Jack Bruce

British musician (1943–2014)

Born: 14 May 1943
Bishopbriggs
Died: 25 October 2014
Sudbury
Country: United Kingdom
Active: 1962–
Record labels: Polydor Records, EMI, Atco Records
Discography: 35 albums

Biography

Jack Bruce was a jazz musician who played guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar. Jack Bruce was born on 14 May 1943 in Bishopbriggs and died on 25 October 2014 in Sudbury. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion and blues rock. Record labels: Polydor Records, EMI and Atco Records. The discography here lists 35 albums, from “Songs for a Tailor” (1969) to “Jack Bruce and Friends: The Bottom Line Archive” (2016).

John Symon Asher "Jack" 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, Bruce formed Cream with lead guitarist Clapton and drummer Baker. Bruce co-wrote many of their songs (including "Sunshine of Your Love", "White Room" and "I Feel Free") with poet/lyricist Pete Brown. After the group disbanded in the late 1960s, Bruce began recording solo albums.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Songs for a Tailor 1969 · ATCO Records Things We Like 1970 · Polydor Harmony Row 1971 · Polydor Out of the Storm 1974 · RSO I've Always Wanted to Do This 1980 · Epic B.L.T. 1981 · Chrysalis Truce 1981 · Chrysalis Everybody Needs It 1982 · Blind Pig Records Inazuma Super Session “Absolute Live!” 1987 · Live · Epic/Sony A Question of Time 1989 · Epic Somethin Els 1993 · CMP Records Cities of the Heart 1994 · Live · CMP Records Jack Bruce & Friends 1994 · Live · Traditional Lines BBC Live in Concert 1995 · Live · Windsong Monkjack 1995 · CMP Records Sitting on the Top of the World 1997 · Live · Times Square Records Live on the Old Grey Whistle Test 1998 · Live · Strange Fruit Doing This… on Ice 2001 · Live · NMC Music Shadows in the Air 2001 · Sanctuary Records Jet Set Jewel 2003 · Polydor More Jack Than God 2003 · Sanctuary Records Live In America 2007 · Live · Concert Classics Seven Moons 2008 · V-12 Records

Alive In America 2009

Automatic 2009 · Esoteric Recordings

Seven Moons Live 2009 · Live

hr-Bigband featuring Jack Bruce 2009 Live at The MilkyWay, 2001 2010 · Live · Flaccid Plastic Records Live 2012 2012 · Live · Concert Live Rockpalast: The 50th Birthday Concerts 2014 · Live · MIG Silver Rails 2014 · Esoteric Antenna Jack Bruce and Friends: The Bottom Line Archive 2016 · Live · The Bottom Line Record Company LLC

1998-07-14: Cellar Bar, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, UK · Live

1998-07-15: Cellar Bar, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, UK · Live

Smiles And Grins: Broadcast Sessions, 1970-2001 · Esoteric Recordings

Also plays on

Albums where Jack Bruce is credited as a sideman

1974	No Answer — Michael Mantler	vocals, bass
1976	Helen 12 Trees — Charlie Mariano	bass
1978	Electric Guitarist — John McLaughlin	bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jack Bruce play?

Jack Bruce is known for playing guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar.

When and where was Jack Bruce born?

Jack Bruce was born 14 May 1943 in Bishopbriggs.

What are Jack Bruce's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Songs for a Tailor (1969), Things We Like (1970), Harmony Row (1971), Out of the Storm (1974) and I've Always Wanted to Do This (1980).

External links

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