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Jack Bruce, member of iconic British rock trio Cream has sadly passed away at age 71.
His family issued a statement on 25 October about the passing and said: “It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, 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.”
As well as being a part of Cream, Bruce also performed sessions for Lou Reed and Frank Zappa and also took part in a variety of blues based bands, including Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, BBM and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers.
Former bandmate Eric Clapton was one of many stars to react to the passing online and posted on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we learned that Jack Bruce had passed away this morning at his home in England. ‘He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me’ ec”
Slash, Ringo Starr, Peter Hook and Steve Jones were among the many iconic rock musicians that were saddened by Bruce’s passing as well.
Jack Bruce (1943-2014) was amazing as a member of Cream. Plus his solo record "Things We Like" gave Smif n Wessun the sample for "Bucktown"
— Mark Ronson (@iamMarkRonson) October 26, 2014
We lost Jack Bruce today an incredible musician writer and a good friend peace and love to all his family Ringo and Barbara
— Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) October 25, 2014
#RIP and condolences to family @jackbrucemusic. George played #guitar on his first solo album. http://t.co/xAKb2JGCWq pic.twitter.com/Wot2EvP7AH
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce - what a gentleman, what a groove ,what a force. You rocked, we'll miss you.
— Cerys Matthews (@cerysmatthews) October 25, 2014
Rest in peace jack Bruce, OG. pic.twitter.com/Zeatg44E9s
— steve jones pistol (@JonesysJukebox) October 25, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Jack Bruce, a major influence in music and an amazing bass player and singer. He was a hero to so many.
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) October 25, 2014
RIP Jack Bruce
— Peter Hook (@peter_hook1) October 25, 2014
RIP to Jack Bruce. #Legend #RIPJackBruce
— Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) October 25, 2014
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cream bassist Jack Bruce.
— Abbey Road Studios (@AbbeyRoad) October 25, 2014
RIP Jack Bruce. One of the true greats. Bass playing & singing in Cream influenced countless others who followed. Sad pic.twitter.com/vteKTkKFDP
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 25, 2014
Very very sad to hear of Jack Bruce’s passing. Amazing musician and inspiration. Rest in peace.
— Wolfgang Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) October 25, 2014
Truly in the sunshine of your life now. Rest In Peace #JackBruce.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce has died. Very sad day x
— Shaun Keaveny (@shaunwkeaveny) October 25, 2014
Sad to hear of Jack Bruce's passing. He was a good friend and a remarkable musician.
— Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) October 25, 2014
Just heard the news of Jack Bruce passing; he was a prince of a man. & an icon of his generation, my generation & generations to come. RIP.
— Slash (@Slash) October 26, 2014
