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Good point Barry, but if you're going to delve into the DNA of rock music here, and especially with regard to the great Mr.Clapton, I'd say HIS DNA musical roots are much more american than british. As I recall, the Mississippi Delta is in the Good Ol' U.S.of A., and not in Ol' Blighty.



Exactly my point counseler when I said,
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The genetic link that connects rock music -Brit or American - to all other music life forms, past, present and future



The answer was only EC because he's a Brit (and IMHO, the best of the best). As you alude, all the music of the topical genre came from this side of the pond - except one might go a step further and say it actually came from Africa if anyone wants the complete genetic line. However, in regard to R&R, R&B, Blues and how it relates to successful Brit performers - The origin was indeed here with the likes of Muddy Waters and the likes of anyone who played or sang the blues. I will also counter on behalf of the Brits that their interest in the art form by so many outstanding Brit performers is what has kept the artform alive and vibrant. Case-in-point; Had it not been for EC, the Stones, The Who, et al and their masterful useage of the parent music to create their own, I would never have become atuned to the art form in its original state. In short, I stand firm that EC IS the link to PAST, present, and future. I rest.

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