Neal at Clapton/Beck concert.

[daytrpr]

I’m in London to see Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck in a rare joint performance at the O2 Arena. I’m seated next to Neal Schon of Journey; Roger Taylor of Queen is down the row. Clapton’s solo set is completely uninspired – at one point, he looked at his wristwatch. There’s a buzz of excitement as Clapton and Beck finally appear together on stage, but the music doesn’t take off. Schon leaves before their set ends.

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/31/my-year-in-rock-2010/

[Michigan Girl]

What can you say about such a class act?!?!

Perhaps he was worried about the onslaught of women?!?!

[whirlwind]

I’m in London to see Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck in a rare joint performance at the O2 Arena. I’m seated next to Neal Schon of Journey; Roger Taylor of Queen is down the row. Clapton’s solo set is completely uninspired – at one point, he looked at his wristwatch. There’s a buzz of excitement as Clapton and Beck finally appear together on stage, but the music doesn’t take off. Schon leaves before their set ends.

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/31/my-year-in-rock-2010/

There has to more to it than that. Neal loves those guys. He must have been having a desperate potty moment or wanted to be the first one backstage.

[Saint John]

I'm guessing he left to go backstage. He was seen hanging out with Beck and Brian May around that time.