Clapton & Daltrey - what a show!

If you missed Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey at the New Orleans Arena Saturday night, well, you missed it!  These two legendary rockers demonstrated that Classic Rock is aptly named.

Daltrey, who turned 66 last Monday, appeared to thoroughly enjoy himself on stage.  His voice was strong and clear.  His 50-minute set included Who standards like I Can See For Miles, The Real Me, Who Are You, and Baba O'Riley.  Surprisingly, fellow Who band-mate Simon Townshend played rhythm guitar with Daltrey's band, and even stepped out front to sing lead on Goin' Mobile.

Clapton, who'll hit 65 at the end of the month, was...well...he was Clapton.  What more can one say?  He glided through guitar riffs like nobody's business, cruising through an hour and a half of Clapton and Cream favorites too numerous to mention.  I have no doubt that the wanna-be guitar players in the audience were either inspired to continue to greatness or to quit in frustration.

And what could be better, after a great concert, than a trip to the Tiffin Inn for a mushroom omelet and a short stack of pancakes!  Even the weather cooperated.  What a great night!