Eric Clapton may have a lot of classics in his repertoire, but he felt that the best songs are the ones that transcend raw musical notes.

Throughout his career spanning more than six decades, he has left an indelible mark as a guitarist, singer and songwriter, establishing himself as a living legend of music.

Thirty-five years ago, Eric Clapton lost dear friend Stevie Ray Vaughan when the Texas blues legend's helicopter smashed into a Wisconsin hillside after the pals played a concert on August 27, 1990.