Pertaining to Mani20's ulterior motives in creating this thread, any discussion about 'ol Slowhand is cool with me.
however...
I regard any of our criticism of the man's playing as somewhat ludicrous.
I mentioned on this forum previously of my experience in seeing Clapton live at the Murry The K extravaganza back in 67. I can't resist a retelling for the benefit of anyone whom might have missed it.
First point... A few of my pals and I ventured into New York City, not to see Clapton or his new band Cream, but primarily to see The Who, Wilson Picket, and Mitch Ryder, who were also appearing on the bill.( cost of admission, about four bucks, plus six dollars round trip bus fare from Pennsylvania )
Second point... Although we knew who Eric Clapton was, because of his work with Mayall and the Yardbirds, we were totaly ignorant of the fact that he was a member of this minor, low billed new band Cream. When Cream was introduced and the members were announced, I recall my old pal and I looking at each other in disbelief that we were about to see one of the original Yardbirds perform in addition to all the other great acts. However, judging from the lack of response from the rest of the audience, it was obvious that most of them didn't have a clue as to who Eric Clapton was!
Third point.... (and testament to the fact that Clapton was, and is, an extraordinary guitarist) .. I recall Eric playing what I believe to be a psychedelically painted Gibson SG Standard through a couple of Vox Super Beatle amps, and the tone that he produced was nothing like I've hear before! I swear, the dude laid down power chords, let them feedback in real time, and soloed over top of himself! All with a couple of hundred watts of power and no digital tecnology! The total effect of this on top of Bruce's bass and Bakers amazing drumming definitely made a deep and positive impression in young Howlin's mind!
Had to get that off my chest, now I must go do some work,
later,
Howlin'
however...
I regard any of our criticism of the man's playing as somewhat ludicrous.
I mentioned on this forum previously of my experience in seeing Clapton live at the Murry The K extravaganza back in 67. I can't resist a retelling for the benefit of anyone whom might have missed it.
First point... A few of my pals and I ventured into New York City, not to see Clapton or his new band Cream, but primarily to see The Who, Wilson Picket, and Mitch Ryder, who were also appearing on the bill.( cost of admission, about four bucks, plus six dollars round trip bus fare from Pennsylvania )
Second point... Although we knew who Eric Clapton was, because of his work with Mayall and the Yardbirds, we were totaly ignorant of the fact that he was a member of this minor, low billed new band Cream. When Cream was introduced and the members were announced, I recall my old pal and I looking at each other in disbelief that we were about to see one of the original Yardbirds perform in addition to all the other great acts. However, judging from the lack of response from the rest of the audience, it was obvious that most of them didn't have a clue as to who Eric Clapton was!
Third point.... (and testament to the fact that Clapton was, and is, an extraordinary guitarist) .. I recall Eric playing what I believe to be a psychedelically painted Gibson SG Standard through a couple of Vox Super Beatle amps, and the tone that he produced was nothing like I've hear before! I swear, the dude laid down power chords, let them feedback in real time, and soloed over top of himself! All with a couple of hundred watts of power and no digital tecnology! The total effect of this on top of Bruce's bass and Bakers amazing drumming definitely made a deep and positive impression in young Howlin's mind!
Had to get that off my chest, now I must go do some work,
later,
Howlin'
