Cream was a British rock band that formed in London in 1966. The band consisted of three members: Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and vocals, and Ginger Baker on drums. The band's sound was characterized by their virtuosic instrumental abilities, improvisational jamming, and a blend of blues, rock, and psychedelic music.

Cream released four studio albums during their brief career, with their debut album, "Fresh Cream," released in 1966. The album featured covers of blues standards, as well as original compositions by Bruce and Clapton. Cream's subsequent albums, "Disraeli Gears," "Wheels of Fire," and "Goodbye," continued to showcase the band's unique sound and musicianship.

Cream was known for their live performances, which often included extended instrumental jams and solos by each member. The band was also known for their high volume and improvisational style, which was influential in the development of heavy metal and progressive rock.

Despite their success, Cream disbanded in 1968 due to tensions between the members. However, their influence on rock music continued, with Clapton, Bruce, and Baker each going on to have successful solo careers. Cream was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

• Eric Clapton - guitar/vocals - b. Eric Clapp on March 30, 1945, Ripley, England; formerly with The Roosters and Casey Jones and the Engineers., The Yardbirds, and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.
• Jack Bruce - bass/harmonica/vocals - b. John Symon Asher Bruce on May 14, 1943, Glasgow, Scotland; formerly with Alexis Korner, The Graham Bond Organisation, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and Manfred Mann.
• Ginger Baker - drums/vocals - b. Peter Baker on August 19, 1939, Lewisham, England; formerly with Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated and The Graham Bond Organisation.