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Cream at Madison Square Garden

Did anybody happen to see this show? I see the Royal Albert Hall shows will be released on a DVD by Rhino Records.\ This is the Amazon link; a CD will also be available.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WFFS6/104-8436400-7285534?v=glance&n=130

Will be interesting to see what kind of role Clapton assumes since he was, basically, a guitar player (and always has been in my book; ie, lousy song writer and mediocre vocalist). A great guitar player but a guitar player nonetheless.
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rcprince
3,086 posts
 
Agree with Surfgod and Judy, Bruce was the best vocalist in the group; his energy was palpable, Clapton was far more a complementary voice rather than a lead singer. Last time I saw and heard them in concert was 1968 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit; I'm just amazed Baker is still alive, given how he looked then!
jsonic
227 posts
 
I've seen pictures of Ginger now and although 66, he looks every bit of 75-80. Saw Jack Bruce and friends at the Bottom Line. Played with David Sancious, Clem Clemson and Billy Cobham. An incredible show . Think it was 79-80. Usually I avoid old rock acts that have stuck around too lon, but for some reason I'm really psyched about seeing these guys. I just hope Jack remains lead vocalist on all the stuff he did originally.
stanhifi
224 posts
 
I think Ginger Baker and Keith Richards have the same personal trainer.
:-))))
rfigster
45 posts
 
Jack Bruce's vocals were the voice of Cream. Period.
qdrone
1,042 posts
 
Ginger Baker had been slamming crank when he was with Cream and Blind Faith. He was a user plain and simple. When I was young I had a black and white poster of Cream and (L-R Clapton,Baker,Bruce)no matter where you went in my bedroom Ginger's eyes would be staring right at you.His jaw bone was so gaunt,his pupils were pins, I'm surprised he is still alive today and still recording jazz.
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