Why is that? He's admitting that he can't stand Clapton as an artist, but he's voting for him because he feels that he's the more skilled player. To me, that seems both a valid statement, as well as a commendable one, as it perfectly captures the spirit of the tournament. I'll throw a vote to Alvin Lee.

While I also hate Clapton, I must admit to getting off on '57 Chevy's.

I must have misread it. Still, I'm dropping out after this is over because I see to much voting for the song they like better rather the merits of the guitarists.

While being a big Alvin Lee fan and not so much a fan of Clapton's, I gotta say that this match was harder to pick. I don't want my bias to cloud my judgment and I also don't want it to work in the other direction as well.

There are easily 20 other songs I would have chosen for Alvin Lee to showcase his immense talents. I've always loved Lee's solos, but even I have to go with Clapton in this one on one matchup. There's a really short passage where Clapton's guitar playing is so mournful that it's just beautiful. From around 1:58 to about 2:10, there's just something there that is so exquisitely perfect for this song in particular. What he does on those bends is easily some of the most perfect sounds for a song with the words "my guitar gently weeps."

Eric Clapton - While My Guitar Gently Weeps

This match will close tomorrow.

Alvin Lee and Eric Clapton are tied 8-8.

This match will remain open for one more day. The next vote will break the tie. If no one votes, then DisturbedChild will break the tie.