Jack Bruce
Also known as John Symon Asher Bruce, John S. A. Bruce
British musician (1943–2014)
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- SOPWITH PUP
- Autobiography
- Cities of the Heart
- Classic World War I Aircraft Profiles, Volume 1
- Classic World War I Aircraft Profiles, Volume 2
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John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter known primarily for his contributions to the British supergroup Cream, which also included the guitarist-singer Eric Clapton and the drummer Ginger Baker. In March 2011 Rolling Stone readers selected him as the eighth greatest bass guitarist of all time.
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- Jack Bruce - Smiles And Grins (Broadcast Sessions 1970-2001)2024
- Rocklife Spezial: Jack Bruce - Das Beste kommt noch — Self2023
- Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars — Self (archive footage)2018
- Jack Bruce: The Man Behind the Bass — Self2012
- Beware of Mr. Baker — Self2012
- Jack Bruce & His Big Blues Band: Estival Jazz Lugano 2011 — Bass - Vocals - Keyboards2011
- Rope Ladder to the Moon — Himself
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John Symon Asher Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician. He gained popularity as the primary lead vocalist and bassist of rock band Cream. After the group disbanded in 1968, he pursued a solo career and also played with several bands.
In the early 1960s, Bruce joined the Graham Bond Organisation (GBO), where he met future Cream bandmate Ginger Baker. After leaving the band, he briefly joined John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, where he met Eric Clapton. In 1966, after a short time with Manfred Mann, he formed Cream with lead guitarist Clapton and drummer Baker. He co-wrote many of their songs (including "Sunshine of Your Love", "White Room" and "I Feel Free") with poet/lyricist Pete Brown.
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1943 births2014 deaths20th-century British bass guitarists20th-century Scottish male musicians20th-century Scottish male singers21st-century British bass guitarists21st-century Scottish male musicians21st-century Scottish male singersAlumni of the Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandAtco Records artistsBlues Incorporated membersBritish blues singers