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That same year, Eric Clapton and George Harrison began their friendship after meeting at a gig where Clapton’s band, The Yardbirds, was supporting The Beatles. Their mutual admiration for guitar music brought them closer, but Eric often grappled with the pressures of pop stardom, preferring the roots of blues music instead. As both musicians tried to navigate the complexities of their careers, George sought respect as a guitarist while Eric yearned for something substantial beyond his rockstar persona.