Have you seen Eric Clapton at his best?

Saw Delany and Bonnie at the Chicago Auditorium in the early 70's.
They had a scruffy sideman with them named Eric Clapton.
Is he the same one?

Seriously, I believe EC to be the greatest guitar player on earth (Jimi, as we all know, came from another planet!).

Please note: The MoFi "Derek and the Dominos - Live" does not include Duane Allman -bummer)...

Blblues68 and/or Pops:

Please share the Buddy Guy equivalent to Eric's rendition of "Spoonful".
What is considered Mr. Guy's masterpeice?

Thanks

Tswhitsel:
It's true that Eric may not be as versatile as, say, Chet Atkins (by choice is my guess).
However, Eric Clapton is a master of his instrument and does things that completely boggle my amateur player's mind (example: Try to learn to solo in Cream's "Badge" and get back to me).
What makes Eric's music special is his Artistry and the true love he finds in playing.
BTW, Mr. Clapton's hallmark is "the technical mastery of his instrument".
Ask anyone who plays the guitar (and isn't green with envy).

Tswhitsel:

That's MY opinion, and I'm sticking to it...