Slowhand Slowhand Slowhand is the fifth solo studio album by Eric Clapton. Released on 25 November 1977 by RSO Records, and titled after Clapton's nickname, it is one of his commercially and critically most successful studio albums. "Slowhand" produced the two hit singles "Lay Down Sally" and "Wonderful Tonight", reached various international music charts and was honored with numerous awards and recording certifications. In 2012, a deluxe edition was released to celebrate the album's 35th anniversary. Clapton wanted to work with record producer Glyn Johns, because he thought Johns produced great work with famous groups like the Rolling Stones and Eagles
Mick Murphy (guitarist) Mick Murphy (guitarist) Mick Murphy (born Michael Aaron Murphy on July 17, 1971) is an American guitarist and multi-instrumentalist (drummer, bassist, singer and songwriter) best known for his time with My Ruin and Teenage Time Killers. Murphy's playing style includes elements of classic rock and heavy metal as well as jazz, hardcore punk and thrash dance. Murphy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he got into music at age nine. His older brother Sam had a record collection which made an impact on him, and Mick listened to heavy music throughout his school life. In 1975, he heard Kiss' "Alive!"