Slowhand

Slowhand is a nickname most famously associated with British guitarist Eric Clapton. The moniker originated in the mid-1960s when Clapton was playing with The Yardbirds. Clapton was known for his extended guitar solos, and during live performances, when he broke a string, he would have to slow down his playing to restring his guitar. The audience would often chant "Slowhand" during these moments, and the nickname stuck.

While Clapton is the most widely recognized bearer of the nickname, the origin is sometimes attributed to Giorgio Gomelsky, manager of The Yardbirds. He may have coined the term as a playful pun, as Clapton's guitar playing was anything but slow, or perhaps due to the way Clapton would tune his guitar on stage, which took time. Regardless of the precise origin, "Slowhand" became an enduring part of Clapton's public persona and is often used in reference to his career and music. The nickname has since become synonymous with his distinctive guitar style and legendary status in rock music.