I am writing my final piece on cream.

These three musicians upon whom I have showered so many praises and to whose defenses I have so often sprung, are now just that: three musicians.

They did so many things to me and for me that I feel they’re mine — but every Cream addict feels the same way. Their music was — and ever will be — so what can you say? They said “Goodbye.” It was pretty bad, but it sold. That was why it was put out — because someone in charge knew what it is like to be an addict. They knew it would sell because if you’re addicted to heroin, then you gotta have it whether it’s good heroin or bad.

That’s Cream.

God — you don’t talk about Eric Clapton. He’s a moving pile of emotion — you’ve got to feel.

You don’t say that Ginge is a Better drummer than everyone else .because there are probably better drummers. But none of them are the drummer!