 Manfred Mann's singer Paul Jones suggested putting together an all-star band to mark the occasion.This band featured Jones playing harmonica alongside Eric Clapton on guitar and Manfred Mann's Jack Bruce on bass together with Steve Winwood on vocals and Pete York on drums (both from the Spencer Davis Group), and Ben Palmer on piano, who had previously played with Clapton and Jones as a member of the Roosters and the Glands.Originally, Ginger Baker was intended to fill the drummer's position, but he was unavailable at the time.