42 years ago today,
Eric Clapton played a sold-out show at the Civic Center. The Backless Tour came to Portland on May 26, 1979. This was the Guitar God s first time at the CCCC. Blues great McKinley Morganfield best known as Muddy Waters, was also on the bill.
It was extra special for Maine Clapton fans as this trip to Northeast New England was a two-night stand. The first performance happened in my hometown at the Augusta Civic Center the evening before.
I remember being very envious to say the least, of one my buds whose parents allowed him to go. You see, we were 12-year-olds at the time.