Eric Clapton's Height
5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm)
English guitarist, singer and songwriter best known for songs such as "Layla", "Wonderful Tonight" and "Tears in Heaven". An early publicity sheet mentioned his height as being 5ft 10.
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Average Guess (33 Votes)
5ft 9.7in (177cm)
5ft 9.7in (177cm)
Arch Stanton said on 24/May/23
Clapton doesn't look like he has lost much height, still looks average range to me. Derek Trucks is quite a big guy, I'd guess around 6 ft 1 and 16 stone.
Clapton doesn't look like he has lost much height, still looks average range to me. Derek Trucks is quite a big guy, I'd guess around 6 ft 1 and 16 stone.
Sandy Cowell said on 5/Jan/23
After playing an assortment of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, my phone started playing the Yardbirds. Then a message came up on my phone, which read not unlike this: 3 hours of late 60s/early 70s blues rock/psychedelic rock. Music to get stoned to. Enjoy!
It’s just as well that I don’t find it necessary to get stoned to that sort of music and can enter into the spirit of things naturally. If I did have to use substances when listening to spaced-out music, I don’t think I’d be alive now!
After playing an assortment of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, my phone started playing the Yardbirds. Then a message came up on my phone, which read not unlike this: 3 hours of late 60s/early 70s blues rock/psychedelic rock. Music to get stoned to. Enjoy!
It’s just as well that I don’t find it necessary to get stoned to that sort of music and can enter into the spirit of things naturally. If I did have to use substances when listening to spaced-out music, I don’t think I’d be alive now!
Rapha said on 12/Oct/22
Hi Rob
Do you think he has lost height by now? He is 77 .
Editor Rob
Hi Rob
Do you think he has lost height by now? He is 77 .
Editor RobYeah an inch
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 6/Jul/22
Yeeeaaaah and yowza!
I woke up with Eric’s ‘Hello Old Friend’ in my head, so I simply had to play it! The video contains clips of Eric with George Harrison, and in many a case, George looks a little taller.
Both as cool as each other, and so nice to see that they got on so well! 💕
Yeeeaaaah and yowza!
I woke up with Eric’s ‘Hello Old Friend’ in my head, so I simply had to play it! The video contains clips of Eric with George Harrison, and in many a case, George looks a little taller.
Both as cool as each other, and so nice to see that they got on so well! 💕
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 14/May/22
Eric is making an interesting contribution to a programme I’m watching on the Bee Gees. (Sky Arts)
He is one of many stars, past and present.
5ft9.75.
Eric is making an interesting contribution to a programme I’m watching on the Bee Gees. (Sky Arts)
He is one of many stars, past and present.
5ft9.75.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 6/Apr/22
I just saw Eric Clapton appearing onstage with Dire Straits, playing the guitar in a rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet’,
Far out, jah?
I just saw Eric Clapton appearing onstage with Dire Straits, playing the guitar in a rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet’,
Far out, jah?
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 3/Apr/22
🎂 Belated Birthday Wishes to Eric Clapton, who celebrated the 77th anniversary of his birth last Wednesday, 30th March. 🎂
5ft9.75. 🎸🎶😁
🎂 Belated Birthday Wishes to Eric Clapton, who celebrated the 77th anniversary of his birth last Wednesday, 30th March. 🎂
5ft9.75. 🎸🎶😁
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 9/Feb/22
@ berta - How utterly ironic, as I was jolted into thinking about Mark Knopfler only the other day when I noticed that someone had signed himself off as 'Guitargeorge'! Well, berta, Mark is 183cm, though now at 72, he's probably less.
Now Eric's turn. Last night I had all sorts of songs pop into my head when I was playing music while sitting in my porch, feeding my foxes. 🦊
Eric's 1976 song 'Hello Old Friend' seemed like a good idea as it's nice and cheerful, and a lot less freaky than some of the stuff I play. In fact, it's fine old fashioned blues, and VERY Eric Clapton! Hawaiian singer and actress Yvonne Elliman can be heard doing the backing vocals.
Well, the foxes absolutely loved it!
Eric can have 5ft9.75.
@ berta - How utterly ironic, as I was jolted into thinking about Mark Knopfler only the other day when I noticed that someone had signed himself off as 'Guitargeorge'! Well, berta, Mark is 183cm, though now at 72, he's probably less.
Now Eric's turn. Last night I had all sorts of songs pop into my head when I was playing music while sitting in my porch, feeding my foxes. 🦊
Eric's 1976 song 'Hello Old Friend' seemed like a good idea as it's nice and cheerful, and a lot less freaky than some of the stuff I play. In fact, it's fine old fashioned blues, and VERY Eric Clapton! Hawaiian singer and actress Yvonne Elliman can be heard doing the backing vocals.
Well, the foxes absolutely loved it!
Eric can have 5ft9.75.
berta said on 8/Jan/22
Rob have you thought about getting Mark Knopfler on the site? I think on of the best guitarplayers of all time deserves that. Havent seen that mutch picture of him beside others, really dont now how tall he could have been at peak but i guess 181,5-182 peak and maybe 179,5-180 today. Never under 181 peak and never over 182,5. Did pull of looking almost 6 feet alot on stage.
Rob have you thought about getting Mark Knopfler on the site? I think on of the best guitarplayers of all time deserves that. Havent seen that mutch picture of him beside others, really dont now how tall he could have been at peak but i guess 181,5-182 peak and maybe 179,5-180 today. Never under 181 peak and never over 182,5. Did pull of looking almost 6 feet alot on stage.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 7/Dec/21
Among my favourite tracks on the 60s-based drama 'Heartbeat' are the ones by Eric Clapton's bands the Yardbirds and Cream.
I bought a Yardbirds CD as a direct result of hearing one of their songs on the show, one which I lent out and didn't get back in 1986! 😜
Eric gets 5ft10 peak height, though he's obviously lost some height since then.
Among my favourite tracks on the 60s-based drama 'Heartbeat' are the ones by Eric Clapton's bands the Yardbirds and Cream.
I bought a Yardbirds CD as a direct result of hearing one of their songs on the show, one which I lent out and didn't get back in 1986! 😜
Eric gets 5ft10 peak height, though he's obviously lost some height since then.
Tall Sam said on 4/Aug/21
I believe he could hold his own with any of the Beatles or Stones most likely in height, I actually think he had a fairer shot of hold close to 5'10" than many of them. I've always thought Clapton was greatly overrated, overhyped and extremely unlikable, with a huge arrogant, even racist streak and he's even more of a putz today.
I believe he could hold his own with any of the Beatles or Stones most likely in height, I actually think he had a fairer shot of hold close to 5'10" than many of them. I've always thought Clapton was greatly overrated, overhyped and extremely unlikable, with a huge arrogant, even racist streak and he's even more of a putz today.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 2/Aug/21
There was a question on 'The Chase' just now as to which Bob Marley song Eric Clapton had a number one hit with. Shaun Wallace, the Chaser, got it right, as did I. It was 'I Shot The Sheriff' and my brother popped his head round the door and said, "From 1974!"
Then Shaun burst into song and a fellow black guy, with blond hair, LHAO!
😁🎶🎵👏🎧
5ft9.75.
There was a question on 'The Chase' just now as to which Bob Marley song Eric Clapton had a number one hit with. Shaun Wallace, the Chaser, got it right, as did I. It was 'I Shot The Sheriff' and my brother popped his head round the door and said, "From 1974!"
Then Shaun burst into song and a fellow black guy, with blond hair, LHAO!
😁🎶🎵👏🎧
5ft9.75.
Ian Vector said on 25/Jul/21
@Arch Stanton Anyone looks 6' 1" next to Ringo.
@Arch Stanton Anyone looks 6' 1" next to Ringo.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 30/Mar/21
🎸🎶🎂🎁 Happy Birthday Eric! 🎁🎂🎶🎸
Many Happy Returns to guitarist and singer, Eric Clapton, on his 76th Birthday.
5ft9.75. 🎉😁🍻😄🎊 XXX
🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁
🎸🎶🎂🎁 Happy Birthday Eric! 🎁🎂🎶🎸
Many Happy Returns to guitarist and singer, Eric Clapton, on his 76th Birthday.
5ft9.75. 🎉😁🍻😄🎊 XXX
🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁🎸🎶🎂🎁
Damon Albarn said on 20/Oct/20
Peak height might have been 5'11, in the Rock 'N Roll Circus Video he looks at least 2-3 cm taller than 5'10 John Lennon, ignore Keith Richards, he wore heeled woman shoes that made him (5'9 when he was young) look more than 5'11
Peak height might have been 5'11, in the Rock 'N Roll Circus Video he looks at least 2-3 cm taller than 5'10 John Lennon, ignore Keith Richards, he wore heeled woman shoes that made him (5'9 when he was young) look more than 5'11
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Apr/20
Botham could have been 6ft1 range in his prime
Botham could have been 6ft1 range in his prime
Nearly 180cm guy said on 1/Apr/20
Please Rob, add him to the rock singers category.
Please Rob, add him to the rock singers category.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 30/Mar/20
🎁🎂🎸🎶 Happy Birthday Eric! 🎶🎸🎂🎁
A Very Happy 7️⃣5️⃣th, or three-quarters of a century Birthday to guitar legend and singer Eric Clapton. Have a great day, Eric!
5ft9.75 🎈😃👍
🎁🎂🎸🎶🎁🎂🎸🎶🎁🎂🎸🎶🎁🎂🎸🎶
🎁🎂🎸🎶 Happy Birthday Eric! 🎶🎸🎂🎁
A Very Happy 7️⃣5️⃣th, or three-quarters of a century Birthday to guitar legend and singer Eric Clapton. Have a great day, Eric!
5ft9.75 🎈😃👍
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Keith 5'10 said on 12/Mar/20
Look this video Rob, with Lennon and Keith Richards. I think he was 177cm at least.
Click Here
Look this video Rob, with Lennon and Keith Richards. I think he was 177cm at least.
Click Here
Eric W. Tam said on 20/Jan/20
177-178 peak, 175.5 current. Giving him 5'10 at peak though.
177-178 peak, 175.5 current. Giving him 5'10 at peak though.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 27/Nov/19
I was 14 going on 15 when I first saw the rock opera 'Tommy', and Eric starred as the Preacher with the approximately 1" taller John Entwistle and the 6ft Pete Townshend playing guitar behind him. I'd say Eric was 5ft10 then. I have a DVD of the movie, but you can't turn it up very loud, which is SUCH a wind-up, so I want a new copy. Then I can have another good, hard look and at the many other stars as well, and give my eardrums a punishing into the bargain! I've seen the film so many times that I've lost track, but that means I know each scene very well indeed.
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Eric can have 5ft10.
I was 14 going on 15 when I first saw the rock opera 'Tommy', and Eric starred as the Preacher with the approximately 1" taller John Entwistle and the 6ft Pete Townshend playing guitar behind him. I'd say Eric was 5ft10 then. I have a DVD of the movie, but you can't turn it up very loud, which is SUCH a wind-up, so I want a new copy. Then I can have another good, hard look and at the many other stars as well, and give my eardrums a punishing into the bargain! I've seen the film so many times that I've lost track, but that means I know each scene very well indeed.
▶️🎶📀
Eric can have 5ft10.
Mark Skyer said on 14/Aug/19
Recent photo with 6'3" John Mayer, has 74yr-old Clapton@c5'7", tops.
Recent photo with 6'3" John Mayer, has 74yr-old Clapton@c5'7", tops.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 27/Jul/19
I knew a girl called Layla, born at the right sort of time, early 1971, (Layla was released at the end of 1970 and I had it on a mixed hits LP), and when I met her parents, I wasn't surprised to find out they'd been long-haired hippies! 😄😍🤩
Eric looked fairly statuesque in Tommy, and I was surprised to find out that he was only 5ft9.5 when I first came here. In fact, I'll be giving him 5ft10.
One of Britain's greatest guitarists, right from his Yardbirds and Cream days.
🎼🎸🎶🤩😋
I knew a girl called Layla, born at the right sort of time, early 1971, (Layla was released at the end of 1970 and I had it on a mixed hits LP), and when I met her parents, I wasn't surprised to find out they'd been long-haired hippies! 😄😍🤩
Eric looked fairly statuesque in Tommy, and I was surprised to find out that he was only 5ft9.5 when I first came here. In fact, I'll be giving him 5ft10.
One of Britain's greatest guitarists, right from his Yardbirds and Cream days.
🎼🎸🎶🤩😋
Anna S said on 13/Jun/19
Can you add his former wife Pattie Boyd? In her autobiography she claims she was 5'7 1/2 when she was modelling in her 20s.
Can you add his former wife Pattie Boyd? In her autobiography she claims she was 5'7 1/2 when she was modelling in her 20s.
Spencer Dobkin said on 5/Jun/19
177 peak. 174-175 now. Never looked a full 5'10" to me.
177 peak. 174-175 now. Never looked a full 5'10" to me.
Ally N said on 17/Mar/19
He always seemed taller in Cream, but Ginger Baker looked taller, about 6 ft or better.
He always seemed taller in Cream, but Ginger Baker looked taller, about 6 ft or better.
Dom P said on 13/Jan/19
I always felt it was hard to judge E.C. height because Jack Bruce, so much shorter, maybe only 5 '6". Clapton also wore heals a lot in the early days. My guess 5'10" at his peak. 5' 9" now.
I always felt it was hard to judge E.C. height because Jack Bruce, so much shorter, maybe only 5 '6". Clapton also wore heals a lot in the early days. My guess 5'10" at his peak. 5' 9" now.
Christian said on 9/Dec/18
- Rob, I remember you had Eric at 5'9'' a while ago but then you changed it back to 5ft 9 ½ again? What made you change your mind?
Editor Rob
- Rob, I remember you had Eric at 5'9'' a while ago but then you changed it back to 5ft 9 ½ again? What made you change your mind?
Editor RobI thought in his 20's and 30's he could seem over 5ft 9
Greg99 said on 5/Aug/18
any idea how tall John Mayall is/was - he looked noticeably taller than Clapton in the Bluesbreakers days (65/66)?
any idea how tall John Mayall is/was - he looked noticeably taller than Clapton in the Bluesbreakers days (65/66)?
diavolo said on 18/May/18
How tall was Jack Bruce? He looked about 5'4" next to Clapton (if Clapton is 5'9"). He always used a short-scale bass which is ideal for shorter people.
How tall was Jack Bruce? He looked about 5'4" next to Clapton (if Clapton is 5'9"). He always used a short-scale bass which is ideal for shorter people.
Guitar Guy said on 20/Apr/18
He looks 5ft 10.
Hey Rob, can you add Mark Knopfler's height please.
He looks 5ft 10.
Hey Rob, can you add Mark Knopfler's height please.
Dom P said on 5/Feb/18
Eric Clapton looks 5' 10 " at his peak.
Eric Clapton looks 5' 10 " at his peak.
Ally N said on 10/Dec/17
I always thought Eric was 5'11' years ago but after seeing him next to others, he is not. Pete Townsend probably 6'1" is easily taller which can be seen on the Rainbow Concert album. Eric with noticeable heels. The Blue Suede Shoes 1986 special for Carl Perkins, Carl 6'1" is taller for sure and George Harrison is a bit taller than Eric, was also there for Carl P. Maybe you noticed , Rob.
I always thought Eric was 5'11' years ago but after seeing him next to others, he is not. Pete Townsend probably 6'1" is easily taller which can be seen on the Rainbow Concert album. Eric with noticeable heels. The Blue Suede Shoes 1986 special for Carl Perkins, Carl 6'1" is taller for sure and George Harrison is a bit taller than Eric, was also there for Carl P. Maybe you noticed , Rob.
ally N said on 7/Dec/17
EC could be 5' 9" now from aging.
EC could be 5' 9" now from aging.
Ally N said on 21/Nov/17
Eric Clapton in the 1987 Princes Trust Concert looks not as tall as George Harrison. The thing is Harrison's hair is puffed up a bit making him look taller, even though his posture varies. I have seen enough pictures to say Eric is 5'10", equivalent to Harrison, Lennon,& McCartney.
Eric Clapton in the 1987 Princes Trust Concert looks not as tall as George Harrison. The thing is Harrison's hair is puffed up a bit making him look taller, even though his posture varies. I have seen enough pictures to say Eric is 5'10", equivalent to Harrison, Lennon,& McCartney.
Ally N said on 18/Nov/17
Eric is 5' 10', he has good posture most times. Maybe his 5' 9" now, being older.
Eric is 5' 10', he has good posture most times. Maybe his 5' 9" now, being older.
Sam said on 13/Nov/17
There's a good chance the guys mentioned in the last comment all probably averaged around 5'9.75" mid-day, maybe McCartney a quarter inch more, Jagger a quarter inch less.
There's a good chance the guys mentioned in the last comment all probably averaged around 5'9.75" mid-day, maybe McCartney a quarter inch more, Jagger a quarter inch less.
Anonymous said on 12/Nov/17
I believe Eric, Mick Jagger and the 3 front Beatles are all exactly the same height, 5 ft. 10 in. Maybe a 1/4 in difference. A Rock and Roll luck out.
I believe Eric, Mick Jagger and the 3 front Beatles are all exactly the same height, 5 ft. 10 in. Maybe a 1/4 in difference. A Rock and Roll luck out.
Christian said on 2/Oct/17
This a good video with commentator Martin Brundel who's 5.7.5 (171,5 cm) and Eric Clapton. It proves that EC is about 175-176 cm.
Click Here
This a good video with commentator Martin Brundel who's 5.7.5 (171,5 cm) and Eric Clapton. It proves that EC is about 175-176 cm.
Click Here
Markymark said on 28/Sep/17
Check out the YouTube video of Clapton and McCartney...I think the title is 'Clapton thinks McCartney is an idiot'
Anyway...clearly Eric is looking up at (5ft10?) Paul.
Check out the YouTube video of Clapton and McCartney...I think the title is 'Clapton thinks McCartney is an idiot'
Anyway...clearly Eric is looking up at (5ft10?) Paul.
macfan said on 14/Sep/17
Rob, how do you still have Eric Clapton at 5'9 when he was no less Lennon, McCartney, and maybe a very, very small smidgen over Harrison? Do you still believe that after "Your Mother Should Know" that there is a difference, even if minuscule, between Lennon and McCartney even with the same footwear. I go by what I can see and there is no difference, but George seemed a hair less than the other three.
Editor Rob
Rob, how do you still have Eric Clapton at 5'9 when he was no less Lennon, McCartney, and maybe a very, very small smidgen over Harrison? Do you still believe that after "Your Mother Should Know" that there is a difference, even if minuscule, between Lennon and McCartney even with the same footwear. I go by what I can see and there is no difference, but George seemed a hair less than the other three.
Editor Rob 5ft 9.5 peak is probably more likely.
berta said on 22/Aug/17
hm i must disagree with this one. he cant have been only 175 cm peak maybe now but peak i would say 177-78 range. This can be a full inch off
hm i must disagree with this one. he cant have been only 175 cm peak maybe now but peak i would say 177-78 range. This can be a full inch off
Christian said on 26/Jul/17
If Clapton is 5'9'' then John Lennon and Paul McCartney are also in that range. I don't think that Paul was 3 cm taller than Eric Clapton. Click Here
If Clapton is 5'9'' then John Lennon and Paul McCartney are also in that range. I don't think that Paul was 3 cm taller than Eric Clapton. Click Here
Paleman said on 21/Jun/17
This listing is too low, Rob, at least for his peak height. Looking at pictures from his younger days with the likes of Knopfler and the Beatles, he couldn't have stood at only 5'9". I personally thought he always looked 5'11"-ish, but I suppose 5'10" could be on the money. I have a hard time believing he stood anywhere lower than that.
This listing is too low, Rob, at least for his peak height. Looking at pictures from his younger days with the likes of Knopfler and the Beatles, he couldn't have stood at only 5'9". I personally thought he always looked 5'11"-ish, but I suppose 5'10" could be on the money. I have a hard time believing he stood anywhere lower than that.
Markymark said on 17/Jun/17
Always thought he was at least 5'11. I think he was probably a strong 5'10 in his prime. He looks 5'9 right now...no more no less. If you look at pictures of him with other musicians he's usually the shorter one.
Genius though...love his music.
Always thought he was at least 5'11. I think he was probably a strong 5'10 in his prime. He looks 5'9 right now...no more no less. If you look at pictures of him with other musicians he's usually the shorter one.
Genius though...love his music.
Ally N said on 20/Apr/17
Eric same height as the 3 front line Beatles and Mick Jagger.
Eric same height as the 3 front line Beatles and Mick Jagger.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Feb/17
5ft10 peak, Rob?
5ft10 peak, Rob?
Dingus said on 22/Feb/17
Looks about 5'09.75" - 5'10.125".
Looks about 5'09.75" - 5'10.125".
HonestSlovene said on 30/Dec/16
5'9"-5'10" sounds right for him, looks average.
5'9"-5'10" sounds right for him, looks average.
Stephen said on 4/Dec/16
Rather than relying on questionable anecdotes of meeting Clapton, someone with the right computer app could extrapolate his height starting with the known given that a Stratocaster is 38.5" long. A bit of photo manipulation and you'll have the answer.
Rather than relying on questionable anecdotes of meeting Clapton, someone with the right computer app could extrapolate his height starting with the known given that a Stratocaster is 38.5" long. A bit of photo manipulation and you'll have the answer.
Sandy Cowell said on 3/Dec/16
@ Sweets - Hi! What a way to spend your 21st! 6ft1 is very tall and has prompted me to dig my 'Tommy' DVD out and take a better look!
Eric Clapton's one of the most influential rock/blues musicians ever! From the Yardbirds and Cream to his own band and solo stuff, he's done so much fantastic music.
You are so lucky to have seen him! I never have, though I've always wanted to!
@ Sweets - Hi! What a way to spend your 21st! 6ft1 is very tall and has prompted me to dig my 'Tommy' DVD out and take a better look!
Eric Clapton's one of the most influential rock/blues musicians ever! From the Yardbirds and Cream to his own band and solo stuff, he's done so much fantastic music.
You are so lucky to have seen him! I never have, though I've always wanted to!
Sweets said on 1/Dec/16
I had amazing 21st birthday @ Eric Clapton concert, The Fillmore in San Francisco. I am 5'-8". In 1980, EC was 6'1" easy. Great view standing next to him as well as looking up to stage.
I had amazing 21st birthday @ Eric Clapton concert, The Fillmore in San Francisco. I am 5'-8". In 1980, EC was 6'1" easy. Great view standing next to him as well as looking up to stage.
Sandy Cowell said on 24/Nov/16
I thought he looked a bit taller as a guitar-playing preacher in the rock opera 'Tommy'- I'd have assumed an inch taller!
I thought he looked a bit taller as a guitar-playing preacher in the rock opera 'Tommy'- I'd have assumed an inch taller!
Walt said on 21/Jun/16
Great listing, man. He was a legit 5'9.5 man. Him with Pattie Boyd (5'7) Click Here
Maybe 5'9 nowadays.
Great listing, man. He was a legit 5'9.5 man. Him with Pattie Boyd (5'7) Click Here
Maybe 5'9 nowadays.
Christian said on 21/Jan/16
Hey Rob! Have you seen this? It says Clapton is 5'10''. Click Here
Editor Rob
Hey Rob! Have you seen this? It says Clapton is 5'10''. Click Here
Editor Rob it's worth mentioning yes.
Jack said on 2/Nov/15
I met him. I do believe 5'10. According to a press release that is correct.
I just saw a listing which had some that are clearly wrong.
Jeff Beck not 5'10"! Santana not that tall either. Stevie Ray 5'5""...doubt it. Keith Richars was listed too tall . It's just an interesting topic because you just can't tell from film, pictures etc. If you know how tall one is you can guess at the others.
I met him. I do believe 5'10. According to a press release that is correct.
I just saw a listing which had some that are clearly wrong.
Jeff Beck not 5'10"! Santana not that tall either. Stevie Ray 5'5""...doubt it. Keith Richars was listed too tall . It's just an interesting topic because you just can't tell from film, pictures etc. If you know how tall one is you can guess at the others.
isabellasw said on 25/May/15
I had an affair with Eric 35 years ago. He is 5'9".
I had an affair with Eric 35 years ago. He is 5'9".
Holly said on 7/Dec/14
Here is a video of Clapton with Paul McCartney. Paul looks just a
bit taller than Eric. This was sometime after 9/11 due to the song
they are talking about. Not sure of the footwear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63e8WRjiPyc
Here is a video of Clapton with Paul McCartney. Paul looks just a
bit taller than Eric. This was sometime after 9/11 due to the song
they are talking about. Not sure of the footwear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63e8WRjiPyc
Arch Stanton said on 4/May/14
I consider myself an advanced guitarist and a good judge of somebody's playing abilities and you're certainly right about him being overrated as a guitarist IMO. He's very good at what he does and is a great blues guitarist and a talented musician, but he's pretty limited as a player. Even by his own confession seeing players like Paco de Lucia etc he admitted it and that there are far better players around than himself. He's certainly not this sort of God people thought he was. He could look 5'11" a lot I thought.
I consider myself an advanced guitarist and a good judge of somebody's playing abilities and you're certainly right about him being overrated as a guitarist IMO. He's very good at what he does and is a great blues guitarist and a talented musician, but he's pretty limited as a player. Even by his own confession seeing players like Paco de Lucia etc he admitted it and that there are far better players around than himself. He's certainly not this sort of God people thought he was. He could look 5'11" a lot I thought.
Sam said on 2/May/14
Although he has a lot of talent as a guitar player and I like Cream, I think Clapton is pretty overrated. As a songwriter, I see Jack Bruce as the greater creative presence in Cream.
Anyway, of the 5'10" range 60s music legends, he's the one who always seems to give a taller impression to me. I'd be really surprised if he was an inch shorter than the taller Beatles. Up review, in a few pictures though, near six foot (I think) Robbie Robertson does seem a bit taller.
Although he has a lot of talent as a guitar player and I like Cream, I think Clapton is pretty overrated. As a songwriter, I see Jack Bruce as the greater creative presence in Cream.
Anyway, of the 5'10" range 60s music legends, he's the one who always seems to give a taller impression to me. I'd be really surprised if he was an inch shorter than the taller Beatles. Up review, in a few pictures though, near six foot (I think) Robbie Robertson does seem a bit taller.
Gus said on 16/Oct/13
They say Neil Young is 6.1 feet, I'm 6.1 almost six two (6.3 with heels) So is it Neil 6 feet plus? If yes he is really tall I mean for a musician, since most rockers are kind of short or "average" in height, thank you :D
They say Neil Young is 6.1 feet, I'm 6.1 almost six two (6.3 with heels) So is it Neil 6 feet plus? If yes he is really tall I mean for a musician, since most rockers are kind of short or "average" in height, thank you :D
Gus said on 16/Oct/13
BTW Clapton is listed at 6 feet seems a little to tall for me, he must around 5.9 or 5.10 at the most (Maybe 1.75 Meters because six feet equals 1.82 Meters) anyway is no big deal,Thank you!!
BTW Clapton is listed at 6 feet seems a little to tall for me, he must around 5.9 or 5.10 at the most (Maybe 1.75 Meters because six feet equals 1.82 Meters) anyway is no big deal,Thank you!!
Gus said on 16/Oct/13
Who is Ian Gotham???
Who is Ian Gotham???
zip said on 8/Oct/13
I met Eric clapton at new market race course about 25 years ago
and introduced to him by Ian Gotham
ian towered over both of us and as I chatted with both I could see that Eric was quite a bit shorter than me (5'9)
Mind you like me he was wearing trainers
I met Eric clapton at new market race course about 25 years ago
and introduced to him by Ian Gotham
ian towered over both of us and as I chatted with both I could see that Eric was quite a bit shorter than me (5'9)
Mind you like me he was wearing trainers
averagegiant said on 1/Aug/13
@cranker
are those your 2 heros?
@cranker
are those your 2 heros?
Sam said on 29/Jul/13
Probably English guitar is a better description. From that time on the Johnny Cash Show, here they look close in height:
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But here Cash seems to tower over Clapton:
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Probably English guitar is a better description. From that time on the Johnny Cash Show, here they look close in height:
Click Here
But here Cash seems to tower over Clapton:
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Cranker said on 19/Apr/13
You are all talking total rubbish. Clapton is 5ft 9in. He's the same height as me and Hitler.
You are all talking total rubbish. Clapton is 5ft 9in. He's the same height as me and Hitler.
eric said on 25/Mar/13
5'10 is tall average.
5'10 is tall average.
Arch Stanton said on 12/Mar/13
I saw an Angus Young interview the other days and he said "big guys like Clapton with big hands and long fingers". I suppose even G would be big compared to him!! Granted though Clapton could look 5'11"-6' at peak and pull off looking tallish.
I saw an Angus Young interview the other days and he said "big guys like Clapton with big hands and long fingers". I suppose even G would be big compared to him!! Granted though Clapton could look 5'11"-6' at peak and pull off looking tallish.
SaimoN said on 28/Feb/13
There is a video clip when Clapton was a guest at The Johnny Cash show back in late 60s or early 70s. Now Johnny Cash is suppose to have been somewhere 6'1'' to 6'2'' range (his different driver's licences say different heights) and Clapton didn't look even slightly shorter. They were both leaning when they talked together on stage, but I'd say Clapton must have been very close to 6'0'' or at least a solid 5'11'' in his prime.
There is a video clip when Clapton was a guest at The Johnny Cash show back in late 60s or early 70s. Now Johnny Cash is suppose to have been somewhere 6'1'' to 6'2'' range (his different driver's licences say different heights) and Clapton didn't look even slightly shorter. They were both leaning when they talked together on stage, but I'd say Clapton must have been very close to 6'0'' or at least a solid 5'11'' in his prime.
(s)ain't said on 20/Feb/13
I think 5'11 or close to it is a little more appropriate.
I think 5'11 or close to it is a little more appropriate.
Arch Stanton said on 28/Jan/13
5'10 isn't tall Nate. It's average.
5'10 isn't tall Nate. It's average.
Arch Stanton said on 18/Jan/13
Rob he's a guitarist mainly, he'd go mental at seeing "singer". He is a guitatist who can sing, not vice versa! Always looked 5'10 ish to me.
Rob he's a guitarist mainly, he'd go mental at seeing "singer". He is a guitatist who can sing, not vice versa! Always looked 5'10 ish to me.
Matt said on 22/Nov/12
He was a lot taller than I thought he would be in person. About ten years ago, I saw him in Santa Monica chatting outside the Del Mar hotel. I'm 5'9" and he definitely was considerably taller. A solid 6' -- NOT 5'9 1/2"
He was a lot taller than I thought he would be in person. About ten years ago, I saw him in Santa Monica chatting outside the Del Mar hotel. I'm 5'9" and he definitely was considerably taller. A solid 6' -- NOT 5'9 1/2"
Derek said on 21/Oct/12
Rob, is this his current height or his peak height? I always thought he was 5'10.5"-5'11" in his prime.
Rob, is this his current height or his peak height? I always thought he was 5'10.5"-5'11" in his prime.
miguel said on 29/Sep/12
about 20 years ago I was in Onslow gardens admiring an old Rolls Royce and Mr. Clapton who lives/lived there said to me, do you like the car, I said yes and standing next to him I noticed that he was my height 6 feet no less!!
about 20 years ago I was in Onslow gardens admiring an old Rolls Royce and Mr. Clapton who lives/lived there said to me, do you like the car, I said yes and standing next to him I noticed that he was my height 6 feet no less!!
Danimal said on 23/Aug/12
This is too low for his prime Rob.
This is too low for his prime Rob.
mcfan said on 22/Aug/12
Clapton was taller than Harrison. He was every bit his 5'10 in his prime. He certainly was not shorter than McCartney or Lennon.
Clapton was taller than Harrison. He was every bit his 5'10 in his prime. He certainly was not shorter than McCartney or Lennon.
Christian said on 29/Nov/11
Rob, how did you come up wth 5.9.5 for Clapton? Didn´t you have him at 5'10 years ago?
Rob, how did you come up wth 5.9.5 for Clapton? Didn´t you have him at 5'10 years ago?
joker said on 4/Nov/11
I think Clapton is taller than 5.95 because he is taller than both lennon and harrison. Possibly 5.11 in his prime.
I think Clapton is taller than 5.95 because he is taller than both lennon and harrison. Possibly 5.11 in his prime.
mcfan said on 12/Sep/11
They just showed footage on Showtime from 2001 in NYC with Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton standing directly in front of one another. They were exactly the same height.
They just showed footage on Showtime from 2001 in NYC with Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton standing directly in front of one another. They were exactly the same height.
bam said on 19/Aug/11
he did look 5'11 near john mayer, i'm stumped
he did look 5'11 near john mayer, i'm stumped
Robby D. said on 7/Aug/11
Rob - Do you have any idea how tall Jeff Beck is? I saw him and Eric Clapton play together at Ronnie Scott's and I thought Clapton looked about an inch taller, therefore I assumed Beck was about 5'9", yet he is listed as 5'10".
Rob - Do you have any idea how tall Jeff Beck is? I saw him and Eric Clapton play together at Ronnie Scott's and I thought Clapton looked about an inch taller, therefore I assumed Beck was about 5'9", yet he is listed as 5'10".
Robby D. said on 25/Jul/11
Perhaps Eric Clapton is 5'10" then, because I was browsing the internet to find out how tall Jeff Beck is and he is listed as 5'10" everywhere. I am sure Eric is taller than Jeff.
Perhaps Eric Clapton is 5'10" then, because I was browsing the internet to find out how tall Jeff Beck is and he is listed as 5'10" everywhere. I am sure Eric is taller than Jeff.
5'8.56784 said on 25/Jul/11
He hold his own against 6'3 Mayer, he might be 5'10 nowadays.
He hold his own against 6'3 Mayer, he might be 5'10 nowadays.
Ken Hery Roedsand said on 16/Jul/11
I think he has the right height for his "exelente perfomence" and lyrics, song and guitar. I think also that his height is average for most of all known artists.He is , whithout any doubt one of my favourites....
I think he has the right height for his "exelente perfomence" and lyrics, song and guitar. I think also that his height is average for most of all known artists.He is , whithout any doubt one of my favourites....
Robby D. said on 10/Jul/11
In the sixties when he was with the Yardbirds, he was way shorter than Paul Samwell-Smith, Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty and only slightly taller than Keith Relf, whom I think was about 5'8", therefore I think Rob's assessment of 5'9.5" is probably quite accurate. He was never, ever over 5'10" even at his peak.
In the sixties when he was with the Yardbirds, he was way shorter than Paul Samwell-Smith, Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty and only slightly taller than Keith Relf, whom I think was about 5'8", therefore I think Rob's assessment of 5'9.5" is probably quite accurate. He was never, ever over 5'10" even at his peak.
Shaun said on 30/Jun/11
First of all Rob Clapton is primarily a guitarist. Its like calling Jimi Hendrix a singer. And I doubt he is under 5'10". Only looks about 4 inches shorter than 6'3" John Mayer I recall.
First of all Rob Clapton is primarily a guitarist. Its like calling Jimi Hendrix a singer. And I doubt he is under 5'10". Only looks about 4 inches shorter than 6'3" John Mayer I recall.
5'7.56 said on 22/Jan/11
He's 5'10 now and was 5'11 at peak.
He's 5'10 now and was 5'11 at peak.
mcfan said on 17/Mar/09
Clapton wasn't 5'11 or 5'11.5... no way. In this photo Paul and him look the same height as they always did. They've both probably shrunk a half-inch, but Eric neither Paul were over 5'10:
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Clapton wasn't 5'11 or 5'11.5... no way. In this photo Paul and him look the same height as they always did. They've both probably shrunk a half-inch, but Eric neither Paul were over 5'10:
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glenn said on 17/Mar/09
great play on words brad.lol.wow.i believe it.they say bon jovi was infamous for that.steal ideas from demos of unsigned bands.thanks for backing me on the 5-9.5.that was my estimate originally when the pic was up.
great play on words brad.lol.wow.i believe it.they say bon jovi was infamous for that.steal ideas from demos of unsigned bands.thanks for backing me on the 5-9.5.that was my estimate originally when the pic was up.
Brad said on 17/Mar/09
5' 9.5" sounds about right. I was told by a person who knows J.J. Cale very well that Clapton stole 1/2 of "Layla" from a Rita Coolidge tune and the money still hasn't been paid yet behind closed doors. Talk about being a pirate and having to give up the booty.
5' 9.5" sounds about right. I was told by a person who knows J.J. Cale very well that Clapton stole 1/2 of "Layla" from a Rita Coolidge tune and the money still hasn't been paid yet behind closed doors. Talk about being a pirate and having to give up the booty.
glenn said on 15/Mar/09
really daniel? did he look that tall?.i thought he looked 5-9 on the back cover of the blind faith album.of course he is 5-10 min in reality.
really daniel? did he look that tall?.i thought he looked 5-9 on the back cover of the blind faith album.of course he is 5-10 min in reality.
Daniel said on 14/Mar/09
Well, friends, if you look at old pictures of the 60's era or watch videos like the Cream's Farewell Concert in 1968 you would see a 5'11'' - 5'11.5'' height for Eric Clapton. He could have shrunk 1 inch due to age and bad posture. If Johnny Winter has shrunk at least 3 inches, and he's about the same age as Clapton!
Well, friends, if you look at old pictures of the 60's era or watch videos like the Cream's Farewell Concert in 1968 you would see a 5'11'' - 5'11.5'' height for Eric Clapton. He could have shrunk 1 inch due to age and bad posture. If Johnny Winter has shrunk at least 3 inches, and he's about the same age as Clapton!
mcfan said on 14/Mar/09
Yeah, I think Clapton and McCartney were the same height back then...about 5'10...slightly taller than John and about a half-inch taller than George. Great guitarist...although I think the credit for the great guitar sounds from "Layla" belong to Duane Allman. He's the one that brought that chirping sound to the record.
Yeah, I think Clapton and McCartney were the same height back then...about 5'10...slightly taller than John and about a half-inch taller than George. Great guitarist...although I think the credit for the great guitar sounds from "Layla" belong to Duane Allman. He's the one that brought that chirping sound to the record.
norm said on 23/Feb/09
i thought Eric was about 6'3". i was surprised to find he's not.
i thought Eric was about 6'3". i was surprised to find he's not.
Christian said on 9/Jan/09
No chris, Clapton was 5'10'' in his heyday. My friend talked to him in 2001 here in Stockholm, he said he was 177-178 cm.
No chris, Clapton was 5'10'' in his heyday. My friend talked to him in 2001 here in Stockholm, he said he was 177-178 cm.
chris said on 30/Dec/08
Clapton is 5'11. McCartney 6'0 and George Harrison is in between the 2...
Clapton is 5'11. McCartney 6'0 and George Harrison is in between the 2...
glenn said on 29/Dec/08
well,i initially pegged harrison at 5-9.and met him too.but in friends pics he looked 5-10.i could be wrong either way.clapton i see every 6 months or so,and he appears 5-9,but slouches,so in youth and better posture he was 5-10.i think he claimed 5-11 which is absurd.
well,i initially pegged harrison at 5-9.and met him too.but in friends pics he looked 5-10.i could be wrong either way.clapton i see every 6 months or so,and he appears 5-9,but slouches,so in youth and better posture he was 5-10.i think he claimed 5-11 which is absurd.
mcfan said on 28/Dec/08
He's the same height as McCartney...probably 5'9.5 now. Was 5'10. Yes, Eric and Paul were 1/2 taller than George. I just saw George on flashbacks of SNL. George looked barely 5'9 next to Lorne Michaels...no way 5'10. Even next to Tommy Smothers he looks 5'9.
He's the same height as McCartney...probably 5'9.5 now. Was 5'10. Yes, Eric and Paul were 1/2 taller than George. I just saw George on flashbacks of SNL. George looked barely 5'9 next to Lorne Michaels...no way 5'10. Even next to Tommy Smothers he looks 5'9.
Chris said on 21/Dec/08
I think Eric Clapton was 1 inch taller then George Harrison. Click Here
To me George looked like a solid 5'9'' guy. Clapton was 5'10'' and is today 5'9
I think Eric Clapton was 1 inch taller then George Harrison. Click Here
To me George looked like a solid 5'9'' guy. Clapton was 5'10'' and is today 5'9
glenn said on 2/Dec/08
knopflers been looking 5-11 to me lately.maybe he shrunk.
knopflers been looking 5-11 to me lately.maybe he shrunk.
mcfan said on 1/Dec/08
I think Knopfler is taller than Clapton/Lennon/Mccartney/Tom Jones/Jagger. I would say he's 5'11.5 (today 5'11?). Maybe it wasn't a good photo? He doesn't have the greatest posture. He's got to be at least 1.5 inches taller than Clapton and McCartney.
I think Knopfler is taller than Clapton/Lennon/Mccartney/Tom Jones/Jagger. I would say he's 5'11.5 (today 5'11?). Maybe it wasn't a good photo? He doesn't have the greatest posture. He's got to be at least 1.5 inches taller than Clapton and McCartney.
AJ said on 12/Oct/08
Seen Clapton a few times next to Mark Knopfler in photos - I thought Knopfler was fairly tall (over 6ft) and he seemed to be the same height as EC....how tall is knopfler then?
Seen Clapton a few times next to Mark Knopfler in photos - I thought Knopfler was fairly tall (over 6ft) and he seemed to be the same height as EC....how tall is knopfler then?
Craig said on 19/Sep/08
I met Eric Clapton and he is shorter than me (5'10). Eric was at least one inch shorter which really suprised me because he seems such a towering figure with his guitar. this was mid 1990's, Los Angeles.
I met Eric Clapton and he is shorter than me (5'10). Eric was at least one inch shorter which really suprised me because he seems such a towering figure with his guitar. this was mid 1990's, Los Angeles.
Daii said on 16/Aug/08
Hes never looked 5'11 to me, thats what I cant get people to understand. People think hes close to 6'0 and I just dont think he is at all. Above height at most, probably 5'10 in his younger days 5'9 now.
Hes never looked 5'11 to me, thats what I cant get people to understand. People think hes close to 6'0 and I just dont think he is at all. Above height at most, probably 5'10 in his younger days 5'9 now.
glenn said on 30/Mar/08
thanks alicia :-)
thanks alicia :-)
Bo said on 29/Mar/08
eric looks pretty high in that picture. He looks 5'10 to me.
eric looks pretty high in that picture. He looks 5'10 to me.
alicia said on 28/Mar/08
you're handsome glenn :)
you're handsome glenn :)
glenn said on 25/Mar/08
he likes me.rarely signs.usually only for me.never,ever poses.legend has it this was the last time he posed with someone he didnt know.im serious.1992.not the friendliest guy by any means.unfriendly but not mean.i see him twice a year.
he likes me.rarely signs.usually only for me.never,ever poses.legend has it this was the last time he posed with someone he didnt know.im serious.1992.not the friendliest guy by any means.unfriendly but not mean.i see him twice a year.
Joe said on 24/Mar/08
Hi Glenn. How you doing? I've heard Clapton can be quite a difficult and unapproachable person. How did he see to you?
Hi Glenn. How you doing? I've heard Clapton can be quite a difficult and unapproachable person. How did he see to you?
Anonymous said on 25/Jan/08
Paul McCartney was taIIer than Eric Clapton in a concert of Music Montserrat.If the height of Clapton is 5 feet 10 inches, the height of McCartney is 5 feet 10 1/2 inches.McCartney wears almost casual shoes.
Paul McCartney was taIIer than Eric Clapton in a concert of Music Montserrat.If the height of Clapton is 5 feet 10 inches, the height of McCartney is 5 feet 10 1/2 inches.McCartney wears almost casual shoes.
glenn said on 23/Dec/07
yeah,its ear wax.where are other people pics with him? i forgot how much he loves to pose.or sign.
yeah,its ear wax.where are other people pics with him? i forgot how much he loves to pose.or sign.
Annamari Tury said on 22/Dec/07
Yeah, what is that white thing coming out of his ear, white wax? I don't care how tall he is, I'm only 5'3' and that's tall enough for what ever.
Yeah, what is that white thing coming out of his ear, white wax? I don't care how tall he is, I'm only 5'3' and that's tall enough for what ever.
glenn said on 7/Dec/07
its amazing how eric can look 5-9ish in new york for the last 20 years.he mightve been 5-10 peak.yes,i was a young pup there of 19 or 20.
its amazing how eric can look 5-9ish in new york for the last 20 years.he mightve been 5-10 peak.yes,i was a young pup there of 19 or 20.
Ruana said on 7/Dec/07
171cm Glenn? Glenny is almost listed as 5 ft 8/173cm. Eric looks a snitch above 5'10" if Glenn is "173cm".
Editor Rob
171cm Glenn? Glenny is almost listed as 5 ft 8/173cm. Eric looks a snitch above 5'10" if Glenn is "173cm".
Editor Rob glenn was young here by look of it.
Victor said on 7/Dec/07
Hello, I met Eric in a London Cafe. He walked around me. He is 1.82 meters
Hello, I met Eric in a London Cafe. He walked around me. He is 1.82 meters
Tim said on 3/Dec/07
In his prime I would have said he was around 5'10.5".
In his prime I would have said he was around 5'10.5".
frances said on 23/Nov/07
I've seen him and I could have sworn he was around 6 feet; definitely not under 5' 10"
I've seen him and I could have sworn he was around 6 feet; definitely not under 5' 10"
Slh said on 22/Nov/07
at 20 you were 171..Are you also grown of stature after the 20?
post this comment plz
at 20 you were 171..Are you also grown of stature after the 20?
post this comment plz
Schnouzer Breath said on 20/Nov/07
seems accurite, definately not the 5-11 some claimed in the past year's.
seems accurite, definately not the 5-11 some claimed in the past year's.
glenn said on 18/Nov/07
i was 20.spring 1992.
i was 20.spring 1992.
Slh said on 17/Nov/07
glenn how hold are you in this pic?
glenn how hold are you in this pic?
glenn said on 18/Oct/07
your right.he is 6-3.my mistake.
your right.he is 6-3.my mistake.
Daniel said on 16/Oct/07
But Ginger Baker was 6'3'' at the time, as far as I know
But Ginger Baker was 6'3'' at the time, as far as I know
glenn said on 16/Oct/07
maybe.i saw him all last week.with age he shrunk to a 5-9ish appearence.maybe he was 5-11.but i dont agree that he was always looking tall.the pic that intrigues me the most is the blind faith album photo.he looks 5-9 tops next to 6-2 ginger baker.
maybe.i saw him all last week.with age he shrunk to a 5-9ish appearence.maybe he was 5-11.but i dont agree that he was always looking tall.the pic that intrigues me the most is the blind faith album photo.he looks 5-9 tops next to 6-2 ginger baker.
Daniel said on 15/Oct/07
Eric Clapton should have been at least 5'11'' in his prime, I guess. Because in early photographs of the 60's (Yardbirds and Cream era) he seems to be tall. What do you think about it, guys? May I be wrong?
Eric Clapton should have been at least 5'11'' in his prime, I guess. Because in early photographs of the 60's (Yardbirds and Cream era) he seems to be tall. What do you think about it, guys? May I be wrong?
Franco said on 12/Oct/07
yeah Frank-X (here comes Franco the real one) lol
he is 5'11 with shoes not barefoot, barefoot he is around 177-178cm
yeah Frank-X (here comes Franco the real one) lol
he is 5'11 with shoes not barefoot, barefoot he is around 177-178cm
glenn said on 6/Oct/07
in cases like that,rob is acurate.others atrocious.
in cases like that,rob is acurate.others atrocious.
frank-x said on 4/Oct/07
um eric clapton is actually 5'11, im 6'0 and i have met him a few times, and i have always been eye to eye with him.
um eric clapton is actually 5'11, im 6'0 and i have met him a few times, and i have always been eye to eye with him.
Evanna said on 26/Sep/07
Rob's descriptions are always laconic. My favourite is Dita Von Teese -
"US erm, 'Celebrity' of some sorts." Very true, innit?
Rob's descriptions are always laconic. My favourite is Dita Von Teese -
"US erm, 'Celebrity' of some sorts." Very true, innit?
glenn said on 26/Sep/07
i know.rob should touch up on the descriptions.
i know.rob should touch up on the descriptions.
MHouillon said on 25/Sep/07
Only description for Eric is "English singer"...?
What about "Guitar-player, called "Slowhand", most famous for Layla and Tears in Heaven" ???
Only description for Eric is "English singer"...?
What about "Guitar-player, called "Slowhand", most famous for Layla and Tears in Heaven" ???
Glenn said on 3/Jun/07
I was 5-7 in this pic.1992.
I was 5-7 in this pic.1992.
Anonymous said on 31/May/07
clapton wouldn't take a picture with me either. in this picture he MUST must must be wearing lifts. he is not an inch taller than 5'8'' .
clapton wouldn't take a picture with me either. in this picture he MUST must must be wearing lifts. he is not an inch taller than 5'8'' .
Chris said on 30/May/07
What's that white thing coming out of Eric's ear?
What's that white thing coming out of Eric's ear?
glenn said on 18/Apr/07
jack bruce is around 5-6.maybe 5-5.
jack bruce is around 5-6.maybe 5-5.
Robert.R said on 22/Jan/07
He always looked alot shorter than Ginger Baker with Cream. Does anybody know how tall Jack Bruce is?
He always looked alot shorter than Ginger Baker with Cream. Does anybody know how tall Jack Bruce is?
Glenn said on 7/Jan/07
Keep in mind I was 5-7 here.but Im standing straight as I can,he isnt.5-10 peak is possible.he is 5-9 now.
Keep in mind I was 5-7 here.but Im standing straight as I can,he isnt.5-10 peak is possible.he is 5-9 now.
Anthony said on 6/Jan/07
I always thought Clapton was at least 5'11. But now I think he's 5'9. Like most small rockers, his presence and choice of footwear made him come across as taller.
I always thought Clapton was at least 5'11. But now I think he's 5'9. Like most small rockers, his presence and choice of footwear made him come across as taller.
Chris said on 20/Nov/06
I saw a great picture of Clapton and Keith Richards from the end of the 80:s. Clapton looked 1 inch taller. I guess 5'10'' is correct for Clapton and Richards is 5'9''.
I saw a great picture of Clapton and Keith Richards from the end of the 80:s. Clapton looked 1 inch taller. I guess 5'10'' is correct for Clapton and Richards is 5'9''.
Glenn said on 6/Sep/06
Yeah,but looking 5-9 towards the end.
Yeah,but looking 5-9 towards the end.
Glenn said on 22/Jul/06
1990.this was 1992.and the last time he posed with a fan.
1990.this was 1992.and the last time he posed with a fan.
iris said on 21/Jul/06
my question regarding this picture would be... How long glenn has been doing this?
my question regarding this picture would be... How long glenn has been doing this?
clapton fan said on 25/Jun/06
In a lot of the old 70s photos Clapton was wearing high heeled boots.
I've never met him, but I'd guess a strong 5-9" - 5'10"
In a lot of the old 70s photos Clapton was wearing high heeled boots.
I've never met him, but I'd guess a strong 5-9" - 5'10"
Glenn said on 10/May/06
Stallone pose forever!
Stallone pose forever!
Chris said on 9/May/06
Yeah! He is not 5'11''. Could he have shrunk a bit? Maybe he was 5'10''? Thanks Glenn, I see you used the Stallone posture:)
Yeah! He is not 5'11''. Could he have shrunk a bit? Maybe he was 5'10''? Thanks Glenn, I see you used the Stallone posture:)
Glenn said on 6/May/06
He also said to my friend during the CREAM reunion,he was done signing.another friend last night who desperatly wanted this photo for years,told me the shocking revelation that Clapton told him once"I dont take photos after my son".how weird is that? a Clapton is worth 300$ and way upwards depending on the item.the most I ever sold something for was 400$ for a MARS VOLTA.how bizzare is that? prices vary depending.20$ is common,and so is 50$ and 65$ as far as pricing.
He also said to my friend during the CREAM reunion,he was done signing.another friend last night who desperatly wanted this photo for years,told me the shocking revelation that Clapton told him once"I dont take photos after my son".how weird is that? a Clapton is worth 300$ and way upwards depending on the item.the most I ever sold something for was 400$ for a MARS VOLTA.how bizzare is that? prices vary depending.20$ is common,and so is 50$ and 65$ as far as pricing.
Glenn said on 6/May/06
yeah,J.this is the Holy Grail of all photos.harder to get thatn Michael Jackson.Im not kidding! this was the last photo he took with someone on the street! 1991!
Editor Rob
yeah,J.this is the Holy Grail of all photos.harder to get thatn Michael Jackson.Im not kidding! this was the last photo he took with someone on the street! 1991!
Editor Rob is his autograph worth much, it must be if he's not signing much? Incidentally Glenn, what's the best auto you ever sold or got?
Glenn said on 5/May/06
Correct on Baker.and on the Blind Faith alternate album cover,Clapton looks 5-7 to 5-9 next to him.
Correct on Baker.and on the Blind Faith alternate album cover,Clapton looks 5-7 to 5-9 next to him.
J. said on 5/May/06
Clapton's facial expression is not the friendliest in the photo above. He wasn't the friendliest, huh, Glenn? I've heard he is difficult to work with. He only looks a tad over 5'9" in the photo above but then again, his posture isn't as perfect as Glenn's. So, maybe 5'10" is possible.
Clapton's facial expression is not the friendliest in the photo above. He wasn't the friendliest, huh, Glenn? I've heard he is difficult to work with. He only looks a tad over 5'9" in the photo above but then again, his posture isn't as perfect as Glenn's. So, maybe 5'10" is possible.
D. Ray Morton said on 5/May/06
Glenn, Baker is 6'1.5"-6'2". He might've been 6'3" back in the day (or should I say the "daze"?). What an odd man.
Glenn, Baker is 6'1.5"-6'2". He might've been 6'3" back in the day (or should I say the "daze"?). What an odd man.
Glenn said on 5/May/06
I told you guys he wasnt 5-11.read what Bruce said.
I told you guys he wasnt 5-11.read what Bruce said.
Bruce said on 14/Apr/06
I stood next to him backstage at a concert in the 70s and I thought he was around 5'7". I'm 5'9" and he appeared surprisingly short to me.
I stood next to him backstage at a concert in the 70s and I thought he was around 5'7". I'm 5'9" and he appeared surprisingly short to me.
Glenn said on 23/Mar/06
In person he looks 5-9.my friend laugh at the 5-11 as well.maybe he was in his youth.I post my photo with him one day.he looks 5-9.5 in the photo.
In person he looks 5-9.my friend laugh at the 5-11 as well.maybe he was in his youth.I post my photo with him one day.he looks 5-9.5 in the photo.
MHouillon said on 23/Mar/06
I first realised that Rob's only description for Eric is "English singer"...?
What about "Guitar-player, called "Slowhand", most famous for Layla and Tears in Heaven" ???
I first realised that Rob's only description for Eric is "English singer"...?
What about "Guitar-player, called "Slowhand", most famous for Layla and Tears in Heaven" ???
MHouillon said on 22/Mar/06
The pictures from Chris are exactly the kind of pictures that I was talking about. In one, George stands closer to the camera, Clapton has not the best posture. In the second pic, they are sitting! Nice pictures, but not worth comparing heights with another.
The pictures from Chris are exactly the kind of pictures that I was talking about. In one, George stands closer to the camera, Clapton has not the best posture. In the second pic, they are sitting! Nice pictures, but not worth comparing heights with another.
MHouillon said on 22/Mar/06
Clapton 5'7-5'9 ? No chance! He looks a definitely 5'10.5-5'11 (179-180) just like Rob has him listed at. Have you ever seen the queens jubilee of 2002, Glenn ? Most every living legend was there, standing on one clear stage and you can compare many stars (thats what we say for celeb in Germany) with each other. And there was Mr. Clapton, too. A photo is not always the best thing to compare a height. (Bad posture, different or sloping ground). Don't get me wrong, photo is good. Filmed material is better. Especially wide angle with visible ground (just like in the "party at the palace - the queens golden jubilee").
Clapton 5'7-5'9 ? No chance! He looks a definitely 5'10.5-5'11 (179-180) just like Rob has him listed at. Have you ever seen the queens jubilee of 2002, Glenn ? Most every living legend was there, standing on one clear stage and you can compare many stars (thats what we say for celeb in Germany) with each other. And there was Mr. Clapton, too. A photo is not always the best thing to compare a height. (Bad posture, different or sloping ground). Don't get me wrong, photo is good. Filmed material is better. Especially wide angle with visible ground (just like in the "party at the palace - the queens golden jubilee").
Glenn said on 28/Jan/06
ive seen the guy 30 times.and have photo proof.5-9 and half tops.look at the cover to the blind faith cd.the cover where the group is on.not the rare original.clapton looks 5-7 to 5-9 next to ginger baker who I believe is 6-2.
ive seen the guy 30 times.and have photo proof.5-9 and half tops.look at the cover to the blind faith cd.the cover where the group is on.not the rare original.clapton looks 5-7 to 5-9 next to ginger baker who I believe is 6-2.
snrub said on 27/Jan/06
There is a photo for his record "just one night" he is leaning a fender strat against his leg and it reaches to about his waist, a fender strat is 25.5 inches
There is a photo for his record "just one night" he is leaning a fender strat against his leg and it reaches to about his waist, a fender strat is 25.5 inches
Anonymous said on 23/Jan/06
Clapton could be wearing huge boots in the photo w/ Ringo + George
Clapton could be wearing huge boots in the photo w/ Ringo + George
Chris said on 22/Jan/06
A friend of mine met Clapton outside Grand Hotel in Stockholm the day after a concert in 2001. He saw Clapton coming out and he ran towards him. They talked for maybe 5 minutes or more. He was very friendly. My friend is only 5'4'' but he knows that everytime he see a celebrity, he take notes about the person´s height. He said that Clapton was (5'11½-6 ft'') with shoes on. Then I compared my father who´s standing 5'11 1/4'' with shoes on. My friend said Clapton looked (2-3) cm taller than my father. So he can´t bee 5'9''. And trust my, he is good estimating heights :)
A friend of mine met Clapton outside Grand Hotel in Stockholm the day after a concert in 2001. He saw Clapton coming out and he ran towards him. They talked for maybe 5 minutes or more. He was very friendly. My friend is only 5'4'' but he knows that everytime he see a celebrity, he take notes about the person´s height. He said that Clapton was (5'11½-6 ft'') with shoes on. Then I compared my father who´s standing 5'11 1/4'' with shoes on. My friend said Clapton looked (2-3) cm taller than my father. So he can´t bee 5'9''. And trust my, he is good estimating heights :)
Glenn said on 18/Jan/06
a friend of mine also agrees when he ran into him that he was 5 inches taller than clapton,and my friend is 5-11.lifts?
a friend of mine also agrees when he ran into him that he was 5 inches taller than clapton,and my friend is 5-11.lifts?
Andy said on 16/Jan/06
well, I recently watched the "crossroad guitar festival". I looked in particular the song he played with Carlos Santana, who is exactly 1.75, and Clapton looked exactly 2 centimetres, (maybe 3), shorter than Carlos. So Clapton is max 1,73!!!
well, I recently watched the "crossroad guitar festival". I looked in particular the song he played with Carlos Santana, who is exactly 1.75, and Clapton looked exactly 2 centimetres, (maybe 3), shorter than Carlos. So Clapton is max 1,73!!!
Chris said on 27/Dec/05
Look at this picture. Clapton looks at least 6 feet.
http://www.uppa.co.uk/search/comp.bhtml?caption_id=464108&collection_id=10001&results_view=&first_match=
Look at this picture. Clapton looks at least 6 feet.
http://www.uppa.co.uk/search/comp.bhtml?caption_id=464108&collection_id=10001&results_view=&first_match=
Dries Van Dongen said on 4/Dec/05
He's shorter than 5'11". Maybe 5'9".
He's shorter than 5'11". Maybe 5'9".
CelebHeights Editor said on 12/Oct/05
From an email by Ernie: "Eric Clapton walked directly by me at a show in Charlotte, NC. He was exactly my height, eye-to-eye and I am exactly 5 feet 10 inches tall."
From an email by Ernie: "Eric Clapton walked directly by me at a show in Charlotte, NC. He was exactly my height, eye-to-eye and I am exactly 5 feet 10 inches tall."
McFan said on 11/Jul/05
He appears to have been about a half-inch taller than Lennon in "Live In Toronto." I kind of think Lennon/McCartney were 5'10 and Clapton was 5'10.5. He was taller than McCartney by about the same half-inch.
He appears to have been about a half-inch taller than Lennon in "Live In Toronto." I kind of think Lennon/McCartney were 5'10 and Clapton was 5'10.5. He was taller than McCartney by about the same half-inch.
Mr. R said on 4/Feb/05
This seems high. He is usually listed at 5'10", and that seems closer to the truth.
This seems high. He is usually listed at 5'10", and that seems closer to the truth.
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