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Cream, often considered one of the greatest supergroups in rock history, was a British power-trio formed in 1966 consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker. Their innovative fusion of blues, hard rock and psychedelia, along with virtuosic musicianship, has left a lasting footprint on the landscape of rock music. Cream's sound was characterized by a hybrid of blues improvisation and psychedelic rock, punctuated by Clapton's prolific guitar playing, Bruce's commanding vocals and harmonica skills, and Baker's jazz-influenced drumming.

The band released their debut album, "Fresh Cream," in 1966, which included hits like "I Feel Free" and "N.S.U." Building on their initial success, they followed up with the critically acclaimed "Disraeli Gears" in 1967, featuring timeless classics such as "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Strange Brew." The album's distinctive psychedelic cover art mirrored their progressive musical shift. Their ambition and creative restlessness led to the double album "Wheels of Fire" in 1968, which went on to become the world's first platinum-selling double album. Despite their flourishing career, Cream disbarked just two years later with their final album "Goodbye" and a farewell tour, captured in the posthumous live album "Goodbye Tour – Live 1968". The trio briefly reunited for a series of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2005, which were recorded and released, showing the enduring appeal of their legacy and the timeless nature of their pioneering music. Cream's short-lived yet intense career has secured them a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and inspired countless musicians and bands in the decades since their split.

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