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Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce joined forces to create one of the most influential British blues rock bands of its time. Here's how it happened.

These six-string showcases demonstrate the full potential of the pedal.

Hint: It's not the first time Geezer Butler has praised this "ultimate hero bass player."

This promises to be a a reissue-heavy month, but some new releases stand out.

This was the fiery supergroup's only U.S. chart-topping album.

These bands created music that was greater than the sum of their parts.

Dylan's motorcycle accident, Lennon’s "Bigger than Jesus" comment and Cream’s debut show all took place on the same date.

When all the OG members get back together.

Beat poet was frequently regarded as the pioneering band’s fourth member.

There's been an outpouring of condolences on social media, with many fellow musicians remembering the legendary drummer.

Before touring became big business for promoters who elevated rock shows to an art, even name-brand bands played pretty much anywhere.

Softies:  Enemy of the low-carb diet and hero to the ice cream lovers in Billings.  Not too many tiny, seasonal businesses survive for more than half a century, but Softies is one of the sweet exceptions. My guess is that unless you are over 60 years old, you won't remember how old you were when you had your first taste of Softies (assuming you grew up here that is)...