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Post by FuzzyWarbles on Dec 28, 2013 13:28:24 GMT -5
If Stevie Wonder could be third on the lineup, so could Clapton. The only recent exposure for me to his live performances has been the Crossroads Guitar Festival DVDs and I've enjoyed him on those. His voice sounds great and his backing band is excellent. I'd check him out at Roo for sure. I would hope to see him bring out some guests to make the performance extra special.
Post by Boston Powers on Dec 28, 2013 14:13:36 GMT -5
Clapton is not a #1 on the bill and he certainly doesn't have the draw power of Bruce Springsteen. Clapton is a #2 or #3 and deserving of unopposed headliner status. In my opinion, he's a #3 at this stage of the game. DMB is a good comparison but I'd give them a slight edge over Clapton in terms of billing. I know DMB was billed first in 2010 but I honestly believe they'd be listed as a solid #2 these days.
Nobody is crazy enough to compare Petty's guitar chops with Clapton, it's not even close. But they're really similar when you think about fan base and draw power, and the fact that they're both perfect Sunday night headliners. I just think Clapton's show would be better and have more energy, having seen each of them live.
Both are incredible musicians. I would, personally, say Tom Petty is a better song-writer and Clapton is a better guitar player... but that's jmo. I don't think there are many who would argue that Clapton might be one of the best guitar players out there.
If he comes to Roo, he'll almost definitely be a headliner. I'm not agreeing that he should be but he is bigger than a Stevie Wonder. He's sort of a poor mans Macca of sorts. Personally I'd like to see him on a much smaller stage but I just think he's too big, we'll see I guess. Imagine him playing "Layla" on the same stage, a year after Macca played "something" on a ukulele, that would be almost eerie. I'd might even be sober for that shit.
I'm not sure anyone got the connection but it's a good one.
I would be thrilled to see Clapton on the farm, no matter what spot they put him in. Though I'd be pretty stoked about him having the Sunday closer spot, since people tend to leave early & it's easier to head up towards the front.
Clapton definitely blows Petty out of the water as far as guitar skills, but Campbell is at least in the field of guitar greats.
And as much as I love Layla, Clapton has a huge catalog to choose from beyond that. Bell Bottom Blues, anyone?
Post by Nautical Disaster on Dec 29, 2013 5:06:23 GMT -5
He's top 3 any year. Who cares about 1,2, or 3. Fact is he's a headliner and a legend and is in the same vein as Macca, Petty, Bruce etc. white rock legends with lots of tunes, who move VIP tix.
He's top 3 any year. Who cares about 1,2, or 3. Fact is he's a headliner and a legend and is in the same vein as Macca, Petty, Bruce etc. white rock legends with lots of tunes, who move VIP tix.
I saw Eric Clapton at the Bridgestone Arena here in Nashville this year. It wasn't what I expected. A lot of it was acoustic and he didn't do many of the hits. Not even Layla. I'd still like to see him at Bonnaroo though.
Post by ColdCruise on Dec 30, 2013 17:39:56 GMT -5
If Eric came to Bonnaroo, I'd love it to be Eric with someone else. I saw Clapton and Winwood together and it was electric. Lots of Blind Faith and early 70s stuff. They added a keyboard solo to the end of Cocaine that saved it from extreme cheesiness. Clapton's good by himself, but he really shines when he's playing with others
I would rather have a Steve Winwood & Eric Clapton show than a straight Eric Clapton show. With Steve Winwood living in Nashville, this needs to happen.
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Clapton puts on one hell of a live show. I also feel that the stage would have a revolving door of artists coming out to play with him throughout the entire set. Last time I saw him play he brought Robert Randolph out to play with him...check it out.
Clapton puts on one hell of a live show. I also feel that the stage would have a revolving door of artists coming out to play with him throughout the entire set. Last time I saw him play he brought Robert Randolph out to play with him...check it out.
7 nights in a row at Royal Hall in England. 5 nights at Budokon. 2 nights at Madison Square Garden. Only headliners do that all over the world.
Amen. Clapton is most definitely a headliner and tours with one of the most talented/experienced bands on the planet. However, I could see Roo doing a split headliner scenario simply because Eric is one of those guys who plays for himself. He's not up there working the crowd into a frenzy.
Would love to see Clapton on the Farm. I saw him on the tour with Derek Trucks and it was jaw-droppingly good. People might complain he's washed up or boring, but watch him rip through Badge, Crossroads, Layla, Cocaine, Got to Get Better in a Little While, and you won't be complaining. He's the greatest living guitarist and still brings it to every show. And everyone will know the words to every song, which gives it that communal feel of a Petty or Macca or Stevie show.
It would be extra special if he could headline with Jeff Beck or Steve Winwood. Or (gasp) a Cream reunion.
