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Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor(...)
Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor(...)

Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor(...)

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  • Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor saxophonist Buddy Tate (centre) and American folk singer Tom Rush (right). Earlier this week they joined Patrick Scott for a panel discussion of the current music scene. Clapton was in Toronto for a Wednesday night concert at Massey Hall, Tate is currently appearing at the Golden Nugget, and Rush is currently appearing at the Riverboat.
  • Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Three of the big names in pop-rock, jazz and folk music - Eric Clapton, lead guitarist with the British pop-rock group The Cream (left), veteran tenor saxophonist Buddy Tate (centre) and American folk singer Tom Rush (right). Earlier this week they joined Patrick Scott for a panel discussion of the current music scene. Clapton was in Toronto for a Wednesday night concert at Massey Hall, Tate is currently appearing at the Golden Nugget, and Rush is currently appearing at the Riverboat.
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