Classic Artists: Cream

This is the story of how in June 1966 three musicians, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, changed the way we listened to rock music forever. They became the world's first 'supergroup' and for two unbelievably short years became the most critically acclaimed band in the world of rock music. Fusing blues, rock and psychedelic the band broke free from the confines of a standard rock/r&b band. Cream built a reputation of exploring musical freedom and improvisation and were known to exercise this on stage by performing tracks that could last for over ten minutes.Each of the three members of the band are masters in their own rights of their unique talents. But inevitably, great mastery demands freedom, and by November 1968, to the amazement of the world, Cream disbanded at the pinnacle of their career, leaving behind a legacy that inspired, and was admired by musicians and music lovers across the world.This fully authorised Classic Artists Series documentary recaptures Cream's glory days with rare live footage, interviews and rarer photos. We uncover the priceless heritage of this legendary trio who began as an idealistic blues band but morphed into a unique hybrid of rock, blues and jazz that rocked the World.We follow the progress of Cream through their unparalleled rise to rock Gods with previously unseen clips and insights given by family, friends and fellow musicians. All provide rare insights into the group tensions almost inevitably caused by rapid success and worldwide demands.Exclusive new interviews reveal how Cream's success affected Eric Clapton, explain that drummer Ginger Baker created the group and what happened when vocalist and bass man Jack Bruce led Cream into the charts with smash hits 'I Feel Free' and 'Sunshine Of Your Love', rekindled the public's fascination with this all-star trio. Together with interviews with key music industry figures, here is the best and most informative insight into a cultural phenomenon that shaped the future of rock.