Although they split after a year of dating, the pair soon patched things up. Eric and Melia tied the knot on January 1, 2001. at St Mary Magdalene church in Clapton's birthplace, Ripley in Surrey.

Eric Clapton is a famous rock ... from fans across the globe. While Clapton is no stranger to controversy, his partner of over two decades, Melia McEnery, has stood by his side through it all ...

Eric Clapton ... whom he married in 1979. Clapton's songs Layla and Wonderful Tonight were inspired by her. However, the couple divorced in 1989. In 2002, Clapton married Melia McEnery.

Eric Clapton is one of the most recognizable figures ... a then 53-year-old Eric met administrative assistant Melia McEnery, who was just 22. They struck up a romance and privately dated for ...

Eric Clapton CBE was born in Surrey on the 30th ... once with Cream and the third time as a solo artist. Eric married Melia McEnery in 2002 and shares three daughters with her - Julie rose ...

Although they split after a year of dating, the pair soon patched things up. Eric and Melia tied the knot on January 1, 2001. at St Mary Magdalene church in Clapton's birthplace, Ripley in Surrey.