Although the group disbanded after less than three years, Cream is widely considered to be one of the most influential and pioneering blues-rock bands of all time.
In 1966, Cream formed as a collaboration between drummer Ginger Baker, formerly of Graham Bond’s Organisation; bassist Jack Bruce, formerly of Manfred Mann; and guitarist Eric Clapton, formerly of The Yardbirds and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. The band made its debut later that year at the Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival.
Their three studio albums spawned a number of hit singles in the United States, including “Sunshine of Your Love,” “White Room” and “Crossroads.”
In 1968, the group broke up due to personal conflict within the band. Their final concert, “Goodbye Cream,” was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall on November 26th of that year. Clapton and Baker went on to form Blind Faith, while Bruce pursued a solo career.
Cream’s contributions to the music industry were recognized in 1993, with their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The group reunited and performed at the ceremony.
In what has been billed as one of the “must-see concert events of the year,” Cream announced plans to play four dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall in May 2005.
