The Cream News

'You knew Martin Sharp, didn't you? In the 60s?" I was at an event in Sydney, and was mildly put out by this question, coming as it did from a man in a suit, who could hardly have remembered the 60s.

The breakup of Cream in late 1968 had consequences that rippled across the rock music world -- in its wake were formed directly such bands as Blind Faith and Ginger Baker's Air Force, as well as the rich solo careers of members Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.

Better Than: Listening to Robert Plant shy away from the high notes at Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion show.

Tom Sturridge, background left, and Rhys Ifans are shown in a scene from "Pirate Radio." Here's a little pop quiz for you: Name two things The Who, The Yardbirds, Cream, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles all had in common.

He formed the first supergroup with Eric Clapton, and boasts he's the best . But don't ask about Ringo.

As is perhaps inevitable with any band that's built a 15-year career and an eight-album discography, fans have been grousing that "Weezer should go back to being Weezer" for years now.

On Wednesday's show, Adrian Crowley was in studio ahead of his gig at the Odessa club in Dublin.

Lately I've been listening to the original version of Cream's "Crossroads" a lot.

Ronnie Wood was presented with his award by The Who's Pete Townshend Musical recognition was also given to the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Cream's drummer Ginger Baker and the punk pioneer Iggy Pop, who was named a living legend.

Any drummer jokes, say the one about Ginger Baker and coffee both sucking without Cream, pretty much have to go out the window when you enter an expansive warehouse that includes over 100 boys and girls, and men and women, pounding on their respective kits.

By now, most of you should know how I feel about the Beatles. What you may not know is that I am a fan of an awful lot of British bands and their music.

Fresh Cream Restaurant will close in Monterey's Heritage Harbor on Friday and reopen in Carmel early next year.

Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery.

London, Ronnie's celebrates with Jack Bruce By Jack Massarik, None 26.10.09 More reviews by Jack Massarik Cream of jazz crop: Jack Bruce Singer-composer Jack Bruce has more right to play Ronnie Scott 's than most British chart-toppers. Long before Cream and international superstardom, he was the bassist of choice for Alex Korner's Blues Syndicate, ...

Legendary drummer, the critically acclaimed Ginger Baker - who has performed with such supergroups as Cream, Blind Faith, the Graham Bond Organisation and Hawkwind - celebrates the release of his new book, 'Hellraiser' with a signing session at Fopp's Earlham Street store in London's Covent Garden on Friday 30th October 2009.

Phish is back with a vengeance. Now that Trey is off the junk, the band has been busier - and more focused - than ever.

Cream - Sunshine of Your Love - LIVE >> Posted By Progressive 11 hours, 41 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce circa 1968 Development of the song began in January 1967 when Bruce and Clapton attended a Jimi Hendrix show at the Saville Theatre in London.

Country superstar Garth Brooks could fly to Paris for dinner at Le Cinq, but he prefers to drive down the road to Taco Bueno.

WED/14 ROBIN TROWER Sure, he'll play the early '70s Bridge of Sighs hits that fill the seats, but Hendrix-inspired guitar god Trower has been releasing music consistently through the years.

A big happy birthday to Pittsburgh's Whole Foods Market, turning seven years old this week.