Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health

In the 60s I totally get what the fuss about Clapton was. From then on, not at all. I’ve little respect for the “…but live…” argument either. His Albert Hall and other residencies were the very definition of middle aged complacency. A night down the pub with your mates; playing from memory and knowing that some people are daft enough to pay regardless just to tick the box; see the legend and hear the songs. I don’t have any problem with that mindset, I’ve done it myself, but the artist? Oh dear. Saw him with my uncle and his wife at the MEN arena in Manchester. My uncle had been watching him live since the late 60s. He came out shaking his head with utter dismay. Tasteful and complacent are pejorative terms in this context. 

I feel for the guy and enjoy his music but wish he had kept his health-related politics to himself.

Sorry to hear about Mr. Clapton.  He isn’t one of my favorite artists . . his music is played so much all over and everyone lauds him like a God.  His voice irks me somehow.  I wish him all the best regardless. 

@tomcy6 

Layla is one of the greatest studo albums in Rock.

It's Clapton's fondness for bland material (his hallmark since his first solo album) that's the biggest turn off for me. I don't care where he plays Lay Down Sally - live or in a studio or in the shower- it still sounds like drivel to me (or to use Clapton's own term, "schmaltz"). I realize he has many, many fans who prefer his post guitar hero career. Each to his/her own.They can listen to Wonderful Tonight. I prefer Why Does Love Got To Be So sad?.

Folks, the original post about 'Clapton reveals this week...' is from over 4 years ago - Jan 2018. Talking about his music is one thing, but concerns for his health based on this 'revelation' would appear to be misplaced....