Life in 12 Bars

Life in 12 Bars is a behind the scenes documentary of Eric Clapton’s musical restlessness and personal tragedy. Clapton’s quest to grow his artistic voice saw him routinely abandon successful relationships with bands and women.

His solitary pursuit of his craft, and fear of selling out, served as a catalyst for his evolution as an artist. However, alcoholism and drug addiction also serve as an extended backdrop to the tormented story of Eric Clapton’s life and career.

While there’s obviously a happy ending to Life in 12 Bars, I’m still impressed with Clapton’s willingness to severely…