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The ‘Music Of Cream’ 50th anniversary tour rolls into Brighton

by Nick Linazasoro
Friday 11 Oct, 2019 at 3:51PM
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The ‘Music Of Cream’ 50th anniversary tour rolls into Brighton
‘The Music Of Cream’, Chalk Live, Brighton 10.10.19 (pic Al’s Gig Photos) (click on pic to enlarge!)

‘THE MUSIC OF CREAM’ – CHALK LIVE, BRIGHTON 10.10.19

We arrived at “The Chalk” Brighton (formerly known as The Haunt) to see “The Music Of Cream” and to be honest we were not quite sure of what the mood was going to be like, considering the recent sad departure of drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Cream, Ginger Baker. The other members of Cream having been 74 year old Eric Clapton CBE and Jack Bruce, who sadly passed in 2014.

‘The Music Of Cream’, Chalk Live, Brighton 10.10.19 (pics Al’s Gig Photos) (click on pics to enlarge!)

Our concerns were thankfully short lived, as the guys namely, Kofi Baker, Malcolm Bruce and Will Johns, got straight into the set with full on enthusiasm, which certainly had an immediate effect on the crowd. These guys are not a true “Tribute Band” as they play the ‘Cream Classics’ their own way. What was evident was the true musical talent this “Family” band has, which is not surprising considering their heritage (which you can read at the foot of this article).

They played with excellence and the connection between them was obvious with the regular nods, winks and reassuring smiles between them. I did record Kofi and his drum solo during which the camera “timed out” at ten minutes, but carried on for what seemed like and could have been another ten minutes.

All in all, it was a brilliant nights entertainment of music and recounts of events with their respective family members. We were in awe of the band and happy to be taken back in time to the Cream era.

RIP Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker (19 August 1939 – 6 October 2019).

Further information on ‘The Music Of Cream’ and the band members HERE.

Further reading on ‘The Music Of Cream’ personnel……

Kofi Baker (drums)
As the son of the legendary Ginger Baker, Kofi has a name synonymous with drumming excellence. He first performed live with Ginger on the iconic BBC TV show, ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’, proving at 6 years of age that he had inherited his father’s talents.

He has played drums behind Jack Bruce, John Lennon and Steve Marriott, and as half of a polyrhythmic powerhouse with his father across Europe and the US over the years. More recently Kofi played and toured with Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Vinny Appice (DIO, Black Sabbath), Vinnie Moore (UFO), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion) Rick Derringer, Corky Laing and Robben Ford.

He joined Malcolm Bruce and Will Johns for the inaugural ‘Music Of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour’ in Australia and New Zealand in 2017, playing to almost 8000 people over 7 nights, with special guests, Glenn Hughes and Robben Ford.

His own albums include ‘Lost City’ and ‘Abstract Logic’, with Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane. More info at www.kofibaker.com

Kofi is passionate about maintaining a fit physique, he works out for 1 hour a day, every day, mostly weight training. He takes his own portable kitchen on the road to ensure he can steam broccoli after every show, often with some eggs and chicken breast. He has a very strict diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Malcolm Bruce (bass & vocals)
The son of Cream singer and bassist, Jack Bruce, is a composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and engineer. Malcolm grew up in the thick of rock royalty and, via the Guildhall School of Music, began performing professionally at 16 years of age.

He has shared studios and appeared on recordings with Little Richard, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Dr John and Joe Bonamassa, and recorded and performed with his father in the UK, US and Europe.

He joined Kofi Baker and Will Johns for the inaugural ‘Music Of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour’ in Australia and New Zealand in 2017, playing to almost 8000 people over 7 nights, with special guests Glemn Hughes and Robben Ford.

Malcolm launched his debut solo album ‘Salvation’ in 2017 and toured the UK and US. He is currently working on his next album release. Work is also underway on his first opera, King You’s ‘Folly’. More info at www.malcolmbrucemusic.com

Malcolm is a vegan and practices Transcendental Meditation and yoga. When not on stage he can typically be found in a solitary space seated in Lotus position.

Will Johns (guitar & vocals)
Encouragement at an early age from his then Uncle, Eric Clapton, was an auspicious start for teenage singer and guitarist, Will Johns. Being the son of legendary recording engineer and producer Andy Johns (The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix), and nephew of fellow legendary producer Glyn Johns, (The Who, Eric Clapton, The Eagles), has also had a huge impact on Will’s career, as did having the late George Harrison as an uncle when he married Will’s Aunty Pattie. Mick Fleetwood counts as yet another famous uncle.

Will has performed with Joe Strummer, Ronnie Wood, Jack Bruce, Dennis Chambers, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman. He joined Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker for the inaugural ‘Music Of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour’ in Australia and New Zealand in 2017, playing to almost 8000 people over 7 nights, with special guests, Glenn Hughes and Robben Ford.

Will has released three solo albums: ‘Count On Me’, ‘Hooks & Lines’ and most recently ‘Something Old, Something New’ which gained multiple awards and nominations in The British Blues Awards. More info at www.willjohns.com Will also loves fishing!

‘The Music Of Cream’, Chalk Live, Brighton 10.10.19 (pic Al’s Gig Photos) (click on pic to enlarge!)
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  1. Curt Paluzzi says:
    4 years ago

    I grew up on Cream and saw them many times. I was elated to learn that their offspring planned to keep the music alive. I know tribute bands always want to stand on their own, and get huffy when being criticized that they don’t look or act like the genuine article, however, those that are brave enough to say what they feel, want more. We want authenticity. We want the whole package.
    In 2005, I was saddened that during Creams reunion tour they didn’t give the public what they really wanted by not using full stack Marshalls, or Gibson ES335’s, etc. You can say what you will, but there has been many articles written that express their displeasure with the lack of a visual, and it is the same thing here. Mr Baker brings it with his full kit, but a single combo amp? Really? Aside from the drum kit, most bar bands bring more gear.
    These guys are all great players, and they deserve to be appreciated for their own talents, but they are making money and a name for themselves by playing the role of the greats and they would do us all a great favor (and themselves) if they allowed us to relive the past one more time.

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