Farewell Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce of Cream has died. He was 71. Since I'm a classic rock fan, I thought it was important to mention this news. We should celebrate Jack's voice and bass skills with a classic hit.

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[Metalboy!]

Huge loss, the timing eerily dovetailing on the observations of previous comments in the last couple of days regarding the aging of our heroes.

Jack Bruce was and still remains "One of The Greats". God Bless & God Speed to him and his Family & Friends.

Below are some clips in tribute to Bruce and the band Bruce was instrumental in making immortal as we now realize, it can never happen again, especially considering the state of drummer Ginger Baker's health, as well:

CREAM, "White Room/Crossroads/Badge" Live -- 2005:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtWzR5RkB3U


CREAM, "Sunshine of Your Love", Farewell Concert -- 1968

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwDo0JUeKqM


p.s. And don't forget to watch Jack Bruce in "Beware Mr. Baker", the incredible documentary about Ginger Baker. The entire movie is available on YouTube, as well as a funny interview with Bruce about the film.

[Ace Steele]

Jack Bruce is a mammoth in the rock world. Along with John Entwhistle, the absolute pinnacle of what a bass god is. Beyond those 2, every other bassist is a lesser being.

[Metalboy!]

Whoa, Ace... I'm totally with ya, but what about John Paul Jones, Roger Glover, Geezer Butler, Leo Lyons of Ten Years After, Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick, or Stuart Hamm who worked with Satriani and Vai, to name a few other incredible bassists?

Granted, they couldn't have done it without Jack Bruce, but they are still worthy of mention in The Pantheon of Great Bass Players!

[Gary]

God House Band just got a whole lot tighter on the bottom end. RIP Mr. Bruce, and thanks for all the incredible music.

[Bob]

Let's not forget that Jack bruce, in addition to his god-like bass skills, and considerable pipes, was also a classically-trained cellist, accomplished pianist, great song writer, and also played a mean harmonica. Listen to cream's live version of Train time, (a song that Bruce was doing as far back as his time with the Graham Bond Organization.) bruce absolutely blows his face off on the harmonica for about seven minutes.

[Ace Steele]

MB, As for those other bassists, Somebody had to be the best, & technically that was Entwhistle. Somebody had to be the pioneers. the first groundbreakers... and that's where Bruce & "Ox" were neck & neck. No disrespect to those other guys you mentioned, but they all trailed behind those two. Some of them, right behind...

[Metalboy!]

Right, Ace... Thanks for putting it into perspective...

I never did get to see Bruce. Wish I had seen that CREAM reunion. What the h*ll was I thinking!

Did see Entwistle with The Who in 2000 at Madison Square Garden. You're right -- He IS an artist, just like Jack Bruce.