Cream’s ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’ and ‘White Room’ Lyricist Was 82 – Deadline

Pete Brownthe co-writer of the massive Cream hits “Sunshine of Your Love” and “white room” in the 1960s, died Friday in London of cancer. He was 82 years old and his death was confirmed in his official Facebook page.

“Pete was known to repeat the mantra ‘I come from a long line of worriers, not warriors.’ One of his other favorite expressions, inherited from Spike Hawkins, was ‘that’s life: up for a minute, down for the next twenty-five years,’” the Facebook tribute read. Despite his tendency toward Jewish pessimism, he lived the life of a warrior poet. He was proudly against the system and dedicated his life to his creative endeavors, in an uncompromising manner.

“He was also a loyal and generous friend, and a great support to other musicians, at every stage of their careers.”

Cream drummer Ginger Baker asked Brown to help write songs for Cream, a power trio featuring guitarist Eric Clapton and bassist Jack Bruce. He remained a collaborator with Bruce for decades after Cream’s relatively short life.

“In recent years (Brown) has appeared in two documentary films: ‘White Rooms and Imaginary Westerns,’ a loose adaptation of his autobiography, and ‘The Cream Acoustic Sessions,’ a documentary about the reworking of many of Cream’s songs. the songwriter’s Facebook page said. “A companion album, ‘Heavenly Cream’, will be released later this year.”

Survivors include his wife, Sheridan, daughter, Jessica Walker, and son, Tad.