Official Grammy Award nomination certificate, 8.5 x 11, presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) to Eric Clapton for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance, ‘The Calling,’ (with Santana), 42nd Grammy Awards Year 1999.” The certificate includes its original folder, ‘Grammy Special Certificates’ order form, and a printed letter of congratulations from NARAS president Michael Greene. In fine condition. Accompanied by an official backstage ‘TALENT’ pass for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, a C. F. Martin & Company ‘Eric Clapton Signature Edition’ guitar pick, and two unsigned Warner Bros. Records publicity photos of Clapton.
Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 23, 2000, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The pair beat out a field of musicians that included Jeff Beck, Green Day, Moby, and Steve Vai. The Grammy was one of nine awards won by Santana and his landmark album, Supernatural.
