Cream: Eric Clapton, Jack Gruce and Ginger Baker -- The Legendary 60's Supergroup (Book)
by Chris Welch, Cream
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Author: Chris Welch, CreamBrand: Backbeat
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-11-30
ISBN: 0879306246
Number of pages: 192
Model: 330598
Publisher: Backbeat Books
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- Published by Backbeat Books 192 Pages
- The Legendary Sixties Supergroup by Chris Welch
- Artist: Cream Author: Chris Welch
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Summary: 5 Stars
Chris Welch, a first-rate journalist and a musician himself, with the help of Tony Bacon, has produced one of the most well-informed and beautifully produced rock books that I have ever read. Those who remember Chris' writing from the old Melody Maker days will immediately recognise his lucid and impartial style.
The meteoric rise of Cream in the late sixties started a lot of balls rolling, unless you're one of those who reckon that the Jeff Beck Group got there first. As Chris points out, what is remarkable about the band is that they managed to stay together even for the short time that they did. Bruce and Baker were never the best of friends and they seemed to come from disparate backgrounds. Clapton was in his "Clapton is God" phase, besotted by Robert Johnson, Otis Rush and other great blues players, and in truth, Bruce and Baker were not so well known, despite their Graham Bond/Manfred Mann pedigrees - more from the world of jazz. But somehow they managed to create a sound that is unique. Welch manages to recapture those heady days when, from day one, Cream conquered the world, and includes a mass of quite wonderful memorabilia and photos lovingly reproduced. The narrative sparkles and Tony Bacon has sorted out a complete gig list, including one "lost" gig at London University. This is a marvellous read and anybody who saw the band will remember the frightening power and sheer ability of these three remarkable musicians. It sent me straight back to the Live "Crossroads" from the Filmore and yes, gang, they were that good. Never bettered, in fact, and even Zep did not have a musical combination like this. Chris gets behind the mass of influences and for the first time, manages to rationalise how a band of this sheer power could record Toad one minute and Wrapping Paper the next. This a fantastic book, lovely production values, about a band that showed everybody else the way - and the door.
I was very pleased to contribute to this book - you will find my recollection of my encounter with Ginger opposite the "Salisbury City Hall" gig in the gig list, plus photos of the "Sundays at the Saville" programme and the newspaper cutting of the "lost" gig at University College, London. But I had no hand at all in the editorial, which is just excellent.
Tom Thatcher, Salisbury.
Postscript: Two years ago year Cream reformed at the Albert Hall after 37 years. I was there. Chris is right. They were and are unique. Buy this book even if your first love is grouting.
My wife met Eric C at a shoot on the downs (hills) behind our house in Wiltshire. Eric signed Cream programmes 37 years apart and also a mug for my daughter - "To Izzie, Love Eric". What a gent. What a musician.
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Written by Chris Welch, former Melody Maker journalist and Cream confidante, this newly-researched book is the first full account of rock's premiere three-man supergroup: guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. From Cream's formation in 1966 to their breakup in 1968, the book analyzes the group's working methods and offers detailed descriptions of all their recordings. A special section explores the musical interactions of Clapton, Bruce and Baker, plus key songwriters Bruce and Pete Brown. With rare full-color photos throughout, it also includes a complete discography, studio sessionography, and diary of live shows.History & Criticism Books
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