The Graham Bond Organisation
Ferocious, volatile British jazz-blues powerhouse led by organist Graham Bond, famous for uniting Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker before Cream alongside guitar deity John McLaughlin.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (0)
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⏳ Past Members (5)
Graham Bond
Lead Vocals, Hammond Organ, Alto Saxophone
Jack Bruce
Bass, Vocals, Harmonica
Ginger Baker
Drums
Dick Heckstall-Smith
Tenor Saxophone
John McLaughlin
Guitar
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of The Graham Bond Organisation
The Graham Bond Organisation emerged out of London, England between 1963 and 1967, contributing distinctive energy to the British Blues and Rhythm and Blues landscape. Anchored by personnel including Graham Bond, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Dick Heckstall-Smith, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Jack Bruce (also of Cream and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers), Ginger Baker (also of Cream and Baker Gurvitz Army), Dick Heckstall-Smith (also of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Columbia Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore The Graham Bond Organisation's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Cream (Past shared member Jack Bruce), John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (Past shared member Jack Bruce), John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (Past shared member Jack Bruce). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Robert Stigwood. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between The Graham Bond Organisation and other scene originators.
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