Pete Brown, a long-time Cream collaborator who wrote the group's songs, has died. He was 82.
Brown's official Facebook page delivered the heartbreaking news Saturday, confirming that the poet and songwriter passed away.
Pete Brown Dead at 82
The lengthy post featured a photo of the late icon who played huge roles in different industries, including being an author, songwriter, filmmaker, poet, and musician.
Pete Brown's cause of death was not exactly revealed in the post, but the announcement confirmed that he died after his long courageous battle with "various forms" of cancer. It remains unknown when he was diagnosed with it or what types of dreaded illnesses he suffered from.
It then detailed Brown's legacy and career, starting with his debut as a Beat Poet in the late 1950s. The songwriter also sold out The Royal Albert Hall in the mid-1960s as he dropped his British and American contemporaries before publishing more of his poetry collections in the years thereafter.
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He scored his most notable role when he started writing the hit songs of the band, Cream, including "SWLABR," "White Room," "Sunshine of Your Love," "Dance the Night Away," and "I Feel Free."
After its disbandment in 1968, Brown continued his stint as a singer/songwriter by working with other music acts and bands, including The Battered Ornaments, Bond and Brown, and Piblokto.
The late musician began his creative partnership with composer and keyboard player Phil Ryan. Among his other famed collaborations were with Joe Bonamassa, John Donaldson, and more.
Brown is survived by his wife, Sheridan, his daughter Jessica Walker, and his son Tad.
Pete Brown Honored After His Death
Following the confirmation of his death, his collaborator Jack Bruce penned a heartfelt tribute to honor Brown and send his condolences to his bereaved family.
"We are extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jack's long term friend and writing partner Pete Brown who passed away last night," he wrote online, per The Guardian. "We extend our sincere condolences to Pete's wife Sheridan and Pete's children as well as all his family and friends. Love from the Bruce family."
Brown also became part of Martin Scorsese's yet-to-be-released documentary. In the flick's trailer, the iconic filmmaker called the poet a "great songwriter" as his songs' lyrics create images that stay with him whenever he listens to them.
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