When did Eric clapton start singing?

Eric Clapton started his singing career in the early 1960s. While he had been playing guitar in various bands since the late 1950s, it wasn't until he joined the Yardbirds in 1963 that he began to sing lead vocals on a regular basis. His soulful voice and distinctive guitar playing quickly made him one of the most popular and influential guitarists in the world. Clapton continued to sing and play guitar throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with various bands, including Cream and Derek and the Dominos.