Thanks mostly to Clapton’s astonishing playing, John Mayall’s Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton in 1966 became one of the most influential albums in rock, and Clapton became the first true guitar god. We look at the making of the Beano album. Plus: The Best Of Eric Clapton: guitar stars and experts choose and comment on Clapton’s 20 best tracks. And: The Worst Of Eric Clapton: from God to clod. Charles Shaar Murray on how the most exciting guitarist in the world sold his soul to MTV and MOR – and how he’s making up for it.