Pattie Boyd

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Inspiration for Clapton's 'Layla' Sells the Goods —for Millions

Pattie Boyd's auction at Christie's brings in $3.6M, way above expectations

(Newser) - The online auction of a trove of letters, photos, and other items that Pattie Boyd—ex of Eric Clapton and George Harrison—concluded Friday and surpassed all expectations, per the AP . Christie's said the auction brought in about $3.6 million, roughly seven times more than expected. The most...

Ex of Two Famous Rockers Is Selling Her Love Letters

Model and photographer Pattie Boyd was married to George Harrison and later to Eric Clapton

(Newser) - Love letters to Pattie Boyd from both George Harrison and Eric Clapton are going up for sale at Christie's auction house , alongside clothing, jewelry, and other memorabilia from the renowned model and musicians' muse, per the AP . Boyd, who was previously married both to Beatle Harrison and to guitar...

Clapton Recounts Pain, Triumph
Clapton Recounts Pain, Triumph

Clapton Recounts Pain, Triumph

Addictions, death of son brought guitar legend to his knees

(Newser) - "Slowhand" takes up a pen in Clapton: The Autobiography. Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll—it’s all there in guitar legend Eric Clapton’s memoir. There’s also the death of a child and more than one journey to sobriety. Vanity Fair excerpts the poignant tale of...

Pattie Boyd Spills About Rocker Loves

Ex-wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton tells her story in new book

(Newser) - Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of rock legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton, opens up for the first time about their love triangle and her two tempestuous marriages in her new book Wonderful Tonight, ABC reports. A model who met Harrison when she played an extra in the "A Hard Days...

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