I'm a huge fan of Eric Clapton. having said that, Eric would be the first to say he 'borrowed' licks from the American blues.

@@bcpme8637 Everyone one borrows at some level. Clapton broke the mould when he plugged in a Les Paul to a Marshal Bluesbreaker combo. That was the kernel that would become rock guitar. No one can take that from Clappo.

This. His interviews are wonderful.

Kyle Smith jerry Garcia same thing.

Absolutely love listening to him.

The early clapton years!!!! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3560992563944914&id=100001026151518

Well said my friend

He also lost 3 members of his entourage in a 1990 helicopter 🚁 crash (along side Stevie Ray Vaughan)

Yep that's why so much new stuff is flat. They're listening to their hero who was listening to someone else who was listening to someone else who was listening to someone else.

Jack was amazing.

lindalovesmusic God Bless You, Did Eric Smile a You ? You’re Beautiful, Do You Like Hendrix or Trower or Malmsteen.

lindalovesmusic you are a blessed soul then

lindalovesmusic I started listening to Eric since 1965 when I was 12 years old

lindalovesmusic I seen him 5 times. Not enough.🤘🏼

I was there also. Visiting from Australia I rang the morning of the first show not expecting to get a ticket. The guy I spoke to said yes there is availability in a box almost straight in front of the stage. I grabbed it. It was fantastic and the sound was amazing.

"Keep Britain white. I used to be into dope, now I’m into racism. It’s much heavier, man." -Eric Clapton (on stage in 1976) Keep that in mind when you praise him for being solid, humble and honest

@@thealaskapicker8628 Yeah we sure will. Yet here you are on a website about EC. lol And you "keep that in mind" that was 44 years ago. Clapton had a long history of being a boozer and a doper. If you know anything about it, most people into that say a lot of things they regret later and aren't nice people when they're in the throes of that kind of lifestyle. I saw another video where Clapton was asked about what he said on stage in '76 and he said he was embarrassed and horrified about what he said. People can and do change. He has been sober a number of years and has been through a lot. I give anyone a chance if they have changed. If you don't believe it, that's on you. Everybody can make their own decision about Clapton. A lot of us are open minded enough and are able to give people second chances. If you don't, that's ok you.

@@thealaskapicker8628 get over it, alot of others have

@@jonnysupreme No thanks. You can "get over it" if you want. Clapton has been an apologist for racism for decades and proven the opposite of worthy of the "Clapton is God" as his diehard fans like to claim. And blaming his poor behavior on his drug use is no excuse and doesn't demonstrate taking accountability. I appreciate his music but I wont join the chorus of "he is such a great man" that I hear here.

Um hm m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3560992563944914&id=100001026151518

Probably doesn't remember it that clearly, with all the gigs overtime.

@@bluespig1 ooo u remember anything clearly especially if it's preforming with part of the Beatles.

He’s probably ashamed of that .

@@hilldwler420 Why? It was an incredible concert and a beautiful tribute to his friend.

I envy you. Such times, when amps were blow out right and left. Music was growing by leaps and bounds. Pushing the envelope all the time. Creating sounds people never heard before. I like to call adventure music.

I am so envious. I grew up in Colorado Springs. I was 13 when Disralei Gears came out. I LOVED Cream and still do.

I just read his autobiography... what a mess of a person!

@@terryballard4674 Yes and take note of how many great guitarists died mysteriously after having spent time with him Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman for starters

"And George." XD

@@andrewcomments5812 yes I wondered why George died fairly young. He was a vegetarian and real strict with his health

@@dr.know-it-all5148 Yeah because they're the only reasons someone can get ill.

My favorite too, very sad time in his life, but his playing is heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time

Can't forget him and J.J Cale

I agree, I’ve been playing for 50 years and the main reason is Eric Clapton. His songs and licks taught me a lot. Thanks Eric!!!

Carlos Ben Harvey Good stuff Carlos. Where do you play ?

Carlos Ben Harvey: Clapton will certainly know your name when you meet in music heaven.

👍👍👍

The concert for George was great as well.

He s a sneaky cat, always been

After he played in Cardiff a few years ago he was spotted in the Little Chef in Builth Wells (of all places)! He was sitting quietly on his own, drinking coffee and reading a newspaper. My friend who was starstruck didnt approach him respecting his right to privacy. I think I'd have said hello tbh!

Jayne Murphy That's a great story about a wonderful experience.

@@gabrieltdu5780 thats not fair. With everything he gives of himself, is it to much for him to just want to be a regular person at times and blend into the landscape ?

I bumped into him in Rhodes Greece 2007 he reluctantly stopped to have a 5 minute chat but admitted to me that he was a very private man but he was very polite we chatted about the 2005 Cream reunion

Very happy for you sir. Ive only seen him once in Auckland NZ around 1990 and my memory of it is hazy

My hair isn't that good and i'm 33 - nor was it that good when I was 23! haha.

If I want to run my fingers through my hair I have to cut a hole in my pocket.

@THE ANTAGONIST Well, it's kind of a joke, but given your name I hate to antagonize you with this lowbrow level of humour but I'll tell you just the same. I'm bald, so the joke refers to the fact (although I haven't done this nor do I have any plans to) that if I wanted to run my fingers through my hair I'd have to cut a hole in my pocket and run them through my nut hair.

@THE ANTAGONIST 54

@THE ANTAGONIST it is what it is dude!

I have seen him in New Orleans everytime he has come ! Each show is unique and Fantastic!

from what??

he's been suffering since 2016 of a peripheral neuropathy, he was even spotted in a wheelchair last year but now he's healing as you can see, he'll play in Hyde Park this summer

Amen

@@riccardocondorelli2220 God Bless Eric!

Oh to have been at that concert! WOW! I saw him there in2019 and it was beyond amazing! But 24 Nights wooooooow!!!!!

It sure was! They were terrific! Love Eric Clapton!

You missed Mozart and Bach

I see your into number theory

@@johnboydwalker I see your into writing ridiculous comments on KZfaq..

@Mike M Wow you are fortunate. I still remember that concert. I vhs taped it live off the tv. I was crushed when that tape was no longer playable. The 3 things I still remember most 1)If Page wasn't WASTED he sure is good at acting so 2)Beck being sheepish about singing HI Ho Silver and 3)Eric & George laughing at Ray Cooper going nuts with the gong during Layla. The all time greats of my youth were up on that stage.

I can. There'd be lots of great guitars available to play and I love guitars and playing guitar!!!

bobo brazil Amazing, Did You Get Pictures???? Did you see Jimi Hendrix ???

Hey Bobo I used to really dig your skirmishes with Freddy. Blassey. Do you still see him?

@@trevorgwelch7412 No Photos but "Ginger bumped into me coming off stage"......didn't get to see the Great Hendrix....but I did see these other classic groups and artists in the 1960's and never paid more than $5.50 for a ticket " The Beatles" (twice) "The Yardbirds" ...."Chicago" ...."Jethro Tull" "The Who" (do Tommy)......Marvin Gaye......"The Rolling Stones"....."Blind Faith"......Stevie Wonder......Jeff Beck........The Dave Clark 5.......The Animals......Smokey Robinson.....John Sebastian (Lovin Spoonful.......Rod Stewart.......Johnny Winter and I partied with Edgar Winter...

Mark Welch that’s awesome! We took our son to NY MSG to see Clapton, my 2nd EC concert. Tremendous show my son then 11 loved it too, my favorite entertainer.

Why do you capitalize all your words, Trevor?

Mine too