Supergroup Blind Faith was formed from the ashes of Britain’s
first supergroup Cream. Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker combing forces with
Traffic’s multi-instrumentalist Steve Winwood and Family’s Ric Grech ensured Blind
Faith was the most eagerly anticipated band in 1969.
A debut gig at London’s Hyde Park to 100,000 people was
indicative of the expectations. Their self-titled album reached number one in
both the UK and US and was backed up with a tour of the States. But before fans
could blink, that was it! It was all over for Blind Faith.
Despite only being around for a matter of months, because of
the calibre of the musicians involved, Blind Faith is still talked about today.
Now Marc Shapiro has chronicled those heady times—the formation, the recording
and the gigs in this detailed tome.