2014 Reader Favorites – #8: Jack Bruce
We lost one of our true heroes in 2014, with the passing of Jack Bruce in October. It is still quite difficult for us to accept it.
Jack released his album Silver Rails back in April, and there was a posthumous release of his 50th birthday concerts as well.
Ryan Madora featured him in May for her “Bass Players to Know” column, and we all enjoyed his playing with Robin Trower in the “Lives of Clay” video.
RIP, Mr. Bruce. Thank you for your huge contribution to music and bass.
We have lost one of the titans of music and bass. Jack Bruce has passed away at the age of 71…
Jack Bruce & Robin Trower: Lives Of Clay
The music world is mourning the loss of the great Jack Bruce this week. Here’s yet another reminder of his talent and longevity in this 2009 performance with Robin Trower. The tune is “Lives of Clay”…
Bass Players to Know: Jack Bruce
Time to throw a little rock and roll into the series! This column features Jack Bruce, the classically influenced singing bass player from across the pond…
Jack Bruce’s 50th Birthday Concerts Released on CD and DVD
When Jack Bruce wanted to celebrate that he had turned 50, he decided to throw a party. A really big musical party. A new DVD/CD set of those birthday shows will bring back happy memories of Bruce’s playing…
Jack Bruce Releases “Silver Rails”
Legendary rock bassist, songwriter and vocalist Jack Bruce – known for his influential style and his days in the supergroup Cream with guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker – has returned with his first studio album in a decade, Silver Rails…
Jack was a truly gifted musician and I, for one, will always saddened by his passing