White Rooms & Imaginary Westerns

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Pete Brown, lyricist for the iconic 60s group Cream, has worn many hats as a poet, singer, percussionist, record producer, and screenwriter. Known for collaborating with legends like Spike Milligan, Allen Ginsberg, and Robert Graves, he gained fame for his work with Cream, particularly on hits like "White Room," "I Feel Free," and "Sunshine of Your Love." In this personal odyssey, Brown shares his journey from the green fields of Surrey to the confines of a Jewish school in Hendon, detailing surreal day jobs and hitch-hiking adventures in search of identity and romance. He candidly addresses challenges, including the complexities of his upbringing and the mental shift from earning GBP20 a week as a performing poet to receiving substantial sums for his songwriting. The narrative is rich with humorous anecdotes from his touring experiences and offers unconventional views on drugs, love, music, and film. Brown recounts encounters with numerous famous figures, including Ginsberg, Burroughs, Clapton, and Scorsese, alongside his long-standing collaboration with Cream's Jack Bruce. This captivating exploration delves into the intersections of music, poetry, love, and life, celebrating one of rock's unsung heroes.