Onhwy61, I agree. When I played in bands for a short time, I became aware of the grind of playing the same set lists, and I wasn't even playing that often.
As I said, Clapton's show was very professional, but a bit staid.
On the other hand, when I saw The Rolling Stones in the late 90s, they had been performing their songs for thirty years, yet they still maintained some spontaneity throughout the show, due in no small measure to Mick. They were old men, but they put on a show that's still the best rock concert I've ever seen.
Mine is not a criticism really. Just an observation.
As I said, Clapton's show was very professional, but a bit staid.
On the other hand, when I saw The Rolling Stones in the late 90s, they had been performing their songs for thirty years, yet they still maintained some spontaneity throughout the show, due in no small measure to Mick. They were old men, but they put on a show that's still the best rock concert I've ever seen.
Mine is not a criticism really. Just an observation.