The Boy Changed His Life
The course of Clapton’s life changed dramatically after he became a father, yet there were some elements that remained constant throughout the process. Even if he didn’t drink in front of Conor, he was still a recovering alcoholic. Clapton spent all of his time with his son, who was suffering from “white-knuckle sobriety,” according to Norman, and he soon returned the boy to Del Santo after taking a considerable amount of vodka, according to the story.
Too Much In Australia
Clapton’s pattern persisted for more than a year, ending with a tour of Australia in the fall of 1987. It was at this moment that Clapton said that his binge drinking and demanding work schedule had brought him to his knees. He couldn’t stop shaking, he said. He couldn’t operate properly without a drink, but he couldn’t function properly with one as well. He was in a tight place with his music, barely scraping by on his earnings. If this trend continues, the world will undoubtedly come to a grinding halt.