Despite their rise, young Eric was not a happy camper

Deeply affected by growing up as a "fatherless boy" in the 1950s, Eric was, as he later put it, "a fanatic" about playing the blues...

In their pursuit of popularity, the Yardbirds were moving away from Clapton's roots

He left the band, earning enourmous cred amongst blues devotees for turning his back on fame and fortune to stay true to his music....