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Cream

London, GB

blues

Did You Know

  • • Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" features a riff inspired by Jack Bruce hearing Jimi Hendrix play.
  • • The band's improvisational live performances heavily influenced the development of progressive rock.
  • • Cream's second album, *Disraeli Gears*, embraced psychedelic rock and became their breakthrough.
  • • Despite their success, internal conflicts led to Cream's breakup after only two years.
  • • Their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall was filmed and released as a live album and film.
  • • Cream's fusion of blues, rock, and psychedelia helped popularize the power trio format.
  • • The band won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, recognizing their lasting impact.
  • • Cream's song "White Room" features a distinctive wah-wah pedal effect on Eric Clapton's guitar.

Locations in Lyrics

2 location references across 1 song

Songs & Places

Crossroads
Rosedale, MS Clarksdale, MS
"Well, I'm going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side"
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