Iconic supergroup Cream will never reform again, according to bass player Jack Bruce.
Formed by three top musicians on Britain’s R&B scene, Cream were arguably the first true rock band. Their extensive improvisation, use of effects and blues driven songwriting laid down a blueprint that others would follow.
Recording three albums in a frenetic eighteen month period, Cream split in 1968. Guitarist Eric Clapton would enjoy a solo career laden with enduring success before the trio stunned fans with a reformation.
Playing a number of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2005, Cream’s music was brought to vivid life onstage. Since then fans have begged for a full tour, but bass player Jack Bruce has refused to join.
Now the Scots born musician has told BBC 6Music that the supergroup are over. “There’s a new story now. Cream is over” he said.
“I’m now doing something very exciting, so much so I can’t even talk about it. It’s the most exciting project I’ve ever been involved in.”
Last year Eric Clapton ruled out another Cream re-union, although he did insist that the trio remained on good terms. “I think I was clear that I don’t think we need to go there again… I think we’ve gone as far as we could with that.”
“I think there might be a chance of some more (gigs)” he told Billboard. “I would like to do some more ’cause I enjoyed it. It was very emotional. I would like another shot at it.”
