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. "Most musicians would have a very hard time distinguishing themselves if they wound up in a band with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker," the magazine said at the time, "but Jack Bruce was so gifted on the bass that he did it with ease."
Bruce maintained a solo career that spanned several decades and also played in several musical groups. Although recognized first and foremost as a vocalist, bassist and songwriter, he also played double bass, harmonica, piano, cello and guitar. He was trained as a classical cellist and considered himself a jazz musician, although much of his catalogue of compositions and recordings tended toward rock and blues.
Links To Peel[]
Jack Bruce musical projects were played by Peel. A live concert by Jack Bruce was introduced by Alan Black, whilst Peel was away on the 29 August 1971 show.
Live[]
Recorded: 1971-08-19. Broadcast: 29 August 1971
- You Burned The Tables On Me
- Folk Song
- A Letter Of Thanks
- Smiles & Grins
- We're Going Wrong
- The Clearout
- Have You Ever Loved A Woman
- Powerhouse Sod
- You Sure Look Good To Me
Other Shows Played[]
- 27 September 1969: Weird Of Hermiston (LP - Songs For A Tailor) Polydor
- 1971
- 04 September 1971: unknown
- 1974
- 28 November 1974: Pieces Of Mind (LP - Out Of The Storm) RSO
- 1976
- 16 August 1976: 'Theme From An Imaginary Western (LP-Songs For A Tailor)' (Polydor)
- 16 August 1976: 'Into The Storm (LP-Out Of The Storm)' (RSO)