Age brings wisdom for legend Eric.(Ents Music)

From: Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) | Date: April 23, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: By Gordon Barr

The last time guitarist Eric Clapton played Newcastle, music fans had a double treat - with Phil Collins joining him on drums.

That was at the City Hall, and it's unlikely there will be similar surprises when Clapton returns to the Toon, this time at the Arena, on Tuesday.

But you never know with this guitar genius. Just as he never knows what his fans expect.

"I can never really identify with people who spend their lives trying to figure out what the audience wants," he says.

"How the hell will you ever know? I mean, I stand up on the ...

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