Sons of Cream
The band Cream were one of the first rock supergroups to emerge from the British rhythm and blues movement of the 1960s. They fused their love of the blues with elements of pop, rock, psychedelia, folk and African rhythms, producing an unprecedented blend of superlative songwriting with powerful improvisation.
Now, nearly 60 years after the trio of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce burst onto the global scene, the kids of one of the most iconic bands of all time are breathing fresh life into the family legacy with their project SONS OF CREAM, and will be on tour playing 25 shows across the UK and USA this Summer.
Celebrating the legendary music of their fathers, Ginger’s son Kofi Baker and Jack’s son Malcolm Bruce are joined by Ginger's grandnephew Rob Johnson in performing Cream classics as well as select songs from other related bands of the period such as Blind Faith, Ginger and Eric's band with Steve Winwood and Ric Gretch. Quite simply, it’s a not to be missed concert of blistering Blues Rock performed by the true inheritors of this unique and unparalleled tradition.
But this isn’t your typical tribute act that plays the music exactly as it was performed before. Kofi and Malcolm have inherited a unique and multidimensional pedigree. It is purely second nature for them to dive inside the music, bringing it alive, like a living organism, constantly morphing into something new. This to them is what the essence of this music contains. And although they have some pretty significant shoes to fill, through some kind of genetic imprint, and intuitive sense, as well as years of performing alongside their fathers themselves, they have arrived at the true heart of what Cream’s music stands for and are truly making it their own.
Together they are bringing to light the spirit and energy and audacity of the music of their fathers.
“TIM RUSS CREW,” featuring Tim Russ (guitar and lead vocals), Bill Burchell (keyboard & vocals), Jim Martin (drums), has been performing at several venues in the Los Angeles area and in Europe for over 20 years. Tim Russ, who leads this band of seasoned performers, has himself been a working guitarist and singer for over 40 years, and has also worked as an actor in film and television for over 35 years, notably, “Star Trek: Voyager.” The band plays a combination of tasty pop, rock, and blues, vocally driven, and in a wide variety of styles.
Reviews:
“...he exhibits a power and presence that erases any thought of him being an actor moonlighting – he's a singer... and a damn fine one.”
---Kenneth Plume, IGN Film Force
“Russ’ self-titled CD displays a welcome range of styles..... ...as a whole, the disc is impressively diverse.”
---Claude Flowers, music critic, South County Journal
“Russ’ poignant performance of “Louisiana” is a testament to his ability as an actor as well as a singer.” Tim Russ presents an album that’s entertaining and down-to-earth.”
---Jeff Berkwits, Sci-fi.com
“Russ also satisfies blues fans in ‘Crossroads....” ....this tune definitely keeps your feet tapping.”
---Natashia Washington, The Oklahoman
“This man is an accomplished musician. Of the seven songs on ‘Brave New World’ there are several that are outstanding. The best song on the album is the one that Russ wrote, showing strength in his compositional ability. It's also diverse. At times Russ seems to be wandering towards progressive rock, while other times he's singing the blues and running into the gospel end of the spectrum - yet it feels cohesive. That's quite a feat.”
---Gary Hill, Music Street Journal
“Tim Russ and his red Stratocaster proclaimed in one song;
“There's a revolution and a revelation going on”. He sang an especially moving take of Dylan's, “Gotta Serve Somebody."
— Southland Blues E Weekly