Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce
Bruce performing in Frankfurt, Germany
28 October 2006
Background information
Birth nameJohn Symon Asher Bruce
Born(1943-05-14)14 May 1943
Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died25 October 2014(2014-10-25) (aged 71)
Suffolk, England
GenresProgressive rock, jazz fusion, blues rock, psychedelic rock, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, cello
Years active1962–2014
LabelsEMI, RSO
Websitejackbruce.com

John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician and composer. He was known as a founder member of the British psychedelic rock power trio, Cream, in the late 1960s. Whilst in the band, Bruce played a fretless bass guitar.

Bruce died on 25 October 2014 from liver disease in Suffolk, England, aged 71.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Jack Bruce Dead: Bassist for Cream dies at age 71". Hollywood Reporter.com. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.

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