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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks a lot for this article. Can't wait to read it,
and I may have to find the magazine. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I have the Acoustic Guitar magazine. I mean I saw Eric
staring at me when I went to</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>look at the guitar magazines. What could I do? lol
;o)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>--Kelly</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:23
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Slowhand] "Is Clapton Good and
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Great article in the August issue of Total Guitar
magazine. As usual around an album/tour there isn't a shortage of material in
the media ( almost recent one I haven't read yet is in Acoustic Guitar
magazine).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>This one, however (in Total Guitar) is really
interesting as you may guess from the roughly paraphrased title (mag not near
me as I type). The question if EC is relevant and important is answered by
none other but the most important names in music, particularly any guitar
'great' you can think of: from Robert Cray to Steve Vai and from Zakk Wylde to
Pat Metheny. Comparisons with early co-heroes, particularly various
contemporaries' perspectives on EC and Hendrix are discussed - great reading.
There seems to be consensus on the question (does he still matter) and I think
most Slowhanders will like their answers.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Enjoy!</FONT> </P><BR>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Vlado 'Twelvebar' Dimitroff</FONT> <BR><FONT
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