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The story of Blind Faith began when Eric Clapton, fresh from his stint with Cream, and Ginger Baker, his fellow Cream alum, decided to collaborate on a new project. They were joined by Steve Winwood, the talented vocalist and guitarist from Traffic, and Rick Grech, a versatile musician who had played with Eric Clapton's Blind Faith predecessor, Family. The result was an explosive fusion of rock, blues, and folk, yielding some of the most enduring songs of the era. They were joined by Steve Winwood, the talented
The 1969 self-titled debut from remains one of the most storied artifacts in rock history. As the first true "supergroup," featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Ric Grech, the band’s lightning-in-a-bottle existence lasted less than a year. However, the Blind Faith Deluxe Edition (Universal 2-CD set) offers a definitive look at the chemistry that defined an era. The Genesis of a Supergroup As the first true "supergroup," featuring Eric Clapton,
For serious audiophiles, music historians, and guitar enthusiasts looking to explore beyond the standard release, the archival stands as the definitive collection. It uncovers hours of pristine studio sessions, historical context, and legendary instrumental jams. The Birth and Legacy of Rock’s First Supergroup More than three decades later
The original Blind Faith album—released in August 1969—was a monumental collision of blues, rock, and progressive jazz. Despite only lasting for one album, the supergroup cast a massive shadow over the era. More than three decades later, the Deluxe Edition expanded that fleeting magic into a definitive two-disc retrospective, capturing not just the original record, but the raw, unpolished energy of the band’s studio sessions and rehearsals. The Anatomy of the 2-CD Deluxe Edition
Before entering Olympic Studios to cut the final album, the band spent days at Morgan Studios in early 1969, engaging in long, experimental improvisations. Disc 2 features four massive, unreleased jams:
