Jack's Get Well Guestbook: Oct 10 - 22
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Name: Derek Araujo
Location: Cambridge, MA
Email:
Date: 10/10/2003
Time: 11:54:48 AM
Comment
We are all with you, Jack! You are in the thoughts and wishes of fans from around the
world. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
Love, Derek
NAME: Steve Dude Barr
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
ADDRESS: vintgebass@aol.com
Date: 10/15/2003
Time: 11:36:41 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack,
I just received the press release regarding your liver transplant and recovery! So very
happy to hear that things went well and you will be around with us for quite some time to
come!
The new CD is wonderful!!
Best of health old friend!
"Dude"
NAME: Duncan
LOCATION: Ireland
ADDRESS: duncan.menzies@irl.xerox.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:40:38 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack,
Here's wishing you a swift and speedy full recovery from your recent operation. Keep
writing great music.
Duncan, Ireland.
NAME: Bill Flynn
LOCATION: VA, USA
ADDRESS: billf_antispam@patriot.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:20:15 AM
COMMENTS
Get well soon, Jack!
NAME: Paul Griffiths
LOCATION: St. Albans
ADDRESS: ps_griffiths@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:32:17 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Sorry to hear you've been ill, get well soon.
NAME: Joe Barbarotta
LOCATION: Anaheim
ADDRESS: JBass@pacbell.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:27:03 AM
COMMENTS
Jack---get well soon! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
NAME: Paul Turner
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS: paul.turner@cgey.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 11:50:46 AM
COMMENTS
Just read on the BBC website about Jack's illness, operation & subsequent
complications. I really hope you make a full recovery very soon, Jack; I've been a fan of
yours ever since I first heard Disraeli Gears. Love to you & your family.
Name: Harvey Brooks
Location: Ann Arbor, MI. USA
Email: hbrooks946@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:35:47 PM
Comment
I remember seeing you in two Cream concerts in Detroit, at the Grande Ballroom. I will
always treasure those times, and have enjoyed your songs and talent. Get well soon, I know
there is much more music to flow through you.
Regards, Harvey Brooks
Name: Edward Ferguson
Location: Cleveland Ohio U.S.A.
Email: Elfvkw@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:38:24 PM
Comment
Jack, You gotta get up and shake it off so you can get up and get down.
Get well soon.
PEACE, LOVE, AND HAPPINESS ALWAYS!!
Ed
Name: James Caine
Location: Brazil
Email: jc@jamescaine.us
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:42:37 PM
Comment
Two of my dearest and fondest concert memories were seeing you play with Cream and
West, Bruce and Laing in Chicago (my hometown). You really KICKED ASS! In my book, you are
and will always be the best bass player of all time. I wish you a speedy and painless
recovery. And when you're finally up and running, get your ass over here to Brazil and
play some BRUCE music.
All the best,
James Caine
Name: Mike Zelenty
Location: Stirling, NJ (USA)
Email: mzelenty@erols.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:44:01 PM
Comment
Jack --
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
I have been a fan for quite some time. I have a vivid memory of being at a high school
friend's party, standing on the porch with a lot of noisy people, and finding myself drawn
to ignore them and listen to the music playing in the background. "What on Earth is
this?" I asked my friend. "It's phenomenal!" It was "I'm So
Glad," performed live on the Goodbye album.
From that day on, I was hooked (and saddened to realize that I had missed out on ever
seeing the band live). I particularly love the live Cream performances, "As You
Said," and "Theme for an Imaginary Western."
I did get a chance to see you perform a number of years back at SOB's in New York City.
That was a great gig.
Anyway, I hope you are back on your feet very soon and wish you many years of good
health.
Sincerely, Mike Zelenty
Name: Joe Barbarotta
Location: Anaheim
Email: jbass@pacbell.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:44:46 PM
Comment
All the best. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Name: Peggy Richardson
Location: North Carolina, USA
Email: boreal@vance.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 12:56:43 PM
Comment
Dear Mr. Bruce,
Sorry to hear you have been so ill, and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
I had the pleasure of meeting you 20-some years ago when you were recording "I've
Always Wanted to Do This" at the House of Music in West Orange, NJ, and to hear you
perform that amazing music several times. You might possibly remember my husband (at that
time...so it goes) Julian Robertson, who assisted Stefan Galfas with the engineering.
Julian wishes you the best, too.
Please take care and feel better every day--and thanks for all the great music.
Regards, Peggy Richardson
Name: Richard the damn yank
Location: Just down the road
Email: richard@siliconmeadow.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 1:10:55 PM
Comment
Jack, my friend, this is the first I've heard of your latest battle and I'm glad you're
winning this one too! Scared the b-jeeezus out of me though, when I got the press
release...
I hope we can meet up again real soon - I've got a new CD that needs your autograph for
starters! But I'm really looking forward to getting together and having a good laugh like
we do! Have I used my daily quota exclamation points already?
There are geeky toys we'll have to compare too - I've got my old Newton Messsage Pad
set up as a web server and put the press release on it along with a link to this site - http://ricardo.is-a-geek.net:8080 . I hope
laughing isn't painful at this stage!
I wish you the best, man!
Richard
Name: Nancy P
Location: California, USA
Email: nzap@earthlink.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 1:23:14 PM
Comment
I hear that you are doing better, and I'm so glad! I'm so glad! I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm
glad.
Best wishes for speedy recovery! Hang in there!
Name: Francisco de Borja
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 1:36:59 PM
Comment
I´m a bass player from Chile and I´m very grateful that we will continue to enjoy of
your creations for many years more. Thanks for been such a great musician
Name: Thomas Wiegert
Location: Kalmar, Sweden
Email: thomaswiegert@spray.se
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:00:08 PM
Comment
Best wishes and thanks for the latest album, it´s one of the greatest ever.
Name: Ken Wenthen
Location: Long Island, New York
Email: wenthk@nytimes.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:03:39 PM
Comment
Beacause God blessed you by making you one of the world's finest musicians, I am
confident He will bless you once again regarding your recovery . . . stay strong . . . we
need you!
Name: Robert Gaczol
Location: Chicago IL, USA
Email: robolly@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:07:33 PM
Comment
Hope everything continues to improve.
Name: Mark Pearman
Location: ENGLAND
Email: mister_friendly2001@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:08:13 PM
Comment
I was shocked to surf in tonight ( 16th ) and read the news, I had no idea that Jack
had cancer.
Get well soon Jack, my prayers are with you ! Warm Regards Mark.
Name: Mark
Location: North Haven, CT USA
Email: PocMan1@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:09:40 PM
Comment
Hi, Jack: I've been a big fan of yours for a number of years, and I wanted to send you
prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery so that we can all enjoy new music from you.
Hang in there and be well.
Name: Gerry Volpe
Location: Lewiston, New York
Email: loose@localnet.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:11:01 PM
Comment
Being your age, I've followed your music since we were kids. So glad to hear that you
were given a second shot at life,and will bless us with more of your music. Stay healthy,
G.V.
Name: Richard L. Vanden Bout
Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Email: rvandenbout@earthlink.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:11:22 PM
Comment
This is shocking news-so sorry to hear of your illness. I have been a fan since the
Cream days and have all your music that I can find. Your last two releases are superb,
playing constantly. I brought some friends to see you at the Park West concert recently
and they have become fans also. My sincere best wishes on a speedy recovery. I hope you
are back on your feet soon Jack!
Rich
Name: Gerry
Location: Lewiston, New York
Email: loose@localnet.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:12:41 PM
Comment
Being your age, I've followed your music since we were kids. So glad to hear that you
were given a second shot at life,and will bless us with more of your music. Stay healthy,
G.V.
Name: Steven Roberts
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Email: sroberts294@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:12:44 PM
Comment
God bless you in your recovery. You have brought me joy for nearly 40 years and you are
in my families thoughts and prayers. I look foward to seeing you healthy and in concert
again.
Name: Fred Reissig
Location: New York
Email: freissig@nyc.rr.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:19:06 PM
Comment
Hi Jack,
I am so happy to hear of your successful liver transplant. Many wishes for a full
recovery. You were one of biggest inspirations to take up the bass when I was teenager.
Take care, Fred
Name: MARCONIEX
Location: Sioux City, IA. USA
Email: MARCONIEX@homerecordings.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:23:31 PM
Comment
Glad to hear that your feeling better..
Can't wait to hear more of your music.
P.S. Although I admire Eric, I always felt that you were the better singer of the two..
I hope that CREAM is also given a second chance!
Peace -> MARCONIEX
Name: JD
Location: Southeast US
Email: jdcash4@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:28:41 PM
Comment
I'm glad you're OK, Jack. Your work has meant a lot to me over the years. You're a
remarkable individual.
Cheers!
Name: Rick Kent
Location: Austin, Texas
Email: rkent@apple.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:34:13 PM
Comment
Jack, I'm so glad you're to get well. I dream and fantasize about you doing a Cream
reunion to this day. I was fortunate to see one of your shows in Houston back in '89 (with
Ginger). You are truly a legend of music and this earth needs you here for a long time to
come. Please bless us with more of your music and live for a long, long time.
Rick Kent Austin, TX USA
Name: Michael Stout
Location: Portland, Oregon
Email: mstout [at] SpiritOne
[dot] com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:37:58 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We look forward to the follow up to "More Jack
Than God", which surely must be called "More Jack Than Even Some Certain Guitar
Player". Get well and visit us in the Great Pacific Northwest--Mike
Name: David Chetkin
Location: Orange County, Calif.
Email: etudes17@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:54:52 PM
Comment
Jack, you are among my top 5 fave bass players, and I am just a drummer so what do I
know? You are strong and a survivor just like Phil Lesh, put on this earth to keep the
creative edge and the complex art of singing and playing simultaneously while keeping the
posers guessing. It is a craft far few can master. I enjoy all your recordings, seen you a
number of times and hope you tour with Cobham again. Take it slow and recover completely.
Do not rush it. It will be well worth the wait.
Name: Richard Biever
Location: Evansville, Indiana USA
Email: richard@biever.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 2:55:09 PM
Comment
Jack, glad to hear you're doing well! Love your music. Been a fan since 1968. Looking
forward to hearing more.
Praying for you and your family.
Best wishes, Richard
Name: Michael Gledhill
Location: Univerity of York
Email: mrg106@york.ac.uk
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:07:15 PM
Comment
Hope you're making a good and safe recovery Jack - you inspired me to pick up the bass
Ilove
Name: Mark Robinson
Location: Burley-in-Wharfedale
Email: rmrobinson@ukonline.co.uk
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:27:45 PM
Comment
Get really well Jack! You have given me so much pleasure on record and live, and will
continue to do so.
I have loved your music since 1971 ('Harmony Row') and your latest 'More Jack...'
stands out as one of the very best ('Shadows..' is great too).
Mark
Name: John Burrell
Location: Harrogate, England
Email: johnburrell@rapidial.co.uk
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:32:59 PM
Comment
Hi Jack, Good to see you have come through what must have been a traumatic period for
you and your family. Hope you continue to a full recovery - we all want you back on the
road. Best wishes to you, Margrit and the kids Love from the Burrell household
Name: Al Fleming
Location: Glasgow
Email: alisdair_f@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:39:47 PM
Comment
Get oan yersel -wee man!! - ye cannae pull oot o the race afore ye finish a' that 's
tae be sung n played! Look forward tae seein 'n hearin ya gaein thon Warwick a rict seein'
tae!!
More than best wishes
Al Fleming
Name: Roddy Scott
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Email: roddyscott67@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:45:37 PM
Comment
Jack, Just heard the news about your operation, glad to see your doing well, love the
new CD. When you are fit and well I hope to see you in concert in Aberdeen again as it has
been a while.
Best wishes to you and your family
Roddy Scott
Name: greg
Location: poland
Email: kasia.sz@chello.pl
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:46:15 PM
Comment
Jack - best wishes from Poland and voted fans. Get well and kick the road to share your
genious and songs with us.
Name: Rob Shore
Location: Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada
Email: rshore@cogeco.ca
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:46:36 PM
Comment
Dear Jack: Of course, every setback creates a condition for improvement. Heal well and
flourish. Peace.
Name: John Keen
Location: Germantown, MD. - USA
Email: jb_keen@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 3:50:37 PM
Comment
My fellow bassist friend Jack -
I was surprised today to hear of your ailment. You are a man of great constitution and
of great stature. I'm positive that you'll recover nicely and come out sitting on top of
the world. I'll be sending you healing vibrations from across the pond. Your music gives
me inspiration. I don't have an EB3 or a Warwick Thumb, but I'll pick up my Danelectro,
Fender, and Rickenbacker and finger several notes for you. I do hope you are comforatble
and that you recover soon, Jack. No surrender. - John Keen
Name: Bill Liles
Location: Boise, Idaho usa
Email: bill4033@msn.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:04:19 PM
Comment
Mr. Bruce: I enjoyed your show with Ringo a few years ago..thanks for coming to Boise
and get well soon.
Name: Jeff Nassi
Location: California, USA
Email: jeff@nassi.org
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:07:30 PM
Comment
Best wishes and a speedy recovery. You have much more music to write and record. JEFF
Name: Bruce Witham
Location: Tacoma, WA USA
Email: bruce1@wamail.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:08:24 PM
Comment
Hello, Jack. You've been a wonderful musical inspiration over the years. You've always
sung and played with a fire and passion that is rarely ever found. Thank you. Oh-I'm still
holding out for a Cream reunion. Unlike others who've tried, you three could still do it!
Name: Patrick Kelly
Location: North Carolina
Email: pbkelly@msn.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:17:39 PM
Comment
I am SO happy things are looking up for you . I didn't even know you had been ill until
today...but the good news is that you're okay but Jack I know you're a beautiful and
strong cat. BTW the new album is beautiful as well. Thanks for everything and I hope
you're back on track asap.
Name: Mike L
Location: USA
Email: mlarit@optonline.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:38:42 PM
Comment
Get Well Soon Jack. Glad to Hear it Went well. Love to See you again in NY sometime.
Hope your doing well and kepp well. PS CREAM RULES..
Mike --Fan from the Front row @ Westbury Music Fair,From Tirbute to Abbey Road tour.
Name: Geary Ridings
Location: California
Email: voodoochild@pacbell.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:51:02 PM
Comment
Jack,
I hope you recover soon and as painlessly as possible, so you can keep on creating
great music for us to listen to. I've been a fan since the days of the Cream and hope
we'll be able to look back on music you haven't yet created with as much fondness in some
future time. Hey, Lance recovered from the big C and won 5 Tours de France, so it's all
possible.
cheers, Geary
Name: mark sorah
Location: dayton ohio
Email: msorah@yeck.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 4:52:25 PM
Comment
GOD BLESS YOU, JACK
PLEASE TAKE CARE AND GET BETTER.
I KNOW YOU WILL.
MARK S
Name: Chris Meloche
Location: Canada
Email: wiredforsound@chrismeloche.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:20:00 PM
Comment
All the best for a speedy recovery, Jack! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheers, Chris Meloche London, Ont. Canada
Name: Norm Friedlander
Location: Outside the Beltway
Email: normfriedlander@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:22:09 PM
Comment
Jack: Hurry up and get well soon and get that Cream reunion tour rolling man!
Seriously, we have lost too many of our best so get well and stay well Cheers- Norm
Friedlander
Name: CHET BELL
Location: LOUISVILLE, KY USA
Email: clasparagus@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:39:43 PM
Comment
JACK
SINCERELY HOPE THAT YOU MAKE IT THROUGH THIS ROUGH SPOT...GOT PAST A BATTLE WITH
PROSTATE CANCER MYSELF...NOTHING SO SERIOUS AS YOUR SITUATION, BUT IT MADE ME STOP AND
REFLECT...I QUIT WORRYING ABOUT THE JOB I LOST BECAUSE OF IT AND STARTED TO SPEND MORE
TIME WITH MY TEENAGE DAUGHTERS, MY WIFE AND MY PARENTS...MORTALITY IS A FACT, BUT IT'S
ALSO A MOTIVATION TO GET A CLEARER PERSPECTIVE ON THINGS...THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSIC...FROM
GRAHAM BOND TO ROPE LADDER ON THE MOON...YOU'VE GIVEN US ALL A LOT TO ENJOY...
CHET
Name: Kurt Neiburg
Location: South Carolina, USA
Email: jingleheimer3000@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:44:17 PM
Comment
Take care, my friend. We want to have you around a long time yet.
Name: Larry Dyer
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Email: Cream1953@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:47:12 PM
Comment
Jack,
As a devout fan for over 35 years what can I say? The news of your illness hit me like
a ton of bricks. But fortunately, September 19th will now take on even added significance
for me aside from being my birthday. On that day I got an unexpected gift in the knowledge
that this successful transplant has been performed and that you will be around for many
years to come...and will continue to bless us all with the gift of your wonderful music.
More Jack Than God is wonderful and now, thank God, there will indeed be more Jack.
Have a speedy recovery my dear friend...seems there's a trip to Cuba that needs to be made
as soon as you're back on your feet.
All the best.
Larry Dyer
Name: ðimi grgiæ
Location: croatia
Email: jimmy_mandrill@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 5:55:43 PM
Comment
jack! get well! pleeeeaaaaaase! we love you!!!
Name: Mike
Location: Bangor Maine
Email: mikedow@midmaine.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:05:29 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I have been following your career for many years. First, thank you for all
of the wonderful music.
Today, I heard about your operation and recovery. You are going to bounce back from
this. I hope you believe this too! It's true. God will provide you with a complete and
total healing if you ask Him. Rest, relax and heal! I look forward to reading an interview
with you soon where you speak about your recovery and healing. We are with you Jack!
Name: larry
Location: usa
Email: cookiesfunshop@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:07:51 PM
Comment
get well jack. we need you back. Larry
Name: Dan
Location: Chicago
Email: hull1234@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:25:01 PM
Comment
Jack, Glad to hear of the positive outcome. Rest and get strong. Thanks for all the
music over the years and for many to come. Our prayers and best wishes are with you and
your family.
Name: David Pearcy
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Email: dpearcy@comcast.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:27:56 PM
Comment
God bless you Jack. Your music has always moved me. From the Cream stuff where I first
discovered you to all of the solo albums that followed, I HAVE THEM ALL! Although I have
never had the pleasure of seeing you live (I live in hopes!) You are not only one of the
great bass players but your voice is without peer. "Out Into the Fields,"
"Flying," "Morning Story," "Ships In the Night" and of
course "Theme for an Imaginary Western" will live forever. Please get well and
bring more great music and live appearances to your fans all over the world. We are all
praying for you.
Name: Alice
Location: UK
Email: AliP8sand@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 6:40:20 PM
Comment
So sorry to hear you are so ill, but now hopefully turned the corner to recovery. Your
music has been so important in my life since I was 14 and first heard you sing and play
those incredible basslines. That was 36 years ago, a lifetime. Hang on in there dear, stay
with us a while longer, so we can enjoy more great music together.
Name: Earl Rapp
Location: Thorofare NJ USA
Email: earl.rapp@verizon.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:02:15 PM
Comment
I have been a fan since I first heard Cream, way back when. I have followed your
career, ever since. Harmony Row is an all-timer for me. if your name was on it, I bought
it.
glad your transplant was a success !
get well soon. Earl Rapp
Name: Glenn Gage
Location: Pacific Grove, California
Email: ggage7@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:08:05 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I'm so glad (had to do it...) to hear you are on the mend... Quite a scare
there....for us all....Wishing you a speedy recovery and peace and love to you and your
family. Fondest regards, Glenn
Name: Gerry McFadden
Location: Toronto, Canada
Email: gamera@rogers.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:09:08 PM
Comment
All the best Jack,
Big fan hoping all is proceeding to the best health and recovery for you.
Best wishes for you and your family.
god bless,
gerry
Name: Rob Faircloth
Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Email: robfaircloth@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:12:18 PM
Comment
Dear Jack I hadn't logged on to your website for a few weeks now - and was absolutely
poleaxed this evening to see first on Ceefax the news about your operation. Please bear
with me here: the weird coincidence is that just today at work I was explaining proudly to
a young colleague that I got to shake your hand at the City Hall in Newcastle last
November and receive your autograph - and felt so excited to have met you, but also
relieved that your autograph matched the 'blind' one I'd received about 5 years ago when
you played with Gary Moore and Gary Husband at the Cellar Club in South Shields. On that
occasion, my CD booklet from 'Cities of the Heart' was returned to me from your (closed)
dressing room with your signature added, but the rumour was that the guitar tech was
performing the signings!
I love your music, your writing, your voice and adore your playing - every time I
listen to or think about your music I feel my soul lift up.
I pray that you recover and are able to spread your enlightened message to more
generations.
You are a true inspiration
Love and thoughts
Rob
Name: James M. Harrison
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Email: james@jashart.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 7:22:29 PM
Comment
Jack! Our best wishes to you throughout your recovery. The world is a better place for
a good dose of Jack Bruce every so often, and I'll look forward to continued news of your
good health throughout the years to come. Thanks for all the great music and what's yet to
come!
James
Name: Stan Scott
Location: Dallas, Texas
Email: chicagostan@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:03:48 PM
Comment
You're still heading Into The Storm!
I'm So Glad.
Our prayers are with you.
Name: Lawrence E Harris
Location: Germantown, MD
Email: leh1231@verizon.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:04:15 PM
Comment
Jack,
I have followed your career since 1966 and I know you have a lot more ahead of you. My
prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Cheers, Lawrence E. Harris
Name: D.B. Brown
Location: seattle
Email: cclef52@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:06:57 PM
Comment
glad youll be staying with us!may god richly bless you and your family as you recover.
Name: luis torregrosa
Location: Detroit
Email: ltorreg1@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:14:42 PM
Comment
Jack,
I was totally floored by the news.Hope you get well soon!!
Name: Glenn Kushner
Location: Las Vegas
Email: Glendon@excite.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:20:07 PM
Comment
YOU ARE THE MAN BE WELL MY FRIEND !!!
Name: Bob Lamprecht
Location: Roselle, NJ USA
Email: bobl@uocc.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:22:45 PM
Comment
Best wishes and love for a speedy recovery. You are the reason I become a bass player
er, some years ago. Keep on rockin' and see you on the next tour. God bless.
Name: Colin Thompson
Location: Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
Email: nyjfootball28@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:48:14 PM
Comment
Jack, I hope you get well very soon. It would be the worse thing in the world for me if
you were lost. You are my favorite bass player of all time and I listen to your music at
least once a day. Best of luck, man.
Colin Thompson
Name: Juan J.Sanchez
Location: Detroit,Mi USA
Email: jsanchez1537@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 8:49:10 PM
Comment
Praying for a speedy recovery for you.Saw you perform only once with the
2002"Abbey Road"tour.Hope to see you again soon.
Name: chris
Location: milkyway
Email: jehu@roadfly.org
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:04:04 PM
Comment
God Bless Jack.Thnaks for the great music,get well mate.
Name: John Walasko
Location: Vancouver Canada
Email: jwalasko@telus.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:11:59 PM
Comment
Best wishes to Mr. Bruce and his family.
Sincerely
John Vancouver BC Canada
Name: T.C.Sutton
Location: Chicago, Il.
Email: glassonion22000@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:23:44 PM
Comment
May God lead you to a full recovery so you may continue to bless us all with your gift
of music. Peace be with you.
Name: jerry goulet
Location: USA
Email: goul44@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:26:11 PM
Comment
jack,your ground-breaking bass playing in cream enfluenced me to play bass guitar.
thirty years later i am still playing professionally.i wish you another thirty years of
great music.get well soon. jerry goulet westfield mass.USA
Name: Jim Wallace
Location: New Jersey, USA
Email: bren2jim@juno.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:26:15 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. I have enjoyed your music since the Cream
days. I too was diagnosed with cancer this past April. It started in the gallbladder and
spread to my liver. I have been on chemotherapy since May and am doing well. So I know, in
at least some way, what you have been going through. Let me share that my faith in God has
helped to see me through this ordeal. I know that I am being held in His hands. Let me
encourage you to put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will be secure for eternity. Once
again, thank you for all the happiness you have brought to me!
Name: Eric Thom
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Email: eric.thom.5@sympatico.ca
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:33:08 PM
Comment
Sounds funny, maybe, but I was playing my copy of Fresh Cream today and flashing back
to the many times I have enjoyed "I'm So Glad" et al. Imagine my surprise to
learn - today - of your hardships and imminent recovery from a transplant! I'm so glad -
indeed! Speedy recovery, Jack. You are an important figure to many and know that our
thoughts are with you for a healthy future.
Name: Phil Haltigan
Location: Loon Lake, N.Y.
Email: philhalt@northnet.org
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:34:11 PM
Comment
Jack, You've heard it a million times but I'll say it again, you're the best.No other
musician has influenced my life more.God bless you and get well soon. Peace. Sincerely,
Phil Haltigan.
Name: Wayne Deadder
Location: Toronto,Canada
Email: wdeadder@cogeco.ca
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 9:35:48 PM
Comment
Jack, you gave some wonderful words of encouragement when I was a young bass player in
the late 80s and you were playing in Toronto. My only hope is that my words help you as
much as you helped me.
Good luck Jack. We are pulling for you.
w
Name: sarah french
Location: Toronto Canada
Email: sfrenc7278@rogers.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:00:32 PM
Comment
Get well lad.
There are a ton of people here in Toronto who are great fans and wish you all the luck
in the world!
Take it easy and don't sweat the small stuff.
Sarah
Name: Rodolfo Saboia
Location: Brazil
Email: saboiar@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:06:15 PM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack. "No surrender"! "The best is still to come"!
Name: Tom Harpell
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Email: tharpell@sl.on.ca
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:15:46 PM
Comment
All the best Jack. You have been a tremendous influence on us all. Can't wait to have
back in the studio showing us the way it should be done. cheers
Name: Norman Provencher
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Email: nprovencher@thecitizen.canwest.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:21:21 PM
Comment
all the best, mate. hope to see you back in canada soon. cheers
Name: Tom Curran
Location: Cincinatti, OH
Email: DJ0454@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:26:50 PM
Comment
GET WELL SOON JACK!! WE ALL LOVE YOU!! ALL MY PRAYERS GO TO YOU AND YOUR GETTING WELL!!
Name: John Simon
Location: Los Angeles
Email: simon50@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:34:46 PM
Comment
best wishes for your recovery. of course, i loved your work with cream as a young teen,
but was even more impressed with the avant-garde music of the sevenies, especially with
carla bley and escalator over the hill. haven't seen you perform live yet, but looking
forward to the opportunity!
Name: Dave
Location: New Jersey
Email: thefez53@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:37:23 PM
Comment
Jack, Hope your recovery is a quick one. Through your music you've become a part of so
many peoples' lives and I know you are in their thoughts, prayers and hearts at this time.
Get well Jack!
Name: Tom Taschler
Location: Virginia USA
Email: tomt6257@adelphia.net
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:40:13 PM
Comment
Jack,
Here's wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery. You are truly one of my largest
influences from the time you were in Cream nad I am still dazzled by your virtuosity and
unwavering committment to producing music from your soul. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.
Tom
Name: joe
Location: cleveland ohio
Email: burpmeonce@yahoo.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 10:44:57 PM
Comment
hi jack i hope you are well soon. and thank you for all the enjoyable music all these
years. take care joe
NAME: Jonathan Clark
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS: Olompali4@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 11:15:28 PM
COMMENTS
Well Wishes to you Jack Bruce and thanks for tripping out Dead Heads all over this
tie-dyed earth. Heal fully, Brother. Ever Grateful, Olo
Name: the muttaqi family
Location: laguna beach
Email: muttaqi@uprisingrecords.com
Date: 10/16/2003
Time: 11:30:13 PM
Comment
get well. thanks for making our childhood so groovy.. much love from our whole familia
salaam
shahid and layla muttaqi
Name: Ken Graham
Location: California
Email: kcrimson63@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:03:24 AM
Comment
Hang in there. You have long been my fave bassist and singer. Bless you.
Name: Thomas Marinelli
Location: Lowell, Michigan, USA
Email: Bennoduck
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:14:53 AM
Comment
Name: Thomas Marinelli
Location: Lowell, Michigan, USA
Email: Bennoduck@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:22:22 AM
Comment
JACK ,YOUR IN MY PRAYERS TO MAKE A FULL AND SPEEDY RECOVERY. THOMAS
P.S. I NEVER TOLD MY MOTHER SHE WAS OUT OF TUNE
Name: Patrick Cieply
Location: Austin Texas
Email: patcieply@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:25:57 AM
Comment
Dear Jack-Take care of yourself,and get well soon.We will keep you in our prayers.After
all the years of joy and beauty you have given us its the least we can do.-
Name: Tomas Kjellgren
Location: Norrköping, Sweden
Email: tomas.kjellgren@telia.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:42:40 AM
Comment
My best wishes!
Name: nick henry. blue zone band
Location: venice, california
Email: nick@nickhenry.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:16:18 AM
Comment
hey jack, i last saw you perfoming at the farewell cream concert at the forum, in los
angeles, you kicked some royal ass,, im glad to hear your still kickin and still rockin,
best to ya, nick
Name: Mark G. Williams
Location: St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Email: grtflmark@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:51:00 AM
Comment
God Bless You, Jack!! Please Get Well Soon!! Would love to hear you and Eric play
together again!! You're in my prayers!
Name: Larry
Location: Bronx,ny
Email: simibaby 714@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:56:51 AM
Comment
Dear Jack and family,
My thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Your music has always meant so much to me.
I was so priveleged to speak with you outside the keswick theatre in PA in july,2002 about
your work w/"the Kipster" and w/vernon. And I'll always cherish a long
conversation I had w/Kip and his daughter after ur show @BB kings in nyc a year ago ,
especially about " Her Boyfriend Assesses His Value..." from the
"Desire.." album.& how we can't talk ---about.- Jack Bruce, but
"around" Jack Bruce....Kip just kept talking and talking and I was luving it
because YOU brought out our passion...His daughter told me later that that was Kip's way
of thanking me....anyway, God Bless you and your family and we'll always be in the SAFEST
PLACE!
Name: Dave Schwartz
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Email: Comicdeity@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:18:18 AM
Comment
Hello Jack,
Hoping that you have a quick & painless recovery from your surgery. I will put you
in my prayers.
Dave Schwartz (The person who came up to you in Glenside, PA. & thanked you for
many, many great years of music.)
Name: Ralph Tonge
Location: Nottingham UK
Email: ralphtonge@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:25:42 AM
Comment
Jack
Glad to hear you are on the mend.
I love your music and can't wait to hear some more!
Look after yourself
Ralph
Name: Dave Harris
Location: Vancouver Island Canada
Email: dharma_47@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:40:05 AM
Comment
I have enjoyed listening to your playing since the md sixties and really appreciate
your songwriting abilities, best wishes and get well soon.
Name: tatsu kijima
Location: japan
Email: enfant1103@yahoo.co.jp
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:46:47 AM
Comment
I know you back to us! Get well , Jack!
Name: James Greaves
Location: Birmingham
Email: jamesg@clearnetworks.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:47:09 AM
Comment
Best wishes Jack for a speedy recovery. I hope you enjoy many more years of great life
and music.Take care of yourself.
Name: Dick Stam
Location: Geldermalsen.The Netherlands
Email: dickstam@wanadoo.nl
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:26:34 AM
Comment
Hi Jack Get well soon What more can I say. Ive been thinking of you all day A true fan
since 1969. Dick Stam
Name: Suzanne Kelly
Location: sunny Aberdeen, Scotland
Email: sgvk27@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:32:51 AM
Comment
Dear Mr Bruce
I'm very sorry to hear about your current health problem, and I'd like to wish you a
speedy recovery. Last saw you summer before last (think it was then) at the Canterbury
festival, and it must be said -- I'd go to the ends of the earth to see you play again
(even Milton Keynes if I had to). Very best regards to you and your family, and serious,
sincere respect! Will sign off now, lest I start ranting on about the state of the music
industry at the moment. All the best Jack!
Sincerely yours
S Kelly
Name: Ivan
Location: Litvinov, Czech Republic
Email: ivanklemes@post.cz
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:58:07 AM
Comment
Hi, I wish you the soonest recovery as possible and returning back to your normal life.
I like when such legends as you are still active musicians. I wish you also more great
gigs and so perfect bass playing in the future.
Be well Ivan
Name: paul
Location: Belfast,N.Ireland
Email: cortezzuk@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:08:57 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack.
Name: Roger Bowerman
Location: Somerset England
Email: bowerman@puriton.worldonline.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:25:54 AM
Comment
Very best wishes to you Jack!!! -Am very pleased to hear you are making a good
recovery.Have taken a great deal of pleasure from your playing for nearly 40 years now-a
VERY BIG THANK YOU.I know many of my friends are rooting for you as well!! Look foward to
seeing you back on stage--Cheers Roger
Name: Randy York
Location: Tyler,Texas
Email: jrandallyork@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:32:58 AM
Comment
Jack, you are one of the cornerstones of my music. I probably don't go through a day
without some tune or musical phrase of yours going through my mind. I am praying to the
one who created you to put you back on your feet. I hope to hear at least 40 more years of
your ideas! God bless you!
Name: Jim Paton
Location: East Kilbride,Scotland
Email: jimpatonek@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:38:03 AM
Comment
Best wishes to you, Jack for a speedy recovery. Your music has given me great pleasure
over the last 35 years. I know your parents lived in East Kilbride so I feel our town has
a special connection with you. I look forward to attending your concerts again. Best
regards, Jim Paton
NAME: Beek
LOCATION: NYC,NY
ADDRESS: Wgtp1@rcn.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:49:58 AM
COMMENTS
Get well soon Jackie, Bubs your uncle
Name: Ann Crick
Location: London
Email: anncrick@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:01:33 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack, so sorry to hear of your illness. Your music has given me much
pleasure over many years, from Cream at the Marquee in the 60's to Shepherd's Bush Empire
a year or two back. You truly are the world's greatest bass player!
Name: Jeff Lynch
Location: harrisburg, pennsylvania usa
Email: jrlynch@lynchfilms.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:23:50 AM
Comment
wish you all the best ... you know that.
owe you a dinner and a hug. kip never gave me a clue ... just get well and play on, ok?
best,
jeff.
Name: Nick
Location: Houston, TX USA
Email: nmorris@precision-tube.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:33:45 AM
Comment
Yesterday I found out about your operation. It was such a shock that I could not
respond at that time. Fortunately Baby (just loved the way you sang that phrase) you are
OK. Just a note to say how much I have enjoyed you and your music. I’ve seen you
every time you have preformed in Houston, Texas since 1967 (about 6 times if I remember
correctly). I remember the last time I saw you, I took a friend with me who wasn’t
familiar with your solo career but he remembered Cream. After the 1st minute of your 1st
song he turned to me and said, “WOW” and that went on for the next 2 hours. Love
your new album. You have your family around you for support, all your loyal friends
praying for you and with the grace of God; you will be back as strong as ever.
Peace be with you Jack.
Nick Morris
Name: Mike McGill
Location: Gap, France
Email: anglotec@com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:43:07 AM
Comment
Jack, As one of the many who've got so much pleasure from your music, I want to wish
you a full recovery from your op. Hoping to hear more of you, Mike McGill (France)
Name: Mika Kantola
Location: Finland
Email: mika_kantola@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:16:45 AM
Comment
I just read that you have some medical problems. I wish you get well soon. Regards Mika
Kantola Finland
Name: John Dewhurst
Location: Macungie, PA, USA
Email: frogsong@fast.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:22:59 AM
Comment
Your music has given me great joy over the years. (The new album is GREAT, bu, then,
they all are.......) You've been an inspiration as a bassist, singer, songwriter and
producer. I took up bass in the seventies because of you. My thoughts and prayers are with
you. Get well soon.
Name: Howard Johnston
Location: The Wirral - UK
Email: hsmj.ghostmojo@virgin.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:24:21 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I have been listening to your latest record over the past few weeks and it has really
got inside of me. It is an excellent companion to "Shadows" and it contains all
the classic ingredients I would expect in one of your albums: The inspired poetry of Pete
and of Kip; the marvellous contributions of all the assembled musicians; and above all
else your own impassioned playing and singing.
I really believe it contains songs which can already, and rightly be claimed as
classics alongside those many, many jewels from your past career...."So They Invented
Race"; "Kelly's Blues"; "Ricin.." and "Lost In The
City"... (and many others) right up there with the likes of "Jet Set
Jewel"; "White Room"; "Theme For An Imaginary Western";
"November Song" and "Dark Heart" and far, far too many other songs to
list here.
Whilst I have been listening to it again today, I decide to check out the website. I
could not believe what I see. Whilst I am enjoying the end result of such creative
music-making...it's own author is only just returning back to health after this dreadful
illness....
Well thank God for that. Indeed we must - for I don't think any of us - your fans and
admirers - could imagine a world without the music of Jack Bruce continuing to arrive and
enrich our lives. I have been listening to your music for so long now that I really can't
remember it not featuring in my musical experience.
To think you went so close to the edge is horrifying. God can wait a lot longer before
claiming such talent. We need you here to keep amazing us with your passion and soul. We
need...well...More Jack...Than God does (if you will forgive the pun).
So please continue to recover - get well and get strong - and then continue to do what
you, and we all love best...making great music. We all know that the "Best Is Still
To Come"....
And I look forward to so much more of it in the future.
Regards to you and your family,
Howard
Name: Jim Howell
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:54:40 AM
Comment
Jack, I was surprised to hear of your cancer and happy to hear the transplant has gone
well. Please focus all you efforts on recovering; music should be secondary for now. I
know that attitude plays an important part of recovery, together with prayers and love.
Rest assured that all your many fans are praying for your speedy recovery. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Jim Howell
Name: Juhani Heinonen
Location: FINLAND
Email: juhani.heininonen@johtolanka.fi
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:57:21 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I'm devastated to hear the news about your illness.
I have enjoyed your music through the years very, very much. You are a great musician,
composer and singer. Please get well and continue your fantastic career.
I have never seen you perform in a concert, so you must come to Finland and play. OK?
:-)
All the best!!!!
Kind regards Juhani
Name: Lance Tuckruskye
Location: Long Island, New York
Email: ltuckruskye@scilabs.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:58:37 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I wish you a speedy recovery. You have been very influential in my bass playing for
years. I'm so glad that you pulled through your surgery. May all of lifes pleasures remain
within your grasp. Remember that your fans DO care about you. Sincerely, Lance Tuckruskye
Name: kosta
Location: brazil
Email: kosta@bluesmusicmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:02:54 AM
Comment
Thank god everything is ok.I hope to see you on the road soon.Best wishes to you and
your family.KOsta
NAME: Wagner Oliveira
LOCATION: Brazil
ADDRESS: wagnero@ig.com.br
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:09:06 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack, Best wishes, God bless you in your recovery and thank you for the music all
over these years.
Name: RON BERETTA
Location: CHICAGO, IL
Email: RONB@HARTFORDLOAN.COM
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:19:19 AM
Comment
DEAR JACK, WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR THIRD ALBUM IN
THE TRILOGY. HAVE ENJOYED THE FIRST TWO, FAVORITE SONGS ARE "DIRECTIONS HOME"
AND 52ND STREET FROM SHADOWS, AND YOUR REMAKE OF "WE'RE GOIN WRONG FROM THE SECOND
ALBUM IS TREMENDOUS. I RECENTLY ORDERED "LIVE FROM THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST, AM
LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING SELECTIONS FROM HARMONY ROW LIVE. HOPE YOU ARE UP AND AROUND
AND PLAYING THE BASS AGAIN SOON, NO ONE PLAYS IT LIKE YOU.
YOUR LONG TIME FAN,
RON BERETTA
Name: Stephanie Thorburn
Location: London
Email: pensmart1@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:20:52 AM
Comment
You have given so much happiness to people with your music over time. Wishing you a
speedy recovery and much love & support- congratulations on your marvellous new album.
Stephanie.
Name: Vincent
Location: Oakdale NY
Email: Vince4256@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:21:34 AM
Comment
Jack, I wish you nothing but the best. I'm not ashamed to say that I love Jack Bruce
and how much he means to me in my life. My musical Idol, the great Jack Bruce. Get Well
Jack, we all need you.
Vince Parisi
Name: Ed Henry
Location: Chicago, IL
Email: EdPam5@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:22:48 AM
Comment
Jack - I will be praying for you and hope for a speedy recovery! -Ed
Name: Scott Hull
Location: Palatine, Il.
Email: shull1@excite.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:23:35 AM
Comment
Hope your recovery is speedy. Thanks in advance for all the great music yet to come!
Name: Martin Peltzer
Location: Düren Germany
Email: mueller.peltzer@t-online.de
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:25:01 AM
Comment
Dear Jack! We all in our Bluesband hope for a short recovery. Best whishes from Germany
to one of the best. Regards Martin
Name: plee
Location: NyC
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:32:54 AM
Comment
My liver is at your service, sir.
Only make sure I'm dead first.
Best wishes to you and speedy recovery to you, Margrit and your family.
Name: Jeremy
Location: Beijing, China
Email: jez@ivebeenframed.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:17:22 AM
Comment
Been a fan for most of my short life, hope you are around for many more. Also hope you
make it over here one day for a gig
Name: Toke Sørensen
Location: Denmark
Email: tokes@.stofanet.dk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:41:11 AM
Comment
Hello Jack! I have just heard the news and is very pleased to be informed that you are
doing allright. There is many people here in denmark who would miss you and your music but
I´m glad to hear that your doing well. We love you. Toke Sørensen.
Name: Carol Belmarce Nieviedgal
Location: Assonet, Massachusetts
Email: carolbelmarce@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:49:25 AM
Comment
As Derek Araujo's mother and an admirer of your music, I wish you continued successful
recovery! You have been, and will remain in my prayers, along with your loved ones. The
worst is behind you, and soon you'll be your strongest physical self, again! God is with
you.
P.S. Thank you and your family for being such a significant part of my son's life. How
special you are!
Name: Bob Elliott
Location: Toronto, Canada
Email: relliott@ca.ibm.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:50:39 AM
Comment
My prayers and thoughts are with you Jack. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. We
need you!
All the best,
Bob
Name: Steve Silverman
Location: New Jersey, USA
Email: SS371@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:51:33 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I just heard about your situation and I want you to know I am thinking of
you and praying for your speedy recovery. Take Care, Steve Silverman New Jersey, USA
Name: Tim Hubley
Location: Clearwater ,Florida, USA
Email: hubleyt@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:52:38 AM
Comment
Wishing you continued success in your recovery. My wife is currently fighting cancer,
with just having her first radiation treatment last Friday, so I have an idea of what
trials you and your loved ones are going through.
Thank you for your musical gifts over the years, I have always enjoyed your music!!!
Thank you, get well, and God bless you and yours with the strength you need!!
Tim
Name: Peter Runnells
Location: New York City
Email: runnellsnyc@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:55:55 AM
Comment
Well Jack, I went on your website to see how things were going with the new album. Boy,
did I get a surprise! I'm So Glad you have a new liver and are making a recovery. Your
music has inspired me since I was a boy, and at 47, it still does! Take your time, get
strong, and get back to NYC as soon as you can. I'll be the nut in the front row at B.B
King's!! Love, Peter
Name: Kevin Howard
Location: near Toronto, Canada
Email: kjhoward@logtech.ca
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 12:01:50 PM
Comment
Jack,
So thrilled to hear your recovery is coming along: I can only hope that reading the
messages of 'get-well-soon'ism in this on-line guest book lifts your spirits, and enables
your speedy healing process.
I have been a fan since the days of 'that' band in the late sixties, and have enjoyed
everything since, particularly the power trios, (WBL, BLT, BBM).
This forum is a great way for us to direct some of this positive energy back to you.
Feel it. Let it flow through you; slowly at first, building to a fever pitch.
Peace under the oaks...
Kevin
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Name: Melissa Hamilton
Location: NYC
Email: melissa@littlebeemusic.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 12:08:15 PM
Comment
My best wishes are with you Jack and your family. I'm looking forward to many more
years of your inspiring music, and celebrating your birthday and my wedding anniversary on
many more May 14th's!
Love, Melissa
Name: Richard Sheehy
Location: West Vancouver, BC Canada
Email: richardsheehy@shaw.ca
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 12:09:18 PM
Comment
Take it easy and get well soon, Jack!
You have given me such pleasure over the last thirty-five years or so, to say nothing
of your utter re-definition of my favorite instrument. You have spoiled me! See you back
on the road soon!
Name: Roger Wrobel
Location: Morro Bay, CA
Email: rogerwrobel@netscape.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 12:31:47 PM
Comment
Jack, please get well soon. Your music has touched me many times over the years. My
prayers are with you and your family.
Name: ken keane
Location: port st lucie, fla
Email: lefty0451@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 12:57:28 PM
Comment
you vill get well immediatly.then you vill play your kick ass music.you are the the
best bass player in the world .get well soon.
Name: bob adams,jr.
Location: hazel park, mi.
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:02:09 PM
Comment
dear jack,please get well soon. your music was a big inspiriation to me as a young
man,and "i feel free" remains as one of the most ass-kick rock songs to this
day.may god bless you and keep you well.you are in our prayers.
Name: Ray Finnell
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Email: rafinnell@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:13:34 PM
Comment
From a longtime fan and idol-worshipper, best wishes on your recovery after your close
call. Have a speedy and complete recovery; I hope to hear of new work from you soon.
Name: Scott
Location: Chicago
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:14:55 PM
Comment
Get well soon, glad to hear things are going well...
Name: Frank
Location: Virginia
Email: fchand10@netscape.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:17:10 PM
Comment
We need you Jack. I'm 49 and have been aware of you for 35 years. Get well.
Name: Walter von Wegen
Location: near Bonn, Germany
Email: wwegen@writerscollective.org
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:17:15 PM
Comment
Hello Jack,
Hope you are doing better. I just heard about your illness today.
I greatly enjoy your CDs "Harmony Row" and "Songs For A Taylor"--I
hope that someday they both will come out on SACD or DVD-Audio, so the world can hear your
music in the best possible fidelity.
Again, best wishes for a full recovery. David Crosby has shown what you can do with a
new lease on life.
Walter vW.
Name: valdir bernardo junior
Location: sao paulo- brazil
Email: valdirbernardoj@ig.com.br
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:19:42 PM
Comment
jack , I hope you live forever man!!!!!!!
best heath for you
Name: pfish
Location: albany, ny
Email: pfish1@nycap.rr.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:39:09 PM
Comment
Hang in there, Jack! and get your beauty sleep :)
Take Care...
Name: Takako
Location: NY
Email: @
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 1:41:41 PM
Comment
Please know we are all pulling for you - get well soon!
Name: Phil Hoolahan
Location: Scotland
Email: hoolahanslide@btconnect.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:00:03 PM
Comment
Jack wishing you a speedy recovery ,hope you can join us to pay tribute to our freind
Rory Gallagher in 2004 , all the best mate
Phil
Name: Stu
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Email: stu@blues-rock.biz
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:03:03 PM
Comment
Get well real soon Jack, you were the main reason I started playing Bass.
Name: Sam Lacey
Location: Mount Desert,Maine
Email: kimandsam@prexar.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:03:54 PM
Comment
Best wishes Mr.Bruce,your contributions to music and life are still acknowledged by
people like myself who grew up with the Cream.
I saw the tour with Billy Cobham and Clem Clemson in the eighties(Va. Beach,Rogues
Gallery) and finally had the privelege of seeing you play live.
Keep up your spirits and play on!
Name: Steve Auerbach
Location: Utah, USA
Email: steve@planetagency.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:23:23 PM
Comment
Dear Jack -
Thank you for so much great music!
I saw you here in Utah with Ringo, Todd and Gary Brooker when I surprised my
client/buddy Ike Willis (Zappa singer)during our band's tour rehearsals in 2000.
What a treat - you sounded amazing!
Jack, I wish you strength and comfort.
Name: Patricia McGarity
Location: Fort Worth Texas, US
Email: pmcgarity@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:23:53 PM
Comment
All good thoughts and wishes to you and your family! You simply MUST get well soon!
Name: Martin Peltzer
Location: Düren,Germany
Email: mueller.peltzer@t-online.de
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:36:14 PM
Comment
Dear Jack! We all in our bluesband hope for a speedy recovery. I met you in Düsseldorf
in the Eighties and I love your sensationel birthdayparty in the E-Werk of Cologne.I wish
That the whole world will see you again soon. I love you and so do many others in germany.
Best wishes for you and your family.
Regards Martin
Name: Claire Springett
Location: Athens, Greece
Email: noorjabal@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 2:38:19 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
All my wishes for an impeccable recovery. Am looking forward to more of your beautiful
voice, bass and compositions. I've been entranced for more than 30 years! Much love,
Claire
Name: Yuri Amatnieks
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Email: amatniek@rogers.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:23:29 PM
Comment
One of my heros of the bass guitar!!!!! God bless and get well soon!
Name: Yuri Amatnieks
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Email: amatniek@rogers.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:23:48 PM
Comment
One of my heros of the bass guitar!!!!! God bless and get well soon!
Name: Michael A. Adashefski
Location: Smyrna, TN USA
Email: Lotus@surfbest.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:37:11 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I just found out about your recent surgery this morning and I had to write
and wish you a healthy and much-deserved recovery. As a 45 year old musician who has been
listening to your music since I was 11 I've always regarded you as one of my teachers. I
play drums, bass and keyboards and studied drums with your old bandmate Ginger Baker in
California in 1991 (see if he remembers!). Your bass playing, songwriting and great vocals
have always simply amazed me and when I learned of your illness I just couldn't let the
day go by without wishing you well. I hope you're around for a long, long time making more
great music. All the very best, Michael A. Adashefski
Name: Paddy Quick
Location: Walsall
Email: paddyquick@tinyworld.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:39:01 PM
Comment
Outside of family events, I had the best time of my life when I saw you play at Ronnie
Scott's in Birmingham (with Blues Saraceno). Nothing can ever take that away. Get well
soon!
Name: Paddy Quick
Location: Walsall, UK
Email: paddyquick@tinyworld.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:41:54 PM
Comment
Outside of family events, I had the best time of my life when I saw you play at Ronnie
Scott's in Birmingham (with Blues Saraceno). Nothing can ever take that away. Get well
soon!
Name: Bob Seyferth
Location: New York City
Email: badbobse1@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 3:59:51 PM
Comment
Jack,
It has been exactly one year to the day that your music and personality helped me my
family and friends experience a night that can never be duplicated nor forgotten. I am not
a selfish person but when I heard you became ill I decided to become very selfish. So here
are my two selfish wishes. I wish for your music to continue forever and more importantly
I wish for you to have a full and complete recovery to allow me to enjoy your Company
again someday in our futures.
Name: Jerry
Location: Leeds, England
Email: jerbooth22@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:06:14 PM
Comment
Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery. 'More Jack Than God' is one of your
best. Take care and get well soon.
Name: Robert Hudgins
Location: Pasadena California
Email: amhudgins@msn.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:11:09 PM
Comment
Jack, I wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you for your great music over the years. From
a long time fan, Bob Hudgins
Name: jim richardson
Location: denver colorado USA
Email: jimmyrich30@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:29:36 PM
Comment
love your music and your life long contributions to the developement of the bass. hope
recover fast. looking foward to seeing you performing quite soon.
Name: Es
Location: Clydebank
Email: django1@onetel.net.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:44:31 PM
Comment
Jack Just get better. I can't tell you how much your music means to me. I'm sure you'll
be visiting the Scottish Highlands again before too long. Es
Name: serve zeguers
Location: maastricht holland
Email: servezeguers@mac.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:59:46 PM
Comment
Jack, i saw you at the north sea jazzfestival 2001 where i was with john Beasley a
friend of mij.I talked with you and it was a special experians for me ,to talk with one of
mij rock hero s.I wish you all the best and i hope to see you very soon playing again .i
wish you all the best during you recovery.
Name: serve zeguers
Location: maastricht holland
Email: servezeguers@mac.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 4:59:58 PM
Comment
Jack, i saw you at the north sea jazzfestival 2001 where i was with john Beasley a
friend of mij.I talked with you and it was a special experians for me ,to talk with one of
mij rock hero s.I wish you all the best and i hope to see you very soon playing again .i
wish you all the best during you recovery.
Name: Victoria
Location: CA
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 5:20:01 PM
Comment
So glad you are recovering. Saw you play a couple of years ago -- never seen anybody
play a bass like that! You are amazing. get well soon!
Name: ian harvey
Location: Bridgeton,Glasgow,Scotland
Email: ianharvey56@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 5:29:43 PM
Comment
Hullawrerr Jock,I just read in the SUN th'day that you weren't doing too well on the
health front.I just wanted to wish you Orrabest..for a full recovery, and hope that the
many folk who have still to feel the POWER of your "live" performances get to do
so in the future.I've been lucky to see you with various line-ups over the last 25 years
or so..and have never been dissapointed.Last year at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh..
great!!any way..if you read this,remember to "take good care of yourself"...as
the song says.
Name: ian harvey
Location: Bridgeton,Glasgow,Scotland
Email: ianharvey56@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 5:35:31 PM
Comment
Hullawrerr Jock,I just read in the SUN th'day that you weren't doing too well on the
health front.I just wanted to wish you Orrabest..for a full recovery, and hope that the
many folk who have still to feel the POWER of your "live" performances get to do
so in the future.I've been lucky to see you with various line-ups over the last 25 years
or so..and have never been dissapointed.Last year at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh..
great!!any way..if you read this,remember to "take good care of yourself"...as
the song says.
Name: Dean
Location: Rochester NY
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 5:51:59 PM
Comment
Jack,
God speed in your recovery. Prayers are with you.
Dean
Name: The Palers
Location: www.procolharum.com
Email: webmaster@procolharum.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:19:02 PM
Comment
Many Procol Harum fans are also great lovers of Jack Bruce music and all join in
wishing you a great recovery and renewed good health and music making. Thanks and best
wishes.
Name: Pete
Location: San Francisco, CA
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:24:49 PM
Comment
Jack,
Best wishes on the speediest of recoveries! I am a huge fan and am so glad you are
still with us. So glad, so glad, so glad.
Pete
Name: Dan Whitworth
Location: San Diego, California
Email: dan@pint.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:25:48 PM
Comment
Glad to hear that you are recovering. All my best wishes!
Name: Marcelo Pereira
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Email: marpe@brecha.com.uy
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:27:07 PM
Comment
Hold on, Jack. We love you.
Marcelo
Name: Ed Fenning
Location: United States
Email: ed361@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 6:47:07 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, My heartfelt congratulations to you, on your successful operation, and my
sincere wishes for your complete recovery! I am so glad things have turned out so well for
you! Your music and work have meant so much to me over the years! I first discovered, you
as did many Americans, back in 1967 with Cream. I saw Cream twice, once on March 29, 1968
at Hunter College in New York City, where the group's performance was absolutely
exceptional (it's quality to me sounded like the Wheels of Fire live sides!). I saw Cream
a second time in November at Madison Square Garden at your farewell concert. In 1993 or 94
I saw you again in Manhattan, when you were touring with the guitarist Blues Seresina and
had a great night as well. As I began getting into jazz, I found your "Things We
Like" album in mid '71 - what a scorcher - I still like this record one very much. I
bought Escalator Over the Hill when it came out and don't see how Carla Bley could have
chosen anyone else for the part! I also enjoyed your contributions on the first two Golden
Palominos albums, and have A Queston of Time (great music - hope there's more from this
session which will come out somt time), and Shadows in the Air which is just sublime! I
just picked up your newly released Live in 1975 at the Manchester Free Trade Hall - this
one I bought last week through the U.S. "Collectors Choice" mail order catalog.
I have been too busy with the usual day to day routines of work, etc. but each time I pass
by my stack of new CD's I look at it with anticipation. Just found at this site about your
new album "More Jack Than God" so I'll be picking this one up shortly as well!
Again, my best wishes to you, and hopes for a healthy and speedy recovery, which will
allow you to be able to get back into doing what you enjoy which is composing and playing
music. When you do, I for one will be listening! Sincerely, Ed Fenning New York
ed361@yahoo.com
Name: Davy Arthur
Location: SCOTLAND
Email: david@arthurbellsolutions.co.uk
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:00:59 PM
Comment
So sorry to here the news!
Get well soon !!
Look to my friend Frankie Miller for all the inspiration you need !!
I wish you a qquick recovery to full health!!!
Davy Dalgety Bay Scotland
Name: Greg
Location: Boston MA
Email: Zappy4life@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:11:25 PM
Comment
I love your work and I hope you get well soon.
Name: Malcolm
Location: Chicago
Email: M_Fraser@egix.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:13:53 PM
Comment
Cream were the first group I thought were really good. I saw Lifetime in a small club
in Belsize Park, but only by standing on the backs of a couple of chairs, glued to the
wall. What a band, and what a gig. Then there was Crystal Palace, with Mick Taylor, and
Carla Bley's keyboards adding to the humor of the lyrics. A year or two later, a theater
in Victoria where we had to evacuate for a while due to a bomb threat. I remember the bass
guitarist making sure the sound engineer was getting out, before he left the stage
himself.
And so on.
But I also saw Ray Brown when he was over 70, his playing exquisite, flawless as ever.
So it's great to know you're going to be around another 10 or 15 years to keep great bass
playing alive and kicking. Best wishes for a very happy and healthy time.
Name: Richard Amari
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Email: ampgoesto11@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:16:55 PM
Comment
Jack, A spoonful of hope that you should make a full and quick recovery. Richard Amari
Name: Tom
Location: Ciminello
Email: ball601@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:34:10 PM
Comment
see ya soon at BB Kings.
Name:
Location: London England
Email: stephano4u@yahoo.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 7:37:03 PM
Comment
My bass hero...tho I am a guitarist, you're one of my biggest influences. Hope you
recover at the rate you stunned the world with your playing and musicality. My frinds say
who's your favourite guitarist, and I say..."hmmm, guitarist huh? I dunno, but I dig
jack Bruces Bass playing." No kidding. Speedy recovery,
very best, Stephano D'Silva
Name: Bill +Pat Ashley
Location: Oakfield, Tennessee
Email: ondrums@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:41:42 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, We wish you a speedy recovery and our prayers are with you! Thank you
immensley for all the timeless music you have given us, and we are looking forward to more
in the future!
Faithfully,
Bill and Pat Ashley
Name: Darren DeVivo
Location: Bronx, New York City
Email: dsbronx@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:55:01 PM
Comment
Jack, My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Remember you are loved the world
over. Can't wait until you strap on your bass again! Darren
Name: John OTt
Location: AMorica
Email: johnwott@bellatlantic.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 8:56:37 PM
Comment
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
God Bless
John
Name: Terry Reilly
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Email: terencer@optusnet.com.au
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 9:21:10 PM
Comment
Hello Jack
I'm currently reviewing your album "More Jack Than God" for The Age, a
Melbourne newspaper. I haven't stopped playing it.
But more importantly, I'm pleased to hear that you are recovering from what must have
been a hellish ordeal. I hope your recovery is fast and positive. We need you for part
three of the trilogy!!!
Perhaps you have already selected a powerful title from your recent experience.
May your talent keep sustaining you.
Best wishes
Terry Reilly 18 October, 2003
Name: Steve Raynes
Location: Matteson, IL USA
Email: saraynes@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:13:03 PM
Comment
Jack,
So glad to hear you're doing well after your surgery. Please count me among the legion
of fans that first heard you in the 60's, picked up the bass, and follow your tours and
buy your CD's to this day. I pay tribute to you every time I pick up my bass. I will pray
for your return every time I play your CD's. May the Good Lord keep you happy, healthy,
and with us for years to come.
Always your friend, always your fan, Steve Raynes Matteson, IL
Name: KJ Bleus
Location: Madison, Wisc USA
Email: kjbleus@charter.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:17:56 PM
Comment
Jack,
Best wishes for a healthful recovery.
Regards,
K.J. Bleus
Name: K. Welch
Location: NH, USA
Email: the-alien@earthlink.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:21:34 PM
Comment
As a cancer patient, I know the mortality that Mr. Bruce has been facing. Hopefully, he
will outlive even me, and for that "I'm So Glad" :)
Name: Mike Czar
Location: Bay Shore/NY/USA
Email: msczar@optonline.net
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 10:43:23 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My plans include seeing you play for another 20
years!! Have seen you many times over the years... starting in 1968. 'We' are coming up on
'our' 40th anniversary. Please get a set list ready!!
Name: Ricky Shankman
Location: NYC, USA
Email: RickyDoc@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:06:43 PM
Comment
Caught all your recent shows at BB Kings in NYC. Look forward to seeing you play there
again! Best wishes
Name: Jon Sebastian Brice
Location: Bricktown,New Jersey,USA
Email: ridingroy@aol.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:28:47 PM
Comment
35 years ago you inspired me to be a professional bassist/vocalist and I have been ever
since.You were gracious when I met you years ago at The Bottom Line with Tony William's
friend Laura Logan.You are simply the best ever.All my wishes for a full and speedy
recovery and thanks for all the GREAT music.
Name: Jason Cameron
Location: Lawrence Massachusetts
Email: JayRcknMetal_1@hotmail.com
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:49:29 PM
Comment
Jack I wish you all the best and wish you well and a speedy recovery. I met you in
Hampton Beach NH last year and you signed my BBM and my Jacket of Legends and the power
when out at the hotel because of a thunder and lightning storm. I can't thank you enough
for all the music you have made through out the years. You have brought me great joy
listening to your music. All the best my Friend Yours truly Jason Cameron
Name: Bruce Todd
Location: Newport Beach, CA. USA
Email:
Date: 10/17/2003
Time: 11:50:16 PM
Comment
You have been my all-time hero since I first discovered your music back in the 1960's.
Hang in there and get well soon. I look forward to seeing your next gig when you return to
California. We still need your music so here's my best to you!
Name: Brent Orella
Location: Portland, OR
Email: b_orella@yahoo.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 12:02:37 AM
Comment
Jack,
Hoping you have a quick recovery!
Name: Alan Oehler
Location: San Mateo, CA, USA
Email: alan.oehler@speakeasy.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 12:02:41 AM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack! You have made my life so much richer with your wonderful playing,
singing, and songwriting...
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 12:26:38 AM
Comment
Name: david rony
Location: new zealand
Email: davidthamesnz@xrra.co.nz
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 12:34:08 AM
Comment
G/DAY Jack, get well, hope to hear ya'on the road in the not to distant future. be
good, be cool, take care. David (down under)
Name: Paul Diamond
Location: L.A.
Email: Pbdiamond@sbcglobal.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:02:29 AM
Comment
I've lost Entwistle, I've lost Noel Redding -- I utterly refuse to concede Mr. J.M.
Bruce to the afterlife after investing 35+ years in listening to your incredibly inspiring
playing and voice. I am confident you will recover and return to being the most rounded
and wonderful bassist/vocslist of the rock era. Best wishes from all of us (including my
12 year old daughter who is just learning the difference between my EB-0 and your EB-3)
Paul Diamond
Name: David Stoltz
Location: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
Email: davidstoltz@msm.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:14:05 AM
Comment
I was so surpised to hear the news and I am grateful to hear that things are going so
well for you.You are one of those people whose place on earth is so important.You keep the
planet spinning in the right direction.It is,indeed,very nice to have you here.You have
long been a great inspiration to me as a person and as a musician and you know I love
you.Your new cd keeps selling out,so I haven't gotten my hands on it just yet,but I'm
close!Happy Recovery,my friend,Dave
Name: 3243
Location:
Email: greatuntitled@hotmail.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:48:12 AM
Comment
May God heal you from all of your recent ailments and may you be feeling better than
ever Jack. Thank you also for all of the great music you have given us, from Cream to your
performances of John Cage tunes.
Name: 3243
Location:
Email: greatuntitled@hotmail.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:49:25 AM
Comment
May God heal you from all of your recent ailments and may you be feeling better than
ever Jack. Thank you also for all of the great music you have given us, from Cream to your
performances of John Cage tunes.
Name: John Roberts
Location: Oakville,Ontario, Canada
Email: jackpiffle33@hotmail.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:54:49 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: You have meant a great deal to me for many years.It is so wonderful that
someone has donated a liver to you so that you can continue to live the full life that you
live.You must be very grateful.
You are such an inspiration to me with the excellent and innovative music that you have
composed,performed and recorded. The gig you played at the El Mo in Toronto in '88 is
without a doubt the greatest live show I have seen. Your new album is yet again of the
highest quality. I hope that your health will continue to improve and provide you with
many more years of happiness and music. Best wishes from one of your keenest fans(I have
quite an extensive music library devoted to you). Sincerely, John
Name: Dave Black
Location: Madison, WI USA
Email: dsblack@wisc.edu
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:59:49 AM
Comment
Jack,
The prayers of myself and my family are with you and your family in this stressful
time. You have touched so many of us in ways that you will never know. I hope you continue
touching us through your music for many years to come.
All the best,
Dave Black and family
Name: Karey M. Miller
Location: Castaic,Ca
Email: jdkcmiller@juno.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 2:45:36 AM
Comment
Hey Jack, I hope you get better and make a speedy recovery. Take it easy. We love you
and are here for you. Get well soon. God Bless you. Peace,Karey M. Miller
Name: Robert Clayton Sr.
Location: Bordentown, NJ
Email: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 2:49:54 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I have been a fan for many years (about 35)- had the pleasure of meeting you
a couple of times after gigs, but without going into a lot of detail, I would just like to
say that you have provided myself and the rest of the world with some of the best rock and
blues, songwriting, singing, performing, etc. and I have always felt your solo work
deserved much more attention from the public compared to so many other 'lesser' artists.
You have rocked me to the bones, and at times brought me to tears with your music. Soul to
soul your music travels. Being a registered nurse, I know what you went through both
physically and mentally- you must be one hell of a fighter! I hope the worst is behind you
now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes always, Bob Clayton
Name: Robert Clayton Sr.
Location: Bordentown, NJ
Email: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:09:30 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: As a long-time fan (about 35 years now) I was shocked and relieved to hear
the news regarding your illness and subsequent recovery. One of my most memorable moments
was meeting you for the first time- you were a complete gentleman, a true class act after
a gig in February 1990 at a small club on a magical snowy night in Philadelphia. That was
about 18 years after the first time I saw you with West, Bruce & Laing at the
Philadelphia Spectrum. Your music is the rare kind that at times rocks you to the bones
and can also move one to tears. Soul to soul your music moves once it enters the ears. As
a registered nurse I have some idea of the hell you went through- you gotta be tough as
nails to survive what you have. I sincerely hope the worst is behind you now. You and your
family are in my thoughts and prayers- best wishes for continued recovery and success. Bob
Clayton
Name: J. Pekka Mäkelä
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Email: j.pekka.makela@yrttimaa.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 4:19:24 AM
Comment
You're the musician that made me get a bass and play it.
Name: Jonathan Lippard
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Email: jblippard@comcast.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 4:48:59 AM
Comment
I'm likely to be the millionth person to express my wishes, but here goes...
Jack, as a bass player, your work has always been an inspiration to me.
Paul McCartney originally made me to want to play bass--I cheerfully admit that when I
was young I liked to pretend I was Paul. I even wanted to play bass left-handed (I'm
right-handed).
Then, when I was 15, I first heard the music of Cream.
It was the first time that I really *heard* how the bass guitar could be an up-front,
aggressive, and central component of music, while still fulfilling it's primary function.
Certainly, I'd heard that kind of stuff before--but it wasn't until I heard Cream that I
*noticed*.
The first song I learned to play on the bass was "Sunshine Of Your Love."
Your work gave me a direction of departure, which inspired me to learn, and to excel at
the instrument--which is pretty damn good for someone I've never met nor spoken a word to.
The only thing that's changed through the years since first hearing your music is that
other musicians have joined the ranks of those who inspire me, though they've only added
to, and not replaced the influence you've had on my playing. Some, like Geddy Lee of Rush,
were themselves inspired by your playing at the same age I was when I first heard your
music.
Let me offer my most heartfelt wishes to you for a speedy recovery, and for many years
yet to come of health and music.
That is, after all, the fate of those of us who have discovered we're musicians.
...oh, and I'm STILL looking for an EB-3. ;)
-Jonathan Lippard
Name: Robert Sippo
Location: Espoo, Finland
Email: karvamuhvi@hotmail.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:56:13 AM
Comment
Get well soon! Putting it simply, you've always been and still are my idol. Your music,
especially Cream, is simply THE music for me. I thank wish you a quick and safe recovery.
I truly hope everything goes well.
Best regards, Robert
Name: Steve
Location: Mdilleton, WI
Email: ******************
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 8:38:57 AM
Comment
Jack, you have much to do yet, like a tour of the states!!! Get well soon!
Name: Mick Pedersen
Location: Denmark
Email: mick-mccartney@ofir.dk
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 9:23:03 AM
Comment
Hello Jack.
I read the news yesterday and at first I was chocked but it's great to hear that you
are doing all right now. I'm a bass player myself and you were the first I listened and
learned directly from. You were the first were I learned that the bass is also an
important instrument and I'm glad that I heard about you Jack, because without you I
wouldn't being playing the bass today! So please do well and come to play again soon, I
already miss you and your bass playing.
Love, Mick Pedersen Horsens Denmark.
Name: Allan L. Tribandis
Location: Metrhuen, Massachusetts
Email: jrrt82@comcast.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 10:31:37 AM
Comment
Jack, Hoping for a healthy recovery. We love you very much. Thanks for so much
wonderful music. Get well soon. Allan
Name: Jon Kirkman
Location: Liverpool England
Email: jon@rockahead.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:00:02 AM
Comment
Jack,We spoke recently about your latest album for the Rockahead website. I have been
an admirer of your work for many years and I am sorry you have not been well lately.
However I am immensely relieved that you are now making a good recovery and will be around
to make more music for hopefully many years to come. My prayers and good wishes are with
you and your family and once more I wish you all the very best for a speedy and permanent
recovery. Regards Jon Kirkman
Name: Mark
Location: USA
Email: toome108@yahoo.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:01:56 AM
Comment
Take it easy Jack, at least your not the poor bastard whose liver you got!
Old musicians never die they just replace their organs.
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:06:17 AM
Comment
Our best wishes to get back on your feet and better than ever. truly Giulio and Jack
from Italy
Name: John Langdon
Location: Beverly Hills, FL USA
Email: geddyboy666@mail.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:17:42 AM
Comment
Happy to hear your surgery went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery and many more years
of great music and happy times with your family and friends.
Name: Rick Fullerton
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Email: prntwork@mnsi.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:23:03 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: I was shocked to here you were seriously ill. I always thought you were the
genius behind the success of Cream.The songs you wrote sound even better today and will
always remain classics for people to enjoy in the future. Much Thanks for the great music
& get well soon. Sincerely Rick.
Name: Dave Hoyland
Location: Totton, Southampton
Email: dave.hoyland@ntlworld.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:24:32 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I hope you are feeling better. I have admired your work for many years,
despite not always being capable of understanding all of it. I hope that you are soon well
enough to entertain us all with your music again, and lead us to explore areas where we
may not otherwise have gone. Good Luck Dave Hoyland
Name: ned senderoff
Location: new haven connecticut usa
Email: nathanielm@aol.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:54:13 AM
Comment
jack,get will soon.want to see you at toads again.love your spirit--ned
Name: Signet olivier
Location: Paris France
Email: fillmore75@wanadoo.fr
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 12:36:10 PM
Comment
Hey Jack,
All wishes from French fans for your recovery after that hard chirurgy. Hope you'll be
very soon pulling the strings of Warwick bass. just a thinking for Roy Gallagher and your
furious jam with him on Koln Rockpalast.
All wishes for your recovery.
Olivier
Name: leo
Location: Florence Italy
Email: leomilani@tiscali.it
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:03:53 PM
Comment
Sunshine for your "life"!Go Jack!GO!
Name: Terry Young
Location: Florida
Email: coneykid@worldnet.att.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 1:13:03 PM
Comment
Jack
Just read about your illness on the Felix Pappalardi web site. I'm glad your doing
better now. One of the greatest evenings of my life was seeing yourself, Leslie and Corky
at Radio City Music Hall back in 1972. Thank you so much for everything and take care of
yourself. I'm looking forward to MORE!
Terry Young
Name: Mike Swan
Location: Houston
Email: mswan@clri.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 2:51:13 PM
Comment
Godspeed and best wishes, Jack
So glad that the operation went well.
Mike
Name: william kufis
Location: los angeles, ca.
Email: williamk-@sbcglobal.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:40:20 PM
Comment
Jack, glad you are getting better. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your
family in this critical time.
Name: Richard Watson
Location: Arkansas, USA
Email: watson2@wongfaye.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:45:34 PM
Comment
All the best wishes, Jack. From the bottom of my heart, Love and God bless.
Name: Jack Smith
Location: Kitchener,Ont.Canada
Email: Uncle Jack@rogers.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:51:40 PM
Comment
Hello Jack,Get well soon and all the best.You are the best bass player of all
times.Take care.
Name: Mitchell Kane
Location: NJ USA
Email: m.kane@geoffreyaccess.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:55:32 PM
Comment
We love ya man!
Name: Tim Rooff
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa USA
Email: trooff1@cfu.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 3:58:56 PM
Comment
Jack, I hope you have a speedy recovory. Now get out of that bed you lazy Scottsman and
get back to making the great music we have all had the pleasure to listen to all these
years. I wish you nothing but the best Jack. Your Fan, Tim
Name: loz parkes
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 4:29:09 PM
Comment
Name: Graeme Campbell
Location: Falkirk
Email: graemecampbell@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 4:59:56 PM
Comment
Take care of yourself, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Look forward to
seeing you playing live soon.
Name: Michael Juley
Location: Greendale, Wisconsin, USA
Email: mjuley@journalsentinel.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 5:21:48 PM
Comment
Jack, You gave us a bit of a scare. Glad to hear you're doing much better. We are
hoping and praying for your speedy recovery so you can resume your career, and we're
looking forward to again enjoying your great bass playing, composing and singing. I've
been a fan of yours since 1967, and you continue to be an inspiration for all bass
players, including me. Good luck to you and your family.
Name: mun
Location: chicago
Email: rock1313mun@msn.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 5:47:27 PM
Comment
hey jack, i hope you get bette,would like to see ya jam sometime mun
Name: David Mellows
Location: Victoria, Australia
Email: dmellows@ozemail.com.au
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:00:55 PM
Comment
Australia is still hoping to see and hear a very live show. Get well soon and keep up
the great work that has inspired for so long.
Name: Alan Stecher
Location: Rollinsville, Colorado
Email: alan@rmi.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:06:43 PM
Comment
Get well, Jack! Best wishes for a full recovery, and hopefully you'll be making more
music soon. You were one of my first inspirations towards becoming a musician, and for
that I am grateful.
Enjoy, alan
Name: Paul Beery
Location: Delaware USA
Email: pbeery4@comcast.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:23:31 PM
Comment
Dearest Jack.......Good Luck with your recovery ! I will say a prayer for you ! I have
seen you in concert 4 times and have had hours of enjoyment from your music. Your playing
has always amazed me. Hope your feeling better soon !! Paul
Name: Eric Clapton
Location: Ohio
Email: jackknowsit@reunion.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:29:20 PM
Comment
Hi Buddy !! When your finished with your recovery want to put the old band back
together for a new studio album?? If Roger and Pete can do a new WHO album I think we
should do a new CREAM album ......As Always...I Love You......Eric.....do take care of
yourself !
Name: joel watterworth
Location: michigan, usa
Email: mctjtw@juno.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:36:09 PM
Comment
i'm a longtime fan. love cream and i redicovered your work with 'desire developes an
edge' with kip hanrahan. Great stuff. here's hopes for a speedy recovery. joel
Name: james cook
Location: bayonne new jersey usa
Email: mobydickasap@yahoo.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 6:45:41 PM
Comment
I am pleased to hear that you will continue the greatest show on the planet "JACK
BRUCE" yeah!!!
can you please release your mind now!
God love ya Brother!
Name: Harry Falik
Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
Email: harry55@optonline.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 7:10:38 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Sorry to hear about your liver problems and wish you a speedy recovery. Time
flies the older we get and our bodies age ungracefully. It seems like yesterday when
"Cream" was turning the world on its ear. I still listen to my favorite Cream
songs on a daily basis. Spoonful, NSU and I'm So Glad still blows my mind. The three of
you traveling into the stratosphere and beyond in an aura of glory was such a gift to
mankind. I'm nearing fifty and here I am sounding like a little kid. Here's hoping you're
fully recovered and will continue a productive life making incredible music.
Sincerely, Harry Falik
Name: buzz tubert
Location: worcester, mass usa
Email: thebuzza@yahoo.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 7:22:10 PM
Comment
jb --- what a fuckin' shock!!!! my every thought and prayer are with you ---- speedy
recovery--- mate ---- peace.
Name: Bob O'Fee
Location: New HOpe, PA
Email: bobofee@comcast.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 7:37:25 PM
Comment
Dear Jack:
You were the reason I learned to play the bass. I would spend hours as a young man
listening and learning your rifts and subtle tones in each and every song. Unfortunately,
while I could copy your sound, I could never create it on my own.
I thank you for starting me on my musical journey and also for heloping me know my own
limitations. I wich you well and hope that your life will always be filled with music.
All my best wishes,
Robert P. O'Fee, MD; Ph.D.; FACNS
(See I told you I learned my limitaions and did what I was really good at)
Name: Harry Falik
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Email: harry55@optonline.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 7:40:38 PM
Comment
I'm back again because there's stuff I forgot to say. First, I saw you in LA in the
early 80's with Clem Clemson, Billy Cobham and Davis Sancious. It was exciting and
unforgettable. In the early 90's a friend and I went to see you at a club in Bayshore,
Long Island. We got there early and we walked into an empty room. You were on stage
singing "Deserted Cities Of The Heart". I thought to myself where's all the
fans? I felt sad so when you finished the song I clapped. I couldn't believe one of my
musical heroes was standing just a few feet in front of me. I went to the bar to get a
beer. The bartender apologized because the beer wasn't cold yet, then he realized that WE
WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE THERE so he told us to get out. You guys were just rehearsing. We
waited till midnight but you still didn't get on stage. Sorry Jack but we left. It's OK
though, those few minutes all alone watching you rehearse was well worth it. Another
thing, My brother and I have this private thing that when we play 7 card stud poker and
either of us has a Jack and a Deuce for the first two up cards we have to pay 2 dollars to
the other. It's in honor of you. Jack Deuce = Jack Bruce. So if a fan shows you a Jack and
a Deuce it's probably me.
Name: Loretta
Location: Canada
Email:
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 8:26:42 PM
Comment
May God be with you at this time and best wishes for a speedy recovery. My thoughts and
prayers are with you! Take care.
Name: Peter Doyle
Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
Email: ppdoyle@eircom.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 9:12:56 PM
Comment
Dear John Symon Asher Bruce,
I only found out about your illness today and wish you a complete and speedy recovery
to full health. Congratulations on the new album, it's a beautiful piece of work, you must
be well pleased with it.
Best wishes Peter
Name: Karl Evangelista
Location: Tarzana, CA
Email: ep1str0phy@yahoo.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 9:37:59 PM
Comment
Nice to know that Mr. Bruce will be sticking around for a little longer. We've already
lost our Dolphys, Coltranes, Aylers, Parkers, Powells, Sharrocks, LaFaros, Evanses, Monks,
Cherrys, Higginses, Sun Ras, Blackwells, Davises, Williamses, Youngs, Greens, Rahsaan
Roland Kirks... far, far too early... both robbed and deprived of, actually. Many
blessings and best wishes to someone who still has a lot to give. You can hear it, too.
Name: Tom Allegra
Location: San Diego
Email: tallegra@cox.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 9:49:07 PM
Comment
Jack, I wish you a speedy recovery from your recent surgery, I know you will be back
soon playing the bass like no other and hope to see you in person again. I saw you in 2001
in San Diego with Ringo Starr. I really loved your work with Cream and think I Feel Free
is one of the best rock song ever written. You have all my good wishes and hope in some
small way this note will help you recover faster. Take care, Tom Allegra
Name: Ken Klein
Location: Los Angeles
Email: vidrip@mac.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 9:54:09 PM
Comment
I was shocked to hear about your illness but overjoyed at your tough-as-nails recovery.
You're like a member of the family to me. I grew up listening to you and you've taken me
through some difficult times. You've provided solace and brought me incredible joy for all
these many decades. I'm glad I can look forward to having you around. Be well and be
happy!
Name: Mike Backunas
Location: Leicester, Massachusetts
Email: mbackunas@earthlink.net
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 10:13:05 PM
Comment
Jack,
I've been listening to you for most of my life. Since I was about 13. I'm 48 now.
You're one of the finest musicians in the world. First rate! You're a treasure! Get well
soon!
Mike
Name: PW
Location: Tokyo - Japan
Email: pmw@asahi-net.email.ne.jp
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 10:29:51 PM
Comment
Dear Jack You are an inspiration to so many around the world, thanks for the music.
Here is for a full and speedy recovery...Hang in there and get well soon, man. Philippe
Name: PW
Location: Tokyo - Japan
Email: pmw@asahi-net.email.ne.jp
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 10:30:10 PM
Comment
Dear Jack You are an inspiration to so many around the world, thanks for the music.
Here is for a full and speedy recovery...Hang in there and get well soon, man. Philippe
Name: JJ
Location: JAPAN
Email:
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:22:31 PM
Comment
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Name: Jeff Feldman
Location: S F Bay Area
Email: jeff@bizblues.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:32:03 PM
Comment
Please get well. I still love your music. Please put out an SACD of Songs for a Tailor!
If not for you I never would have picked up the bass and my life would have been
different.
Name: JJ
Location: tokyo japan
Email: 1701a@livedoor.com
Date: 10/18/2003
Time: 11:32:33 PM
Comment
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Name: Bruce Anthon
Location: Brisbane Australia
Email: panthon@bigpond.net.au
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 12:46:14 AM
Comment
Sorry to read of your recent "trouble" but very happy to see everything is
"on the mend".Best wishes from "down here"...& thanks for all
those years of great music...a true inspiration...may there be MANY MORE!!...take
care...from one Bruce to another.
Name: Rob Robinson
Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Email: rcubed88@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 1:49:15 AM
Comment
Hi Ya Jack
Shocked to hear you were ill, but relieved to hear things are going well for you now.
Have been featuring a few of your albums on my little radio show down here (community
radio) last week - Somethin Els, BBH, Truce, B.L.T. & that matserpiece - Out Of The
Storm. I'll give my listeners the good news that you're 'Out Of The Storm'. Thanks for all
the great music and memories so far. Long life and good health to you.
Best Rob
Name: Larry Barton
Location: Bakersfield California
Email: lbarton@bak.rr.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 1:55:50 AM
Comment
Good Luck on your recovery. I'm listening to 'Send For Me' as I'm writing this. Great
stuff. I've been a fan of the British Blues since the start of the 60's and still listen
today. Thanks Larry 'Blue Bart' Barton
Name: Laura
Location: Los Angeles
Email: lpetticord@aol.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 2:04:30 AM
Comment
God bless and be well
Name: chuck laiti
Location: Portland, Oregon
Email: chuck@aracnet.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 2:16:05 AM
Comment
To Jack, I have meant for years to tell you: I figure I must actually owe you money for
the enjoyment and inspiration your music has brought to my life. Anything I have spent to
acquire your recordings has come back to me in an experience that surpasses such
considerations. I wish you renewal and prosperous good health. -chuck laiti
Name: Cathy Searles
Location: Brisbane Australia
Email: cathysearles@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 6:53:33 AM
Comment
Jack, I'm sending positive & powerful energy your way for a full and happy
recovery. You have been an inspirational figure and I listen to not only Cream but your
solo works a lot - it's hard to believe that the heroes that you see in film clips, photos
as young amazing characters have a fallible body - everything seems like yesterday when
you tune into those sounds. Stay strong and may your family, friends and fans give you the
strength that you need now. Cheers and thanks, Cathy Searles
Name: Tapio Pekkola
Location: Helsinki Finland
Email: tapio.pekkola@eduskunta.fi
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 7:23:48 AM
Comment
Dear Jack
We are so sorry to hear about your cancer.
I`ve listening your music since 1966 and it`s been a privilege to see You on Stage and
also have few discussions with You during your visits in Finland.
It was a great personal pleasure to me to see my son Pyry learning bass playing with
"Sunshine". You Jack as a father must know how proud I was.
We both hope strength and all the best to You and your family! Get well soon! We want
to enjoy your music in years to come. We also hope to see You in Finland. There are so
many of us admiring and loving your music.
Tapio Pekkola
Name: Fred
Location: NJ - exit 40
Email: ship-of-fools@att.net
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 7:43:05 AM
Comment
Jack! Our best wishes to you throughout your recovery. Hope to see you with on tour
Ringo soon! My family loved those shows....
Name: gabriele and friends
Location: udine italy
Email:
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:07:34 AM
Comment
good luck we hope to see you soon on the road
Name: Richard White
Location: Cornwall
Email: info@medicalwriter.co.uk
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:17:19 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
You have ben a musical inspiration to me over the last thirty years. I wish you well in
your recovery.
Best wishes,
Richard White
Name: Ed Ross
Location: Boston
Email: rossedjr@aol.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:54:29 AM
Comment
Jack:
My sincerest and best wishes for a strong and vibrant recovery. You have been an
inspirational force to so many people on a musical and personal level. You are in my
prayers for a rapid and complete recovery. Please think positively and reach deeply inside
for strength, focus and the love of life which you have exhibited all these years.
Sincerely,
Ed
Name: Robert Clayton Sr.
Location: The Bordentown, NJ Jack Bruce Fan Club
Email: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 10:12:44 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: I have already left two posts, but as I continue reading the incredible
words of admiration, encouragement and love coming to you from around the world, I am
simply blown away. It is obvious from this amaizingly moving outpouring of sympathy and
encouragement that there are still many fans of music that isn't 'manufactured' but rather
created in the mind, heart and soul of a musician who always stayed true to his roots and
at once retained his musical integrity in a business that is sorely lacking in that
commodity. I am so full of emotion at what all these beautiful people are expressing to
you that I don't know what to say except after spending 35 years getting into your head
and heart through your music, and meeting you on several occasions, I feel like you are
family and it is obvious I am not alone. We all love you Jack; you were given a wonderful
gift and despite some rough times you displayed limitless willpower to share your gift
with so many all over the planet. You are an enigma, and I believe someday your music will
be required material for music students at the finest performing art schools throughout
the world. I have your autograph which you graciously signed after a grueling 90 minute
kick-ass gig in Philly with Ginger in 1990; and I would not trade it for Beethoven's,
Chopin's, Wagner's, etc. (or all of them if offered). Thank God you pulled through the
worst- make sure those nurses keep that PCA pump filled! I will not ramble anymore except
to say my son, a 16 year-old bass guitarist, singer, and songwriter was inspired by you at
a very early age. (I'm a drummer who's raising a smart young man!) God bless and best
wishes to you and your family and close friends, especially Derek who makes all of this
possible and what a fine job he does for you, and us! Get well ASAP, as someone pointed
out in another post: you've got an album to get out there and promote with a real tour of
the states. Best wishes to Bernie as well- your recent crisis must be very hard on him as
well. I cherish the photo he let my son take of me with him in front of BB King's in NYC-
Thanks Bernie, you are also a real class act! Thank you for allowing me to ramble on, but
I had to get it out Jack! Heal man, heal!!!
Name: Dan Cwirka
Location: Washington, DC
Email: dcwirka@yahoo.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 10:21:21 AM
Comment
A young fan who truly hopes you are doing wonderfully and can continue to enjoy life
and play music for many years to come. Be well.
Name: Phil Novak
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Email: phil@baytoday.ca
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 10:31:42 AM
Comment
Best wishes Jack for a speedy recovery. I still say you're the best singer in the
history of rock, miles above Robert Plant. It's too bad Cream didn't last very long. You'd
get far more airplay on my favourite radio program, Psychedelic Sunday, on Q107 in
Toronto, if you had.
Name: Doug Smith
Location: Toronto
Email: douglasj.smith@sympatico.ca
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 10:48:26 AM
Comment
Played 'air' bass to Strange Brew 35 years ago....still doing it! Get well soon and
keep rockin'
Name: Steve Matsuya
Location: Aichi/Japan
Email: steve@mui.biglobe.ne.jp
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:11:31 AM
Comment
You were the reason I start to play bass guitar since 1973. I hope you get well soon
and play your world.
Name: Steve Matsuya
Location: Aichi/Japan
Email: steve@mui.biglobe.ne.jp
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:11:33 AM
Comment
You were the reason I start to play bass guitar since 1973. I hope you get well soon
and play your world.
Name: bruce blount
Location: maryland, USA
Email: basshawg95@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:29:22 AM
Comment
jack, you've been an inspiration to myself and many other bass players. i'm glad you're
doing well and can't wait til you can tour again.......take care bro!
Name: paul .
Location: london
Email:
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:51:20 AM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack. Then get back on the road!
Name: plee
Location: nYc
Email:
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 12:18:30 PM
Comment
Almost forgot - thanks, God.
NAME: jim
LOCATION: Sheffield, UK
ADDRESS: d.n.smith@shu.ac.uk
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 12:47:52 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack - hope it all goes well for you - jim
Name: Mary van Eldijk
Location: Benden Leeuwen, The Netherlands
Email: maryvaneldijk@myself.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 1:00:33 PM
Comment
I hope you get well very soon & life the rest of your live in health. So you can
make new albums and do some shows.
Best wishes & good luck
Mary.
Name: Edward Connolly
Location: New Jersey
Email: elcon75@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 1:41:46 PM
Comment
I just read the news and wish you a full recovery. You are producing the most creative
music (still) of all the sixties musicians. You have enriched my life with your music. Get
well!
Name: Douglas McLeod
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Email: douglas.mcleod@bt.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 2:24:31 PM
Comment
Heard the good news on Radio Scotland that you are making a recovery. Get yourself
fully fit again and come back home soon to play for us. All the best.
Name: Neil C,
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Email: ngcx@earthlink.net
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 2:38:11 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Great to hear of your COMPLETE recovery,
Your voice, bass playing and songs have brought so much love and joy to me and millions
of other people, that now it all comes back to you for more GREAT times in your own life!
Thank you!
Neil C.
Name: Neil C,
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Email: ngcx@earthlink.net
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 2:38:26 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Great to hear of your COMPLETE recovery,
Your voice, bass playing and songs have brought so much love and joy to me and millions
of other people, that now it all comes back to you for more GREAT times in your own life!
Thank you!
Neil C.
Name: pete & glenn sargeant
Location: blues matters! magazine
Email: peteofmyblueheaven@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 3:39:13 PM
Comment
Hi Bruce Family
I was stunned when I read of Jack's op - with that on his mind just how can he have
been so very accommodating and informative when Glenn and I visited him days before to put
together the interview piece that we had arranged to do ?? What a guy !! I have never met
anyone so focussed and I'm sure this will be reflected in the article (which we shall run
in our next issue) Jack - you are an example of ability and determination, long may you
thump those bass strings ! This family wishes you every good fortune to make up for these
problems
Pete & Glenn Sargeant
Name: Alan Kayser
Location: USA
Email: alankayser@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 3:55:54 PM
Comment
May the Good Lord bless you with a full recovery. You have brought the joy of music
into many lives. From a fan of many years, can it be almost 40 years? Best wishes for many
years to come.
Alan Kayser
Name: Don Adams
Location: Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Email: dadams@appleby.on.ca
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 4:05:38 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Your music has inspired me in good times, and sustained me in bad. I feel like the
little drummer boy in that Christmas song -- here with little to offer you in return. I
give to you, then, what I can: my heartfelt thanks, Jack, and my deepest prayers for your
recovery.
Warmest regards,
Don Adams dadams@appleby.on.ca
Name: Gerd Schulze
Location: Hamburg - Germany
Email: mlhamgs@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 5:20:51 PM
Comment
Wish you all the best whatever may happen -have been a great fan of Cream and have
followed you through your solo-work
Brdgs
Name: Frank Moriarty
Location: New Jersey, USA
Email: loudfast@comcast.net
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 5:40:16 PM
Comment
Jack, just sending you best wishes for your recovery. I've seen you play many times
over the years in various projects, but have always had a special affection for your first
post-Cream solo albums. In fact, my book "Seventies Rock: The Decade of Creative
Chaos" has just been released and contains a rather glowing section about those
albums. I'd be happy to send you a copy if you'd enjoy seeing it! Warm regards, Frank
Moriarty
Name: emilio
Location: toronto
Email: santello@sympatico.ca
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 7:18:41 PM
Comment
Jack!! From a huge Cream fan, a sincere and heartfelt "GET WELL SOON". You
will be in my prayers. May God bless you and your family!!
Name: DICK MILLER
Location: GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON AT USA
Email: RCMGOLDBAR@AOL.COM
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 8:22:51 PM
Comment
FOR OVER 35 YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN AN ENORMOUS PART OF MY LIFE. I HAVE FELT THAT POUND FOR
POUND THERE IS NO EQUAL IN MUSIC TO YOUR GIGANTIC TALENT. YOUR BODY OF WORK HAS GIVEN ME
ABOUT A BILLION HOURS OF HAPPIENESS AND JOY IN MY LIFE AND WHEN I HEARD OF YOUR ILLNESS I
WAS SHOCKED..........AND HURT. I AM SUPREMELY HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE ON THE MEND. I AM
CURRENTLY AWAITING MY COPY OF MORE JACK THAN GOD TO ARRIVE IN MY MAILBOX ANYDAY AND AM
AWAITING IT ANXIOUSLY. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF MAN, AND KEEP WRITING AND PLAYING AND
WRITING AND TOURING AND WRITING AND RECORDING......................AND KNOW THAT I AND
MANY OTHERS YOU HAVE NEVER MET AND DO NOT KNOW ARE OUT HERE THINKING OF YOU AND THAT WE
CARE.................
DICK MILLER
Name: Dennis Healey
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Email: dennis.healey@sympatico.ca
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 8:59:48 PM
Comment
Glad to hear you're on the mend...best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cream changed my
life - made me a musician and still represents the high point of Rock, and equal to any
music period. Thanks for showing the way and taking it to the limit.
Name: Jody Daddio
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Email: jodydaddio@yahoo.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:00:03 PM
Comment
Jack, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Much love, Jody
Name: Judith
Location: South Pasadena. Fl,
Email: judith@procolharum.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:11:12 PM
Comment
Jack. My prayers are with you....Can you Follow////////Please do---get well so
fast----Shine On--Jude
Name: Larry Pennisi
Location: New York USA
Email: cerdes@ProcolHarum.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 9:58:43 PM
Comment
Jack Please don't leave us. Your music has sustained and nourished me for 30 plus
years. I count on you to keep soldering on. Be well. Get better fast. Survive, We all love
you so very much
Larry
Name: Jon Maclean
Location: Australia
Email: macca461@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 10:18:12 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I was greatly surprised to learn of your serious illness, but pleased to hear your
recovery is now going well. Best wishes from Down Under. Loved More Jack Than God by the
way!
Cheers, Jon
Name: Phil Watson
Location: Sydney, Australia
Email: phil.watson@reedbusiness.com.au
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:05:36 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Just got word of your serious illness. Great news that the transplant went
well. Ya gotta look after the old liver mate...my love of a good drink will hopefully NOT
see me in a similar position in the years to come. Being an Aussie the odd cold beer is a
national sport! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Regards, Phil.
Name: A J Calabrese
Location: Buena, NJ USA
Email: othernj@yahoo.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:22:02 PM
Comment
God Bless you and keep you my friend. Get well soon and make more music.
Name: Gordon Sheets
Location: Portland, OR
Email: gordons@hevanet.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:23:13 PM
Comment
You da man, Jack! With you all the way.
Name: Daniel Blue
Location: Shreveport La.
Email: default56@msn.com
Date: 10/19/2003
Time: 11:37:27 PM
Comment
Dear Jack
I hope you are feeling better.And have a smooth recovery. You will be in my thought and
prayers. Take car Jack.
Daniel
Name: GLR
Location: Athens, Greece
Email: grazz@otenet.gr
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 2:09:02 AM
Comment
Jack laddie, Here's hoping that the Gods will revive you thoroughly. With so many junk
bass-players around, the world needs you and that red Gibson to show them all that
bass-playing is still in good hands. (My own head hasn't been the same since Lifetime). Be
well, the Scot in you will not be put down that easily!
Name: Tapani Taka
Location: Porvoo, Finland
Email: tapani.taka@pp.inet.fi
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 3:39:43 AM
Comment
Lucky us! We are still able to bask in the sunshine of Jack's bass & voice and hope
we can keep on doing so for a long time! Hope your strenght holds & have a good life!
Name: Peter Stinson
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Email: peter.stinson@brutele.be
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 5:13:07 AM
Comment
I wish you much strength and courage for the weeks and months to come. I am praying
every day for your recovery.
Much love from an Ulsterman in Brussels.
Name: Dave Oswald
Location: London
Email: dave@edaltd.co.uk
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 5:15:25 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack. Us Scots are made of rugged stuff. Congratulations on the new
album. I seem to enjoy it more with each playing.
Name: Peter Stinson
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Email: peter.stinson@brutele.be
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 5:21:05 AM
Comment
I wish you much strength and courage for the weeks and months to come. I am praying
every day for your recovery.
Much love from an Ulsterman in Brussels.
Name: Margrit Seyffer
Location: UK
Email:
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:20:23 AM
Comment
Thanks to all the friends and fans for such encouraging get well wishes. I am printing
them out right now and will deliver them to Jack's hospital bed today. I know he will be
in tears when he sees how many people are thinking of him. Love to you all! Margrit
Name: Malik
Location: Austria
Email: Lechelt@gmx.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:27:17 AM
Comment
On November 8, we are playing a get well concert for you, Jack, in Austria. Just listen
into yourself on the evening on that day. There is some energy coming your way.
Whatever you decide to do, stay or go, it will be alright.
Much love
M
Name: Martti Turunen
Location: Finland
Email: martti.turunen
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:41:23 AM
Comment
Name: Martti Turunen
Location: Finland
Email: martti.turunen@ritmacon.fi
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:56:26 AM
Comment
Hello Jack,
I wish You many many happy years after returning from this big operation.
I was just yesterday watching one 3 hours collection video from your bands and
interwiws 1970 - 90. This "When I First Time Met The Blues" 1983 with Tony
Sancious is one of the fantastic ones.
Do not give up - Our Dear Champion
We will meet one day in the consert again... as we did at B.B.King 18.-19. October
,2003
Martti
Name: Hans Grönsten
Location: Göteborg, Sweden
Email: www.hans.gronsten@spray.se
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 7:25:54 AM
Comment
Hello Jack, best wishes on a succesful recovery! You have always been a positive source
in my life. Hope to see you one day. Hans
Name: Stephen Pickup
Location: Rochdale England
Email: expresspickupltd@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:12:02 AM
Comment
Sorry to hear you have been under the weather,glad you are getting better.
Name: David Faytell
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Email: faytell@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:28:27 AM
Comment
A little more God then Jack for Jack's Sake! Best wishes and a speedy recovery Jack!!
You and your music will live on.
Name: WendellG
Location: Nova Scotia
Email: gallantw@forces.gc.ca
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:54:35 AM
Comment
Stay Strong. Stay with Us. We need YOU!
Name: Jonathan Steele
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia USA
Email: jonathan.p.steele@lmco.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 9:04:35 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I'm glad to read of your recovery. I hope you continue to gain strength and feel well.
I've always loved your music since the first time I heard Sunshine Of Your Love. I
particularly love Monkjack and Cities Of the Heart. As an amateur
bassist/vocalist/pianist, your music continues to inspire me. Hang in there; we hope to
see you and the band again in Dixie sometime soon. - Jonathan Steele
Name: bob fortier
Location: oak lawn illinois-u.s.a.
Email: BOFO814@MSN.COM
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:13:57 AM
Comment
get well soon hope you keep on rockin for years to come a long time fan bob fortier oak
lawn illinois
Name: Victor Sytzko
Location: New Jersey
Email: VICTORSYTZKO@MSN.COM
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:29:21 AM
Comment
I am very glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. I have been a huge fan for many
years. I thank you for all the great music to this point and look forward to much more to
come in future.
P.S.- I love the new CD.
Name: Simon Cole
Location: London
Email: simongcole@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:32:11 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
All my sincerest best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. The world would be a
sadder place without you and your music. Look after yourself and get well soon. I'm
sending you some virtual grapes and Lucozade in my thoughts.
Simon Cole
Name: Ted McCallion
Location: Port Chester, New York
Email: whodowedo@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:42:11 AM
Comment
Hi Jack, Just wanted to let you know I and countless others are thinking of you and
praying for you for a swift recovery. I also wanted to thank you for all the inspirational
music you have written and performed both solo and in all the diverse groups you have
played with. Your bass playing is unmatched and your voice is powerful and distinctive. I
look forward to hearing and seeing you again when you get back to full health. May God
bless you !!! sincerely, Ted McCallion
Name: Eric Gibbs
Location: Leucadia,Calif
Email: eric.gibbs@djortho.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 11:03:56 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I saw you,Ginger,and Eric play the Cafe Au GoGo back in 1967 and it was the
best vocal performance I ever heard. After all these years its still the best gig I ever
heard.You are the best ! ! Please get well My best wishes and thoughts are for your quick
recovery Eric Gibbs
Name: Joe Birish
Location: New Jersey, US
Email: birish_joe@hotmail.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 1:19:52 PM
Comment
Jack,
I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better after the Liver transplant. I've been a
big fan of yours since I started playing drums in bands back in 1967. I must have seen at
least 10-15 concerts that you've done solo & with Leslie West since the early 70s.
Your music has always provided me with lots of inspirataion & I'm looking forward to
hearing more new tunes from you when you're fully recovered!
Best wishes,
Joe Birish
Name: Scott Dickinson
Location: Lynn, Massachuetts USA
Email: heelref@webtv.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 1:43:37 PM
Comment
Dear Jack I just found out about your illness. I would like to give you my best wishes
for a full and speedy recovery. I have seen you perform live several times and can't wait
to see you perform again!
Name: Niki Dolp
Location: niki.dolp@gmx.at
Email:
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 1:46:23 PM
Comment
Get well, jack! You are one of the big greats of the bass! Hope you will come to
Austria soon!!!!
Peace & all the best Niki
Name: Kevin Roch
Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Email: rochk@vaniercollege.qc.ca
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 1:52:43 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack!!! We need you up,healthy,writing and recording again.You have been
a major influence on my approach to music and playing guitar.For this I THANK YOU All the
Best to you and your family Kevin Roch
Name: Adrian Childs-Clarke
Location: London
Email: adrian.childs-clarke@ntlworld.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 2:05:18 PM
Comment
Very glad to hear about your recovery following the transplant. Take care of yourself
and hopefully the music will sustain you in the way yours has so many of us.
Name: ashley reed
Location: teesside england
Email: ashley.reed@btopenworld.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 2:15:01 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack, British music needs you now more than ever,you have started a
legacy no one else could follow,long may it continue
Name: Karsten Thomsen
Location: Denmark
Email: karsten.thomsen@tdcadsl.dk
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 2:25:38 PM
Comment
Dear Mr. Bruce
I so sorry to hear about your illness, but happy to hear that you are recovering. I
have been a fan of yours since I heard "Sleepy Time Time" - what a tune! I hope
you will put thatone on your future setlists. Your new album is - as always - on the top.
Get well - get up - and get hold of that bass.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Karsten
Name: Carl Biancucci
Location: Boston,Ma
Email: carl@world.std.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 3:14:22 PM
Comment
Jack- I am very happy to hear that you are recovering nicely from your surgery,
although still in shock at hearing the news that you were ill.
My band Classic Ruins played 'SWLABR' in your honor when we heard the news that your
transplant was (ultimately) successful on Thurs.night (Oct.16)
Get well very soon.
- Carl -
Name: David Jacobs
Location: Leicestershire
Email: man_of_funk@hotmail.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 3:21:48 PM
Comment
Jack
I am shocked to hear of your illness! I wish you all the best, and hope your recovery
is as quick as possible! God Bless you and your family. Let us know that you're OK!
All the best
Dave
Name: PHIL MILLARD
Location: TAUNTON SOM
Email: TEDDYMYLES@TISCALI.CO.UK
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 3:25:15 PM
Comment
WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY THANKS FOR THE V GOOD TIMES AND MEMORYS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME
Name: Michael Strauss
Location: London, UK
Email: michaelstrauss@michaelstrauss.co.uk
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 3:32:14 PM
Comment
Jack, some 30 years ago one of your songs saved my life. At the time I had been a young
heroin addict without hope, but listening to "November Song" gave me the
strength to give up the drugs right there and then for good. I hope you get well very
soon, so that I can enjoy many more of your albums and gigs, and perhaps you might even do
a new version of "November Song" one day.
"More Jack Than God" is another master piece.
Best wishes,
Michael
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 4:05:01 PM
Comment
God love ya boyo! - You are one of my earliest influences in Music - Jack - Take good
care of yourself please. I am working through some liver problems myself - not needing a
transplant yet thank God. I've had two friends I know that had the new liver put in - It
was hard on them - I can only imagine. please get well soon Jack. I started playing the
bass becuase of Fresh Cream and love and play the blues to this day. I'm very lucky to
still be playin - as you are - "Ol' doctor grease paint" will fix you up. When
you get back on stage you will feel great (when you get off you'll be jaded!!) All love
and best wishes to you and your family. Alan O'Brien Newark Delaware
bongoslade@hotmail.com
Name: Ty
Location: Berkeley, CA
Email: ctj@uclink.berkeley.edu
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 4:08:33 PM
Comment
hoping for your speedy recovery. you've given so much to the world of music.
Name: Ty
Location: Berkeley, CA
Email: ctj@uclink.berkeley.edu
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 4:08:57 PM
Comment
hoping for your speedy recovery. you've given so much to the world of music.
Name: Dave Brancaccio
Location: USA (Ct.)
Email: dabahh@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 5:55:44 PM
Comment
Haven't seen you in person since '69 at the "tent"in Wallingford,Ct.When
you're feeling better come back and see us.Your sort of musicianship never goes out of
style. db
Name: edison freeman
Location: texas, usa
Email: edisonfreeman@thesuck.us
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:09:05 PM
Comment
get well soon, Jack. I never can get enough of your sound. Make More!
bass and debauched,
Ed
Name: HERB
Location: BROOKLYN , N.Y.
Email: HERBICIDE67@AOL.COM
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:26:14 PM
Comment
JACK THE MERE THOUGHT OF A WORLD WITHOUT YOU IS INCONPREHENSIBLE! Perish the thought!
Life ain't Jack without Mr. Bruce! Wishing you all the best and a prompt, healthy recovery
from all of us of CANYON!
Name: HERB
Location: BROOKLYN , N.Y.
Email: HERBICIDE67@AOL.COM
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:33:09 PM
Comment
JACK THE MERE THOUGHT OF A WORLD WITHOUT YOU IS INCONPREHENSIBLE! Perish the thought!
Life ain't Jack without Mr. Bruce! Wishing you all the best and a prompt, healthy recovery
from all of us at CANYON!
Name: Doris Malkiewicz
Location: New Jersey - USA
Email: jakfan@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 6:50:55 PM
Comment
Jack,
You are one DAMN tough Scotsman, and I hope you stay that way! I've been playing the
new album over and over again, and saying what I always say about your records - "OH
MY GOD - WOW!!" So please get well soon, 'cause I already miss seeing you on the
road.
Best wishes to you and your family, Doris
Name: Rody
Location: Sao Paulo - Brazil
Email: scout@uol.com.br
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 7:45:48 PM
Comment
Blessed Be the Great Master Jack Bruce! We hope he can bring us the Joy for too many 60
years more! We Love You!
Name: phil lamanna
Location: roselle park nj usa
Email: phill1117@comcast.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:01:42 PM
Comment
jack just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and to tell you I have been a big fan of
yours since cream and I got to see you and your band at bb kings in new york in december
of 2001 it was a great performence take care and get well soon phil
NAME: bill cobham
LOCATION: Italy
ADDRESS: zuttis2@netscape.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:13:22 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack! Get well soon! Bill C.
Name: dave
Location: nyc
Email: dlorcd@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 8:39:56 PM
Comment
you have been and always will be my inspiration. i wish for nothing but a full and
quick recovery. most heartfelt regards to you and your lovely family.
with love
dave
Name: Dan Knowlton
Location: San Diego
Email: dknowlton@yahoo.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 9:41:04 PM
Comment
Hope you are feeling MUCH better! My prayers are with you.
Dan K.
Name: Todd Wolfe
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Email: bluetwolfe@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:09:08 PM
Comment
I was only 10 when my brother brought home the new "Fresh Cream" album but it
had quite an impact. Always loved your music and always will! A speedy recovery to you
Jack!
God Bless
Todd
Name: Jimmy Canno
Location: Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563
Email: cannostav@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:11:30 PM
Comment
Hey Jack, I am so glad that you are doing much better. I am friends with Godfrey
Townsend,Christopher Cross,Allan Parsons, and the rest of the "Walk Down Abby Road
Tour". I think you might remember me as the big guy that owns the bar that you jammed
at the night you played at the Westbuy Music Fair. The tour just wasn't the same without
you this past summer. I pray that you get back on your feet real soon, and maybe even hit
the road again. I'd love to hang out with you at BB Kings again. Get Well Soon buddy, I
wish you all the best, Jimmy Canno P.S. Tommy Byrnes sends his love.
Name: Todd Wolfe
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Email: bluetwolfe@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:17:55 PM
Comment
I was only 10 when my brother brought home the new "Fresh Cream" album but it
had quite an impact. Always loved your music and always will! A speedy recovery to you
Jack!
God Bless
Todd
Name: Marc Chabot
Location: Woodbury, CT
Email: Mcfinearts@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:20:24 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Have loved all your music since Cream days. Saw you perform at a tribute
concert for John Lennon in Cambridge Mass in 1980. What an inspiring show; hereing White
Room live a dream come true. Love "things we like" with John Mclaughlin. My own
music is better for hearing you. Will send many healing vibes to you, and best wishes for
your joy in life and expression in music.
Marc
Name: Henri Minette
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Email: minette@minn.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:25:08 PM
Comment
Jack,
I thought your music was amazing when I was 14 and I still think so now - 36 years
later. Best wishes on your recovery. It is not your time yet.
Name: Jim Wyatt
Location: Redford, MI USA
Email: jimstyro@hotmail.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:49:20 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!
Name: Paul D Apted
Location: Hammond Indiana USA
Email: papted@aol.com
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:50:39 PM
Comment
You were a major influence and inspiration on my bass playing through out my lifetime.
God Bless and preserve you.
Name: James Setser
Location: London, Ky. U.S.A.
Email: jsets@adelphia.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 10:58:02 PM
Comment
Hope you are doing better now. Get well soon. Been listening to your stuff for years. I
am a big Gary Moore fan too I hope you guys work together again in the future. Also glad
you are on the Sanctuary label it is great to see the new releases coming out. I have a
friend I work with,that is a bass player (who is only 20) and it was great to hear him
talking about how influential your bass playing is to him Best wishes, James
Name: Erik Tomas
Location: Toronto Canada
Email: erik@raceline.ca
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 11:07:24 PM
Comment
How much do we need talented people?
Almost as much as we need brave people!
You exemplify both. My 12 year old daughter watched the movie "School of
Rock" and could NOT get "Sunshine" out of her head.
All generations need you Jack, we need your music! Way to battle back! We are with you
all the way!
Come on back to Canada as soon as you're back on your feet!
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto Ontario Canada.
Name: James Allen
Location: Kearney, Missouri
Email: jallen2@exop.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 11:16:02 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
A friend alerted me (via the Beyond the Pale message board) about your transplant since
we are both big fans of your music for many years. I hope you are feeling better and
recovering from the liver transplant. I was treated for Hepatitis C virus last year which
has been determined as successful for which I feel blessed and thankful although it was
difficult. We all hope you'll recuperate and take good care of yourself so that we can see
and hear your songs again when you are ready. Don't let the leaden winter bring you down
forever. God bless you.
Cheers,
James Allen jallen2@exop.net
Name: John Bujak
Location: Lockport, NY
Email: j.bujak@verizon.net
Date: 10/20/2003
Time: 11:55:25 PM
Comment
Jack, get well soon. You're the best thing that's happened to music in the past 40
years! We need you!
Name: Mark Marsh
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Email: mark_marsh@sbcglobal.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:32:26 AM
Comment
Jack- Please get well soon. You have inspired me tremendously, on bass, cello, as a
writer, and most of all, as a vocalist. From Cream to Kip Hanrahan, to your solo work,
what you did with Alan Holdsworth, when I hear you are on a project I jump. Take care of
yourself, man! -Mark
Name: John Rose
Location: Chicago
Email: rose60612@yahoo.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:43:54 AM
Comment
Jack,get well soon! Your music means the world to me,and I love the new album! Please
come to Chicago when you are better and play for us. I'm playing the new CD on my show
every week("Hidden Treasures" Mondays 12-4 PM CST at http://uicradio.ws/ ). Thanks for everything and hope to
see you soon, John Rose
Name: Stevie Cochran
Location: NYC/LI
Email: harrydisc@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:57:31 AM
Comment
Jack,don't know if you remember me,opened for you several times,also hung at power
station with you and rob fraboni,steve boyer and pat thrall at phobe snow's sessions,GET
WELL SOON,MUSIC NEEDS YOU!! Stevie Cochran
Name: Bill Blunck
Location: Chicago area
Email: gemsb2@comcast.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 1:40:25 AM
Comment
hope you're playing bass and singing and playing piano again real soon like I'm sure
you want to be
Name: Andrea Di Tizio
Location: Chieti, Italy
Email: andreaditizio@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:17:45 AM
Comment
I am sorry, i don't speak english very well, so i can say only well wishes for you
Jack.
Name: A. Craig
Location: Paris
Email: pariscenter@msn.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 5:39:05 AM
Comment
Jack - I'm so glad to hear that you're getting well. All the best from a 53-year-old
fan whose fingers are still trying to play the EB3. Take care, amigo, and I hope you're
back on the road and in the studio soon. Fast'n'low - A. Craig
Name: walter
Location: belgium
Email: portetolede@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 6:05:27 AM
Comment
Wish you all the best, Jack. And dont'forget, we need you
Name: Chris Knight
Location: Cheshire, England
Email: cknight@merseytv.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 6:16:39 AM
Comment
Just finishing Chemotherepy myself after finding I had colon cancer in Feb. All the
very best keep the music comming. Chris
Name: Hermann Jeuck
Location: Wuppertal, Germany
Email: Hermann@Jeuck-WPT.de
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 7:12:14 AM
Comment
Best wishes to you and a lots of thanks for the your music which brought a continuous
source of joy in my life. I'm lookin' forward to see you back on stage and forthcoming
releases!
Thank you!
Name: Gary Williams
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Email: gary_s_williams@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 7:56:09 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack . You are one of the greats! Gary Williams
Name: Dave Garnett
Location: New Hampshire U.S.A
Email: dataeast@data-east.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 8:09:26 AM
Comment
Jack,God Bless You. Wish you a speedy recovery. Dave
Name: Mike b
Location: toronto
Email: msblackyguitar@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 8:29:42 AM
Comment
All the best Jack!! Hope you are not in a white room, get well soom and get back with
Gary Moore to set his career back on course!!! BMP Bruce Moore Phillips (Simon) sounds
good to me!!!!
Name: Mike Sampier
Location: Galway, Ireland
Email: mike.sampier@hp.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 8:51:02 AM
Comment
Hello Jack, Am deeply saddened on hearing the news of your illness, but heartened with
the positive comments of your family.
Hope & pray for your speedy recovery as I look forward to traveling again from here
to see you perform songs from your brillant new album, just like I witnessed a couple of
years ago when you performed an excellent show in your hometown promoting "Shadows in
the Air".
For what it's worth in my opinion your the best musician/vocalist ever.
And as one of your best songs goes "...the best is still to come."
So all the best to you and your family from one of your most ardent supporters,
Mike Sampier. (Galway, Ireland)
Name: Roger Townsend
Location: Houston, Texas USA
Email: rtownsend@adjtlaw.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:17:54 AM
Comment
Jack, I sincerely wish you a full recovery. Your music and singing has been one of the
highlights of my life, ever since I discovered you during you Cream days. I've always
enjoyed the evolution in your music, which keeps moving forward toward new frontiers. Best
wishes, always!
Roger
Name: Mick Pini
Location: Germany
Email: michaeljpini@aöl.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:22:48 AM
Comment
Dear Jack Get well soon ,we need you in the music ,I would love to play with you
someday ,hopefully when you have recovered and are well ,I saw you years ago in Cream at
The Il Rondo Leicester ,and it was always a great performance with a lot of heart ,getr
well soon my old son. Kind Regards Mick Pini. Blues Guitarist.
Name: Bodhi Heeren
Location: Copenhagen
Email: Heeren@worldonline.dk
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:37:53 AM
Comment
Beloved Jack
Been a fan and admirer of your great musical talent for about 35 years and seen you
almost everytime you have graced Copenhagen with a visit.
I sincerely hope you will recover soon and send you healing vibrations.
Love
Heeren
PS. I really appreciate your new album. Hopefully you will be able to continue your
illustrious career (and of course, more important, continue your journey on Earth)
Name: Francisco Sampedro
Location: Vigo _ Spain
Email: firosam@terra.es
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:54:35 AM
Comment
DEAR MR. BRUCE. I WISH YOUR RAPID RECUPERATION. WE WILL SEE YOU IN SPAIN AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
Name: Sandy Freeze
Location: Saint John,N.B.,Canada
Email:
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 11:26:33 AM
Comment
Hello, Jack. May you heal and endure, eh?. Sandy Freeze
Name: Barry
Location: New York
Email: bmoon63@aol.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 11:56:27 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, My prayers are with you. You were among the first to influence me musically.
Stay healthy and stay around awhile....we all love you.
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:01:57 PM
Comment
Name: k.o
Location:
Email:
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:28:27 PM
Comment
Name: roberto
Location: italy
Email: ro.milani@tiscali.it
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:43:08 PM
Comment
Best wishes from a italian fan
Name: George
Location: California, USA
Email: nimowolf@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 12:57:51 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a swift recovery!
Name: John Turner
Location: Illinois, Usa
Email: jmt@shawneelink.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:02:00 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
Name: Andrea
Location: Florence - Italy
Email: aceandrearock@yahoo.it
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:05:08 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack, we're just here waiting for you to keep on bassin' and rollin' this
crazy planet.
Name: Jon Williams
Location: Loganville, GA
Email: 30052
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:23:11 PM
Comment
Jack,
Best wises to you my friend! We've lost far too many of our great musicians lately, the
last thing we need is to add your name to the list! Get well and peace be with you Jack!
-JW
Name: Jimmy Taylor
Location: Lordstown, Ohio
Email: jimjet1960@aol.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:50:51 PM
Comment
Jack, I swallowed my heart when I heard of your liver transplant. Your music is more
dear to me than any other. You're the best! The world needs you, Jack. We pray for a
complete recovery so that you can hit the road again and bring your sounds to this sorry
world.Please be strong, we're with you, buddy. Jimmy Jet
Name: Donald Sarian
Location: Toluca Lake, CA
Email: motograndprix@sbcglobal.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:53:28 PM
Comment
Prayers for a speedy recovery are with you...you re the best!
Donny Sarian www.bigfranklin.com
Name: Robert Howerton
Location: Champaign-Urbana, IL
Email: erpitude@yahoo.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 2:57:01 PM
Comment
Jack,
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Your music over the years has meant so much
to me and countless others.
Sincerely,
Robert Howerton
Name: Jack Garrett
Location: Danville, VA
Email: cvipperman@wbtm1330.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:03:33 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery. I've been a fan since
Cream and love your music. All the best from Southside Virginia!
Jack Garrett
Name: Daniel Marks
Location: Cary, NC, USA
Email: damarks1@juno.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:08:24 PM
Comment
I hope you feel better soon and make more albums. My bass playing has been greatly
influenced by yours. My fretless bass is my main one. Thanks for all your contributions to
modern music.
Name: Scott
Location: Aurora NY USA
Email: scotth@wells.edu
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:41:40 PM
Comment
Hang in there Jack! Take it easy and get better. I've been reveling in the new CD
reissues -- He the Richmond is still a gas ! Best wishes from an old fan -- Scott
Heinekamp
Name: scott james
Location: new york
Email: esjay59@yahoo.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:41:51 PM
Comment
Jack, All the best to you and your family for a speedy recovery. You have been a
"friend in music" with me for 3 decades, you are surely in my prayers this day
old friend. Godspeed Jack....Scott
Name: Jeanine Assenza
Location: New Jersey USA
Email: jaynie07733@comcast.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:47:38 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, My name is Jeanine. You probably wont remember me...I met you on the Abbey
Road Tour in San Diego, (I was the crazy pissed girl in the wig and Union Jack Dress
backstage...we had a couple of drinks together, you spilled red wine on my dress...I
forgive you darling! hehe). I also saw all the New York/New Jersey and Connecticut
shows,(as I live in New Jersey). I enjoyed meeting you so very much and I'm so sorry to
hear that you haven't been well. I just found out today while I was watching VH1 I think
it was, or it might have been some other music channel, about your liver transplant. I'm
so glad you were able to have this done and I know you will be well very soon and back
rockin before you know it! All my prayers and love to you Jack. Rest up and get well soon!
Love, Jeanine :-)
Name: Donna & Sarah
Location: Colchester
Email: fifi16rssl4@btopenworld.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 3:52:42 PM
Comment
Hi jack this is the two girls who have been looking after your wife's (Margrit's)
horses! Dolly & ragtime. It has been lovely to here about your progress! Hope you get
well soon and look forward to meeting you proberly later this month. Best wishes Donna
Read and Sarah Whitfield
Name: Howard Baskin
Location: Skokie, Illinois 60076
Email: hmbaskin@comcast.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 4:19:47 PM
Comment
Jack, I do hope your transplant went well!When i think of a muscian's muscian, I think
of you. I have followed your music from pre Cream days to the present. my kids grea up on
your music as well as jazz and the classic's. In fact my son is a jazz pianist making it
in the Chicago jazz scene.
More Jack the G-d is great!!!! I hope you are feeling better so I can hear you and see
you again in Chicago again real soon.
Thanks for all of you music. Howard baskin
Name: Howard Baskin
Location: Skokie, Illinois 60076
Email: hmbaskin@comcast.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 4:21:18 PM
Comment
Jack, I do hope your transplant went well!When i think of a muscian's muscian, I think
of you. I have followed your music from pre Cream days to the present. my kids grea up on
your music as well as jazz and the classic's. In fact my son is a jazz pianist making it
in the Chicago jazz scene.
More Jack the G-d is great!!!! I hope you are feeling better so I can hear you and see
you again in Chicago again real soon.
Thanks for all of you music. Howard baskin
Name: Jan
Location: Sunderland, UK
Email: jan.newby@mfi.co.uk
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 5:46:10 PM
Comment
Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Name: Geoff W.
Location: Hayward (San Francisco) CA
Email: gtrgeoff@aol.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 6:43:08 PM
Comment
Rock on........
Name: Raymond Hart
Location: Costa Mesa , CA , USA
Email: matt2442@sbcglobal.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 6:50:03 PM
Comment
Jack, God Bless you, man! I'm so glad (no pun intended) that you are recovering well.
You are in my prayers.
Jesus Loves you, Ray Hart Costa Mesa, Calfornia ,USA
Name: Vaughn Hatt
Location: Milford Connecticut USA
Email: maryjhatt@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 6:58:32 PM
Comment
Jack:
We are praying for a full recovery. Saw you with Cream in California in early 1968 0n
my way home from Navy service. We hadn't heard Cream where I was and your bass playing
virtuosity knocked me out. I had been used to the old Big Band chords. In the early '90's,
I met you briefly at Toad's Place in New Haven and you inspired me to take up the bass
again. You are a soft spoken intellectual giant in the music industry and will always have
a very large spot in my heart. Thank you.
Vaughn Hatt Bass/Vocals The Visions 1961-1963
Name: Brian Ralston
Location: Sydney
Email: bkri@lathamchambers.com.au
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 7:28:35 PM
Comment
Just heard the news this morning. I have no doubts you have the spirit to pull through
this and to keep putting out works of art like your latest album. Best wishes
Name: Roland Pier
Location: Largo, Florida, USA
Email: RPier@voiceboxsystems.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 7:33:56 PM
Comment
Dear Jack Bruce, Please get 100% better, as soon as possible. And if you continue to
play, which I hope very much that you do, and if you seek a drummer who cut his teeth on
Cream and later Tony Williams (also has studied with Elvin Jones), please feel free to
contact THIS drummer who thinks the world of you. Either way, I look forward to your
complete recovery and continued well-deserved success. YOU took me from Rock to Jazz-
THANK YOU!! All the best, Roland Pier 727-585-9004
Name: Job Eekhof
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Email: job@eekhofnet.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 7:37:53 PM
Comment
Sorry to hear about your operation. All the best wishes for your revalidation
Name: Jim Fay
Location: Rutland, Mass. USA
Email: Dskyjim@aol.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 8:46:30 PM
Comment
Prayers of Hope for you Jack equal to the prayers of gratitude for your music. May your
recovery be as smooth as the rest of you.
Name: CHARLES WONG
Location: NEW YORK
Email: mrbad80@hotmail.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 8:48:15 PM
Comment
Having met you twice, I have to say what a genuinely wonderful person you are and I am
thrilled that things have worked out for you. Thank you for the wonderful music over the
years.
Name: James
Location: New England
Email: segways@comcast.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 9:49:23 PM
Comment
I'm happy your recovering!In fact,I'm so glad,i'm glad, i'm glad!Warmest regards! James
Name: Jeff McAuliffe
Location: Boston, MA
Email: superbass@att.net
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:06:43 PM
Comment
Jack, your music has inspired and influenced me more than words can describe. I hope
and pray that you will recover fully from this operation, and will return to playing your
incredible music.
Best wishes to you and your family, Jeff
Name: george schroeder
Location: baltimore maryland
Email: glsbassman@aol.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:42:09 PM
Comment
i think of my music heroes(like you) everyday! i had a feeling something was up when
checking the"live gig" post on the site and there were no dates!shocked by the
news,but rejoicing in your recovery!!gonna get on my warwick for some prayin,to give
thanks!!
Name: Brian Banks
Location: Malverne, NY
Email: brianb@villagenet.com
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 10:48:47 PM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Tony McLean
Location: Canada
Email: moparman@storm.ca
Date: 10/21/2003
Time: 11:42:00 PM
Comment
God bless from another Scotsman and additional best wishes from Paul Fenton and his
family (he opened for you at the El Mocambo).
Chin(s) up, great one! (sorry, couldn't help it.)
Here's to another 40 or 50 years of Jack the Bruce!
paulfenton.com
Name: Doug Siedenburg
Location: Port Murray New Jersey
Email: d.siedenburg@att.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 12:42:00 AM
Comment
Jack,
This was the first time I visited your website. Was shocked at the news of your
surgery. We surely don't want to lose you too. Too many talented people have gone too
early. Thank God you're recovering. I wanted to see if you were playing in the city soon
(NYC). I wanted to see you perform. I've been a fan since the early Cream days. Please get
well quickly and stay healthy. You're the best.
Name: Jaime Morris
Location: USA
Email: jrmpr@aol.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 1:58:51 AM
Comment
Hi Jack, I was shocked to learn you recently had a liver transplant. Glad to hear
you're doing well after the surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery and good health so you
can continue making great music. God bless you and your family.
Name: peter brkusic
Location: vienna/austria
Email: peterbrkusic@aon.at
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 2:04:39 AM
Comment
Dear Jack I wish You the "god" of all wishes. To be health. About the rest
I´m not worry about it. There will be amazing music for us fans like in the last 40
years. I hope to see You soon on stage. Best wishes Peter Brkusic
Name: Mike
Location: Rockford, Il
Email: mjiukley@aol.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 2:37:31 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Today I learned of your struggle and eventual success and I want to send you all the
best and hopes for a long life. Your music was a huge step in my musical evolution and
inspired me to pick up a guitar and give it a go myself.
My wife also suffers from a liver disease (although she has never done drugs or taken a
drink), so we certainly share some of the feeling you and your family have experienced.
Thank you for the music you have given us and I hope we can continue to listen for
years to come.
-Mike
ps. If you're ever in the Northern Illinois area, stop on by and maybe we can jam..lol
Name: Mattila Jazz and Blues Club
Location: Finland
Email: ari.narhi@peab.fi
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 6:39:05 AM
Comment
Keep on bruceing! Keep on bluesing! Looking forward to seeing you again, maybe in
Helsinki, Finland.
Thank you so much for your marvellous new album...
We are in the mood forever.
Name: Matt A.
Location: Bridgeport,CT U.S.A.
Email: mattya6969@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 8:33:32 AM
Comment
Jack,get well soon.All the best to you and your family.Looking forward to seeing you
stateside soon.Congrats on your new cd.Talk to Pete Townshend and replace that "bass
player" they hired in place of John. Take care and get well, Matt A.
Name: Ben Marsh
Location: California
Email: ben@designselect.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 8:34:29 AM
Comment
Jack,
My sincere hope is that your recovery is swift and complete. Get back to the bass and
the micraphone as soon as you are able. You are an awesome talent.
Ben
Name: John Dickie
Location: Glasgow Scotland
Email: j.dickie@gcns.ac.uk
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 9:01:28 AM
Comment
Get well soon. You still have a lot to give to your family, your friends and your fans.
Having followed your music since the early 1960's, it is getting better all the time.
Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Brgds John D
Name: AL ATKINS
Location: WEST BROMWICH,ENGLAND
Email: WWW.ALATKINS.ONTHEWEB.COM
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 9:54:49 AM
Comment
WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY JACK.YOU ARE AN INSPERATION TO ALL IN THE ROCK WORLD AND
WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GET WELL SOON.
Name: JJ
Location: TOKYO.JAPAN
Email: ugi77314@nifty.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 10:04:25 AM
Comment
Mr. jack bruce. If health is regained, please come to Japan and show a fine figure. It
was very sorry for this Japanese public performance to be stopped. The Japanese fan has
been waiting.
Name: Dave Hutchinson
Location: Washington Tyne & Wear
Email: davidhutchinson52@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 11:00:20 AM
Comment
All the best, Jack for a speedy recovery. You've always been an inspiration. Long may
you rock!!
Name: Maike
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Email: secretjewel777@aol.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 11:11:33 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I've just heard about the bad news and I was shocked as I had no idea that you had
cancer. Honestely, I'm speechless but my thoughts are with you. I wish you all the best
and a soon and complete recovery.
Warm regards, Maike
Name: GIANNI GHERARDI
Location: BOLOGNA, ITALY
Email: gherardigianni@katamail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 11:58:32 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, keep on moving and keep on groovin'. Best wishes Your italian fan Gianni
Gherardi
Name: Greg Wallace
Location: Ohio
Email: gregwallace@ee.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 12:05:42 PM
Comment
Please let me express sincere best wishes for your recovery. Sounds as though it was a
close shave. Your fans are set for great listening with the recent Sanctuary release and
all the Polydor remasters. So take it easy and get well! And at some point we'll look for
that third Sanctuary record. Thanks for your perserverence in making great music for a
less than sympathetic market.
Name: k.omata
Location: Japan
Email: tanjerin@JirFqFjcom.home.ne.jp
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 12:18:44 PM
Comment
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Name: James Gibbs
Location: BAKERSFIELD,CA.
Email: barbaragibbs@yahoo.coDDD
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 12:22:13 PM
Comment
DEARJACK, ONE OF LIFES PLEASURES IS TO HEAR YOU SING AND PLAY BASS. GET WELL SOON SO WE
CAN HEAR MORE. SINCERELY, JAMES GIBBS
Name: David Ferman
Location: LONDON
Email:
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 12:56:40 PM
Comment
Name: Electric Richie
Location: NYC
Email: rmeli@djmpost.tv
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 1:07:42 PM
Comment
Dear Jack! Get well soon! We need ya back! A few years back you wrote "But I'm not
there when it comes to a fight". But this time you surely are! Stick around! Electric
Richie NYC
Name: David Ferman
Location: LONDON
Email: davferman@aol.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 1:13:45 PM
Comment
Dear Jack
I have read most of the e-mails on the website and can't really add too much more.
All I can say is that you have touched the lives of more people than it is possible to
comprehend and consistently produced thoughtful innovative and challenging music wherever
and whenever.
On behalf of my extended family (and each year a new batch of young musicians get to
hear and attempt ot replicate your work)and every one of my friends who are true music
lovers, please get yourself fit and well and then, who knows.
Please take things gently and don't let them tempt you to overdo it.
Much love from us all
David F
Name: Otso Kortekangas
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Email: joosevi@hotmail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 1:21:48 PM
Comment
I just want to tell how glad I am that all went ok. I don´t know what to say.
Name: Todd S
Location: Las Vegas
Email: toadsterama@msn.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 1:36:52 PM
Comment
Jack Bruce,
You're in my thoughts. When you get through this thing, you'll be sitting on top of the
world. Until then, I hope you find the strength you need in the love of family, friends
and fans.
Cheers to you and the music to come!
Sincerely, Todd Seely
Name: Rich Foss
Location: FLORIDA USA
Email: rkfoss@hotmail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 2:11:40 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack! Your mission isn't complete yet--you stil have a lot to say to us!
RICH
Name: Cathy Rood
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Email: guitarplay@cat-rood.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 3:04:48 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I've just learned of your illness. I have been a HUGE fan of yours since the 60s. You
are the finest bassist in rock (or any other genre) and your voice is incredible! I have
seen you with Ringo several times over the last few years and again on the 'Walk Down
Abbey Road" tour. I never miss a chance. Your new CD "MJTG" is fantastic. I
wish you a speedy recovery and all the best in the future. You are a truely remarkable
talent and true good guy. I'm a fan forever!
Love, Cathy (Cat)
Name: Ryan Cassidy
Location: Dallas, TX
Email: ryan_cassidy@deltarage.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 3:24:40 PM
Comment
Jack, I was so shocked to hear about your illness! Thank god all went well. You are so
important to so many people in this world. I know myself anything you do gives me so much
pleasure, your music and your approach to playing is a huge part of my life. I hope you
continue to make music forever. We need you Jack!
Name: Mike Bayer
Location: Roscoe, IL, USA
Email: da5bayers@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 3:56:47 PM
Comment
To the greatest bass player of our generation: Get well Stay well Tour again Keep
playing "Spoonful" God Bless! MB
Name: Tom Capasso
Location: Long Island, NY
Email: tom_capasso@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 3:57:34 PM
Comment
God Bless !!
Hope your recovery is swift !!
Tom
Name: David Hoppe
Location: Indianapolis, IN USA
Email: dhoppe@nuvo.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 4:16:05 PM
Comment
Jack, seeing you on the stage of the Vogue here in Indy about 15 years ago is an
enduring memory for me. You stood up that night -- for integrity, art and and a rousing
good time. You're standing, still. A votre sante! D Hoppe
Name: Iain Cuthbertson
Location: London
Email: iaincuth@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 4:19:02 PM
Comment
Get well fast. I wish you all the best for the future with your new liver.
Iain
Name: David Hoppe
Location: Indianapolis, IN USA
Email: dhoppe@nuvo.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 4:35:04 PM
Comment
Jack, seeing you on the stage of the Vogue here in Indy about 15 years ago is an
enduring memory for me. You stood up that night -- for integrity, art and and a rousing
good time. You're standing, still. A votre sante! D Hoppe
Name: Ed Shaw
Location: Denver Colorado USA
Email: edshaw71@hotmail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 4:52:06 PM
Comment
Jack, You have been a great influence on my music and my bass playing. You are a true
hero for all, especially we that are bassists.
Get well, stay healthly and play in Colorado next trip.
With much respect and love, Ed Shaw
Name: Richard Jackson
Location: Bronx N.Y.C
Email: rmtmdmdo@webtv.net
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 5:52:56 PM
Comment
Please get well real soon Jack.I look forward to another great show from you at BB
Kings Club.! You are my inspiration and I play your songs all day at work and while I'm
driving. Smiles and Grins!..........
Name: Rod 'BEACHHEAD' Jeffery
Location: Portland NSW, Australia
Email: beach@nospam.lisp.com.au
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 6:24:44 PM
Comment
Hey Jack, I'm both sorry to hear of your illness and bloody glad to hear of your
recovery mate! Take care mate, BEACH
Name: Dean Kuschell
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Email: dkbradio@hotmail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 6:57:54 PM
Comment
As a long time fan going back to the Graham Bond days I was excited about the new
release. Bought it..Love it...then the news in regards to your health. Wow! Glad to hear
you are doing fine. Love the new disc...keep 'em coming. As a radio dics jockey I must say
that rock music does not offer the musicianship I was weaned on so thanks again for
swimming upstream and rocking outside the box!
Best wishes and health to you Jack a fan, Dean
Name: adam bullough
Location: salt lake city, utah
Email: amundo5@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 7:40:12 PM
Comment
hey get well jack, i hope you have speedy recovery. i've had liver problems in the
past, they're a real bitch. cream forever adam
Name: Dave Hosley
Location: Nassau NY
Email: topshelfband@hotmail.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 8:22:21 PM
Comment
Hi Jack! Just heard the news of your transplant. I wish you a speedy recovery. Your
music has always been a constant source of inspiration to me. Please keep writing your
fabulous music for many more years!
" Hoz"
Name: Paul Doherty
Location: New Zealand
Email: paulmyra@es.co.nz
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 8:36:59 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack. My thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. Remember
the Fishmongers Arms, Take care. Kindest Regards Paul D
Name: Mark Wakeham
Location: Australia
Email: mwakeham@fbrice.com.au
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 9:29:29 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
My home is always full of your music and you have enriched our lives. Glad to hear you
are on the mend; now when are you going to visit us in Oz ? We tried to catch you in
Scotland in August, but you were on "sick leave". Our thoughts and love are with
you Jack.
Mark & Helen Australia
Name: Luiz Cesar Savi
Location: Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Email: savi@sul.com.br
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 9:44:30 PM
Comment
Jack:
Get well soon and keep on filling our lives with your wonderful music.
Take care,
Cesar
Name: Amos
Location: MISSISSIPPI -USA
Email: mramosjones@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 10:16:18 PM
Comment
Living in Mississippi all my life - Kinda funny - JB-got me into the blues. No one,but
NO ONE can sing like JACK BRUCE! Thank You for ALL the great music!
Name: Eric Stevens
Location: Cooumbia, SC USA
Email: tigerjimi@yahoo.com
Date: 10/22/2003
Time: 11:16:25 PM
Comment
Jack please get well, completely well soon! You are a Godsend; may you create and
spread more beautiful music to the world, which you have already graced with so many
beautiful sounds! I wish you a quick recovery and many years of happiness ahead! Thanks
for being an inspiration to this musician; I am Eric Stevens (tigerjimi@yahoo.com)