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Show Eric Clapton The Muddy Waters Blues Band Salt Palace June 21 .1979 (Tconcert ATTENTION Tuition Office Announces the Following Tuition & Fee Schedule I General University Tuition and Fees Clapton now a hero who sings By Barbara Rattle Chronicle Associate Editor Eric QaptonT the first, and perhaps the only real guitar hero. In the late 1960s, when rock fans were spray painting "Clapton is God" on walls, their hero did not sing, engage in wild, stage antics or plannhed trouser-splittin- g, was not die designated leader of any band and was not He was admired for his particularly good-lookininstrumental ability alone. Well, Clapton sings now, but that's about all that has changed once he gets on stage. Despite some malcontent on the part of fans who can't digest his new material, Clapton is still one of the true heroes of rock'n'roll. Slowhand the ability that earned him the Clapton played up nickname "Slowhand" for the first part of his Salt Palace show last Wednesday night. Second guitarist Albert Lee took over on some burning solos during "Badge," which allowed Clapton time to build up for the intensity and exposure that g. would follow, taint their flavor. Acceptance of change in such a beloved musician are not easy. It depresses many Clapton fans to see him stress his singing and arranging talents rather than those on the guitar, to see him slide into producing palatable pop. But Clapton didn't deny his past while performing, he reveled in it, dispelling fears that he's gone soft or sold out. It was obvious that experimenting with blues is still Clapton's first love; it is bewildering that his new material should be so shallow and undaring. The performance of new songs was not exactly obligatory, but they seemed to be present so Clapton could take a break and replenish his resevoirs of creativity and involvement preparing for the next blues number. continued on page three playing with almost imperceptible movements on the guitar. Clapton was erroneously credited with much of Lee's solo and lead guitar activity; so smooth and restrained are his physical movements, one has a hard time discerning whether he is playing at all. It took Clapton some time to acclimate himself to the spotlight he played rhythm behind Lee for the first two songs, then some carefully placed solos during the third, a blues number. It wasn't until well into the set and the classic. Robert Johnson song "Crossroads" that Clapton seemed ready to perform unsupported by another guitar. The show only then became Clapton's, iuoving into an excellent, up tempo version of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," a song into which Clapton squeezed uncharacteristic life. Losing himself in blues But it was in the blues songs that Clapton really started to shine where the conviction came through. Fans who associate him with "I Shot the Sheriff" or "Sunshine of Your Love" were possibly disappointed with his extended blues solos, but here lie Clapton's roots and his inspiration. It was only during the blues numbers that Clapton seemed to lose himself to the music shuddering and wincing with each crying note, singing with confidence and sometimes almost painful involvement. Clapton's choice of material was unexpected. His trademark songs not only were omitted, but were replaced by more obscure works, many of which most of the audience didn't recognize. Perhaps Clapton's judgement was a bit off in choosing so many lengthy blues numbers to highlight himself. He shone like a diamond, but the audience's attention span was for the most part short waiting for songs from Clapton's stint with Derek and the Dominoes, a period the guitarist completely ignored. Clapton's new songs are structurally sound, better than the majority currently being produced, But memories of "Old Clapton" with the Yardbirds, Blind Faith, John Mayall Academic Year Credit Hours 1 2 3 1979-198- 0 Resident Nonresident $57.00 75.00 $135.00 182.00 229 00 276.00 323 00 92 00 110.00 127.00 4 5 6 7 145 162 8 180.00 9 10 00 21500 00 00 37000 417.00 464.00 511.00 197 -- 55800 219.00 570 00 222.00 581.00 590.00 225.00 14 597.00 22800 15 230.00 603 00 Overload charges will be made in addition to the above tuition and fees for loads in excess of 20 hours. Total charges will be: 21 hours 621.00 236.00 22 241.00 636.00 23 246.00 65100 24 251.00 666 00 25 256.00 68100 For hours in excess of 25 add an amount 15 00 45.00 per hour of 11 12 13 Tuition may be paid through the mail. Check or money order only. Send to Revenue Dept Park Bldg Room 137, University of Utah, S.L.C.; Utah 8411 2 Tuition must be paid or postmarked by Friday June 29th to avoid late fees. Students on Financial Aid must pay Tuition by Tuesday, July 3 to avoid late fees. Tuition hours June 26-2- 9 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tuition and fees do not apply summer quarter. "Non-reside- Eric Clapton loses himself in a long, crying blues solo during Salt Palace concert last Wednesday night. IFDILlLDuxl MIDNIGHT ROCK THE BLUE MOUSE AT THE LAST WALTZ JUNE 18 I JUNE 21 -- 8 final concert, featuring guest stars Eric BAND'S Bob 1H Clapton, Butterfleld, Dylan, J out Mitchell, and Ron Wood. Nell Young, Caul WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND juir 2- - DELI GAHDOICHE8 story of two New York teenaaers during tne Beatles' firsr American tour. Includes clips of early Beatle concerts, the Ed Sullivan Show, etc. j The 91 .DO Roast beef, tomato, cheese, lettuce, ketsup, mustard, mayo on a rosette FM - JULY 12 Stars Elaine Brlnner ("The Last Picture Show"), Clevon Little ("Biasing Saddles"), and Michael Brandon, In a conedy about an FM rock station. howelt;. Ham, cheese, $1 .55! $1 .55 $1 55 tomato, lettuce, mayo, mustard on a roll. PACKARD TOMMY 16 JULY -- rock opera, brought to the screen by Russell, features the classic rock score by Elton John, Stars Peter Townshend. Roger Dal trey, Oliver Reed, and Eric Clapton. The Ken H WHO'S PEPPER'S LONELY HEART'S CLUB BAND SGT. JULY 6 The BEE GEES and PETER FRAMPTOS star In a Inspired by the greatest rock ablua ever. Pastrami, cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, mustard on a roll. 1A1ALLE Avocado, mushrooms, tomato, cucumbers, cheese, alfalfa sprouts on wheat bread. $ 1 .65 PIZaCE ARROW Tuna, cucumbers, cheese, mushrooms, tomato, alfalfa sprouts on wheat bread. ' $1 ,20 STARLET STEAMER RECORD CITY - AUG 2 JULY JO A movie about, would you believe It, a record store, with comedy, music, and plenty of outtsgeous characters. , Alice Chostley, and Stars Ruth Buizl ("l.augh-In- ") Frank Gorshln, the (ran who played the Riddler In the "Car Wash"...? Bat Han TV series, eaeaber Melted cheese, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato on wheat bread. ecsai Avocado, $1.95 $2.60 luna, mushrooms, cucumbers, tomato, cheese, alfalfa sprouts on wheat bread. ROLLS ROYCE SPARKLE The .h suslcal biography of the Supreme.. SALADS $3(0) Sprout Selftd Greens, sprouts, herbs and spices - a vegetarian's delight AMERICAN HOT WAX AU0 Page Two For the hungry! A collection of meats, cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, ketsup, mustard on a loaf of French bread 9 AUG MARRIOTT LIBRARY FOUNTAIN PLAZA roll. l5, and cultural Birth of Rock 'n Roll. It's revolution Is underway. CHICK BERRY, JERKY LF.t LEWIS, BIDDY HOLLY, and the CHESTERFIELDS provide the Kualc in a flla .earring DJ Alan Freed. The 1J-- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR AUG 20 2) cf the fjnous rock opera and Broadway play, It's a musical baited uri the New Testament. Filmed on location In Israel. Stars Ted Neeiey, Carl Anderson, and Yvonne t.llaan. A film version Cher $1.65 Sld Mixed greens with ham and cheese. Cookies. ... 260 SO. 1300 (rwxt to the firwtation) E ......... ... $ .30 . picna? C2E SEATS 12.00 MIDNIGHT SHOWS-A- LL 260 East 100 South Sail Lake City, Utah 532-967- 2 - - ' - The Summer Chronicle, Wednesday, June i 27, 1979 |