When I think of his work I think mostly of what he did in the 60's, which is hard to touch--so many fine solos of the "wish I could've done that" variety. Derek & the Dominoes has its moments. After that the high points are Unplugged and From the Cradle. Also, he did a great track with Taj Mahal: Here in the Dark. Most of his work in the 70's and 80's leaves me cold at best and, at worst, turns my stomach. In short, he runs the gamut of extremes. Like McCartney, an extraordinary but uneven talent.
Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health
The King of Electric Guitar this week, Eric Clapton, announced to the news media that he is just about completely deaf from severe tinnitus and is suffering nerve damage to his hands that will in just a matter of time compromise his ability to play. When Clapton goes it will be the end of the Rock era as we know it.
Years ago, B.B.King was asked at a press conference who he thought was the greatest rock guitarist of all time, he replied,
"My personal opinion?..."Eric Clapton is the greatest rock and roll guitar player of all time." 1986
Years ago, B.B.King was asked at a press conference who he thought was the greatest rock guitarist of all time, he replied,
"My personal opinion?..."Eric Clapton is the greatest rock and roll guitar player of all time." 1986