After seeing the Showtime documentary “12 Bars”, it occurred to me that my first of many Eric Clapton concerts took place during a dark time in the rock legend’s career. The documentary is definitely worth a watch but be prepared to feel a sadness for the many tough times EC has gone through during an amazing but troubled life. The blues man has definitely had his share of trials and tribulations but he has come out the other side and appears to be a content married with children man. I have well worn Eric Clapton t-shirt from his 70th birthday shows at Madison Square Garden from a few years ago and it reminds me that our rock heroes are getting up there in age. Hopefully some have a tour or two left in them whenever the COVID-19 crisis is finally in the rear view mirror. In the meantime I have discovered YouTube and it’s extraordinary catalog of music videos to satiate my live music fix until concerts return hopefully next year.

Lay Down Sally

Rock on!

GQ