Eric Clapton started his solo career in 1970.
Clapton released too many 80's albums to list here (follow links), but
thankfully there are greatest hits releases. You might remember
the song "I've Got a Rock & Roll Heart" from 1983 (Money and Cigarettes).
1983 Money & Cigarettes
I'VE GOT
A ROCK AND ROLL HEART: [chorus] I get off on 57 Chevys,
I get off on screaming guitar,
Like the way it hits me every time it hits me,
I've got a rock and roll,
I've got a rock and roll heart [etc]