how popular was Eric Clapton in Britain and when, ? (how compared to popularity in the USA and why?)?

also, are most of his songs based or set in the Carribean area or
Florida, South America? why this is and when, why he was popular and
where? how lost popularity? and where he lived, lives,what he does
today and why?

please explain what you can..about his style? WHICH WERE HIS MOST
POPULAR SONGS AND WHY? WHAT ABOUT?
thanks for your answers!