I know exactly what you mean David.
About 2 years back I took my son to a Jackson Browne gig up near Bendigo (long drive and 40 degree temp).
Although I was looking forward to finally seeing Jackson Browne (I have been a fan of his for 40 years), the support act was Richard Clapton (another favourite of mine) so it was like a double-banger concert.
But to everyone's disappointment, Clapton was terrible. He looked like he didn't want to be there, put no effort into his songs, and you could tell that the audience just wanted him to get off. Some songs he stopped singing about half way through and just let his band play the music all the way through.
Fortunately Jackson Browne was even better than I thought he would be.
But it seems that Clapton has given up.
It's a pity when they burn out, fade away, or just don't care any more.
David, I hope you still enjoyed your night out
