Graham Bond Organisation - The: Sound Of '65 & T...

: Bassist and vocalist who would later co-found Cream . Ginger Baker : A powerhouse drummer also destined for Cream.

: Leader, vocalist, saxophonist, and a pioneer of the Hammond B-3 organ and Mellotron. Graham Bond Organisation - The Sound Of '65 & T...

The group’s classic lineup featured a "who's who" of future rock royalty, all of whom came from deep jazz backgrounds: : Bassist and vocalist who would later co-found Cream

: Saxophonist who later founded the progressive group Colosseum . The group’s classic lineup featured a "who's who"

: An early guitarist for the group who went on to join Miles Davis and lead the Mahavishnu Orchestra .

The Graham Bond Organisation (GBO) remains one of the most vital "missing links" in rock history. Formed in 1963, this British R&B and jazz-rock pioneer served as the explosive training ground for future legends and was the first group to introduce the Mellotron to rock music. The Lineup: A Greenhouse for Greatness