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Rock legend belts it out, British guitarist Eric Clapton shakes up fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, still dazzling young musical appetites with (...)
Rock legend belts it out, British guitarist Eric Clapton shakes up fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, still dazzling young musical appetites with (...)

Rock legend belts it out, British guitarist Eric Clapton shakes up fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, still dazzling young musical appetites with (...)

Date10/8/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rock legend belts it out; British guitarist Eric Clapton shakes up fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, still dazzling young musical appetites with a range of styles from rhythm and blues to raunchy rock. He's slated for a performance at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum.
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Guitar Master Eric Clapton with first ringing notes, had 14,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens rocking in their seats
Guitar Master Eric Clapton with first ringing notes, had 14,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens rocking in their seats
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