Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health

hope Eric comes to grips with diminishing playing skills, I thought of how Keith Emerson dealt with his diminishing ability to play when I read this.

+1 on the 'Blues' recommendation, I find much of his solo stuff uneven, that Blues collection assembled some of his most inspired playing over several concerts and years and is a showcase of why so many consider him tops.

Most excellent @stuartk and heartily enjoyed. He has a very soulful talent. I do like him, but he's never ranked number one for me. That title for me is held by either David Gilmour or Alex Lifeson depending on which day it is demonstrating that number one, as other's have said is a subjective endeavor.

Clapton, The Autobiography is a must read for any fan, an awesome book. I have had the privilege to have seen him 5 times starting in the 70's, the man is an incredible artist and showman. 

People that knock Clapton for his studio albums are missing the point. His live playing is what made his reputation. Yeah there are lots of players who can play rings around him technically, but fill a stadium full of people bring out a bunch of big name guitar players and Clapton will get the watermelon (Woodstock reference = The hottest guitar player gets a watermelon). And he’s respected by his peers. Who else could get the line-up for his Crossroads Festivals to show up?

For Layla fans, get the Tedeschi Trucks Band - Layla, Live at Lock’n. IMHO, better than the original, It definitely sounds better.

I was a friend of Duane Allman’s daughter. Very nice person. For some time she had been trying to get Mr. Clapton to recognize Duane Allman’s contribution to Layla and honor his family by sharing royalties. He never returned her calls.

So I turn the radio to another channel when I hear Clapton. I can’t help myself. For some reason that stuff really bothers me.

But hey, no one’s perfect, right?