The Southern rock band Eddie Van Halen just couldn’t understand: “I found their music too cluttered”
Not the kind of music he gravitates to.
Duane Allman
The 1970s band that broke Eric Clapton’s heart: “I didn’t give a shit”
The worst musical depression.
The 1970 album Eric Clapton called his greatest: “That was incredible”
The best kind of band he could ask for.
The 1970s band Eric Clapton thought he would not match again: “Dead and buried”
Finding his footing again.
The guitarist Don Felder stole everything from: “I was always so impressed”
Playing every single note perfectly.
The one song Eric Clapton struggled to perform live: “It’s almost impossible to do”
Trying to recreate a rock and roll orchestra.
When Duane Allman threatened to kick Robert Plant’s ass: “What the fuck is this?”
Too much musical posturing.