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fair enough! some classics on there for me. Some has aged less well, but we can't all like the same stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIPL1NwQAY0
I love the wah on 'Tales of Brave Ulysses' and in general his tone and the sound of the record is great.
I know that he ripped off Freddy King a lot, but he's got so much more than that. He also ripped off Albert King, BB and Buddy Guy lol.
I think the genius is how he combined all those elements together and created a really lyrical style. I say that as a bigger fan of the originals than Clapton. The fact that he created so many of those original rock tones can't be overlooked.
I know the cheesy 80s stuff puts a lot of people off, me included (and lets not delve into that infamous drunken rant ) but that time developing his voice really came out on 'From The Cradle'. The footage from that tour when he's letting rip with a 335 or Les Paul are awesome.
I'm a fan, what can I say LOL
I've picked a few things depending on your mood
Peter green is the best for me, from bluesbreakers to Fleetwood mac plus the usual older guys, Freddie king is my favorite from that sort of stuff
If you're into rock n blues I'd say learn the zep stuff and early aerosmith great rhythm work too
Early zz top is all great imo and I'd highly recommend trying to play brown sugar the way Billy does, doesn't get much better than that for me
There's too many great players and bands, shame it's not like that now
(formerly customkits)
Putting it into the context of #guitars4you original post, it's a superb place for an 'improving' guitarist to spend some time learning and building up your arsenal of licks and phrases. Granted, there are later albums with more light and shade, but as a piece with all the essentials you'll need as a rock guitarist it's without peer.