Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health

@cfjl1

There are many great guitarists who have never reached Mr. Claptons level of fame. I live near DC, which spawned some of the best: Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, (both deceased-seen them both), Link Wray, Tom Principato (still performing). Then there is Larry Carlton, Walter Becker. Many others who never rang the top 40 bell.

Great list of guitar players but Gatton, Roy and the others are not really considered by me to be Rock Guitarists.  Clapton could never play like Gatton like most of us cannot.  But to your point there are many great guitar players still playing today.

I do not feel that Eric sold out - hey you get tired of playing your hits songs over and over again.  Enjoy them while you can.  It is also hard to be creative.  

stuartk

2nd- "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad"

Happy Listening!

The very first album I ever bought (back in the 70’s) was Derek and the Dominos “Live in Concert”. I played that on my Philips GA-212 turntable from Tech-Hifi and that kicked off the next post-AM radio phase of audiophilia that has lasted a LONG time.

From OP:

“…and is suffering nerve damage to his hands that will in just a matter of time compromise his ability to play.”

Not doubting what EC is stating. But this reminds me of Peter Frampton made a similar public announcement. Yet I think he is still playing publicly? Yes? No?

I did not read every item in this chain, but EC truly a great....some of his politics, not so much, but we love his art/music.....BTW, this relatively old news is not so dire.....his recent release, 2021 "Lady in the Balcony" is fabulous, though the LP may have the worst surface noise I have ever experienced...too bad about that!!!