Clapton kicks off North American tour
Eric Clapton kicked off his North American tour here Saturday night with a blistering set of old and new material.
The 61-year-old Clapton, whose nimble playing inspired “Clapton is God” graffiti in London in the 1960s, showed fiery technique and soulful singing with no signs of any rust after a 5-week layoff since the end of his European tour.
The three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee dipped into his vast repertoire, serving up hits from as far back as his days with Derek and the Dominos, including “Got To Get Better In A Little While,” “I Am Yours,” and “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out.”
He also performed such classics as “After Midnight,” “Wonderful Tonight,” “Layla” and “Cocaine.”
The 22-date tour of the U.S. and Canada stops in 20 cities, including two concerts Sept. 28-29 at Madison Square Garden. Clapton then moves on to Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
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Clapton’s Web site: http://www.ericclapton.com
