I've had opening bands play longer sets. I've attended longer Christmas Plays in elementary school, longer sets in a bar, and I didn't have to pay $50 for a ticket in those cases.
Maybe the REAL problem, is Robert didn't want to play as long as Clapton wanted him to play, and he now has air cover.
Regardless, Let's Go Robert!
I saw Robert Cray a few years ago. It was a decent performance, but the guy played for 50 minutes!! That was AFTER the encore. It was literally the biggest musical ripoff ever.
Those are some big shoes to fill. George No Show Jones was legendary. I saw Dickie Betts walk off after two songs and my wife saw Van Morrison leave after one. Those are the ones I can think of I’m sure there are some classic ones out there.
The worst I ever saw was Sly & the Family Stone. They came out obviously stoned, played 2-3 songs, decided they didn’t like their sound and walked off stage.
The knucklehead audience commenced to clap and shout for their return. That went on for about 20 minutes before the house told everyone that the show was over and get the hell out.
Leaves a lasting impression...
++ It was literally the biggest musical ripoff ever. ***
No - my vote is for a Kenny Roger Christmas show where he sang two solo songs
and left the rest for the cast except the group songs.