This Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist was responding to reader comments about Eric Clapton.
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To: Greg
My take on Clapton is that he was hugely awesome and influential with Cream and Derek & the Dominos. After that, not so much. And as a live concert soloist, not really that exciting. (see my list of Top 10 Rock Guitarists.)
As for a so-called "classic rock" show, this was far below average.
Pay to see Fleetwood Mac (Buckingham is a more thrilling live player) or the Eagles (Walsh is a blast to watch) or CSNY (Neil!) and they give you 2.5 to 3 solid hours. They play everything you want to hear. They give a show with full production (backdrops, films, etc). They talk and have a warm rapport with the crowd. They make YOU feel good for coming there.