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Music Appreciation

LakeArenal

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1. Eric Clapton could well have been on the same helicopter....

Reply to Heartstrings (Original post)

Sat Aug 26, 2017, 10:28 AM

Aug 2017

There were four helicopters to take the bands to Chicago. Stevie took the last seat in the first helicopter with three members of Clapton's crew. Shortly after take off, the pilot hit a ski slope at a high rate of speed.

It was truly a heartbreaking day for so many fans. We thank fate that Eric wasn't in a hurry to get back..

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Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan 10-3-1954/8-27-1990 [View all] Heartstrings Aug 2017 OP

Eric Clapton could well have been on the same helicopter.... LakeArenal Aug 2017 #1

Indeed we do...and 7 months later Heartstrings Aug 2017 #2

I'm in Chicago and remember how folks who were at the concert were in a daze for weeks after lunasun Aug 2017 #3

Poignant tribute! Heartstrings Aug 2017 #4

I've seen all 3 separately live. JDC Aug 2017 #5

Will be seeing Clapton Heartstrings Aug 2017 #6

have fun; wish I was going to be there JDC Aug 2017 #7

He was AMAZING! redstatebluegirl Aug 2017 #8