RIP Jack Bruce: Legendary Bassist Passes Away at 71

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The thread discusses the passing of Jack Bruce, the bassist and singer of the band Cream, reflecting on his impact on music and personal experiences related to his performances. The scope includes personal anecdotes, tributes, and historical context regarding the influence of British rock musicians on blues music.

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  • Some participants express their sorrow over Jack Bruce's death and share personal memories of attending Cream concerts.
  • One participant recalls a specific concert in 1968, highlighting the performances of Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton.
  • Several participants note the influence of British rock musicians, including Clapton and Richards, on the revival of classic blues artists.
  • There are differing opinions on the importance of Jack Bruce within Cream, with one participant asserting he was the most important member.
  • Another participant shares their struggles with playing bass and singing, contrasting it with their experience playing guitar.

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Participants generally agree on the significance of Jack Bruce and his contributions to music, but there are differing views on his role within Cream and the impact of various musicians on the blues revival.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and experiences, which may not be universally shared. The discussion includes subjective assessments of musical talent and influence.

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Jack Bruce, the singer and bassist for the legendary band Cream, has passed away, his family confirmed the musician's passing on his Facebook page. He was 71.

https://music.yahoo.com/news/cream-bassist-jack-bruce-dead-71-153400112-rolling-stone.html

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BTW, it was through the efforts of Clapton, Keith Richards, John Mayall and others of the British rock groups that led to the resurgence of old-time blues guys like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, BB King, Mississippi John Hurt and a host of others.
 
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Mark44 said:
BTW, it was through the efforts of Clapton, Keith Richards, John Mayall and others of the British rock groups that led to the resurgence of old-time blues guys like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, BB King, Mississippi John Hurt and a host of others.
and the Yardbirds, for which Clapton played briefly, as did Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
 
in my opinion, Jack was the most important member of cream. RIP </3
 
Bruce was incredible musician. I tried for years to play bass and sing, with poor results. Whenever I played guitar and sang, things just fell together. Bass and vocals never worked for me.
 

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