This track earned Clapton a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, and the live rendition shows exactly why. The dual-guitar attack and the driving pace make it an absolute high point of the concert film and audio release.
The 24-night residency was a major event in rock history. Clapton changed his band lineup every few nights. He played blues nights, orchestral nights, and rock nights. The rock nights were special. They featured a massive, powerhouse band. Clapton’s rock band included music legends: on drums Nathan East on bass Greg Phillinganes on keyboards Ray Cooper on percussion
Before the first note, the personnel demands respect. “Rock 1” features Clapton backed by a supergroup that could have headlined any festival alone:
This track earned Clapton a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, and the live rendition shows exactly why. The dual-guitar attack and the driving pace make it an absolute high point of the concert film and audio release.
The 24-night residency was a major event in rock history. Clapton changed his band lineup every few nights. He played blues nights, orchestral nights, and rock nights. The rock nights were special. They featured a massive, powerhouse band. Clapton’s rock band included music legends: on drums Nathan East on bass Greg Phillinganes on keyboards Ray Cooper on percussion
Before the first note, the personnel demands respect. “Rock 1” features Clapton backed by a supergroup that could have headlined any festival alone:
