As he continued to release albums, Vikernes' attraction to Norse mythology and Pagan beliefs became more and more apparent. Much of Burzum's later work focuses on Norse legends, especially his most recent two ambient albums: Dauši Baldrs, which deals exclusively with the legend of the death of Baldr, and Hlišskjįlf, which recounts the death of Wotan and the approach of Ragnarok. Musically, Burzum has progressed from primitive, raw black metal to classical-influenced ambient music characterized by minimalist tendencies and dark atmospheres. Vikernes' music is generally considered to be characterized by hypnotic repetition and simple yet profound song structures; this trademark sound has been present on Burzum's black metal and synthieval albums alike. Vikernes has described Burzum as a kind of "spell" or recreation of an imaginary world tied in with Pagan history. Each LP or CD, he claims, was designed as a kind of "spell" in itself, with each beginning song intending to make the listener more susceptible to "magic", the following songs to inspire a "trance-like state of mind", and the last song to carry the listener into a "world of fantasy" (dreams, for the listener would fall asleep - Burzum was supposed to have been evening music). Vikernes claims that the intent to create this fantasy world came from dissatisfaction with the real world. He has stated that the "message" of Burzum can be found in the lyrics of the first song of the first album (Feeble Screams From Forests Unknown); that following lyrics act as footnotes. Count Grishnackh (Varg Vikernes)Currently, Vikernes is in prison for the murder of his former friend and fellow musician Ųystein Aarseth (Euronymous of Mayhem), as well as the arson of several ancient Norwegian churches. Vikernes is suspected to have taken part in various other crimes, and was believed to have been planning another church burning at the time of his arrest (police found 100 kg of explosives in his home). Vikernes was formerly a member of the far-right extremist group "Hvit Arisk Motstand" ("White Aryan Resistance"), and was once involved with the "Norsk Hedensk Front" ("Pan-Germanic Heathen Front"). He has expressed interest in Neo-Nazism and has written several books dealing with his worldview. Vikernes has released two Burzum albums from prison: Dauši Baldrs and Hlišskjįlf. Both albums rely only on keyboards and - in Vikernes' own estimation - are not related to the black metal genre. The Filosofem (1996) album was released to the public after Vikernes had been imprisoned. Vikernes has renounced any connection with black metal and heavy metal music in general. Many of the Burzum albums feature illustrations by the Norwegian 19th century artist Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914). DiscographyStudio releases
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Many of the Burzum albums feature illustrations by the Norwegian 19th century artist Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914). See Eric Clapton singles discography. Vikernes has renounced any connection with black metal and heavy metal music in general. The total revenue raised by the auction at Christie's was $7,438,624. The Filosofem (1996) album was released to the public after Vikernes had been imprisoned. The Crossroads centre is a treatment base for addicitive disorders like drugs and alcohol. Both albums rely only on keyboards and - in Vikernes' own estimation - are not related to the black metal genre. In 1999 Clapton auctioned off some of his guitar collection to raise money for his Crossroads centre he founded in Antigua in 1997. Vikernes has released two Burzum albums from prison: Dauši Baldrs and Hlišskjįlf. The late Stevie Ray Vaughan also has an artist series model. He has expressed interest in Neo-Nazism and has written several books dealing with his worldview. These were the first two artist models in the famous Stratocaster range and since then the artist series range has grown including models from some of Clapton's contemporaries like Jeff Beck and some of his influences, Buddy Guy. Vikernes was formerly a member of the far-right extremist group "Hvit Arisk Motstand" ("White Aryan Resistance"), and was once involved with the "Norsk Hedensk Front" ("Pan-Germanic Heathen Front"). Malmsteen. Vikernes is suspected to have taken part in various other crimes, and was believed to have been planning another church burning at the time of his arrest (police found 100 kg of explosives in his home). During 1988 Clapton was honored by guitar manufacturer Fender by the introduction of a signature model Stratocaster along with fellow Strat player Yngwie J. Currently, Vikernes is in prison for the murder of his former friend and fellow musician Ųystein Aarseth (Euronymous of Mayhem), as well as the arson of several ancient Norwegian churches. Most famous of all Clapton's guitars was "Blackie", a concoction of favorite parts from several other 'Strats' and which he used until the 1990s when it literally wore out. He has stated that the "message" of Burzum can be found in the lyrics of the first song of the first album (Feeble Screams From Forests Unknown); that following lyrics act as footnotes. Later, Clapton began using Fender Stratocasters. Vikernes claims that the intent to create this fantasy world came from dissatisfaction with the real world. Early in his career, he used a late 1950's Gibson Les Paul, and he was partially responsible for Gibson's reintroduction of the original Les Paul body style. Each LP or CD, he claims, was designed as a kind of "spell" in itself, with each beginning song intending to make the listener more susceptible to "magic", the following songs to inspire a "trance-like state of mind", and the last song to carry the listener into a "world of fantasy" (dreams, for the listener would fall asleep - Burzum was supposed to have been evening music). As notable as Clapton himself is his use of a variety of guitars. Vikernes has described Burzum as a kind of "spell" or recreation of an imaginary world tied in with Pagan history. They married in 2002 and have three daughters, Julia Rose (2001), Ella May (2003), and a third born in 2005. Vikernes' music is generally considered to be characterized by hypnotic repetition and simple yet profound song structures; this trademark sound has been present on Burzum's black metal and synthieval albums alike. King. Musically, Burzum has progressed from primitive, raw black metal to classical-influenced ambient music characterized by minimalist tendencies and dark atmospheres. In 1999 Clapton, then 56, met 25 year old graphic artist Melia McEnery in Los Angeles while working on an album with B.B. Much of Burzum's later work focuses on Norse legends, especially his most recent two ambient albums: Dauši Baldrs, which deals exclusively with the legend of the death of Baldr, and Hlišskjįlf, which recounts the death of Wotan and the approach of Ragnarok. Clapton's 1996 recording of the Wayne Kirkpatrick/ Gordon Kennedy/Tommy Sims tune "Change the World" won a Grammy award for song of the year in 1997. As he continued to release albums, Vikernes' attraction to Norse mythology and Pagan beliefs became more and more apparent. King. Some of Burzum's early songs featured titles like "En Ring Til Å Herske" ("One Ring To Rule"); however, Vikernes later explained this to be a reference to the Rheingold of Norse mythology rather than to Tolkien's works. B. Burzum's early music shows a moderate Tolkien influence; for example, the name Count Grishnackh is taken from an orc character called Grishnįkh in Tolkien's works. In 1997 he recorded Retail Therapy, an album of electronic music under the pseudonym TDF, and he finished the twentieth century with critically-acclaimed collaborations with Carlos Santana and B. Varg intended the Burzum project to be an anonymous effort, which was the reason behind his taking the name of Count Grishnackh. Like Unplugged, his 1994 album From The Cradle, featured a number of versions of old blues standards, and highlighted his economical acoustic guitar style. Vikernes remained with Old Funeral for two years, deciding in 1991 to create a solo project instead, in which he could write and record a "more original and personal type of music" (some consider Burzum to be a progression of the band Uruk-Hai, for several of the same riffs are used in Vikernes' compositions). A fraction of Clapton's grief was heard on the song "Tears In Heaven" (on the soundtrack to the 1991 movie Rush), co-written with Will Jennings, which, like the MTV Unplugged album that followed it, won a Grammy award. It resulted in the break-up of his marriage. Uruk-Hai's drummer and bassist, Vikernes claims, were neither serious nor talented musicians, but this was not the case with the members of Old Funeral (who eventually went on to form the notorious black metal group Immortal). Then, on March 20, 1991, Clapton's four-year-old son Conor (with Italian model Lori Del Santo) died following an accidental fall from an apartment window. In 1989, Vikernes broke away from Uruk-Hai to join the death metal act Old Funeral. On August 27, 1990 guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, who was touring with Clapton, and two members of their road crew were killed in a helicopter crash between concerts. Tolkien. The early 1990s saw tragedy enter Clapton's life again on two occasions. R. Clapton divorced Pattie Boyd in 1988. R. They had a daughter, Ruth, in the same year. Uruk-Hai is the name for the orc race of Middle-earth from the works of J. In 1985 Clapton met Yvonne Khan Kelly, with whom he started a relationship. In 1988 or 1989, Varg Vikernes formed a group called Kalashnikov (named for the Kalashnikov assault rifle), which eventually changed its name to Uruk-Hai. His albums continued in the 1980s, with only 1989's Journeyman achieving much critical acclaim, featuring a strong return to his blues roots. Clapton did, however, win much acclaim and a BAFTA Award for his collaboration with Michael Kamen on the score for the 1985 BBC television drama serial Edge of Darkness. Aarseth, known better to some by his stage name of Euronymous, played guitar for the well-known Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. The late 1970s saw Clapton struggle to come to terms with the changes in popular music, and a relapse into alcoholism, that eventually saw him hospitalised and then spending a period of convalescence in Antigua, where he would later support the creation of a drugs and alcohol rehabilitation centre, The Crossroads Centre. Vikernes and his project were instrumental in the crystallization of early black metal, much of which is due to the infamy attributed to Vikernes since the murder of his rival Ųystein Aarseth. At about this time, his name appeared on albums distributed in Japan as Eric Crapton[1] (http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=CDCover.jpg&category=Music&date=2002-02-18), though this is probably a case of Engrish rather than innuendo. Vikernes is currently serving a prison sentence in Trondheim, Norway for murder and arson. Despite the damage to his career and reputation caused, Clapton has always steadfastly refused to distance himself from the remarks and denied there was any contradiction between his political views and his career based on an essentially black musical form. It was formed by Varg Vikernes (born Kristian Vikernes), under the name of Count Grishnackh. Clapton said that England had "become overcrowded", and implored the crowd to vote for Enoch Powell to stop Britain becoming "a black colony." The comments would directly motivate the foundation of Rock Against Racism. Burzum began in 1987 as a prominent Norwegian black metal solo project. In 1976 Clapton was the centre of controversy, and accusations of racism, when he spoke out against increasing immigration, during a concert in Birmingham. Samoth (Tomas Haugen) - Bass - (1993). The 1975 album There's One In Every Crowd continued this trend. (Its original intended title The World's Greatest Guitar Player (There's One In Every Crowd) was altered, as it was felt the ironic intention would be missed.) He continued to release albums sporadically and toured regularly, but much of his output from this period was deliberately low-key and failed to find the wide acceptance of his earlier work. Count Grishnackh (Varg Vikernes) - Vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums - (1991-2000). He also championed the work of singer-songwriter-guitarist J.J.Cale. Burzum [Demo] - (1992). His cover-version of "I Shot The Sheriff" was a major hit and was important in bringing reggae and the music of Bob Marley to a wider audience. Burzum [Demo] - (1991). Clapton released 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974), an album with the emphasis on songs rather than musicianship. Anthology [Compilation] - (2002). Was Here. Ragnarok (A New Beginning) [Compilation] - (2000). They toured the world and subsequently released the superb 1975 live LP, 'E.C. 1992-1997 [Compilation] - (1998). Relatively clean again, Clapton put together a strong new touring band that included Radle, Miami guitarist George Terry, drummer Jamie Oldaker and vocalists Yvonne Elliman and Marcy Levy (later better known as Marcella Detroit of 1980s pop duo Shakespeare's Sister). Burzum Unreleased Demos [Compilation] - (1994). Clapton returned the favour by playing 'The Preacher' in Ken Russell's film version of The Who's Tommy in 1975; his appearance in the film (performing "Eyesight To The Blind") is notable for the fact that he is clearly wearing a fake beard in some shots — the result of him unthinkingly shaving off his beard between takes!. Burzum & Gorgoroth [Split CD] - (1993). In addition to his (temporarily) unrequited and intense romantic longing for Pattie Boyd-Harrison, he withdrew from recording and touring and became addicted to heroin, resulting in a career hiatus interrupted only by the Concert for Bangladesh and the "Rainbow Concert" in 1973 (see 1973 in music), organised by The Who's Pete Townshend to help Clapton kick the drug. Burzum / Aske [Compilation] - (1993). Despite his success, Clapton's personal life was in a mess by 1972. Hlišskjįlf - (1999). Although Radle worked with Clapton for several more years, the split between Clapton and Whitlock was apparently a bitter one, and they never worked together again. Another tragic footnote to the Dominos story was the fate of drummer Jim Gordon, who was an undiagnosed schizophrenic — some years later, during a psychotic episode, he murdered his mother with a hammer and was confined to a mental institution, where he remains today. Dauši Baldrs - (1997). But the group disintegrated messily in London just as they commenced recording for their second LP. Filosofem - (1996). Despite Clapton's later admission that the tour took place amidst a veritable blizzard of drugs including alcohol, it resulted in the surprisingly strong live double album In Concert. Hvis Lyset Tar Oss - (1994). The shattered group undertook a US tour. Det Som Engang Var - (1993). Adding to Clapton's woes, the Layla album received only lukewarm reviews on release. Aske [EP] - (1993). One year later, Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident. 1995). During the sessions, Clapton was devastated by news of the death of Jimi Hendrix; the band cut a blistering version of Little Wing as a tribute to him which was added to the album. Burzum - (1992) (Reis. But tragedy dogged the group throughout its brief career. Time: 1991-2000. It showcased some of Clapton's strongest material to date, as well as arguably some of his best guitar playing, with Whitlock also contributing several superb numbers, and a powerful soul-influenced voice. Status: Dissolved. The album was heavily blues-influenced and featured a winning combination of the twin guitars of Allman and Clapton, with Allman's incendiary slide-guitar a key ingredient of the sound. Country: Norway. When Allman and Clapton met, The Dominos had already recorded three tracks ("I Looked Away", "Bell Bottom Blues" and "Keep On Growing"); Allman debuted on the fourth cut, "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out", and contributed some of his most sublime slide-guitar playing to the remainder of the LP. Genre: Black metal, isolationist. (These studio jams were eventually released as part of the 3-CD 20th-anniversary edition of the Layla album.). Clapton and Allman 'fell in love' with each other's playing and became instant friends, so Allman was invited to become the fifth member of The Dominos. The two guitarists — who previously knew each other only by reputation — met backstage after the show, then both bands repaired to the studio to jam (an impromptu session which, happily, was captured on tape). A few days into the sessions, producer Tom Dowd invited Clapton to an Allman Brothers concert in Miami (he was also producing the Allmans). The Layla LP was actually recorded by a five-piece version of the group, thanks to the unplanned addition of slide guitar virtuoso Duane Allman. The two-part "Layla" was recorded in separate sessions; the opening guitar section was recorded first, and for the second section, drummer Jim Gordon composed and played the elegaic piano part. Most of the material, including the title track (which soon became an FM radio staple) were inspired by Clapton's unrequited love for Patti Harrison. Working at Criterion Studios in Miami with producer Tom Dowd, the band recorded a brilliant double-album which is now widely regarded as Clapton's masterpiece — Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. This was made evident in the choice of name — "Derek and the Dominos" — which came from a backstage joke at their first concert appearance. Taking over Delaney & Bonnie's rhythm section — Bobby Whitlock (keyboards, vocals), Carl Radle (bass) and Jim Gordon (drums) — he formed a new band which was similarly intended to counteract the 'star' cult that had grown up around him and show Clapton as an equal member of a fully-fledged group. Using the Bramletts' backing group and an all-star cast of session players including Leon Russell, Clapton then released his restrained 1970 self-titled solo album, which included the Bramlett composition "Bottle Of Red Wine" and one of Clapton's best songs from this period, "Let It Rain". He became close friends with Delaney Bramlett, who encouraged him in his singing and writing. Clapton then decided to step into the background for a time, and he toured as a sideman with the American group Delaney and Bonnie and Friends. By now Clapton was tired of the spotlight, and the hype that had surrounded Cream and Blind Faith, and he had been strongly affected by the music of The Band — which he had in fact asked to join after the split of Cream. A second spell in another supergroup, the less successful Blind Faith (1969) with Baker, Steve Winwood of Traffic and Rick Grech of Family, resulted in a patchy LP and an aborted US tour. Clapton's relationship with Pattie — who had turned him down at first — was his inspiration for the classic song, "Layla". But the friendship was later sorely tested when Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd-Harrison, left him for Clapton. The close friendship between Clapton and Harrison resulted in Clapton playing on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from the Beatles' White Album — a tactic by Harrison to make the other band members take his song seriously. "Badge" served as the basis for Harrison's later Beatles composition, "Here Comes the Sun". The valedictory Goodbye album featured live performances from Cream's farewell performance at the Royal Albert Hall; it was released shortly after Cream disbanded in 1968, and also featured the studio single "Badge", co-written by Clapton and Beatle George Harrison. Another significant factor was a strongly critical Rolling Stone review of a concert of the group's second headlining US tour, which affected Clapton profoundly. The legendary in-fighting — especially between Bruce and Baker — and growing tensions between all three members eventually led to Cream's demise. Although Cream was hailed as one of the greatest groups of its day, and the adulation of Clapton as guitar hero reached new heights, the band was destined to be shortlived. At their first meeting in a London club, Clapton mentioned that he had some music that needed lyrics, so Sharp wrote out a poem he had composed on a napkin and gave it to Clapton, who recorded it as Tales Of Brave Ulysses. The lurid psychedelic covers of both these albums were created by Australian artist Martin Sharp, who lived in the same building Clapton at the time in the Chelsea artists colony The Pheasantry. The group achieved major commercial success during its brief existence with the song "Sunshine Of Your Love", from the Disraeli Gears album, and "White Room" from Wheels of Fire. Cream's repertoire varied from pop soul ("I Feel Free") to lengthy blues-based instrumental jams ("Spoonful") and featured Clapton's searing psychedelic guitar lines, Bruce's soaring vocals and prominent, fluid bass playing, and Baker's powerful, jazz-influenced drumming. Hendrix's arrival had an immediate and major effect on the next phase of Clapton's career. Hendrix's early club performances were avidly attended by top UK stars including Clapton, Pete Townshend and The Beatles. Clapton immediately realised that he had a new and almost unbeatable competitor, whose dazzling showmanship was matched by his staggering ability as a guitarist. Hendrix attended a performance by Clapton's newly formed Cream at the Central London Polytechnic, October 1, 1966, during which Hendrix sat in on a shattering double-timed version of Killing Floor. By late 1966 Clapton's status as Britain's top guitarist was shaken by the arrival of Jimi Hendrix. He left the Bluesbreakers in mid 1966 (to be replaced by Peter Green) and then formed Cream, one of the earliest examples of the supergroup, and also one of the earliest 'power trios', with Jack Bruce (also of Bluesbreakers and Manfred Mann) and Ginger Baker (of the Graham Bond Organisation). During his time with Cream he began to develop as a singer as well as guitarist, though Bruce, one of rock's most powerful singers, took most of the lead vocals. After a spell working in a laboring job and several months of intensive practice, he joined John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. His emotional playing on their first album (which features Eric reading a copy of the Beano on the cover) established his name as a blues player, and inspired a short-lived craze of graffiti deifying him ("Clapton is God", it read). Clapton, who was at that time obstinately dedicated to his blues roots, took strong exception to the Yardbirds' new 'pop' direction, refused to play on the single and quit the band as soon as it had been recorded; he was replaced by Jeff Beck. Growing up listening to blues recording by the likes of Robert Johnson, Clapton first made his name as a member of The Yardbirds, a pop-influenced rock and roll band whose biggest hit "For Your Love" came whilst Eric was a member. On his 13th birthday he received a guitar which he taught himself to play, and at the age of 17 he joined his first band, the Roosters. When Eric was 9 years old he found out, and the experience became a defining moment in his life. Years later his mother married another Canadian soldier, moved to Canada and left Eric with his grandparents. Eric grew up with his grandparents believing they were his parents, and that his mother was his older sister. Born as an illegitimate son of the 16 year old Patricia Molly Clapp and Edward Walter Fryer, a 24 year old Canadian pilot, Clapton's father returned to his wife in Canada before he was born. He is considered by many to be among the world's best living guitarists. Eric Clapton CBE (born Eric Patrick Clapp on March 30, 1945 in The Green, Ripley, Surrey), is a British guitarist and composer, nicknamed slowhand. Eric Clapton: Crossroads liner notes. Fred Weiler, Eric Clapton (Smithmark, 1992). Ray Coleman, Clapton! (Warner Books, 1985). Clapton was banned from driving in France and had his British driver license confiscated after being clocked driving at 216 km/h (130mph) in a Porsche 911 Turbo on a French motorway in October 2004. Eric Clapton is credited on the Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms album due to the fact that he loaned Mark Knopfler one of his guitars for the album. 2004 Sessions for Robert J. (official CD/DVD of tour auditions). 2004 Me and Mr. Johnson (an album of Robert Johnson covers) #10 UK, #6 US. 2002 One More Car, One More Rider (Live 2001) #43 US. 2001 Reptile #7 UK, #5 US, US Sales: 500,000. King) #15 UK, #3 US, US Sales: 2,000,000. 2000 Riding With the King (with B.B. 1999 Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton #6 UK, #20 US, US Sales: 1,000,000. 1999 The Blues (Double Disc Set) #52 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1998 Pilgrim #6 UK, #4 US, US Sales: 1,000,000. 1996 Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies (Live from 1974 to 1978, Quadruple CD Set) #137 US. 1995 The Cream of Clapton #80 US, US Sales: 1,000,000. 1994 From the Cradle #1 UK, #1 US, US Sales: 3,000,000. 1992 Unplugged (Live 1992) #2 UK, #1 US, US Sales: 10,000,000. 1992 Rush #24 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1991 24 Nights (Live 1990) #17 UK, #38 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1990 The Layla Sessions (as Derek and the Dominoes) (20th Anniversary Edition, Box Set). 1989 Journeyman #2 UK, #16 US, US Sales: 2,000,000. 1989 Homeboy. 1988 Crossroads (Box Set) #34 US, US Sales: 2,000,000. 1987 The Cream of Eric Clapton #3 UK. 1986 August #3 UK, #37 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1985 Behind the Sun #8 UK, #34 US, US Sales: 1,000,000. 1984 Backtrackin' #29 UK. 1984 Too Much Monkey Business. 1983 Money and Cigarettes #13 UK, #16 US. 1982 Time Pieces: Best Of Eric Clapton (1970-1978) #20 UK, #101 US, US Sales: 7,000,000. 1981 Another Ticket #18 UK, #7 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1980 Just One Night (Live 1979, Double Disc Set) #3 UK, #2 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1978 Backless #18 UK, #8 US, US Sales: 1,000,000. 1977 Slowhand #23 UK, #2 US, US Sales: 3,000,000. 1976 No Reason to Cry #8 UK, #15 US. Was Here (Live 1975) #14 UK, #20 US. 1975 E.C. 1975 There's One in Every Crowd #15 UK, #21 US. 1974 461 Ocean Boulevard #3 UK, #1 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1973 Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert (Live 1972) #18 US. 1973 Live at the Fillmore (as Derek and the Dominoes) (Live 1970) #36 UK, #20 US. 1973 Clapton (compilation) #67 US. 1972 Eric Clapton at His Best (compilation) #87 US. 1972 History of Eric Clapton (compilation) #20 UK, #6 US, US Sales: 500,000. 1970 Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (as Derek and the Dominoes) #16 US. 1970 Eric Clapton #17 UK, #13 US. |