Jack Bruce Passes

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Cream Bassist Jack Bruce passed away. One of the original Bassist that had an in your face approach to playing. His musicianship spanned decades and he was my influence as a child.

R.I.P. Jack

[bbowser]

Sad news, another icon passes. RIP

[Ramfins59]

Yes, Rest In Peace Jack.

[southpier]

first this week it was Raphael Ravenscroft, now JB. they say it comes in threes...

[Harry P.]

Who is Raphael Ravenscroft?

[1972coronet]

Nice . This comes on the heels of Lou Reed ( 27. Oct . 2013 ) and Scott Asheton ( 15. Mar . 2014 ) .

Jack Bruce's vocals were tops !

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I saw Jack this past May I think it was. He did one night at BB Kings House of Blues in Manhattan. I went by myself so I could be totally absorbed in his playing. Cindy Blackmon on drums, Vernon Reed on Guitar, and I forget the Keys player. They did an entire show of old Tony Williams tunes. Strictly vintage Jazz. Then he came out for an encore and melted everyones faces……he did about a half dozen Cream tunes. Awesome.

I feel so fortunate to have seen my childhood idol whom inspired me to become a Bassist. Granted, he was a bit unsteady and he really didn't look well, but his voice was still there. And his Bass playing wasn't too shabby either for a 70 yr. old……..

I just wished he slid behind the piano and did Theme to an Imaginary Western instead of just playing Bass. That would have made the night pure magic.