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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 25, 2014 15:43:15 GMT
Cream bassist Jack Bruce dies, aged 71www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29772926Jack Bruce was said to be one of the best bass guitarists in rock historyJack Bruce, bassist from 1960s band Cream, has died aged 71, his publicist confirms. Legendary supergroup Cream, which also included Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, are now considered one of the most important bands in rock history. They sold millions of albums in just over two years and were given the first ever platinum disc for Wheels of Fire. Bruce wrote and sang most of the songs, including "I Feel Free" and "Sunshine Of Your Love". Born in the Glasgow suburb of Bishopbriggs in 1943, his parents travelled extensively in Canada and the USA and the young Jack attended 14 different schools. He finished his formal education at Bellahouston Academy and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, to which he won a scholarship for cello and composition. He left the academy and Scotland at the age of 16 and eventually found his way to London where he became a member of the influential Alexis Korner's Blues Inc, where Charlie Watts, later to join the Rolling Stones, was the drummer. He played in a number of bands throughout the early 60s, including John Mayall's Blues Breakers and Manfred Mann before joining Clapton and Baker in Cream. Cream split in November 1968 at the height of their popularity, with Bruce feeling he had strayed too far from his ideals. Bruce never again reached the commercial heights he did with Cream but his reputation as one of the best bass guitarists in the business grew throughout the subsequent decades. In May 2005, he reunited with his former Cream bandmates for a series of concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall. A statement on his official website said: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father and granddad and all-round legend. "The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts."
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 25, 2014 19:39:39 GMT
One of the all-time greats. Ginger Baker cackles and smokes a cig as we speak.
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Post by jackinthegreen on Oct 25, 2014 19:54:48 GMT
One of the all-time greats. Ginger Baker cackles and smokes a cig as we speak. Jack seemed such a likeable bloke....... Totally agree Steelmonkey, one of the all-time greats indeed... As Ian Anderson has said, Jack was not only a fine bassist, he had a lovely voice too, a natural lovely tone. Cheers for all the music Jack.....
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 25, 2014 20:08:11 GMT
Very sad news. This shows what a great performer he really was.
RIP Jack
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 26, 2014 10:01:20 GMT
It made me realise watching this what an absolute privilege it was to see Cream in '67/'68.
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 26, 2014 10:11:20 GMT
"Daydream" Jack Bruce, Ian Anderson, Leslie Mandoki, Al Di Meola
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 16:24:55 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 26, 2014 17:32:31 GMT
Jack Bruce was born in Bishopbriggs,Glasgow - 67 Beaufort Gardens - not too far from where I once lived - I remember someone pointing out the house to me. goo.gl/maps/EEJevRehearsals with the Folk band Lau in Glasgow January 2012 i62.images obliterated by tinypic/zv8n4p.png[/IMG] Rest in Peace... one of our own
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 27, 2014 9:20:27 GMT
"Songs For A Tailor" is one fine and underrated album.
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 27, 2014 19:03:00 GMT
That 2005 White Room is amazing. thanks John....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2014 19:12:58 GMT
That 2005 White Room is amazing. thanks John.... Yeah, thanks John. Bernie, I can't believe we recently had a meeting of the minds over White Room - I get enough chills from the song as it is.
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 27, 2014 19:15:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2014 19:27:55 GMT
Thanks, Bernie.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2014 15:50:19 GMT
Jack Bruce: The Thinking Man's Golden God 9:29 am Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014 by Sean Murphy www.popmatters.com/post/187472-jack-bruce-the-thinking-mans-golden-god/In our era of guaranteed victories, pot-shots via social media, and PR machines decreeing—as ever—what we should like and who should matter most, let’s celebrate the cheekiness of calling themselves Cream. That’s not a name, it’s a gauntlet. It’s also the right mix of cockiness and certainty: they were the best, and were fully prepared to prove it. They did, as their uber-influential (think Led Zep and Jethro Tull, just to name two huge bands whose earliest work was practically a sonic thank-you note to what Cream made possible) career demonstrated. But then they took it to a whole other level, making work that is quite unlike what anyone did, or has been able to imitate or improve upon.
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Post by jackinthegreen on Nov 5, 2014 21:01:22 GMT
It was Jacks funeral today. Another legend gone........ Eric and Ginger were there of course. I wonder if Ian had not been on tour, he would have went He did say he was good friends with Jack.
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 5, 2014 21:03:32 GMT
Somehow figures that Baker beat the odds and did not expire first.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 6, 2014 9:10:53 GMT
It was Jacks funeral today. Another legend gone........ Eric and Ginger were there of course. I wonder if Ian had not been on tour, he would have went He did say he was good friends with Jack. For a short time in the middle 60s both Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience were thought of, and written about, as almost one entity by the music press of the time. It's a great pity that of the six members of this exclusive and private club, only two are still around to perform and make music.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 17, 2015 9:03:47 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/Jack Bruce tribute gig aids East Anglia's Children's Hospices17 March 2015 Last updated at 07:38 Complete online articleA tribute concert in memory of the late Cream singer and bassist Jack Bruce will raise money for children's hospices. Artists playing include ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker, Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera, Joss Stone and Nitin Sawhney, who will be musical director. It will take place at London's Roundhouse on 25 October - the first anniversary of his death. Performers include (clockwise from top left) Nitin Sawhney, Joss Stone, Ian Anderson and Mark King
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Post by onewhiteduck on Mar 18, 2015 21:50:00 GMT
I'm going to the tribute show looking forward to Joss Stone some great music. Clapton will turn up won't he?
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Post by steelmonkey on Mar 23, 2015 2:57:37 GMT
That's going to be a great concert...glad you'll be there and looking forward ( way forward) to report.
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Post by onewhiteduck on Mar 26, 2015 15:31:10 GMT
Good News - tickets arrived standing only. (I got a bad back/neck/shoulder). I'll drink take something to numb the pain.
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 26, 2015 16:13:13 GMT
Good News - tickets arrived standing only. (I got a bad back/neck/shoulder). I'll drink take something to numb the pain... OWD Great news Andrew !!!
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Post by onewhiteduck on Mar 26, 2015 16:22:46 GMT
Cheers Jim. Looking forward to that one, but first the opera.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 26, 2015 17:56:13 GMT
Good News - tickets arrived standing only. (I got a bad back/neck/shoulder). I'll drink take something to numb the pain. OWD
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 24, 2015 17:02:22 GMT
Saturday 24 October Sunshine Of Your Love The Roundhouse London, UK 19:00 Celebrating the life and music of one of rock-and roll's true pioneers, Sunshine of Your Love is a tribute concert to the late Jack Bruce. Featuring an eclectic line-up of rock legends and contemporary artists, the special guests for this one-off performance read like a festival line-up. Guest appearances range from drumming legend and ex-Cream legend Ginger Baker to the soulful pop sounds of Joss Stone. Written in homage to Jack Bruce, this exciting performance will take place in the Roundhouse, a former engine shed and one of London's most famous event spaces. Famous for his role as the bassist of super group Cream, Bruce composed some of the greatest songs of the last century, including and 'I Feel Free' and 'Sunshine of Your Love'. The latter being a song that would define rock-and-roll for generations to come. Boasting a large capacity, yet with an intimate feel, the Roundhouse is the perfect setting for what will be a thrilling jam session between rock veterans. Special guests will also include Phil Manzanera, Ian Anderson, Mark King, Liam Bailey, Vernon Reid, Fiona Bevan as well as Jack Bruce's Big Blues Band and further acts to be announced. The diverse array of artists makes for unique evening of live music that stretches across a large number of genres. All of the proceeds raised from the concert will be given to the East Anglia's Children's Hospices, which was the late bassist's favourite charity.
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 26, 2015 10:15:56 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 26, 2015 15:14:20 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Oct 26, 2015 15:16:06 GMT
One spectacular event indeed! I'll bet Ian had a BLAST ! #SunshineOfYourLove set list from last night's incredible tribute concert for #JackBruce in aid of @each_hospices Rolling Stone LINK
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 26, 2015 19:53:28 GMT
Badge and White Room are 2 of my favourite tracks!
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 27, 2015 12:46:51 GMT
www.classicalsource.com/Sunshine of Your Love: A concert celebrating the life and music of Jack Bruce [Roundhouse, London] Saturday, October 24, 2015 Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 Reviewed by Denise Prentice www.classicalsource.com/db_control/db_concert_review.php?id=13207It was an impressive outcome on the part of this Nitin Sawhney-directed endeavour, bringing together accomplished musicians including Mark King, Joss Stone and Ginger Baker celebrating the music of a song-writing and performing colossus, Jack Bruce. The concert was held a year on from Bruce’s passing, in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices – a charity which he supported. The varied set spanned the true depth and breadth of his extensive repertoire, giving the audience of this one-night-only performance an experience which was at times emotional, joyful and dramatic. The set opened on a poignant note, with hazy black-and-white video footage of Jack Bruce, giving ‘Train Time’ with primal intensity, deftly alternating between harmonica and vocals. Back in the present in the packed Roundhouse, Jack Bruce’s guitar case lay open at the centre of the stage filled with flowers strewn within as a touching memorial. Mark King, bassist and lead vocal with Level 42, delivered a number of powerful performances, emulating Bruce’s raw and distinctive style. King’s significant contribution ranged from an up-tempo rendition of ‘Hit and Run’, to a pleasingly dexterous display of his bass-playing skills during ‘Keep It Down’, in which Vernon Reid of Living Colour accompanied with a blistering guitar solo. The evening sparked with a spectrum of dynamic appearances, illustrating Jack Bruce’s genre-defying versatility and the poetic lyricism which distinguished his material. The familiar introductory harmonies of ‘I Feel Free’ dovetailed beautifully and the musical arrangement soared with vitality with Uli John Roth of The Scorpions providing a compelling solo. Chantelle Nandi dazzled with an energised account of ‘Don’t Look Now’ with Paddy Milner sustaining a flourish of high drama on the Hammond. The flautist, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, and Miles Brett the esteemed violinist, performed a mystical and contemplative version of ‘Milonga’, framed by a slow and smoky tango rhythm. The event benefited from a touch of grace, with poignant contributions from Jack Bruce’s children. Kyla Bruce’s tribute was a song which her father had taught her – ‘Weird of Hermiston’ – cascading with sadness with its theme of loss. Aruba Red’s pensive ‘Folk Song’ carried a fragile funereal tone which was quite lovely. Corin Bruce, Jack’s son, also played the djembe in ‘Candlelight’ and drummed alongside Joss Stone in ‘Never Tell Your Mother She’s Out Of Tune’. ’We’re Going Wrong’ was affected by a dramatic incident, heralded by the appearance of the legendary Cream drummer, Ginger Baker. As he joined Frankie Tontoh in a dual drumming effort, tensions arose when Baker stopped playing, clashed the high hat in a fit of exasperation, resulting in Tontoh storming off, Baker left to play the rest of the song alone. Tontoh returned for the finale – “Sunshine of Your Love”, where he engaged Baker into a competitive drum-off, Baker now storming off before the first verse was out. While this strange and discordant incident held an interesting parallel with Eric Clapton’s famous encounter with Jimi Hendrix, it was unclear as to whether it was intentional, or simply a demonstration of fiery creative temperaments. Nevertheless, the positive highlights of the evening included a thrilling ‘White Room’, blazing with Clem Clempson’s electrifying guitar. Liam Bailey absolutely smouldered as vocalist in ‘Politician’, accompanied by Tontoh’s volcanic drumming skills, while Ayanna Witter-Johnson gave a deliciously minimal version of ‘Rope Ladder to the Moon’, delighting us with refreshing vocal tones and adroit creativity on her cello. ”Sunshine of Your Love” was a highly entertaining set, demonstrating Jack Bruce’s virtuosity as a musician and gifted songwriter. This was a touching tribute to his glittering legacy – from the wealth of musicians he influenced and the appreciative audience.
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