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Blind Faith and Jack Bruce

The Deluxe Edition of the Blind Faith remastered recording includes an article by John McDermott which documents the formation of the band and recording of each song. The only mention of Bruce in the entire article is that, prior to the official formation of BF, Clapton, Winwood and Bruce recorded a few songs together which were included on a compilation blues album called "What's Shakin" (Elektra Records). They called themselves "Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse".

Though the band was not yet named, the trio of Clapton, Winwood and Baker recorded 2 songs before adding Grech ("Lord Protector" which became "Precense of the Lord" and "Well All Right"). Winwood played the bass as well as organ and vocals. Grech, from the band "Family", was added about the time that the "Blind Faith" name was given to the band.

Clapton and Winwood were always sensitive to BF becoming a sequel to Cream, and were committed to taking BF in its own direction. Baker and Grech wanted the commercial success and formula used by Cream. These divisions became more emphasized when the band toured the album, and audiences were begging for the old Cream tunes, which Clapton and Winwood eventually gave in to. The divisions between Clapton/Winwood and Grech/Baker lead to the early break-up of the band.


Ken


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