The best band Eric Clapton ever played with: “The most pure”Whether it be in John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Cream or otherwise, Eric Clapton has played with a startling list of eminent musicians. The Surrey native, dubbed ‘Slowhand’ by his fans, was a widely influential force in the classic rock era, with him the most notable proponent of the blues during this time. Following this, Clapton’s opposition to a fox-hunting ban and his adverse reaction to Covid-19 restrictions have naturally made him the in-house villain of classic rock. When speaking to Classic Rock in 2016, Clapton reflected on his long career and named the “most powerful” band he worked with. Duane Allman has long since been championed by Clapton as one of the best to ever pick up a six-string, but it wasn’t just him who impressed Clapton.