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Cream

Musical Group
Forlisteners into classic rock, blues-rock, psychedelia, guitar-driven power trios, and live improvisation.
12 Reviews 43 Definitions 266 Charts
Blues Rock Hard Rock

The Profile

Cream were a British rock power trio formed in 1966, known for electrified blues-rock, psychedelic-era experimentation, and extended live improvisations. The classic lineup was Eric Clapton (guitar), Jack Bruce (bass/vocals), and Ginger Baker (drums).

Publicly known as one of the earliest rock supergroups and a defining power trio. They disbanded in 1968 after a short run, later reuniting for a limited series of shows in 2005 at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Reviews depict Cream as a pivotal British power trio bridging blues and rock with volume, virtuosity, and long improvisations. Disraeli Gears is repeatedly framed as a psychedelic-era milestone, while Wheels of Fire is treated as a peak statement (half studio, half live). Live releases are praised for energy and risk-taking, but also blamed for ego clashes and excess. Later releases like Goodbye and BBC Sessions are positioned as for completists rather than essentials.

Notable Quotes

❝ Impossible not to affirm that what comes out is an absolute masterpiece.
❝ Year 1968, “Wheels Of Fire” by the British Cream. The pinnacle of their short but very dense career.
❝ Cream’s performances are intense and captivating, with extremely long solos and improvisations at the end, at high volume and energy.
❝ Overall, it can be considered an album for completists, which nevertheless contains absolutely enjoyable tracks;
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