He is so powerful and he still sings amazing not to mention his guitar playing.
See the TAB of the magic intro and the cool final solo he plays with that blue Fender Stratocaster below.
ERIC CLAPTON I SHOT THE SHERIFF SOLO TAB
(LIVE AT CROSSROADS FESTIVAL 2010)
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Intro solo
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... and the BIG SOLO at the end is ready !!! HAVE FUN GUYS!
Big solo ~ 5:20
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