Sons of Cream

Returning to North Shields due to popular demand, Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce both have deep roots going back to the birth of the 60’s British Blues R&B Rock Explosion. Here they honour the incredible legacy of their fathers Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce alongside their bandmate Eric Clapton in an exciting show featuring the music of Cream and beyond through their project Sons Of Cream.

But this isn’t your typical tribute act, these men have a strange multidimensional pedigree. It is purely second nature as they dive inside the music, bringing it alive, like a living organism, like a second skin, all constantly morphing into something new. They have big shoes to fill. And through some kind of genetic imprint, and intuitive sense, they arrive 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 pure energy and audacity of the music of their fathers.

Please note, due to some current health issues, Kofi Baker will temporarily be replaced by Hugo Degenhardt for this show. 

Hugo Degenhardt is a world class British drummer who has toured and recorded with a wide variety of elite performers, including Robbie Williams, Bryan Ferry, Steve Hackett, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart, Jack Bruce and currently The House Of Love. Hugo was a member of the influential, Brit Pop band Honeycrack and enjoyed a run as Ringo Starr in The Bootleg Beatles .Hugo took up the drums at the age of 14, forming a band with schoolmates in his home town of Hastings. Hugo landed his first professional tour at the tender age 18, with ZTT chanteuse Anne Pigalle. This led to regular work in and around London, where his drumming came to the attention of former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Multiple worldwide tours with Steve Hackett followed, and Hugo’s drumming can be heard on 6 albums with Steve, spanning 20 years.