Eric Clapton Encyclopedia

Eric’s first music award


Eric’s first music award

Entry published in Awards / Last modified on 26 August 2005

In the spring of 1969, Eric was named Best International Musician in the Melody Maker Pop Poll. Melody Maker was a UK-based music publication that was established in 1926. It ceased publication in 2001 when it was absorbed by its major competitor, NME (New Music Express).