When Cream Formed in 1966When Cream Formed in 1966Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce joined forces to create one of the most influential British blues rock bands of its time. Here's how it happened.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Best Wah Pedal Guitar SolosBest Wah Pedal Guitar SolosThese six-string showcases demonstrate the full potential of the pedal.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
June New Music ReleasesJune New Music ReleasesThis promises to be a a reissue-heavy month, but some new releases stand out. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Cream's Expanded 'Wheels of Fire' ReissueCream's Expanded 'Wheels of Fire' ReissueThis was the fiery supergroup's only U.S. chart-topping album.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Big 4 of Rock SupergroupsBig 4 of Rock SupergroupsThese bands created music that was greater than the sum of their parts.Gary GraffGary Graff
July 29, 1966, in Rock HistoryJuly 29, 1966, in Rock HistoryDylan's motorcycle accident, Lennon’s "Bigger than Jesus" comment and Cream’s debut show all took place on the same date.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Songs Almost Ruined Classic LPsSongs Almost Ruined Classic LPsAdmit it: You skip these tracks, too.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Cream Lyricist Pete Brown Dead at 82Cream Lyricist Pete Brown Dead at 82Beat poet was frequently regarded as the pioneering band’s fourth member.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ginger Baker Dead at 80Ginger Baker Dead at 80His work in Cream helped steer the future of heavy, blues-influenced rock 'n' roll for years to come.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Cream Drummer Ginger Baker ‘Critically Ill’Cream Drummer Ginger Baker ‘Critically Ill’The legendary drummer has been hospitalized, with family asking for prayers.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin