Cream
In a short career spanning less than three years and only four albums (only two fully studio albums), Cream was one of the biggest contributors to the evolution (if not invention) of hard rock. Its lineup consisted of Eric Clapton (guitarist who had previously played with the Yardbirds and Bluesbreakers), Jack Bruce (bassist and vocalist who had also been in the Bluesbreakers), and Ginger Baker (drummer who had played with Bruce in a small band called Graham Bond). The band Cream formed in 1966, and the name was suggested by Eric Clapton, who stated about his band: "We are the cream!" The power trio formation was uncommon among rock musicians of the time, and in this sense, Cream was a pioneering band.
At the time of their formation, they were the most electric band to ever appear, influencing, among others, the Jimi Hendrix Experience (who went on to play with their idols and, curiously, also influenced them) and Led Zeppelin. In Cream's sound, lyrics and vocals were of secondary importance; improvisations, solos, and the individual contributions of each instrumentalist were more valued, resulting in unpredictable and lengthy shows.
Initially, they performed for small audiences as a cover band playing classic blues, incorporating some compositions from their former bands. The task of composing original material fell to Jack Bruce, who sought the help of lyricist Pete Brown. In 1966, after the excellent reception of some singles, they released their first album, "Fresh Cream," on the major label Polydor. The roots blues influences were clear, but this didn't make the band's sound any less original and exciting.
In 1967, after a successful tour in America, they recorded "Disraeli Gears". On this LP, the band adopted a more musically experimental stance, making it one of the precursors of psychedelia. Unusual instruments such as bells and organs were added.
The recordings from their first major American tour would generate Cream's biggest success, the 1968 album "Wheels of Fire," the first in history to earn a platinum record for its sales.
With the band's breakup announced due to constant personality conflicts, they went on a farewell tour and released the LP "Goodbye" in 1969 (half of the tracks were unreleased and half were live recordings). The song "Badge" was Eric Clapton's first collaboration with George Harrison, who credited the song under the pseudonym L'Angelo Misterioso.After Cream disbanded, Eric Clapton formed the bands Blind Faith (which also featured Ginger Baker) and Derek and The Dominoes. Jack Bruce would go on to have a career as a jazz musician and producer.
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