Rock gods strike a chord

CONCERTGOERS' eardrums and necks got a real workout this week as various rock gods descended to play shows across the island.

Kicking things off quite aptly on Tuesday evening at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was Eric Clapton, the legendary English guitarist whose playing inspired a spate of "Clapton is God" graffiti across walls in England during the 1960s when he was just starting out as a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.

He's come a long way since, to say the least, finding success with bands such as Derek and the Dominos, Cream, as well as a solo artist. Tuesday's gig was his fourth here.