What supergroup did Eric Clapton help form?

They disbanded after two final performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 26 November 1968. Following Cream’s break-up, Clapton founded Blind Faith – rock’s first “supergroup” – with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Rick Grech.

How old is Steve Winwood?

73 years (May 12, 1948)
Steve Winwood/Age

Is Black Sabbath a supergroup?

10.

Who are the New Yardbirds?

The New Yardbirds comprised the four famous Led Zeppelin members: vocalist Robert Plant. guitarist Jimmy Page. bass guitarist and keyboardist John Paul Jones.

Was Graham Nash in the first rock supergroup?

Graham Nash was in The Hollies, a Manchester group that achieved great success in the U.K., with 13 top ten singles and five top 25 albums in that country before Nash’s departure. I’d be inclined to say that Crosby, Stills & Nash was the first rock supergroup.

What was the first supergroup in history?

History. Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner credited Cream, which came together in 1966, as the first supergroup. Eric Clapton, formerly of The Yardbirds; Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, formerly of the Graham Bond Organization and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, formed the band in 1966, recorded four albums, and split up in 1968.

What was the first rock/jazz supergroup?

I’d be inclined to say that Crosby, Stills & Nash was the first rock supergroup. As @WheatWilliams stated, it’s difficult to pin down the first jazz supergroup, since group membership would change frequently and its improvisational nature allowed for albums to be recorded within a few days.

What is a supergroup in music?

Supergroup (music) A supergroup is a music group whose members have successful solo careers or are part of other groups or well known in other musical professions. Usually used in the context of rock and pop music, the term has been applied to other musical genres such as opera (The Three Tenors).