Let us take a moment to honour Jack Bruce, bassist of the progressive trio Cream, and a key player in the development of the progressive music scene.
Bruce passed away from liver disease at his home in Suffolk, United Kingdom at the age of 71, and the flood of tributes have been pouring in to the man who has been labelled one of the greatest bass players of all time. Musicians such as Tommy Iommi, Mike Porntoy, Glenn Hughes, Mick Mars, Paul Stanley and Lemmy Kilmister took to Twitter to express their sympathies at the loss of an icon.
Bruce, along with other iconic members Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker released 4 top selling progressive albums with Cream, arguably highly influential on the progressive metal scene giving it the experimental shape and form that we know and love today.
RIP Jack, may you jam with Dio now!
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
So sad to hear of Jack Bruce passing. My biggest influence and favourite bass player. Thank you, Jack. RIP.
— Geezer Butler (@GZRMusic) October 25, 2014
RIP to Jack Bruce. #Legend #RIPJackBruce
— Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) 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 to Jack Bruce. You are with Ronnie Now. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. #RIPJackBruce
— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce " Bassist of Cream " R.I.P.
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) 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
RIP Jack Bruce…I had the honor of jamming with him a few years ago, a memory I will always cherish! One of the legends…
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) October 25, 2014
Geddy on Jack Bruce: "The sudden passing of Jack Bruce is terribly sad news…" http://t.co/PuLCnl3Ca3 pic.twitter.com/N2SF5K4bkF
— Rush (@rushtheband) October 25, 2014
On a sad note– by far, one of my biggest influences and important heroes of my life JACK BRUCE has passed away. God bless you, Jack.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
I did a cover story for Guitar World mag w Jack years ago. We hung out together for the interview. What an amazing time we had.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
What a privilege and an honor to hang with "rock royalty" like Jack Bruce. I look back at that as one of the high points of my life & career
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
He will be missed but his music is immortal. And his playing AND SINGING were spectacular. One of the GREATEST. EVER.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
RIP my beautiful friend Jack Bruce .. Thanks your amazing art .. And being such an inspiration when I started playing bass: love you J
