Jack Bruce in Bishopstrow, Scotland | Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce

Male, 76 years old

Bishopstrow, UK

John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 â€“ 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician and composer, known as a founder member of the British psychedelic rock power trio, Cream, in the late 1960s. He maintained a solo career that spanned several decades, and also participated in several critically acclaimed musical ensembles. Known as a memorable vocalist and pioneering bass guitarist, Bruce was also an accomplished songwriter. Bruce was trained as a classical cellist, and he considered himself a jazz musician, although much of his catalogue of compositions and recordings tended toward blues and rock and roll. The Sunday Times stated "... many consider him to be one of the greatest bass players of all time." read more ...