21. Cream
Cream has always been more than just Eric Clapton. Drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce are legends in their own right. And, certainly more likable than the misguided guitarist – as it turned out. Often tabbed rock’s first “supergroup,” the power trio incorporated aspects of the blues, hard, psychedelia and experiment rock to create such memorable tracks like “White Room,” “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Crossroads.” These Hall-of-Famers opened the door for successful musicians to come together, essentially check their egos at the door, and lay down some of rock’s most influential sounds.
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