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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein
I just don't understand the universal love for Clapton. I've been playing for 25 years, so I can identify a really great player when I hear them. My favorites tend not to be the most technically proficient, but more in line with the persuit of a certain tone. You'll find Eric Clapton at the top of almost any list of "guitar gods." Heck, the majority of my top 5 current favorites rotate in and out of Clapton's touring band... and they probably list him as a huge influence (and I'd be hugely influenced by that kind of money).
There's just something about Clapton that irritates the shiat out of me. I can't put my finger on it. Oh well... rant over.
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Well, that live cover Clapton did of JJ Cale's "Cocaine" that "Concert at Buddakhan" or whatever it was called, that was some pretty awesome to me.