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Blind Faith was formed in late 1968 when Eric Clapton (ex-Cream) and Steve Winwood (ex-Traffic) were at loose ends following the demise of their former bands and began to spend time together again (they had previously collaborated on a record as Powerhouse), jamming and working on new material at Clapton’s house in Surrey. At Winwood’s instigation, Cream’s former drummer Ginger Baker was invited along, and they subsequently spent some time recording in the studio. Rick Grech, bassist with Family, was invited to join them…and he left Family, mid-tour! Record producer Jimmy Miller came in to bring some focus to the recording of further material.
News of the formation of the group created a buzz of excitement among the public, and a free concert was scheduled for London’s Hyde Park on June 7, 1969. Their small repertoire was reported by the music press as having disappointed the crowd of 100,000 who were also expecting to hear songs from the days of Cream and Traffic. The recording of their album continued; followed by a short tour of Scandinavia, then a U.S. tour from July 11 (Newport) to August 24 (Hawaii), supported by Free and Delaney & Bonnie and Friends.
Audience reaction in the USA was similar to that in the UK, and the band was forced to appease them by playing a couple of Cream and Traffic songs. The management pressure to cash in on the hyperbole (the Press dubbed them a supergroup), and Baker’s view that the group was a continuation of Cream soured feelings within the band, and they disbanded immediately after completing the U.S. tour.
News of the formation of the group created a buzz of excitement among the public, and a free concert was scheduled for London’s Hyde Park on June 7, 1969. Their small repertoire was reported by the music press as having disappointed the crowd of 100,000 who were also expecting to hear songs from the days of Cream and Traffic. The recording of their album continued; followed by a short tour of Scandinavia, then a U.S. tour from July 11 (Newport) to August 24 (Hawaii), supported by Free and Delaney & Bonnie and Friends.
Audience reaction in the USA was similar to that in the UK, and the band was forced to appease them by playing a couple of Cream and Traffic songs. The management pressure to cash in on the hyperbole (the Press dubbed them a supergroup), and Baker’s view that the group was a continuation of Cream soured feelings within the band, and they disbanded immediately after completing the U.S. tour.
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Echilion wrote:
Shame they only released one album =(
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leeka2 wrote:
aee
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Waes-GOD wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Fans+of+the+old+music
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Carmelo530 wrote:
Очередная классная работа Клептона, композиция Had To Cry просто классика блюз-рока
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Nololob wrote:
Klasyka Rocka
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GilmoursAngst wrote:
You should hear Blind Faith at one point in your life. It's essential.
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huttond12 wrote:
wow!!!! my ears are having orgys
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Talibr wrote:
1 random youtube video later, I am a huge fan.
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Dani_Gabarrot wrote:
@tomslak, they only have one studio album
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glassbottle wrote:
Blind Faith
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tomlask wrote:
wow, i didn't know this group! which album is the best in your opinion?
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bcwilliamson wrote:
great blues. you might want to check out B.C. Williamson, who is a fictional blues artist with an endlessly complicated backstory, spanning over 60 years. and now he has a 22-track compilation album coming out. "The Greatest Blues Singer Who Never Lived."
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twilightdream wrote:
Eric and Stevie rocked the house last night in Philly! Music doesn't get any better.
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shroomfinder wrote:
whenever i listen to presence of the lord i end up singing it for most of the day.
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mathanretik wrote:
Perfection
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hypnoed wrote:
winwood practiced ihis playing in church
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jenzabar wrote:
Do What You Like... is my favorite song on this album!
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Siedschlag wrote:
Last.fm free for everyone, now!!!!!
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drewthedrifter wrote:
one of the best LPs i have...
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TippinMyStuff wrote:
i luv all tracks on their album, they are BAD BAD HOT
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