42 years ago today, Eric Clapton played a sold-out show in Portland, Maine. This was the Guitar God's first time at the CCCC. Blues great McKinley Morganfield best known as Muddy Waters, was also on the bill.
On June 17, 1982, Clapton loving Blimpsters sold out Portland's biggest venue once again. He had with him as always, an incredible band of musicians including Albert Lee on guitar.
lt was extra special for Maine Clapton fans as this trip to Northeast New England was a two-night stand. The first performance happened in my hometown at the Augusta Civic Center the evening before.
After going through an intense battle with alcoholism and checking into rehab early in 1982, Eric Clapton returned to the Civic Center for a second time. On June 17, 1982, Blimpsters sold-out Portland's biggest venue once again for the guitar giant.
40 years ago today, Eric Clapton played a sold-out show at the Civic Center. The Backless Tour came to Portland on May 26, 1979. This was his first time at the CCCC and the great Muddy Waters was also on the bill!
On June 17, 1982, Blimpsters sold-out Portland’s biggest venue once again for the guitar giant. He also an incredible second guitarist that night. Albert Lee teamed up with him, a legend in his own right.