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- In 1966 Clapton left the Bluesbreakers to form a new band with two other virtuoso rock musicians, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker.
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Blues Breakers, colloquially known as The Beano Album, is the debut studio album by the English blues rock band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, originally credited to John Mayall with Eric Clapton. Produced by Mike Vernon and released in 1966 by Decca Records (UK) and London Records (US), it pioneered a guitar-dominated blues-rock sound.
The album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton was released in July; [1] it reached the Top Ten in the UK. Shortly after Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton was released, Eric Clapton saw Buddy Guy in concert, and being impressed by his trio, the idea for Cream was formed, and he left to form this new group with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce . [ 7 ]
Clapton joined the Bluesbreakers in April 1965 and went to live with Mayall and his family in Lee Green. His exposure to Mayall’s massive record collection, hones his blues tastes and as Clapton has said, “Modern Chicago blues became my new Mecca.”
Jul 22, 2024 · In April 1965, Clapton joined the Bluesbreakers, replacing Roger Dean. While he departed months later (forming another band and touring Greece), the young guitarist rejoined in October – and...
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Apr 17, 2024 · On April 17, 1971, John Mayall charted in the US with 'Back To The Roots,' featuring former Bluesbreakers Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor.
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Sep 15, 2024 · In 1966, after leaving the Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton created the new band Cream with two other virtuoso rock musicians, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker. The group gained international popularity with its sophisticated, high-volume fusion of rock and blues that featured improvisatory solos.
Nov 27, 2023 · Eric Clapton had left John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in July, and since teaming up with bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker, Cream seemed invincible. That three already well-established musicians should form a band was without precedent in British rock history.
