I’ve had a few people calling bullshit on this story, so if you’d like to pop over to my Instagram @rob_chappers, I will upload a short clip of proof in my Reels.
@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd I have to keep lots of secrets in this industry, it’s one of the hardest things I have to do - leaves me open to accusations and BS all the time LOL… I feel like enough Waters passed under the bridge now ❤
Well that post on IG should keep them quiet now... 🙂A great opportunity - glad you had the chance to do it. Now be sure to mention it repeatedly to the Captain ;-)
people have nothing better to do. If this came out April Fool’s I wait to make my decision. But why would this be bullshit? Rock on. Or Djent on, whatever.
I bumped into Eric once outside the coffee shop I used to run in South London. Somehow I managed the courage to go up to him and say hi, fully expecting he'd politely brush me off and walk away. To my astonishment he stopped and took five minutes to talk to me. Eric Clapton..... I did invite him to come and join one of our Sunday jazz acoustic jams we used to have in the coffee shop. He respectfully declined, but gave me a one in a lifetime experience nevertheless. What an inspiration the man is.
Thank you for this,, you made me feel like i was in the room with Eric too!! I have seen EC in concert 37 times since 1974, He totally changed my life with guitar and music. People may like other guitarists but for me it will always be EC.
"and suddenly, Eric Clapton was in the room..." just love this!!! The lesson for me is to relax and just let the music flow, because muscle memory will carry you through.
I'm an old guy now and look back far more than forward. Eric's music was one of the touch stones throughout my life. Your enthusiasm and excitement was so genuine I was able to feel it and I thank you for that. Over the years Eric has been over taken by players who are 'technically' better but that was never what he or his music was about. IMO he did for guitarists what the Beatles did for music. He became the standard for many of the best modern players and his music always relevant. His playing was about the song and bringing it to life with feeling and emotion not showing off runs and his technical ability. He always gave credit to those before him and was always willing to help others move forward in their careers. His music was always evolving and thankfully will remain for many generations to come. Glad to see someone as skilled as you are moved by him as his music as those of us who are not. Thanks for the brief yet meaningful experience
That is an amazing once in a lifetime moment and it shouldn't surprise you too much he's watched you on YT. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and inspiring moment in your life! Eric Clapton...I'm speechless.
Oh man that’s so awesome, I’m trying to work out whether I can remember your face from the clinic - I do remember it very clearly! Thanks for watching bro, stay in touch :-)
I'm 73, Eric's always been my favorite all these years. I tried my best to style myself after him. But I'm self taught, have a lot of his style along with others but he is still my favorite. Great story Rob . Thanks so much. I'd love to meet him one day.😊
My most surprising guitar legend meeting… I went to see BB king back in the 90s at a large stadium in Birmingham (UK). Got there really early and was the first person in the venue with my wife. Couple of guys setting up mulling around. I sat head down reading the programme and my wife starts chatting to what I thought was a roadie - I looked up and it was only Peter Green..!! He was supporting BB. I was star struck and didn’t know what to say and she just yakked on totally oblivious to who he was. Spent easily 10mins with us, asking where we were from, where we were staying and so on really nice and charming chap, how I wish I could replay that chat now 😅
I was just in London in May...my wife and I specifically planned our trip to London to see Clapton at the Albert Hall on one of the four straight dates he played there this past May. A bucket list concert to see one of my guitar heroes at the venue that he has played well over 200 times now in his career ( I believe the night we saw him was number 212!!). Seeing him again next month in my home country at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. As a guitar player myself, letting up on the neck is one of my biggest challenges - I just want to mash down on that fretboard. That was a great lesson you gleaned from watching him play.
Amazing story and the insight about vibrato is so interesting. I've always wondered at how Clapton releases the neck when he vibratos. I have watched that Brownie demo at least dozens of times! Stuff like this makes the day, for me, thanks again for sharing!
He spent years at the beginning perfecting his technique, a little different from the first-finger BB King vibrato; EC anchors with the second finger and detaches his hand from the neck, using his whole arm to loosely shake his hand. You can hear the suspended quaver!
Wow! Eric is my all time hands down, favorite guitarist. Nobody can make a guitar sing like Eric. You are so right about his vibrato Rob, it is magical. So glad you have that moment to cherish. Thanks for sharing this.
Clapton is God, I was lucky enough to see Eric at each of the different shows during the 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall, and subsequent nights following years, then later whilst working at the original Wembley Stadium as a steel erector during the sound check for his gig with Elton John simply stunning. Great memories I will cherish forever 🙏🏼
I bought tickets last year to see Eric this year, I was shaking as I entered my details. He was incredible, and his band were first class, all truly exceptional musicians. I cried for the first few songs, it was an overwhelming experience at first, but my emotions settled and I just gazed and appreciated every moment.
One of the best guitar stories I've EVER HEARD ... ever! (I've been playing for 50 years). AMAZING! You must have been FLIPPING OUT!!! ERIC was God for me too ... back in the day.😋Thanks Rob!
I love this recent series, Rob. It really feels like you've had a retrospective look at what you've achieved over the years and come to peace with yourself. This stuff really shows your expertise and experience and gives a proper window into what the music industry is actually like.
I was in 7th grade in 1967. That was the year I discovered Eric Clapton and Cream. He's been my favorite guitar player ever since. I've been to two of his concerts but I've never met him. He's become the man I always thought he was. I'd been trying to teach myself guitar since I was 9 years old and I got pretty good, but it wasn't until the mid 80s that I finally figured out how to play a proper vibrato. I grew up watching Clapton's style which is similar to many other greats. But I don't have Eric's fingers nor his experience, or his chops for that matter. But quite by accident I figured out how to do it with the fingers God gave me. I'm 70 years old now and still cannot do vibrato Eric's style. He is the master. But my chops became immensely better now that I could do vibrato, a very good sounding vibrato, it just doesn't look anything like the way Eric does it. Eric Clapton is not God, but he's the next best thing to a guitar god. Thank you for sharing this story.
I saw Eric only once in my life. It was at the Fillmore West with Delaney and Bonnie way back in the day. He fired off a couple riffs checking his rig before the set. The audience screamed.
Excellent story. When I was 10 that vibrato was installed in my system via my older brothers playing Best of Cream and the Blindfaith album in the Summer of '69. I've always regarded Eric as a fine wine and the most influential musician of the past half century. Speaking of Brownie, Derek and the Dominoes at the Fillmore will always be my favorite live performance by ANYONE.
@@haymakersboston not everyone is a nerd like Bonamassa :-) But ... I just noticed that the story of giving a pick to EC ... does not correspond with the fact that on these Guitar Center clips with Brownie, EC is just fingerpicking away , never touching the pick. 🙂
@@gilh3947 Well, it sounded like Chappers said he started fingerstyle then asked for a pick. Maybe the pick footage didn't get into the final video...?
What a great story, Chappers! This one inspired me. I’m not sure why, but it did immensely. Thank you for sharing it and bless Eric Clapton for sharing his time and thoughts. He’s one of my guitar heroes. I do recall seeing the referenced video many years ago. I’ll need to go back and watch it again. Cheers!
Thanks Rob, this has to be one of the best RUclips videos I've ever seen - it's just wonderful to be given a little insight into the world of a true musical genius (and hero of mine).
Great story! Clapton is the finest at what he does, it´s all about the details, his timing, his phrasing, his bends that are always, always in tune! And the vibrato, the "Thumb off the back of the neck completly controlled deep vibrato" that he has. That´s the "Blind Faith Tele" a Tele Custom with at Strat neck Eric played in Hyde park and on tour with Blind Faith, with the neck from "Brownie".
He sat down next to me early one morning in the early 00's, at a Paddington Station coffee bar. No one else around except me and the barista looking at each other in amazement! I plucked up the courage for an autograph. Then he turned up a little later and stood next to me in the CD shop - in the "c" section of course!
Chappers you have done what every rock and roller would love to do, become successful from your talent, I really enjoyed this story much love bro and a thumbs up.
Hi Rob! You and I have met before at NAMM. Been loving your content for years. I cannot describe how absolutely jealous of you I am. Eric is the reason I picked up a guitar. I'd love to meet him one day and I loved hearing your story. I got to live vicariously through this video. Take care, sir!
@@RobChappers Ah! I realise now you shot the video of Eric trying out the 'Blind Faith' tele replica with the neck from the brownie strat on it. Can't be too many people who can say they've seen Clapton play a few feet in front of them on a telecaster!
@@ralex3697 He’s been an iconic presence since the inception of modern rock and for most of my life. From his revolutionary sound in Beano, to being the first of the big three that did residency with Mayall. I loved his music style from the beginning. The loss of his son. Surviving many of his era: Hendrix, SRV, Cale, Harrison, Beck, Mayall. I know he wasn’t always a stellar human being. He’s obviously had his demons to conquer and regrets to live with - as we all do. I am no exception. There but by the grace of God go I. Was amazing to me to hear him pay tribute to Mayall and reflect on where he was at as a young man at the time Mayall took him in. I’m just glad to see that Clapton has lived to gain an older man’s perspective on life and I wish him and his all the very best.
that would have been a very memorable day. The thing i like about certain people the most who have become big in the eyes of the world is if they can remain humble, open and treat you as an equal. Eric is one of those gentlemen.
Boy, Rob… The life journey you had to experience, the many times you had to reinvent yourself, and perhaps some planet alignment to allow that opportunity to happen? Simply amazing.
Wonderful message in this Rob. Loved the way he began to play and your observation of the vibrato. It’s like the ‘lighting’ in a painting. It just elevates it all up. Nice one ❤
Hi Rob. Thanks for the video. I've just subscribed... I'm 51 and I first heard eric when I was 11. My older brother was playing his music. I've been playing guitar since. I live in Australia and have never seen eric, early this year after I few glasses of wine I decided to buy tickets to his concert...as I knew it would be his last tour. I ended up getting tickets for Newcastle UK and flew myself and wife over. When he played his first note on the guitar I was in tears. Thanks for the story
Fantastic!! I love all of EC's "Guitar Centre" videos and quite often go back to them. Great stuff that you were involved. I too have been obsessed with Clapton since about the age of 8 (I'm now almost 43) and this was largely due to being introduced to Cream and The Dominos on car trips. Thanks for posting 🙂
Eric Clapton is my hero for much more than his music. A man with flaws who rose above them. This story is just absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing,
I really like Rib Chapman, this is probably the best video he has done for some time. The enthusiasm and excitement of meeting Eric Clapton just shone through. Well done Rob
Ok im going to go rewatch that one now, and yes as an srv geek i agree vibrato takes way longer to get than scales, it comes very slowly, so that for a decade you might be close, but one day it's right there, it's a matter of practicing different types in between runs, so that's part of the muscle memory, especially the 2 step bend to a different string vibrato instantly ss soon as your finger touches it, like the famous sky is crying licks that took me forever. At first you think ill get this in a week, then you realize if you don't do it daily you can't do it with that timing.
Rob. I really love and respect how real you are. You are a legend. I would love to meet Eric someday, and I would love to meet you someday. I would excitedly tell the story of either of those encounters to anyone who would listen:)
I wouldn't worry about the haters online calling BS. More often than not, their nobodys sitting in their bedroom who have lived such dull lives they are simply incapable of believing someone else actually has an interesting story to tell. They probably also think the earth is flat.
Went one of Eric's shows in Birmingham this year. First and probably the only time I'll ever see him. Don't regret it one bit. Great story Rob. Thanks for telling it.
I remember the video you're talking about. It was excellent - and I was fascinated. Clapton's playing in the late 60s/early 70s is what inspired me to switch from acoustic to electric music. Remember the buttons "Clapton is God"? Thanks for this flashback. Cheers
This is insane, i literally IMMEDIATELY knew which guitar center videos you were on about, with the D28 and the D45 and the Brownie strat, I’ve watched them so many times…to think you were behind the camera for that magic. Unreal🔥🔥
Like you rob, i started playing decades ago and have listened to MANY players. EC was my first hero and much of his bluesbreakers/cream stuff is still in my playing. Many of the new breed dont get him (thier loss) but for me he is one of the remaining true guitar legends, immeasureable impact / influence, your favourite players' hero. Even Lee Anderton plays 80% of EC licks 😅. What a day you must have had, one of only 3-4 players i would be nervous meeting (jimmy page, brian may, buddy guy, the others). stuff of fairytales.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience! 🙏 It is reassuring to learn that even Eric Clapton has days when he doesn't feel good enough to play the guitar! 😅
Hi Rob Chapman. I love this story. I am a (well-known) keyboard-player - for some years I worked with Tommy Emmanuel (I'm sure you've heard of him). In 1990, we (the Tommy Emmanuel Band) opened for Eric on his 1990 Australian run. We did 4 shows, Sydney and Brisbane. I recall on night one, after we'd done our opening set (and going over very well) being in the audience, and looking forward to "seeing what E.C. and his band would actually sound like" (Nathan East, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Ferrone). I will never forget .... the moment t when I "got it"..... "that VIBRATO!" Eric's first solo of the set, bang! Off we go. It was wonderful, all of it. I'm a huge fan. And like you, I grew up with Cream, John Mayall, Zeppelin, and more. Kind regards, Sam McNally. Australia.
I’ve had a few people calling bullshit on this story, so if you’d like to pop over to my Instagram @rob_chappers, I will upload a short clip of proof in my Reels.
@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd I have to keep lots of secrets in this industry, it’s one of the hardest things I have to do - leaves me open to accusations and BS all the time LOL…
I feel like enough Waters passed under the bridge now ❤
Well that post on IG should keep them quiet now... 🙂A great opportunity - glad you had the chance to do it. Now be sure to mention it repeatedly to the Captain ;-)
people have nothing better to do. If this came out April Fool’s I wait to make my decision. But why would this be bullshit? Rock on. Or Djent on, whatever.
What a great story!!
Hey Rob, have you by chance seen the or heard of the door way to world of giants where you currently live in Malta? honest question.
I bumped into Eric once outside the coffee shop I used to run in South London. Somehow I managed the courage to go up to him and say hi, fully expecting he'd politely brush me off and walk away. To my astonishment he stopped and took five minutes to talk to me. Eric Clapton..... I did invite him to come and join one of our Sunday jazz acoustic jams we used to have in the coffee shop. He respectfully declined, but gave me a one in a lifetime experience nevertheless. What an inspiration the man is.
Ahh that’s awesome man!! ❤
@@RobChappers so it's your story Rob. Thanks for sharing!!
@VictorGonzalez-gk1nr cool stuff bro 🙏
you know he probably would have to go to too many meetings if you get me
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Thank you for this,, you made me feel like i was in the room with Eric too!! I have seen EC in concert 37 times since 1974, He totally changed my life with guitar and music. People may like other guitarists but for me it will always be EC.
"and suddenly, Eric Clapton was in the room..." just love this!!! The lesson for me is to relax and just let the music flow, because muscle memory will carry you through.
I'm an old guy now and look back far more than forward. Eric's music was one of the touch stones throughout my life. Your enthusiasm and excitement was so genuine I was able to feel it and I thank you for that. Over the years Eric has been over taken by players who are 'technically' better but that was never what he or his music was about. IMO he did for guitarists what the Beatles did for music. He became the standard for many of the best modern players and his music always relevant. His playing was about the song and bringing it to life with feeling and emotion not showing off runs and his technical ability. He always gave credit to those before him and was always willing to help others move forward in their careers. His music was always evolving and thankfully will remain for many generations to come. Glad to see someone as skilled as you are moved by him as his music as those of us who are not. Thanks for the brief yet meaningful experience
That is an amazing once in a lifetime moment and it shouldn't surprise you too much he's watched you on YT. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and inspiring moment in your life! Eric Clapton...I'm speechless.
Oh man that’s so awesome, I’m trying to work out whether I can remember your face from the clinic - I do remember it very clearly! Thanks for watching bro, stay in touch :-)
I'm 73, Eric's always been my favorite all these years. I tried my best to style myself after him. But I'm self taught, have a lot of his style along with others but he is still my favorite. Great story Rob . Thanks so much. I'd love to meet him one day.😊
Chappers + Clappers = The Duo We Didn’t Know We Needed 🤘💯
Great story! Clapton is just such an iconic player. Never get tired of listening to his classics.
Beautiful bit of storytelling. I got goosebumps when you described his hand coming back to life. What an experience.
My most surprising guitar legend meeting… I went to see BB king back in the 90s at a large stadium in Birmingham (UK). Got there really early and was the first person in the venue with my wife. Couple of guys setting up mulling around. I sat head down reading the programme and my wife starts chatting to what I thought was a roadie - I looked up and it was only Peter Green..!! He was supporting BB. I was star struck and didn’t know what to say and she just yakked on totally oblivious to who he was. Spent easily 10mins with us, asking where we were from, where we were staying and so on really nice and charming chap, how I wish I could replay that chat now 😅
I was just in London in May...my wife and I specifically planned our trip to London to see Clapton at the Albert Hall on one of the four straight dates he played there this past May. A bucket list concert to see one of my guitar heroes at the venue that he has played well over 200 times now in his career ( I believe the night we saw him was number 212!!). Seeing him again next month in my home country at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. As a guitar player myself, letting up on the neck is one of my biggest challenges - I just want to mash down on that fretboard. That was a great lesson you gleaned from watching him play.
Amazing story and the insight about vibrato is so interesting. I've always wondered at how Clapton releases the neck when he vibratos. I have watched that Brownie demo at least dozens of times! Stuff like this makes the day, for me, thanks again for sharing!
Eric's vibrato has always been his strong point ❤
He spent years at the beginning perfecting his technique, a little different from the first-finger BB King vibrato; EC anchors with the second finger and detaches his hand from the neck, using his whole arm to loosely shake his hand. You can hear the suspended quaver!
To say nothing of some of some of the tastiest phrasing on the planet.
Wow! Eric is my all time hands down, favorite guitarist. Nobody can make a guitar sing like Eric. You are so right about his vibrato Rob, it is magical. So glad you have that moment to cherish. Thanks for sharing this.
Clapton is God, I was lucky enough to see Eric at each of the different shows during the 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall, and subsequent nights following years, then later whilst working at the original Wembley Stadium as a steel erector during the sound check for his gig with Elton John simply stunning.
Great memories I will cherish forever 🙏🏼
I had no idea god was racist. I guess now I know.
Gilmour is God😎
@@darricshhhthere’s always one sad idiot I suppose,why are you watching this?
@@darricshhh WTF are you talking about??
@@wetawatcher he's up there but there is only one god ;-)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clapton_is_God
I bought tickets last year to see Eric this year, I was shaking as I entered my details. He was incredible, and his band were first class, all truly exceptional musicians. I cried for the first few songs, it was an overwhelming experience at first, but my emotions settled and I just gazed and appreciated every moment.
Sounds like a dream Rob! Thanks for sharing! The amount of "legend" in Eric Clapton is second to none for a blues/rock player.
One of the best guitar stories I've EVER HEARD ... ever! (I've been playing for 50 years).
AMAZING! You must have been FLIPPING OUT!!!
ERIC was God for me too ... back in the day.😋Thanks Rob!
I love this recent series, Rob. It really feels like you've had a retrospective look at what you've achieved over the years and come to peace with yourself. This stuff really shows your expertise and experience and gives a proper window into what the music industry is actually like.
What an experience! It’s my dream to meet Eric and your story makes me feel like I was there. Thank you.
I was in 7th grade in 1967. That was the year I discovered Eric Clapton and Cream. He's been my favorite guitar player ever since. I've been to two of his concerts but I've never met him. He's become the man I always thought he was.
I'd been trying to teach myself guitar since I was 9 years old and I got pretty good, but it wasn't until the mid 80s that I finally figured out how to play a proper vibrato. I grew up watching Clapton's style which is similar to many other greats. But I don't have Eric's fingers nor his experience, or his chops for that matter. But quite by accident I figured out how to do it with the fingers God gave me. I'm 70 years old now and still cannot do vibrato Eric's style. He is the master. But my chops became immensely better now that I could do vibrato, a very good sounding vibrato, it just doesn't look anything like the way Eric does it.
Eric Clapton is not God, but he's the next best thing to a guitar god.
Thank you for sharing this story.
I saw Eric only once in my life. It was at the Fillmore West with Delaney and Bonnie way back in the day. He fired off a couple riffs checking his rig before the set. The audience screamed.
Oh man, I bet that was incredible, super jealous. I’ve never seen him live unfortunately.
That is a lovely story. Thanks for sharing and giving us a little taste of what goes on behind the scenes
It sounds wonderful. You described it so vividly. Truly magic moments
Simply put, Rob - you are a great storyteller.
Thank you for this story.
Excellent story. When I was 10 that vibrato was installed in my system via my older brothers playing Best of Cream and the Blindfaith album in the Summer of '69. I've always regarded Eric as a fine wine and the most influential musician of the past half century. Speaking of Brownie, Derek and the Dominoes at the Fillmore will always be my favorite live performance by ANYONE.
A great guitarist and person, who I have never had the pleasure to see perform, and doubt I ever will. Thank for sharing your personal experience.
definitely a great guitarist.
I've watched that series of Clapton videos, and the behind-the-scenes story makes me appreciate them more. Thanks, Rob!
Read Claptons book! It was great.
Did you notice the lack of a pick when he played Brownie as well?
@@gilh3947 It's hard to imagine that a guitar legend doesn't have a bowl of picks! 😀
@@haymakersboston not everyone is a nerd like Bonamassa :-) But ... I just noticed that the story of giving a pick to EC ... does not correspond with the fact that on these Guitar Center clips with Brownie, EC is just fingerpicking away , never touching the pick. 🙂
@@gilh3947 Well, it sounded like Chappers said he started fingerstyle then asked for a pick. Maybe the pick footage didn't get into the final video...?
What a great story, Chappers! This one inspired me. I’m not sure why, but it did immensely. Thank you for sharing it and bless Eric Clapton for sharing his time and thoughts. He’s one of my guitar heroes. I do recall seeing the referenced video many years ago. I’ll need to go back and watch it again. Cheers!
Simply brilliant. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Rob, this has to be one of the best RUclips videos I've ever seen - it's just wonderful to be given a little insight into the world of a true musical genius (and hero of mine).
Great story! Clapton is the finest at what he does, it´s all about the details, his timing, his phrasing, his bends that are always, always in tune! And the vibrato, the "Thumb off the back of the neck completly controlled deep vibrato" that he has. That´s the "Blind Faith Tele" a Tele Custom with at Strat neck Eric played in Hyde park and on tour with Blind Faith, with the neck from "Brownie".
Beautiful story rob, your way of recognizing the vibrato thing and explaining it is truly inspiring .. thank you for sharing such an experience ❤
Thx for taking us along your encounters with greatness.
He sat down next to me early one morning in the early 00's, at a Paddington Station coffee bar. No one else around except me and the barista looking at each other in amazement! I plucked up the courage for an autograph. Then he turned up a little later and stood next to me in the CD shop - in the "c" section of course!
Can't believe you got to meet such an iconic guitar legend, Eric.
Chappers you have done what every rock and roller would love to do, become successful from your talent, I really enjoyed this story much love bro and a thumbs up.
Absolutely awesome have a wonderful weekend also my dad is a huge Eric Clapton fan 😊❤
Hi Rob! You and I have met before at NAMM. Been loving your content for years. I cannot describe how absolutely jealous of you I am. Eric is the reason I picked up a guitar. I'd love to meet him one day and I loved hearing your story. I got to live vicariously through this video. Take care, sir!
I love that video, watched it so many times over the years, always great inspiration when sitting down with the Martin
Wow, what a great freaking story. Thanks so much for describing your afternoon so well.
You are extremely lucky to have met him! Its my dream to meet Eric Clapton! It would be an amazing experience!
Woe, that doesn’t happen every day. Congrats on meeting such a icon in such a relaxed setting.
I’ve watched that Clapton guitar centre video about brownie a couple of times. It’s bending my brain realising you were there behind the camera Rob!
There are two videos when I’m talking about brownie I mean brownies neck, there’s a little clip on my Insta you might like to see
@@RobChappers Cool, I’ll check it out - thanks Rob!
@@RobChappers Ah! I realise now you shot the video of Eric trying out the 'Blind Faith' tele replica with the neck from the brownie strat on it. Can't be too many people who can say they've seen Clapton play a few feet in front of them on a telecaster!
Such an amazing story and surreal experience Rob. I remember shaking your hand back in 2016 as well. thank you RC
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That's why I absolutely love Paul Kossoff and Angus Young. Never heard such a tastefully vibrato before.
Kossoff has a very special vibrato. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent trying to replicate it. It’s just not possible.
@@RobChappers You are absolutely right. And I get goosebumps every time, that's how much it hits me 😅
Wow. I’ve watched those EC videos many times. What a great story. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. I love the guy. Though I’ve never met him, Eric Clapton holds a special place in my heart. ❤️
What do you like about him ?
@@ralex3697 He’s been an iconic presence since the inception of modern rock and for most of my life. From his revolutionary sound in Beano, to being the first of the big three that did residency with Mayall. I loved his music style from the beginning. The loss of his son. Surviving many of his era: Hendrix, SRV, Cale, Harrison, Beck, Mayall. I know he wasn’t always a stellar human being. He’s obviously had his demons to conquer and regrets to live with - as we all do. I am no exception. There but by the grace of God go I. Was amazing to me to hear him pay tribute to Mayall and reflect on where he was at as a young man at the time Mayall took him in. I’m just glad to see that Clapton has lived to gain an older man’s perspective on life and I wish him and his all the very best.
Top story. Music! It creates so many, what I like to call, ‘moments in the sun’ ,it never stops giving. Cheers Rob 🎸🤟
that would have been a very memorable day. The thing i like about certain people the most who have become big in the eyes of the world is if they can remain humble, open and treat you as an equal. Eric is one of those gentlemen.
Awesome story and yes, I did see those videos and they were excellent.
Truly remarkable, Chappers. If i met Clapton i would have been bragging about it for years. Love you channel, lad
Great stuff man! Thank you so much for sharing this story. You most most definitely had one exceptional life experience with EC!
Boy, Rob… The life journey you had to experience, the many times you had to reinvent yourself, and perhaps some planet alignment to allow that opportunity to happen?
Simply amazing.
Wonderful message in this Rob. Loved the way he began to play and your observation of the vibrato. It’s like the ‘lighting’ in a painting. It just elevates it all up. Nice one ❤
We need to talk bro.., I think I need your help!
Hi Rob. Thanks for the video. I've just subscribed...
I'm 51 and I first heard eric when I was 11. My older brother was playing his music.
I've been playing guitar since. I live in Australia and have never seen eric, early this year after I few glasses of wine I decided to buy tickets to his concert...as I knew it would be his last tour. I ended up getting tickets for Newcastle UK and flew myself and wife over. When he played his first note on the guitar I was in tears. Thanks for the story
Fantastic!!
I love all of EC's "Guitar Centre" videos and quite often go back to them.
Great stuff that you were involved.
I too have been obsessed with Clapton since about the age of 8 (I'm now almost 43) and this was largely due to being introduced to Cream and The Dominos on car trips.
Thanks for posting 🙂
Love ❤️ Eric. And his courage.
Eric Clapton is my hero for much more than his music. A man with flaws who rose above them. This story is just absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing,
Thanks for sharing the story about Eric's playing moments Rob, great memories. Vibrato is it for sure!
I really like Rib Chapman, this is probably the best video he has done for some time. The enthusiasm and excitement of meeting Eric Clapton just shone through. Well done Rob
Brilliant, rob, you are a great ambassador to guitars 👌
Ok im going to go rewatch that one now, and yes as an srv geek i agree vibrato takes way longer to get than scales, it comes very slowly, so that for a decade you might be close, but one day it's right there, it's a matter of practicing different types in between runs, so that's part of the muscle memory, especially the 2 step bend to a different string vibrato instantly ss soon as your finger touches it, like the famous sky is crying licks that took me forever. At first you think ill get this in a week, then you realize if you don't do it daily you can't do it with that timing.
Rob. I really love and respect how real you are. You are a legend. I would love to meet Eric someday, and I would love to meet you someday. I would excitedly tell the story of either of those encounters to anyone who would listen:)
Wonderful story, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Rob! Yes, vibrato's where it's at for me as well.
I remember seeing that video of him playing the Brownie replica. Crazy that you were behind the camera! Great story!
I have only witnessed Eric Clapton in concert the once, 1976, it was a magical experience when he played some blues numbers, really he can play
BB King said that Clapton has ‘got it’ with the vibrato…. It’s the soul tapping stuff!!!
THANK YOU, ROB!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS YOUR BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a story Rob! mind blowing
Wow , I remember that video so well , really cool. So true about vibrato , it is kind of a musical fingerprint.
Clapton is my absolute hero of all time.
I wouldn't worry about the haters online calling BS. More often than not, their nobodys sitting in their bedroom who have lived such dull lives they are simply incapable of believing someone else actually has an interesting story to tell. They probably also think the earth is flat.
Eric was and is my first superhero
Went one of Eric's shows in Birmingham this year. First and probably the only time I'll ever see him. Don't regret it one bit. Great story Rob. Thanks for telling it.
I remember the video you're talking about. It was excellent - and I was fascinated. Clapton's playing in the late 60s/early 70s is what inspired me to switch from acoustic to electric music. Remember the buttons "Clapton is God"? Thanks for this flashback. Cheers
His tribute to John Mayall recently was incredible.
Awesome! You lucky B! Thee old, being in the right place, at the right time. 😉😊
As both a longtime fan of Rob’s and someone for whom Clapton really is god, this vid has been absolutely fabulous to watch.
Thanks Rob :))
Thanks,dude, tiny clip on my Instagram showing some of the key points from that day
What an incredible story! Thanks so much for sharing Rob! 😊
This is insane, i literally IMMEDIATELY knew which guitar center videos you were on about, with the D28 and the D45 and the Brownie strat, I’ve watched them so many times…to think you were behind the camera for that magic. Unreal🔥🔥
I don't think anyone could make me as starstruck as I would be seeing Eric Clapton. I usually don't believe in the G.O.A.T but Eric is mine.
Dude's a true legend.
What a great story. Thanks for sharing Rob. 😊
Bucket list! Congrats on getting that opportunity.
A fantastic experience, thanks for sharing.
Like you rob, i started playing decades ago and have listened to MANY players. EC was my first hero and much of his bluesbreakers/cream stuff is still in my playing. Many of the new breed dont get him (thier loss) but for me he is one of the remaining true guitar legends, immeasureable impact / influence, your favourite players' hero. Even Lee Anderton plays 80% of EC licks 😅. What a day you must have had, one of only 3-4 players i would be nervous meeting (jimmy page, brian may, buddy guy, the others). stuff of fairytales.
Rob your much to modest Bro ! You are the one of the OGs of RUclips guitarist!! I seen both of the Videos with Eric . Great work
Thank you for sharing that experience
Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience! 🙏 It is reassuring to learn that even Eric Clapton has days when he doesn't feel good enough to play the guitar! 😅
A wonderful story, thanks for sharing
Really cool story, thank you 🎸🎸
I love that Brownie clip! Had no idea Chappers!
Great story - thanks Rob!
From the heart Rob, lovely.
thanks for sharing Rob. BTW...you are the greatest YT guitar player...
Love this, thank you for sharing!
Hi Rob Chapman. I love this story. I am a (well-known) keyboard-player - for some years I worked with Tommy Emmanuel (I'm sure you've heard of him). In 1990, we (the Tommy Emmanuel Band) opened for Eric on his 1990 Australian run. We did 4 shows, Sydney and Brisbane. I recall on night one, after we'd done our opening set (and going over very well) being in the audience, and looking forward to "seeing what E.C. and his band would actually sound like" (Nathan East, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Ferrone). I will never forget ....
the moment t when I "got it"..... "that VIBRATO!" Eric's first solo of the set, bang! Off we go. It was wonderful, all of it. I'm a huge fan. And like you, I grew up with Cream, John Mayall, Zeppelin, and more. Kind regards, Sam McNally. Australia.
Tommy is one of the greatest living guitarists in my opinion.