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"Toad" is an instrumental by British rock band Cream and was released on their 1966 debut album, Fresh Cream. Composed by drummer Ginger Baker, the song is a five-minute drum solo (with a brief guitar and bass introduction and ending), and is notable because it features one of the earliest recorded drum solos in rock history.


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Band History
"Toad" is by the British rock band Cream, often regarded as the world's first successful supergroup. They were active from 1966 to 1968 and were recognized for their fusion of blues, psychedelic rock, and hard rock genres.
Drum Solo
The track is famous for its five-minute drum solo by Ginger Baker, making "Toad" one of the first songs to feature a drum solo of this length.
Album Release
It was released in 1966 as part of the album "Fresh Cream," which was the debut studio album by Cream.
Songwriting Credits
Despite the noteworthy drum solo, Ginger Baker is not credited as the songwriter- instead, the credit goes to the entire band.
Live Performances
During Cream's live performances, the drum solo in "Toad" often ran considerably longer than the original recorded version. Some performances had the solo last up to 15 minutes!
Album Success
The album "Fresh Cream" reached number six on the UK Albums Chart and number 39 on the United States Billboard 200.
Unique Composition
"Toad" stands out on the "Fresh Cream" album as the only instrumental track and the only one featuring a drum solo. This solo is considered a highlight of Ginger Baker's career.
Brunette Influence
Ginger Baker had said in interviews that his drum solo in "Toad" was heavily influenced by the work of Phil Seamen, particularly his performances with big bands such as the Jack Parnell and Tony Kinsey big bands.
Bass Performance
Jack Bruce, renowned for his inventive basslines, used an upright double bass instead of an electric bass guitar for the recording of "Toad".
Legacy
Cream's performances of "Toad" raised the bar for rock drum solos, influencing many progressive rock bands and hard rock bands in the late '60s and early '70s to include lengthy solos in their performances.

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