For me, Clapton is way to formulaic. I just never saw what the big deal was. I am not here to dump on the man, because he's obviously talented.
I just feel Stevie Ray Vaughan was a natural blues guitartist. He had 'it'. The blues gene. I just don't get that vibe from Clapton.
SRV flowed freely, with an ease that gave you the feeling he was actually channeling the music. He wasn't playing the guitar. He was part of the guitar, swallowed up and swirling inside the sound.
I have been fortunate enough to see both in concert. Clapton seemed like he was at work, doing his job. Stevie Ray Vaughan was playing the blues.
Just my opinion.
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