NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/1/2002
Time: 8:06:52 AM
COMMENTS
True enough John.No more of that stuff from me.It was just a momentary lapse.Sorry Pete.
NAME: Roger Wrobel
LOCATION: Morro Bay, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/1/2002
Time: 12:46:41 PM
COMMENTS
Happy New Year Jack & band. Your performance in LA last month made 2001 worthwhile! Stay well and busy. Regards.
NAME: Paul L Johnson
LOCATION: Denver
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/1/2002
Time: 4:38:51 PM
COMMENTS
Absolution accepted. '67-'69
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2002
Time: 12:32:17 PM
COMMENTS
'66-'68, dog damnit!
NAME: Gil
LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2002
Time: 12:49:36 PM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack:
Iam very happy to write a few words to you and it will be a honor if you can reply this e-mail. I always considered you the best bass player ever since I first heard Cream( probably one of the greatest band of all times). So glad that you are on the road along with Andy Summers, a fine musician too. I wonder if you could think to comr to Brazil in a tour, where you have thousands of fans like me, eager to see you play at least once, and where Eric Clapton performed an unforgettable show last October. Anyway, in this new year I wish you the best of the luck and healthiness, hoping that your talent and your music fulfill my soul as always. God bless you and the people you love. Big hug from a big fan. Regards, Gilberto
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2002
Time: 3:23:05 PM
COMMENTS
dog bless us everyone
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2002
Time: 4:53:03 PM
COMMENTS
Arfsolutely.
NAME: Ken Klein
LOCATION: Los Angeles
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2002
Time: 5:52:41 PM
COMMENTS
Just wanted to note that Jack and Company put on a hell of a show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. I've seen Jack 11 times now, and I was blown away with the power and passion of his voice at this outing. It's the best it's ever been. I thought he was going to blow the back wall down with his stuning rendition of We're Going Wrong. I had shivers u pand down my spine all night. And Milonga just about drove me to tears, it was so beautiful. The band was fantastic. I know Vernon is sort of an acquired taste, but, man, the guy can really play - even if its on Pluto, half the time. And Bernie was consistently innovative with those roller coaster riffs and I dug the the percussion, too. I mean, really dug it! They must have all been telepathic because it was just dead-on perfection. For anybody who has ever seen Santana or The Dead, or the Allman Bros - Jack's guy's will be a real revelation. Anyway, all I can do is thank the man, who showed up on a Monday night, the worst night of the week, to play his heart and guts out for all of we True Believers. It was beyond words, beyond expression, simply pure poetry in motion. And, Jack, thanks for coming back for the second encore. What a class act!
NAME: Steven Crabtree
LOCATION: www.mp3.com/returnofthedinosaur
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/5/2002
Time: 12:48:04 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, Thanks for the exceptional performance at the Park West in Chicago last month.It was an honor to meet you. Sorry for being a-we-bit starstruck. Best Wishes Always.
NAME: Dave Colman
LOCATION: Bathgate Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/5/2002
Time: 3:33:47 PM
COMMENTS
Hi
This is my first visit to the sight but I am a long standing Jack Bruce fan. I play bass and learned my craft from the dual Gods of Jack and Andy Fraser. I have just purchased a Warwick and Jack had a hand in influencing my decision (If its good enough for Jack Bruce..as they say) When are you coming back to Scotland Jack? Can you remember playing and living at the Kaim Park hotel?Peace and love to Jack and his family and all visitors to these pages.
NAME: XXXXX
LOCATION: XXXXX
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/6/2002
Time: 3:41:19 PM
COMMENTS
hi jack, i havent seen you in a loooonnnggg time! just writin ya to let ya know that my life is going quite well and obviously yours is also.. anyway, just sayin hi and lettin ya know that i still exist :)
NAME: KM
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/6/2002
Time: 5:06:11 PM
COMMENTS
What's with the God stuff...do you realize how many people you offend when your bring your PERSONAL views to a forum, such as this, which is NOT about exploring or expressing one's beliefs...keep to the point and don't insult the music or the man, nor should you take the focus off the man...you have each other's e-mail addresses, so why don't you correspond and stop showing your ignorance. It is better to be quiet and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and prove it (paraphrase/A.Lincoln)...get it!!!!
LOVE JACK AND HIS MUSIC...PEACE TO ALL IN 2002!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/7/2002
Time: 7:43:35 AM
COMMENTS
Hey K M, Ease up.I started it,I apoligized,its over.I'm sorry if your upset.Get a grip.As John said,"lets have a Jackful Year" Take care of yourself.
TheKee
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/7/2002
Time: 9:12:22 AM
COMMENTS
I wanna' testify...
NAME: scotchcrotch
LOCATION: suffolk
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/7/2002
Time: 8:04:38 PM
COMMENTS
it's becoming more evident each day that the best thing about this guestbook is that you don't have to read it anymore. times ripe for clearout. the abounding stupidity has gone on long enough.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/8/2002
Time: 7:52:20 AM
COMMENTS
"Do What You Like"-OOPS wrong band
NAME: Ryan Cassidy
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/8/2002
Time: 5:41:10 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, I know this is really a far stretch but I don't know how else to do it! I'm desperately trying to find a way to send a demo of my guitar playing to either you or at least your management.. I know you obviously have your pick of any guitar player you might want to play with in the world, but since I am still young and relatively unknown I know you would never get to hear what I have to offer you. I'm 26 and have been a fan for years now, I've heard most of the guitar players you've worked with and I understand what you like and I think my style is more of what your looking for than some others I have heard. My style is quite a bit like Hendrix but it really is combination of many of the greats (Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Moore, Saranceno, Etc.) BUT I do have my own style. I play with lots of emotion, soul, I love to improvise and I have a deep understanding of the blues. Anyways, given the opportunity to let you hear what I can do I know you would be very pleased and probably would be interested in at least some sort of jam or audition or something. Yes it's a dream, but I am absolutely certain Jack would be interested. If anyone could inform me on how I would be able to get some cassete or CD to jack or his management I would really appreciate it. Thanks again!
NAME: mousequakes
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/8/2002
Time: 8:09:02 PM
COMMENTS
hopalong cassidy
NAME: Eric Repking
LOCATION: Tower Lakes IL
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/9/2002
Time: 3:43:41 PM
COMMENTS
To all you fans. If you get a chance to see Couicoland Express, GO. Amazing concert. Jack is still on top his game thirty something years later. He is one amazing artist.
NAME: Dave Colman
LOCATION: Bathgate Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/9/2002
Time: 4:04:09 PM
COMMENTS
I have just listened to crossroads sampl and after all these years I still get the hairs up on the back of neck......music from heaven played by Gods
NAME: a fan
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/11/2002
Time: 3:19:11 PM
COMMENTS
i am really sorry to see how lonely some people are.as scotchcroch said there is nothing funny or interesting in trying to sell your wit to the rest of mankind.i am just interested in Jack`s music and i think it should be taken seriously by all of us.maybe some of you new yorkers are his close friends or maybe you just think you are but spare us of your private jokes cos shaking his hand once doesnt give you the right to crap all over the man`s site.whatever the case try to say SOMETHING useful.And please do not reply to this entry ...blah...blah...blah....
NAME: a fig
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/11/2002
Time: 3:49:04 PM
COMMENTS
stll thinking...
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/12/2002
Time: 9:01:31 AM
COMMENTS
Whats going on? I've been away for a few weeks and I come back to see a good deal of bitching about a couple of guys doing some good natured gabbing back and forth.At least they dont ramble on and on like the people complaining about them do.As for everyone having each others E-mail addresses,I notice that the complainers conviently leave theirs out.
NAME: Whitney
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/12/2002
Time: 6:00:53 PM
COMMENTS
Hi. This is my first time to the site and so id thought id write a little. Well, recently, i became aware of music i never knew was out there... stuff before my time (before the 80's). I started lisening to Cream and other group mainly from the 60's. Because of Jack's bass playing, i decided id like to learn bass, which im doing now. Since i like Cream so much, i also decided to find out more on each member. I absolutly love everything Jack has done and id just like to say thanks for "introducing" me to real bass music and just music in general. Later
PLRnR
NAME: Jimmy Taylor
LOCATION: Lordstown, Ohio, U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/13/2002
Time: 1:19:58 AM
COMMENTS
I'm sitting alone in a dark room,listening to "No Answer" by Mike Mantler, when Jack's voice transports me to a private corner of the universe all of my own. Suddenly, I realised that at that particular time (I believe it was a Thursday), I was surely the only person on the entire planet Earth that was totally absorbed by J.B.'s vocalization of Sam Beckett's "How it Is". And that made me feel special for that instant of time. It was one of tjose 4AM moments when everything comes into focus for a brief "snap of the fingers" insight. And so, as "No Answer" fades out from my stereo speakers, it occurs to me that it might be aneat idea to have a secret legion of Jack's world-wide army of fans who all listen to a certain J.B. song at the same synchronized time----every day, thereby generating a cosmic ripple of good vibes powered by Jack's magic music.
Maybe some of it would rub off on the real world!
So, I'll meet you in a "White Room" (new version from SITA) @4:20pmEST----every day. Let's see how many different life-tracks can share the same soundtrack. We won't be alone. Cheers, Jimmy Jet
NAME: Mats Eriksson
LOCATION: Lyan Alunda Sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/13/2002
Time: 11:32:18 AM
COMMENTS
I like your music!
NAME: micky mojo
LOCATION: teesside england
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/15/2002
Time: 7:06:31 AM
COMMENTS
I remember seeing Jack play at Peterlee College, Co Durham around 10 years ago but nobody believes me. Can anybody out there confirm or deny that this gig took place. Cheers.
NAME: micky mojo
LOCATION: teesside england
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/15/2002
Time: 7:10:19 AM
COMMENTS
I remember seeing Jack play at Peterlee College, Co Durham around 10 years ago but nobody believes me. Can anybody out there confirm or deny that this gig took place. Cheers.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/15/2002
Time: 12:21:19 PM
COMMENTS
I believe you.
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/16/2002
Time: 7:40:04 AM
COMMENTS
Me too
NAME: mike cohen
LOCATION: wauwatosa, wi
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/16/2002
Time: 9:03:07 AM
COMMENTS
I wish you well and want to see you in milwaukee, wi soon! Just take care of that voice of yours, it's the best!
Take Care Mike
NAME: bob
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/17/2002
Time: 6:12:26 PM
COMMENTS
Jack..Just wanted to say hi and wish you continued success with your new recording.I've just heard it and think it's one of your finest.Hope your doing some gigs in N.Y.C. soon.I saw your band at B.B.s last time and you really blew me away.GOD BLESS....
NAME: Dave Colman
LOCATION: Bathgate Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/18/2002
Time: 3:17:27 PM
COMMENTS
Hi JB fans
I grew up listening to Hendrix, Cream, Free, Zep etc. The influence of those bands had a great influence on my life and how I perceive music today....ie most of it cannot compare and is total crap...musical snobbery I admit but unfortunately its a fact. Music companies have killed the game. Anyway, being a bass player I have always considered JB as my major influence along with Andy Fraser of Free, one of the most underatted players ever. Can anyone out there tell me if they have found an Andy Fraser site? Peace and love to all
DC
NAME: Bill Coulshed
LOCATION: Preston, Lancs, UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/18/2002
Time: 7:35:41 PM
COMMENTS
Finally managed to track down a copy of 'Shadows in the Air', and what an amazing album it is! The old songs sound fresh, the new stuff is scarily good, too. Bought it last weekend, it hasn't been out of the CD player in the car since!
I struggled to find the album - eventually got it from a specialist shop which also had a CD copy of 'Songs for a Tailor' for £8.99. Now THAT album takes me back!
NAME: Liana
LOCATION: New Zealand
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/19/2002
Time: 4:03:09 AM
COMMENTS
hi Jack, I got into your music through my dad, who has loved your stuff ever since he heard it on the radio when he was a kid in the late 60's. well, I'm a teen of the late 90's and i just wanted to say that what you have made has been real "food for the soul", when i listen to your music i am reminded of how wonderful and dynamic life can be, thank you :) will you ever come to NZ or am I going to have to jump the ditch to OZ to see you one day? ah well, i'll just have to get some written music of Jacks, i play the Piano and am dying to work out what all those funky chords are and the harmonies and intervals and rhythms just blow me away! i love the stuff! many thanks and best wishes, Liana :)
NAME: Roger
LOCATION: Texas
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/19/2002
Time: 9:52:45 PM
COMMENTS
have all your records. how about working with more sax players like Bob Wilbur. Please re release Into Harmony Row i.e. your earlier albums. Thanks for all the good music.
NAME: Marvin Rhodes
LOCATION: Georgia
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/21/2002
Time: 10:14:22 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, i love your music-always have. Any idea where I can find A Question of Time?
NAME: Fred Teeter
LOCATION: Uniontown, Maryland, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/23/2002
Time: 9:00:03 PM
COMMENTS
How does one properly address one of the biggest influences in his life? Jack, I've admired your music, intellect and passion since I was 14 (I'm 9 yrs younger than you). My life's dream was to see you in concert with Cream, but not realising it, had the good fortune of seeing you at New York's Bottom Line, with David Sancious (what's he up to now?), Billy Cobham and others in 1979. You were great. You still are. Best wishes to you! Keep up the great work!
NAME: Kirk Bruner
LOCATION: Los Angeles
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2002
Time: 5:03:20 AM
COMMENTS
My good friend,Glen Mont, talented guitarist & bassist, caught your show in L.A. & said it was very exciting and gratifying. Just wonderful. So, I was just checking for more dates on your tour page. Great site. Lots of fun. I'll check back in again. www.kirkbruner.com
NAME: Christopher Stewart
LOCATION: Colchester UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2002
Time: 4:14:02 PM
COMMENTS
Saw you with Cuicoland Express at Cambridge Corn exchange Oct 2001 - Fantastic!! as is the new album. I've been a fan ever since I heard 'Sunshine of Your Love' at school. I have all your albums. You were in the White Hart tonight 01/24/2002 and I just missed speaking with you - maybe next time!! Love you man
NAME: kat
LOCATION: usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2002
Time: 10:28:22 PM
COMMENTS
One of my favorite albums is "Disralie Gears". I love the vocals on it so well i learned them, except for a few . The late 60's and 70's were some traumatic times, i guess that some songs carry you thru. such as "Dance the Night Away" . The war - the anger- the - exploitations this is a great album, and i do like Ginger on the drums and wish you would all try to love and play again - peace
NAME: Scott
LOCATION: Seattle, WA USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/26/2002
Time: 7:42:49 AM
COMMENTS
Checking in to see if there is a North West, USA show on the schedule. Dissapointment again! Still, the new album is on my top ten. Intelligent, awesome attack on the bass notes, sensitive when it needs to be, and Eric C. takes it over the top! Keep up the good work.
NAME: Jimmy Taylor
LOCATION: Lordstown,Ohio,USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/27/2002
Time: 1:35:10 AM
COMMENTS
In 1980,Jack recorded a Billy Cobham composition titled "Wind and the Sea". It's hard to believe that Billy wrote such a beautiful song. When he penned this tune he must have been inspired by the photo spread inside the cover of 1971's "Harmony Row". Roger Brown's shot of Jack gazing out to sea is captured so well in Billy's lyrics. Does anyone have a story connecting the two works of art?
NAME: Chris
LOCATION: Champaign, IL
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/27/2002
Time: 8:49:32 PM
COMMENTS
Jack--
I have recently learned from a friend who saw your show in LA that you passed through Chicago. I can't believe I missed you! Any chance you'll get back to the states for some additional shows this year?
I was also extremely pleased to learn that "Songs for a Tailor" is available on CD-- I was told a year or two ago that it was out of print! Needless to say, I have already ordered my copy.
You are one of the finest bass players to ever take up the instrument and you have been a huge influence both on my playing style and perception of music as a whole. Stay well and have a great 2002!
And come back to Chicago soon!
Sincerely,
Chris
NAME: Philip L Kerr
LOCATION: Brisbane, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/28/2002
Time: 11:27:14 PM
COMMENTS
I've been a fan since 1968. Hearing Cream inspired me to take up bass guitar -- not that my playing skills ever got past first base (pun intended!). Pleased to see that you're still doing it, Jack.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/29/2002
Time: 10:47:21 AM
COMMENTS
Re. descriptions of a certain EB-3 on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1502940143), heretofore it was reported and dutifully believed that a certain Danelectro was used to facilitate portions or all of a certain tribute to B. Disraileur, as well as to paint a certain White Room.
Has all been for naught?
NAME: Georg
LOCATION: Austria / Europe
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/30/2002
Time: 5:12:02 AM
COMMENTS
hi to all music-lovers around the world from www.race.at
NAME: sean
LOCATION: Osaka, JAPAN
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/31/2002
Time: 8:11:25 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack!Welcome to Japan!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you at OsakaBlueNote in April. C-ya then!! http://alexis-korner.net/
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: italia
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/1/2002
Time: 6:09:34 AM
COMMENTS
Just discovered that Road Games by A.Holdsworth has been published on CD with Jack on vocals on it!
NAME: jim fay
LOCATION: massachusetts , Usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/2/2002
Time: 10:44:11 PM
COMMENTS
I would just like to know if any recordings are available of these various Jack Bruce endeavors that I see listed in the history. I would love to hear what he has done with Mick Taylor and John Mclaughlin. I always have felt that Mick Taylor was the best thing that ever happened to the rolling stones and that John McLaughlin was one of the best things that ever happended to the guitar. Thanks for any help, Jim
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: roma italia
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/4/2002
Time: 9:16:41 AM
COMMENTS
just heard about Jack and the two Garies recording a tribute to J.L.Hooker.Production by Pete Brown. Does anybody know somethin'more?
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYNot?
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/5/2002
Time: 4:58:52 PM
COMMENTS
2 fairies?! - doesn't sound like our Jack!!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/6/2002
Time: 6:46:27 AM
COMMENTS
ATTABOY Pete
NAME: Dave Boylan
LOCATION: Chocago, Il
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/6/2002
Time: 11:40:02 AM
COMMENTS
Saw you in chicago at the park west, fantastic concert, it has to rank way up there in all time great concerts for me. After the show i went to get a bite to eat , and when I walked back by the theater you and the band were loading up the van. I shook yopur hand and asked you to sign my ticket stub. Meeting someone of your great history, and shaking your hand was the highpoint of my "Jack Bruce experience."
NAME: Per Kjellin
LOCATION: Sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/6/2002
Time: 5:38:55 PM
COMMENTS
I've listened to you since I was 14 years old and I still do (I'm almost 38 now). The first song I heard was "Born Under a Bad Sign", a friend of mine recorded it for me, and since then I'm stuck on you Jack. Just recently I bought "Shadows...", and I loved it. I'm so glad!! that you are still making music. Hope you play in Sweden some day.
NAME: Jorge de la Rosa
LOCATION: Ensenada at Baja, Mexico
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/6/2002
Time: 9:24:41 PM
COMMENTS
I knew about Jack since the times he played with Cream. In that time I was just a teen-ager pretending to play bass in an amateur band. Jack was a paradigm for me. Of course, I never reach his summits, but up to now I haven't found any other like him. He's the best of the whole times!
NAME: Ralph Mason
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/7/2002
Time: 4:50:40 PM
COMMENTS
Big fan forever! "As You Said" is one of my very favorite songs along with those studio songs on "Goodbye"! Every time I play these songs for some "oblivious youth", I see shock in their eyes.
NAME: larry simeone
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/8/2002
Time: 12:44:27 PM
COMMENTS
hi,jack All of your endeavours have been nothing less than transcendent,but"Monkjack" is in a superclass all by itself! PLEASE play NYC again soon or at least in the east coast. One gig is just not enough!!!!!!! We in the Bronx (Kipland) are waiting....on a word. The food in NYC in on the table , but there's something really wrong.....JACK ONLY PLAYED ONE NIGHT! A great, euphoric night to be sure. The table's alwayys set for you here,Jack. You helped ease the sorrow of 9/11. Come back to NYC!!!! God Bless You and your family. Peace, Da Bronx Boys
NAME: Tae
LOCATION: Fukuoka, Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/9/2002
Time: 12:04:06 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack! I appreciate your great arrangement. Of course, I'll go to your live in Fukuoka! It's a wonderful season in Japan. I wish you all have a very nice time in Fukuoka and Osaka.
I'm looking forward to your live!!! Thank You
NAME: karl keeler
LOCATION: concord,ca
ADDRESS: karlcatspajamas.com
Date: 2/9/2002
Time: 1:01:18 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, I play in a trio again tomorrow night,and I am proud to tell you that we do are best at "White Room" as we have for about 15#$^*!20 years,allthe best,Karl
NAME: jukka uus-makela
LOCATION: helsinki
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/9/2002
Time: 8:11:15 AM
COMMENTS
parempaa laulajaa ja basistia ei hevillä löydy kuin on tämä brucen jack.jo pikkupoikana oli ihan ilmiö,ja kun cream tuli lavoille sen kuulijo tolvanakin.brucen traintime on myös kuulemisen arvoinen,ettäottakaahan oppia ja kuuntelemisiin.terveisin jackin ääneen ihastunut jukka.
NAME: jake hendrix
LOCATION: new york
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/9/2002
Time: 10:02:18 PM
COMMENTS
thank you so very much!
NAME: chris
LOCATION: medford ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/10/2002
Time: 9:45:56 PM
COMMENTS
thank you jack for all of the geat music that you have given to rock and jazz fans... your vocals and extraordinary bass playing has been a great inspiration... best wishes for 202 and we hope to see you in new york real soon... thanks, chris
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/11/2002
Time: 12:36:44 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, Are you still heading to OZ this year as planned? The mention of an Aussie tour on your site has mysteriously dissappeared. Like the rest of your followers in this part of the world, the thought of seeing you live at last was keeping this old heart beating. Jesus Jack, make a special effort to get down here please...the weather is brilliant, the surf is HUGE, the beer is icy cold, and ALL Jack Bruce fans here in OZ deserve to see you after all these years...we really are great lovers of fine music. Eric's been here many times so it's about time you sampled our fine country! Cheers, Phil.
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/12/2002
Time: 10:47:33 AM
COMMENTS
Hell-O! Greetings from NYC... Thanks for the beautiful, soul-wrenching music! And for the...healing time. Love you lots!
NAME: Sebastian guerrero
LOCATION: Santiago de chile
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/13/2002
Time: 6:43:42 PM
COMMENTS
hello jack: estoy muy contento de haber llegado a tu pagina por fin ya que tenia en una grabación el tema Theme For An Imaginary Western, pero, no sabia el nombre del tema ni quien lo cantaba porfin di contigo y quiero felicitarte por la potencia de tu musica.
NAME: Angel
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/15/2002
Time: 12:04:06 AM
COMMENTS
As the sun does his diamond dance on the Hudson, making his way back to his cradle, I sit and wonder exactly what couples get out of kissing in public. I sit and wait for the transformation, from winter to spring- from death back to life, wishfully thinking that I will also be transformed from single, to girlfriend, to soulmate- Who knows...who knows... It's three minutes to Spring and I'm still flooding kleenex after kleenex...My nose running rivers, my eyes runneth over... I'm still waiting patiently for Love. I spy unusual birds, blue-black crows, two of them, walking along- two of them fluttering off. Now there's something you don't see everyday in New York.
Happy V-Day, all you Happy Couples! Blessed Be!
NAME: stefano baronti
LOCATION: firenze - italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/16/2002
Time: 1:40:13 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: keith rausch
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario. Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/16/2002
Time: 11:21:49 PM
COMMENTS
JUST RECIEVED MY WARWICK "JACK BRUCE " SPECIAL EDITION BASS , # 106 OF 107 !!! JUST MADE IT UNDER THE WIRE.......
NAME: Bo May
LOCATION: Huntington,WV, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/17/2002
Time: 8:27:14 PM
COMMENTS
I'm glad Jack Bruce is back. I want to buy the new disc. I got to see Bob Dylan in Charleston, WV, (USA) last week, it was awesome. Is Jack coming to the USA, especially anywhere in Ohio? I saw him with Ginger Baker in Columbus, Ohio in 1989 live in concert, Beau
NAME: Dennis
LOCATION: Australia
ADDRESS: no go
Date: 2/18/2002
Time: 6:22:28 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Derek , Like Phil Watson looking forward to the Oz tour dates. A lot of E-Mail is circulating around waiting to make the party arrangements ! Hey Derek .This has always been a friendly site.It's not your fault but there are some weird people out there in Netland that are appearing on the site. I'm sure the Brucer's/Jackettes would be happy(as editor) if you deleted any thing that isn't in keeping with the spirit of your purpose..IE the below address. postman always rings twice Date: 2/12/2002 Time: 4:28:44 PM
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/18/2002
Time: 8:08:38 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Derek, I know I dont have much room to talk,having walked on the line a time or two myself,but I do agree with Dennis from Australia about this postman always rings twice guy.That s*it was just rude.Maybe a personal thing between him and the lady.Maybe it should stay that way.
NAME: crazydrummer
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/18/2002
Time: 4:19:08 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, Being the best bass player around I thought I better make myself know to you. I'm 14 and Derek Holt (Ex Climax Blues Band) says that I'm going to be the next Ginger Baker, except I have blonde hair! Anyway check out my web site www.crazydrummer.co.uk It would be great to do a guest spot with you some time. cheers graeme
NAME: Derek Araujo
LOCATION: Cambridge (USA)
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/18/2002
Time: 5:54:27 PM
COMMENTS
Hello e-friends,
Thanks for pointing out the unwanted trash in the guestbook, which I have promptly deleted. In the future Feel Free to drop me an e-mail when junk is sighted and I'll send it straight to the Scrapyard.
Keep it hot & squealin'!
-Your Friendly Neighborhood Webmaster
NAME: Patricia Webb
LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/18/2002
Time: 8:30:19 PM
COMMENTS
Noticed there are dates planned for Japan. Surely Jack could add Oz onto the schedule. I live in hope. My 10 year old daughter (after a wait of 3 years) has begun learning bass at school. As I said, I live in hope!
NAME: johnny staccatto
LOCATION: dundee (the real one )
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/19/2002
Time: 12:03:19 PM
COMMENTS
When/are you playing next in Bonnie Scotland ?
NAME: joachim brookes
LOCATION: germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/20/2002
Time: 1:42:12 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Bruce, your latest cd:great! when will you tour in germany? I hope soon!
Let´s keep the blues alive joachim Brookes
NAME: kevin smith
LOCATION: toronto
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/24/2002
Time: 10:47:36 PM
COMMENTS
Positively there is no artist like Jack Bruce. Always combining great playing with inventive lyrics...truly something unique. As a drummer I'm obviously influenced by Ginger Baker, but as a musician (some may say drummers are otherwise) Jack is a revelation. One of my dream bands would include Graham Bond with Cream. Another would have been Jack with Hendrix and Mitchell. Being a fan of Mitch's drumming I can only imagine what one of Jack's solo albums would have sounded like with him on traps. Thanks for the music, so full of great memories.
NAME: kevin smith
LOCATION: toronto
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/24/2002
Time: 10:47:58 PM
COMMENTS
Positively there is no artist like Jack Bruce. Always combining great playing with inventive lyrics...truly something unique. As a drummer I'm obviously influenced by Ginger Baker, but as a musician (some may say drummers are otherwise) Jack is a revelation. One of my dream bands would include Graham Bond with Cream. Another would have been Jack with Hendrix and Mitchell. Being a fan of Mitch's drumming I can only imagine what one of Jack's solo albums would have sounded like with him on traps. Thanks for the music, so full of great memories.
NAME: luis del fresno
LOCATION: calafell spain
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/25/2002
Time: 11:17:02 AM
COMMENTS
hola me encanta tu musica sigue igual muchos años y tu que puedes deja marcada tu música para toda la vida recuerdos un amigo
NAME: DICK MILLER
LOCATION: WASHINGTON STATE
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/26/2002
Time: 5:27:37 PM
COMMENTS
IN 1967 WHEN CREAM PLAYED SEATTLE, I WAS 12 AND MY DAD WOULDNT LET ME GO.........IN THE 70,S I FOUND OUT A DAY AFTER WEST, BRUCE AND LAING PLAYED AT HEC EDMUNDSON PAVILLION AND OF COURSE IT WAS TOO LATE......BAD........IN THE 90'S I HAD A CHANCE TO SEE JACK AGAIN WITH THE RINGO STARR TOUR IN SEATTLE AND HAD DOUBLE PNEUMONIA......WOE IS ME. THE LAST BUNCH OF YEARS IVE BEEN LOOKING CONSTANTLY AT TOUR SCEDULES AND THE PACIFIC NW DOESNT SEEM TO CROP UP ON THE OLD SCHEDULE ANY MORE. I KNOW HOW WHINY THIS ALL SOUNDS BUT AS A 30 PLUS YEAR HUGE FAN OF JACKS TALENT I FEEL CHEATED AT NEVER HAVING SEEN HIM LIVE. ALSO WONDERING IF THERE EXISTS ANY LIVE FOOTAGE OF WEST, BRUCE AND LAING. I HAVE A LOT OF OTHER GREAT FOOTAGE FROM CREAM AND THE 70'S, BBM ETC BUT NOTHING FROM WB&L. IF YOU READ THIS JACK........OR IF YOUR STAFF FEELS INCLINED TO REPLY WITH LEADS ON ANY HARD TO FIND VIDEO OR MUSIC, THAT WOULD BE FANTASTIC. THANKS AGAIN MR. BRUCE FOR AN AMAZING CAREER AND ALL THE THOUSANDS OF JOY HOURS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AND YOUR FANS.
DICK MILLER
NAME: David A Molnar
LOCATION: Asheville North Carolina USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/26/2002
Time: 8:25:01 PM
COMMENTS
Of course I swiped very lick Jack Bruce played when I was learning the bass more than 30 years ago. As part of my evolution as a musician I have found it difficult to get out from under his magnificent influence and sound like myself. Every once in awhile at a gig, though, I have to blow off a West/Bruce/Laing or Cream-style riff. Gets attention, ya'know.
Cheers
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: Pendulous Red Fruit
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/27/2002
Time: 9:48:19 AM
COMMENTS
Since you got a new one, can Herb (Canyon) have your old one? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease????
NAME: Joe Y Lopez
LOCATION: Gardnerville, NV, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/28/2002
Time: 1:13:17 AM
COMMENTS
Always loved your music. Wish I could hear more of it, Alas where I'm at now we are lucking to get sound bits from the past. Y'all take care, God Bless A Fan
NAME: Don Schiff
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/28/2002
Time: 3:37:24 PM
COMMENTS
Nice interview in Globalbass.com magazine, though the interview was done some time ago...I just read it. New to me.
Deluxe website to...good one!
NAME: David Otteni
LOCATION: Kirkland, WA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/28/2002
Time: 3:58:05 PM
COMMENTS
You're awesome, Mr. Bruce. Always have been, always will be. Come to Seattle again sometime. Please! I missed you last time.
Best regards
NAME: David Otteni
LOCATION: Kirkland, WA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/28/2002
Time: 3:58:11 PM
COMMENTS
You're awesome, Mr. Bruce. Always have been, always will be. Come to Seattle again sometime. Please! I missed you last time.
Best regards
NAME: Ken Sanford
LOCATION: Harriman, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/3/2002
Time: 8:01:57 AM
COMMENTS
I just wanted to drop you a line Jack and say thank you. You have been an inspiration to me for a long time and have motivated me to start playing the Bass at the ripe old age of 32. It may not seem like such a big deal except that I have played drums for the last 19 years, so the bass is a bit different to say the least. Even as a drummer you were always been one of my favorite musicians. It's funny because I love your solo work but of course the first stuff I heard was Cream, which I love. Guys at work make fun of me for liking a band so much that broke up the year before I was born! Anyway, my goals is to become a good enough bass player to lay down my own bass tracks and maybe do some studio work; hell, I might even find a couple guys and start a band! Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for all the years of great music. (p.s.-maybe we can jam together someday?)
Big Ken
NAME: A Reed
LOCATION: Teesside England
ADDRESS: <
Date: 3/8/2002
Time: 7:38:42 AM
COMMENTS
Thanks Jack, for years of wonderfull music but please reissue Harmony row. Dont know if other guests are having the same problem with wearing out your stuff that is currently unavailable, I have worn out two vinyl albums and the subsequent tapes I made from Harmony Row, Please help before withdrawal symptons and senility finally set in.
NAME: Paul DAngelo
LOCATION: Herndon, VA, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/8/2002
Time: 12:42:06 PM
COMMENTS
I have several albums that Jack is on after Cream, BUT, I have to admit, being 15 at the time Cream was at its zenith, I'm most familiar with Jack's fantastic playing with Cream. I saw Cream in Baltimore MD in November 1968, a concert I will never forget. I was always most impressed with Cream's live improvisations, and felt that Jack and Ginger Baker were probably most responsible for this type of playing. This is all coming from a drummmer who was heavily influenced by .... Ginger Baker at the time! I saw the personnel on Jack's newest CD, which means I'm going to have to do some ordering soon. Jack, keep playing your great music!!
NAME: Grant Scale
LOCATION: Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/8/2002
Time: 4:17:22 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, There are going to few lots of devastated people over in Australia if the tour doesn't happen. I'm sure that you and the band would love it here as do many international artists who come here regularly. Put us out our misery and let us know what's happening. There have been a few false starts in the past two years with the ultimate rock symphony, ringo and hot flash tours never happening so please consider Australia as the next tour venue. I'm sure everyone would love to hear from you on Jack's diary and get some feedback from all the messages you get and your gigs.
NAME: tom
LOCATION: alabama
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/9/2002
Time: 5:41:03 AM
COMMENTS
i wish Mr Bruce or anyone who knows would tell me why my 31" short scale Jetstar sux. All I hear is long scale is the only one serious players use. Why?
NAME: Tony Naghten
LOCATION: Toronto Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/9/2002
Time: 4:34:36 PM
COMMENTS
Hi....Jack, just surfing the net and found your site. Brilliant! Been a big fan since Cream days.Igrew up in Ireland...now living in Canada. Would love to see and hear the band...When are you going to get to Canada?
NAME: Juergen Voth
LOCATION: Dresden, Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/12/2002
Time: 6:00:30 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack,
since the 60ties I like your music very much. I´m looking for the CD-version of "harmony row". Can you help me?
Bye
Jürgen
NAME: Randy Doak
LOCATION: Seattle
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/12/2002
Time: 7:06:10 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack and freinds, I recently dusted off my old "Jack Bruce at His Best" LP and was transported back to better times. I got up on the internet and was horrified to realize that Harmony Row and Out of the Srorm are not available on cd. Songs for a Tailor is only available on German import. Maybe Rhino Records could to a repackage job on these. I have no idea about the legal issues involved, but it sounds like a good idea. Anyway, nice web site. I'm planning to pick up the latest cd on my way home tonight. Cheers!
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/13/2002
Time: 11:28:51 AM
COMMENTS
Hey... Am I the only one who thinks that it is strange to not hear anything from the new cd on Q104.3, New York's so-called Classic Rock Station?
Please take a moment to send an email to program director Eric Wellman (
NAME: Ernestino Ciambarella Junior
LOCATION: São Paulo - Brazil
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/14/2002
Time: 7:18:33 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack
I love your music. Congratulations!!!
Ernestino Ciambarella Junior www.juniordaviolla.hpg.com.br
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/15/2002
Time: 12:06:47 PM
COMMENTS
CANYON (Herb Vargas, Lenny Veras & yours truly)played some of your and Jimi's stuff (see below) last night at a cable television industry benefit for Citymeals-on-Wheels (over $200k raised) held at BBKing's, NYC. Having seen you there this past December, we tried to give them their due:
Killing Floor EZ Rider Tales of Brave Ulysses Can U See Me Sitting On Top Of the World Spanish Castle Magic We're Going Wrong Deserted Cities Stone Free I'm So Glad
Thanks for so much inspiration.
NAME: Mandy
LOCATION: Ruislip
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/16/2002
Time: 10:02:11 AM
COMMENTS
Hello everyone...
and a special hi to Jack and Magrit and kids.. hope you folks are keeping it up and well. Still thinking of the great times i had at your place. Not sure if you still at the same place, but would be great to hear from you. To all the Jack fans.. keep that man going with all the great comments.. MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. xxxxxxxxxxxx
NAME: JJ
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/16/2002
Time: 10:23:39 AM
COMMENTS
a big PLEASE to the management of JASB, why on earth WAITROSE???? and why on earth for chicken? love ya all. xx
NAME: David
LOCATION: northern NJ USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/17/2002
Time: 10:05:48 PM
COMMENTS
A number of years ago, I went to see the Dickey Betts Band (Allman Brothers guitarist)at the Roadhouse Cafe in NYC. There were a few guest stars such as Mick Taylor, Rick Derringer and the great Jack Bruce. I remember Dickey played with everyone, but just stood on the side in awe of Jack Bruce, a musician Dickey looked up to when he was starting out. I, too, was in awe. I got a chance to meet Jack after the show. I put meeting him on top of my all time list (I've met many celebrities) but still it was my biggest thrill. By the way, Jack played "Spoonful" that night. He probably didn't know it then, but Sylvester Stallone and his friends blew into the Roadhouse just when Jack came on and loved it. He disapeared as fast as he entered. I guess nothing could top it. So, Jack, thanks for that evening and all the great music you've created through all these years. I'm still a fan of yours. Your solo stuff is great. And BBM was a cool venture. Keep it up, Jack. Dave
NAME: gabriele
LOCATION: fiumicello
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/18/2002
Time: 4:38:20 AM
COMMENTS
hi jack i was in milano( october 2001) great music great band!! thank you i hope to see you in Trieste or Udine thank you for all the music Jack! gabriele Fiumicello Udine Italy
NAME: roberto durantini
LOCATION: italia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/18/2002
Time: 5:05:56 PM
COMMENTS
su RHYTHM di marzo 2002 c'e' una bella intervista a Jack sui suoi batteristi ciao Gabrielaccio!!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/18/2002
Time: 5:52:22 PM
COMMENTS
I bet the expence of getting a band plus all needed equiptment and crew to Oz is pretty steep.The real trouble,I think,is promoters.They are so afraid of losing money.Very few bands get rich on the road.Mostly they just hope that they don't lose money.
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/18/2002
Time: 11:01:04 PM
COMMENTS
Hi everone, I am as surprised and dissapointed that Oz is not only at the bottom of the world but also bottom of the list (or now not even on the list). Geographics has nothing to do with committment.Jack is on the record when he did the dotcom interview where he recognised that he had a strong fan bass in Oz,that he couldn't tour in the past but would be definitely getting there with the current tour. I think better communications would have made us Oz "friends" feel more comfortable with the BB King shows in June. Maybe Jack and the band are still coming to Oz but they have had to set the dates back?..Derek or Jack can you update us with 2002 plans and if Oz is still on the agenda and if not why have we slipped off the list? If the expense of touring Oz is the issue (and I would have thought that Jack was above that materialistic bass),then what about an up close and personal solo tour like the Koln concert (I still sit in awe when I watch the video of that concert) . Kind Regards, Dennis
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/19/2002
Time: 5:49:24 AM
COMMENTS
Dennis we here in North Carolina "fell your pain".To my knowledge Jack has never played here.I have only been able to catch him by driving to Wash.DC.I blame promoters.It is them,not Jack,who are in love with the Allmighty Dollar.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/19/2002
Time: 8:47:09 AM
COMMENTS
Just be glad he exists.
NAME: theo sobo
LOCATION: los angeles
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/20/2002
Time: 10:54:52 PM
COMMENTS
cream was it back in early 1968 for me and my crew in san francisco. i went to see them perform at winterland and the fillmore as often as possible. Yes, under the influence of something made it a special evening. they played a date with the original blood sweat and tears. they shared a bill with the velvet undergound. oh yeah, on a sunday afternoon, that show set me back $2.50
in fact,i attended the winterland date that produced parts of wheels of fire.
after 35 years and growing, i never get tired of listening to crossroads.
that's all for now.
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/21/2002
Time: 4:42:52 AM
COMMENTS
Hi All , And to Pete Lee ,Thank God Jack exists indeed !Jack has been a major influence in the industry for 40 years and managed to survive where others have unfortunately not. Have you seen Jack Live ?In Oz we rely on old vinyl (as the record companies wont release many on CD),CD's where they are available locally or by import and a network of "friends" who trade what we have.I have in excess of 140 CD's where JB is the main performer or guest and would pass them in to see this creative genius live.(I paid the equivalent of $122 dollars US to get "Things We Like" from Japan). The issue here is lack of communications when Oz was on the list for touring aqnd then deleted. If the promoters were concerned about touring costs then why build Australian fans hope up of a tour ! I speak for many that this has ripped our guts out that we may never have the opportunity of seeing the person whose music and philosophical views transformermed us from the 60's to 2002. Pete your comment was real that we are rewarded by having Jack still with us but it also "stank" of get over it.. I wont on behalf of Autralian fans ,we have been ill informed,and let down when we our hopes were high. However I wish all who attend the BB King concerts a great time. Regards Dennis
NAME: paul hogan
LOCATION: not australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/21/2002
Time: 5:06:15 PM
COMMENTS
perhaps it's time to relocate
NAME: Joe
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/22/2002
Time: 3:06:04 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce is the reason why I learned to play the bass, he is my idol!
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: casa mia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/25/2002
Time: 3:09:11 PM
COMMENTS
there 's a record in which jb played in '68 i don't find a trace inside this site (and links): Fiends and angels by Martha Velez (fiends not friends) with e.c.,mitch mitchell,capaldi,auger,kossoff etc. by London shk 8395 Jack played on all tracks Ciao
NAME: Paolo Cecchi
LOCATION: Italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/28/2002
Time: 5:30:49 AM
COMMENTS
NAME: Michael J Koch
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/28/2002
Time: 7:41:49 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce was the most influencial person for me playing bass guitar. When I heard your sound for the first time, man, I could not believe it. From that very second I heard Crossroads, then Spoonful, I knew I was playing the bass. I am very satisfied with what I learned by just listening to you. The best compliment I ever had when playing a show was, "Man, you've got that Jack Bruce thing down!"
Thank You Jack Bruce.
Signed: Michael J. Koch
NAME: Matt
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/29/2002
Time: 12:16:07 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack. You and the band sounded fantastic @ BB Kings on Dec 12. I couldn't sleep for hours afterward it was so good. It always amazes me how you play your hits like you wrote them about a week ago ! Stuff still sounds fresh and exciting . I actually won the contest back in September to see you in Britain , alas I coudn't go , but it got it cancelled anyway , so I didn't feel too bad ! I had the thrill of meeting you in the dressing room @ The Bottom Line back on Oct 11 1988, again after another fantastic couple of shows, the first of which EC showed up as a surprise guest. Look forward to seeing you @ BB's in June. Matt Matt - NYCu
NAME: brian ralston
LOCATION: sydney, australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/2/2002
Time: 6:38:23 AM
COMMENTS
Whilst working back late one night I had a few too many drinks and wrote to Marc and Dennis' Quicoland Express expressing doubts that Jack would come to Australia. I had come to that view because Jack was due to tour Japan and if Jackwas to tour OZ then it made sense he would do so at the same time. I hoped that I was wrong but now feel pissed off to find I was right.
I read in one of Jack's diary entries a throwaway line about "suits". Jack, I am a suit. I'm a f*****g lawyer for my sins. But i have loved your music since about 1968 and have continued to pick up what little morsels I have been able of your output. And maybe you should have a look at those who act for you wearing suits and the way they have ostracised and enraged what has been a potentially captive audience for you for the last thirty odd years.
So many comments have been made on this site and the Quicoland Express about your never having been prepared to sell out. Eric and others have been pilloried on this site for so doing.
We in Australia accepted your excuse for not coming with the Ultimate Rock Symphony - I have no doubt that in dealing with Oz promoters you were dealing with Cowboys. But i also have no doubt that situation exists universally. We accepted your (if it really was yours) promise that you would be out later that year with your new band. We thought that you might come out with Ringo. We were told at about the time of the release of "Shadows in the Air" that we would be part of a world tour. You are no doubt in or about Japan at the moment and on completion will return to US for gigs at the BB Kings. I'd like to wish you well for those tours and gigs but at the moment I couldn't give a fuck.
I will not be viewing this site again for news of Jacks OZ tour. I know it's not going to happen. But by the same token I'm not going to come back to find out what you're doing either. You have chosen a path that those advising you have presumably suggested. I'll accept that. If that means that in 10 years time I might find your 2003 or 2004 release in a bin in some record store I will probably buy it. But be buggered if I'm going to behave (like I have since I found this site) as a 10 year old teeny bopper waiting for my hero to arrive.
Many of my heroes of the 60s were plastic and have long since melted from their pedestals. You lasted longer than any but, as things presently stand, I'll get back to my own music and realise that I'm a fifty year old "suit from Down Under".
Best wishes for the future.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/2/2002
Time: 9:15:19 AM
COMMENTS
Why not agree to cover all deficits on an Aussie tour plus guarantee a reasonable profit? - that way, your conscience will be truly clear.
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/2/2002
Time: 1:36:44 PM
COMMENTS
This whole site seems to have lost the excitement generated by the release of “Shadows”. There was so much hope from around the world for Jack’s anticipated tour. Now it seems to have come to nowt (as we say in Yorkshire). I’ve seen you twice this year but sympathise very much with the guy from Oz. I have suggested on this site that Jack takes the financial risk with help from the local expertise. I used to promote gigs in my younger days and when I tried to bring “bigger” artists to local venues, very quickly got put off by the excessive demands for booze, food and other extravagant “entertainment” apart from the money demanded in contracts and the tempremental behaviour of some “names” . I would have thought that (sorry P.Lee) more mature behaviour prevailed these days as we all are a lot older, with the music coming before the hellraising and indeed the need to make “loadsamoney”. We all love the music and the man but regretably our numbers are diminishing over time. Some “stars” of the 60s, get lucky breaks to regenerate an old hit or something – our Jack just keeps moving on breaking new ground and that’s why we love him. If the current band is too expensive to run, I’m sure a quartet of Moore, Husband, Jack and a keyboard player could put together a brilliant repertoire of material from Cream to Cuicoland. Come on Jack – the silence is killing us!! Just what is the problem?
NAME: brian ralston
LOCATION: sydney, australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/2/2002
Time: 11:42:40 PM
COMMENTS
I have read the two responses to my earlier gripe. Lest there be any misunderstanding the complaint which we Australians have is not that Jack is not coming here, but the complete absence of communication. I have followed Jack's career since about 67/68 and had until recent times never expected that he would tour here. I accepted Jack's explanation for not touring with the Ultimate Rock Symphony - problems with Australian promoters did not surprise. But we were assured Jack would come later that year. We were led to believe that Jack would tour Japan and Australia with his present band but it is not to be.
There have been entries by other Australians asking for some clarification but none has ever emerged.
I have heard from Dennis Lawrenson that he has been advised that a tour to Australia was not feasible because of the costs involved. Surely Jack's management could have let us know.
It's very easy for P Lee to sit smugly in NYC and suggest we fund a tour by Jack to Australia. For your information a group of us made enquiries about whether venues might have been available for Jack to do a solo gig when he was supposed to be here with Ultimate RS. One venue in particular was very interested. Billy Cobham played at the venue on a number of occasions as have many well known jazz/blues acts.
I hope the Quicoland Tour goes well and that Jack continues to produce quality music into the future. Surely we in Oz are entitled to vent our spleen occasionally.
NAME: randall thompson
LOCATION: morrisville,pa. usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/3/2002
Time: 12:12:27 AM
COMMENTS
i saw jack on his first tour after cream with larry corell and mitch mitchel. Jack played a clear dan armstong thew a sunn head with 2 sunn 2-15JBL cabnites layed sideways on top of each other. there was a blind orgin player but they tried to get the hamond to work for about an hour. they gave up and he played a piano.this was at phillys electric factory.i don't think larry liked playing sunshine of your love ,jack was hot.
NAME: TAKAKO
LOCATION: TOKYO/JAPAN
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/3/2002
Time: 9:03:31 AM
COMMENTS
JACK!! I'm very HAPPY!! You come to JAPAN.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/3/2002
Time: 10:15:20 AM
COMMENTS
No more smug than to ignore economic realities.
Why don't you go on holiday and come to him, if you are so f*ckin' hard up, mate?
NAME: Margrit
LOCATION: Jack Bruce Management-UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/3/2002
Time: 5:49:30 PM
COMMENTS
This is addressed to all the wonderful loyal Jack Bruce fans in Australia!
I am very sad to have to tell you that at this moment we haven't found a suitable promoter who can offer enough money to cover the costs for a six piece band plus crew to tour Australia.
Jack would love to go to Australia and we will keep trying to make it happen!
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/4/2002
Time: 6:35:48 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Margrit , Thank you for your response regarding the Australian tour.Although dissapointing to Ozzie fans let's hope Jack can get to tour here one day. I am making my flight bookings next week and will be attending both concerts at BB Kings on the 14/6 & 15/6. It's a trip of a lifetime and to see Jack is the iceing on the cake. It's my first venture out of Oz ,but will be attending with some great mates from New Jersey .Namely Mitch Kane and Charles Gerard.I hope to catch up with as many people as possible even Pete Lee ,that could be an interesting conversation. You never know he might even be a nice guy underneath all his bravado ! Kind regards, Dennis
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/4/2002
Time: 7:55:51 AM
COMMENTS
DENNIS,DENNIS,DENNIS What ARE you thinking ? Pete Lee a nice guy ? Well maybe.Stranger things have happened.Just kidding Pete. Enjoy your trip Dennis.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/4/2002
Time: 10:50:51 AM
COMMENTS
Nice guy, great drummer.
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/5/2002
Time: 2:42:11 AM
COMMENTS
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/5/2002
Time: 2:54:52 AM
COMMENTS
Good morning,Jack.I hope that you,your wife and family and band are all doing well.Glad to hear of your return to the states coming up.SITA and your show at BB's are and were so killer!As always,much happiness and success for you....and money,too,of course,just to help keep it all going!If only our bands could do some shows together....as in '88....wow!Anyway,peace to you Jack Bruce.Your friend,Dave
NAME: Trevor Andrews
LOCATION: Incheon, South Korea via Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/5/2002
Time: 6:41:41 AM
COMMENTS
JB:
I'm only twenty five, and yet I live for the music of the time of your youth. I despise, with the upmost passion, todays music scene. "Cream" is easily my favourite band ever to exist; and Eric is clearly the odd man out, talent-wise, of YOUR former trio. I began to follow your solo career as well, and obviously you were the cream of Cream (yes, nevermind that "cream of Clapton" stuff, he rode Ginger and your coattails and anyone with any musical understanding would never argue differently.) Your versitility, both instrumentally and as a singer, is unmatched. The essence of your songs are timeless. How could one listen to, lets say, for example, Matthew Good, when he is just a diluted version of what was once an era of true artists. You, and the musicians of your early age, are like the ancient Greeks. Your music, and their philosophies, covered everything the world could ever need or understand. Only improvement could occur: And at this, your achievements may stand above that of the ancients (with respect to philosophy.) I do hope that you actually read this message, or homage if you like, but I doubt that will happen. Otherwise, I hope the eventual reader of this small note understands and agrees wholeheartedly with the opinions here expressed. I'm in Korea right now teaching English, and unfortunately I can't make it to Japan to see the legend in the flesh. This saddens me greatly, but I'm also happy that you are a close to me as ever before. I know I'll pay to see you play before you stop, and that knowing is good enough for now. Jack Bruce, you are a legend, and its a shame that others of my generation are too ignorant, and lazy to take the time to fully realize your godliness.
Most Sincerely, and Wholly, Trevor Andrews
P.S. This is the first letter I've written to anyone considered a celebrity. And it will be my last for I kneel before no living man, save Jack Bruce.
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/5/2002
Time: 7:59:01 AM
COMMENTS
Trevor WOW!!! Twenty-five WOW!!!
NAME: Blair Myers
LOCATION: Slurbs of Chicago, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/6/2002
Time: 4:53:02 PM
COMMENTS
Jack was my first inspiration in music as a youngster with Fresh Cream, and gave me the first reason to both pick up an instrument & seriously check into jazz. Here at the tender age of 48, JB continues to move my groove!
NAME: Marcel
LOCATION: Holland
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/8/2002
Time: 8:00:50 AM
COMMENTS
Somebody knows how to get the cd Jack Bruce/Mick Taylor-75-Live in Stockholm? Thanks,Marcel.
NAME: Vail
LOCATION: Philly, PA, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/8/2002
Time: 3:47:21 PM
COMMENTS
I need help! I got "Those Were The Days" for my birthday, but one of the CD's skips all over. I don't know where to take it back to and I don't have a receipt. I can't find a website for the record company (and there are several different one's listed) I just want the CD replaced. Any ideas?
NAME: tok
LOCATION: new orleans, la, usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/9/2002
Time: 3:56:56 PM
COMMENTS
from the time of trying to savvy out the remarkable bruce-brown early tunes o getting the brand new 'songs for a tailor' and on thru 'in from thje storm', 'escalator over the hill', & 'no answer', i have always found the jack bruce records to be rewarding and somewhat challenging to my ears. i enjoyd the double concert lp of a few years back very much. but the great treat for me recently has been the prominence of jack bruce on mike mantler's, live 88 and many have no speech. fine fine work. good luck and sure hope to see mr jack at the new orleans jazz and heritage fair some time ! he would be a huge asset to the line up ( on jazz blues or rock stage!, i dunno 'bout de zydeco for jack he got his washboard maybe?. p.s. only saw jb, one time , here in nola at the warehouse 2nd time westbrucelaing came to town. hey also when they reissuded tony williams emergency that was a treat!, maybe things we likeis available again, huh, lemme see....well , again, good luck and much respect
NAME: john
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2002
Time: 3:17:45 PM
COMMENTS
it figures that someone from philly would be so perplexed over a simple matter. one big DUH!! goes to you
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2002
Time: 4:55:37 PM
COMMENTS
I'm from Philly - it's a perplexing place.
NAME: Craig Brown
LOCATION: Orange California
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2002
Time: 10:31:19 PM
COMMENTS
Any 2002 tour dates put to the left coast?
Play on!
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral U.K.
ADDRESS: Sorting out a new one
Date: 4/11/2002
Time: 8:53:58 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack
Unless I am mistaken, your first recorded release was playing on an Alexis Korner track (album maybe?) back in 1962. Therefore, this year of 2002 must be something of an anniversary - 40 years in the business (in terms of releasing records). So CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS for all the fantastic and deeply inspiring music over those four decades.
I look forward to whatever is coming along next, because ..."the best is still to come"... of that I am sure.
I still remember the first time I saw you play at Salford University in 1977 ("How's Tricks" tour) which was stunning, as equally was my most recent gig of yours at Manchester Bridgewater Hall last Autumn.
Regards and appreciation from a fan and (fairly) regular visitor to the site.
Howard
NAME: Ronnie
LOCATION: Mpls,USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/12/2002
Time: 3:29:03 PM
COMMENTS
I have gone back and started listening to my old Cream albums and I still get excited listening to Jack's playing! Such passion...And the songwriting is quite good also I must say! I will always cherish the memories of listening to Cream, West,Bruce & Lang etc, etc. Those were great years...Thanks Jack
NAME: Teddy Kaye
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/13/2002
Time: 3:34:56 PM
COMMENTS
jack is my all time hero!! but I wanted to know what happened on the 2000 Jimi festival when Jack was going to play with Uli Roth. And, of course, White Room and Polar Nights are not comparable songs and neither are anybody (especially a bunch of German kids) to Cream. would it be possible for Jack and Uli to work together sometime???
NAME: Tom E B
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/13/2002
Time: 4:32:09 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, you may be the greatest bass player since JS Bach. Although I have never took up bass, I have been a humble student of all manner of guitar music for the past 37 years. Now at age 47 I am going to give you the best musical idea I've had in the past 37 years. As a former press photographer in Toronto I had the pleasure to photograph and meet some of the true greats of the guitar - John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, Paco Pena, many other of the masters, and have always enjoyed speaking with them about the source of their inspiration, practice techniques, and hope that a small bit of that spark might be shared. Last November, near Toronto, I attended a workshop on Godin guitars, held by guitar maker Robert Godin from Quebec, Canada. At this small, quiet music shop, he brought in a young man none of us in the small crowd of about 50 guitarist, had ever heard of before - SYLVAIN LUC, from Bayonne, France, now in Paris. Sylvain was returning from a tour in Japan, on his way back to France, so Robert was lucky to get 10 days out of his schedule for a stop over in Canada. For 2 hours that evening, 40 of us in that little music shop had an indescribable musical encounter with this young 37 year old, playing solo, with more power than I have ever witnessed. As Robert Godin warned us when introducing Sylvain, "If you are a guitar player, you may not pick up your guitar for a few days after you hear Sylvain". Be forewarned. Having now heard almost all of the CD's Sylvain has made in Europe, I can tell you that none of them come close to his pure, solo performance - Sylvain please make a simple live album of your SOLO PERFORMANCE. Here's my wish for a incomparable fusion band. Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Sylvain Luc, and John McLaughlin. Jack please think about this for your next tour. Make a CD, DVD, and go around the world. You will pack them in. You will make history again. Please find Sylvain and John, and get Ginger to come out with you. Graham Bond Organization Lives Again? With Sylvain you would have an incomparable synergy. It would be incomparable. John and Sylvain must make a CD together. The world needs some great music. I heard that Sylvain just received the equivalent of the European Grammy for the top jazz guitar album of 2001. If Jimi were alive today, he'd be playing with Sylvain. Keep practicin Jack. You're going to make it big one day. Call Sylvain, John and Ginger, PLEASE!!
NAME: Tom E B
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/13/2002
Time: 4:37:57 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, one more thing ... can you teach me to play TRAINTIME on the harp? Call me next time you're giving lessons. Greatest harp performance I've ever heard. Tom E B Toronto Canada
NAME: Tom E B
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/13/2002
Time: 4:38:47 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, one more thing ... can you teach me to play TRAINTIME on the harp? Call me next time you're giving lessons. Greatest harp performance I've ever heard. Tom E B Toronto Canada
NAME: DAVE CONNELLY
LOCATION: DETROIT, MICH, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/13/2002
Time: 8:46:35 PM
COMMENTS
JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO. HOW ABOUT COMING TO DETROIT ONCE? THIS CITY LOVES BASS, AND I THINK ONCE YOU COME HERE, YOU'LL WANT TO COME BACK.
NAME: roberto
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/15/2002
Time: 5:08:34 AM
COMMENTS
Does anybody own jb and friends' new DVD? it's out in the record shops and i would like to know the exact date of the gig 'cause i own other recordings in video of that lineup and i dont want (another) double ... Many thanks...
NAME: Richard Szydlowski
LOCATION: Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/15/2002
Time: 5:43:46 AM
COMMENTS
Mr. Bruce, i´m waiting of the release of your "Jet Set Jevel" Album over 20 years!!! Please give us all more great Music!!!
Richard, germany.
NAME: Mark Marriott
LOCATION: Oz
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/15/2002
Time: 9:46:07 PM
COMMENTS
I was going to start this off with a swipe at a certain citizen of Philadelphia, but then I realised that I'd be perpetuating the mis-use of this site. So all I want to say now is that yes, it's sad that JB isn't coming to Oz, but it ain't the end of the world. Yes, economic reality suggests many valid reasons for the no-show. Not, I'm sure, that JB gives a shit about money per se...but I'm sure making a loss isn't right up there on his list of priorities either. So we wait, and collect CDs and memorabilia and have our discussions here and on the Cuicoland Express and continue to hope that the world keeps getting smaller so that economic reality doesn't mean we have to miss out again. I'm a RUSH fan too and I'm fairly sure I won't be seing them live either, unless I win the lottery. But I'll console myself with the knowledge that living in the best place on Earth happens to have a few draw-backs. Stiff shit, as we say. Why don't we stop sniping and just share our experiences? That's what these sites are for.
Cheers to ALL of you. Mark
NAME: REVEREND BLOOD
LOCATION: Memphis, TN
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/16/2002
Time: 2:30:37 PM
COMMENTS
Dude, I just wanted to state a fact. You are the best F'ing performer of all time. Your musicianship has been inspiring. You are the reason i ever picked up a bass guitar. Thank you man. You can know this. There is a 26 year old bass player in Memphis Tennessee thats entire life has been enriched by music. Your music and talent has been priceless to me. Thank you.
NAME: Stephen Renfree
LOCATION: Melbourne Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/16/2002
Time: 11:17:37 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack... I've just been working away listening to Cities Of The Heart. I think I've been working away listening to you for about...well, too many years. I remember as a kid listening to Sunshine Of Your love while I did my homework and realising that this was one of the primal musical moments of my life. I will never forget the first time I heard it, and there's probably only about four songs in the entire dreary parthenon of "popular" (whatever that means!) music that I can say that about. So thank you. I really mean it. My life is a lot richer because you did things that were genuinely different. Stephen Renfree
NAME: Ciro Giordano
LOCATION: Boston, MA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/17/2002
Time: 12:30:45 PM
COMMENTS
Today is the 19th anniversary of Felix Pappalardi's death. I know he was a friend and produced most of your solo endeavors. How much of an impact did he have on you and your music? Any chance of doing a some of his music in the future? I remember reading an interview with him and how he was totally taken by your playing and approach to music. There are only two bass players as far as I'm concerned and I've been fortunate enough to have heard and seen both of you. How about some memories of Felix. How about hooking up with Leslie West and Corky laing again, do some US dates and maybe perform some of Felix's music.
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscov
ADDRESS: www.denisov@ oceanlab.ru
Date: 4/20/2002
Time: 6:39:48 AM
COMMENTS
Hi to all Jack Bruce fans!! As for me,Jack is my one of favourite bass players.I had an opportunity to see him live to perform,when he was playing with Ringo Starr in THE ALL-STARR BAND in august 1998.It was THE 4TH ALL-STARR BAND,the EUROPEAN TOUR.The show was an unforgettable .In this concert Jack performed four CREAM songs:SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE,AS YOU SAID,I FEEL FREE and WHITE ROOM.It was fantastic!!!!! Right now,I don`t have his all his solo records,because in our country they are very big rarity.But have some of them.His last album:"SHADOW IN THE AIR" is masterpeice.I would be very glad,if somebody send me something.We can exchange.I have all RINGO STARR`S records and many bootlegs,featuring ALL-STARR BANDS,where Jack took part.Exept this,I have many other fantastic music.Name some of them:THE BEATLES,THE WHO,E.L.O.,C.C.R.,THE MOVE,PROCOL HARUM,LED ZEPPELIN,DEEP PURPLE,DIRE STRAITS ,of course,CREAM and many others. Write on my e-mail.Thank you. PS.My great dream to see Jack to perform again in our country.
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscow
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/20/2002
Time: 7:59:03 AM
COMMENTS
Hi to all Jack Bruce fans! As for me,Jack is one of my favourite bass players.I had an apportunity to see him perform,when he was playing with Ringo Starr and his ALL-STARR BAND in august 1998 during his European Tour.It was the 4th ALL-STARR BAND.The show was fantastic and unforgetable!Jack performed four CREAM songs:SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE,AS YOU SAID,I FEEL FREE and WHITE ROOM. It`s a great pity,but I don`t have his all solo records,because in our country it`s very big rarity.But have some of them.His last album:"SHADOW IN THE AIR" is great masterpiece!!I would dt very glad,if somebody will send me some records.We can exchange.I have all Ringo Starr`s official records and many his bootlegs,featuring the ALL STARR-BAND`s records,where Jack took part.Exept this I have many other great groups.Name some of them:THE BEATLES,THE WHO,THE MOVE,E.L.O.,C.C.R.,LED ZEPPELIN,DEEP PURPLE,DIRE STRAITS,of course CREAM and many others.Write to my e-mail:
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscow
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/20/2002
Time: 8:09:40 AM
COMMENTS
Hi to all Jack Bruce fans! As for me,Jack is one of my favourite bass players.I had an apportunity to see him perform,when he was playing with Ringo Starr and his ALL-STARR BAND in august 1998 during his European Tour.It was the 4th ALL-STARR BAND.The show was fantastic and unforgetable!Jack performed four CREAM songs:SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE,AS YOU SAID,I FEEL FREE and WHITE ROOM. It`s a great pity,but I don`t have his all solo records,because in our country it`s very big rarity.But have some of them.His last album:"SHADOW IN THE AIR" is great masterpiece!!I would dt very glad,if somebody will send me some records.We can exchange.I have all Ringo Starr`s official records and many his bootlegs,featuring the ALL STARR-BAND`s records,where Jack took part.Exept this I have many other great groups.Name some of them:THE BEATLES,THE WHO,THE MOVE,E.L.O.,C.C.R.,LED ZEPPELIN,DEEP PURPLE,DIRE STRAITS,of course CREAM and many others.Write to my e-mail:
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscow
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/20/2002
Time: 8:16:07 AM
COMMENTS
Hi to all Jack Bruce fans! As for me,Jack is one of my favourite bass players.I had an apportunity to see him perform,when he was playing in Moscow with Ringo Starr and his ALL-STARR BAND in august 25th,1998 during Ringo`s European Tour.It was the 4th ALL-STARR BAND.The show was fantastic and unforgetable!Jack performed four CREAM songs:SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE,AS YOU SAID,I FEEL FREE and WHITE ROOM. It`s a great pity,but I don`t have his all solo records,because in our country it`s very big rarity.But have some of them.His last album:"SHADOW IN THE AIR" is great masterpiece!!I would be very glad,if somebody will send me some records.We can exchange.I have all Ringo Starr`s official records and many his bootlegs,featuring the ALL STARR-BAND`s records,where Jack took part.Exept this I have many other great groups.Name some of them:THE BEATLES,THE WHO,THE MOVE,E.L.O.,C.C.R.,LED ZEPPELIN,DEEP PURPLE,DIRE STRAITS,of course CREAM and many others.Write to my e-mail:
NAME: Ron Dion
LOCATION: Springfield, Ma.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/21/2002
Time: 10:06:52 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, Love your playing and singing, don't ever stop.
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscow.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/22/2002
Time: 4:14:34 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack! As I wrote on previous message,my great dream is to see you again in our country!!! What about coming back to Moscow again? It would be very GREAT!!!!!!!!!
NAME: Zhivago
LOCATION: The Steppes
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/22/2002
Time: 11:18:35 AM
COMMENTS
More Wodka for my friend!!!
NAME: david betts
LOCATION: isle of wight
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/23/2002
Time: 4:48:20 PM
COMMENTS
Hi jack,any news on your re scheduled Bournmouth gig. desperate to see the band.
NAME: Kalle Popp
LOCATION: Oldenburg(Germany)
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/24/2002
Time: 3:52:35 PM
COMMENTS
Hallo Jack, With great interest I've been reading your pages. We met a long time ago in London, I suppose you wont remember. I was living there for some years, playing the gitar and singing and was friend with Alexis Korner and many other Jazz- and R&B-musicians. Wish you all the best Kalle
NAME: Staci
LOCATION: Pittsburgh
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/24/2002
Time: 11:46:25 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, thanks for your music. Absolutely one of a kind!
NAME: Martijn
LOCATION: Netherlands
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2002
Time: 3:08:36 PM
COMMENTS
Jack=Genius
NAME: Mr C
LOCATION: Sacramento, Ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2002
Time: 6:15:09 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, besides all of your musical talent........Ya gots the best"white" male blues voice ever........
NAME: Michael J Koch
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/26/2002
Time: 12:28:02 AM
COMMENTS
I just have one question, we all know why Zeppelin can't do it,the Beatles can't do it, the Experience can't do it, etc. They all have band members that have passed. But you, Jack Bruce, Clapton, and Ginger Baker are all still around. Why don't you guys, The Cream, do just one more tour together. I'm only 23, and if you have read my past signing, Jack Bruce, is truly an inspiration, I did not have the chance to see The Cream live. Only on video. Just think about it, and if you decide to, let me know, you can email me at
Thanks,
Michael J. Koch
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/26/2002
Time: 8:02:18 AM
COMMENTS
I think it's wonderful that Jack's music has reached people such as Nick Denisov in Russia and his fans in Australia. It's really unfortunate that Jack didn't get to Oz as soon as expected, but maybe if a double Live CD of Jack's latest world tour were released there would be more interest and promotors would start to see the potential bucks. There are still a lot of people who don't realise what Jack Bruce is doing today. I believe the release of a Live double CD would change that if it were marketed properly. Regards - Marc.
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Oz
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/26/2002
Time: 5:22:37 PM
COMMENTS
Sorry to hog the guest book, but I can't help thinking about a Live double CD from Jack. Last night my wife, Lorraine, and I went out for dinner (to a Mexican restaurant of all places) and the guy was playing music by Johnny Winter, S.R.Vaughan, B.B.King etc. and I asked him if he was a Jack Bruce fan and he said, "He was the bass player in Cream wasn't he." He didn't know Jack was playing the most incredible music today. He's about to find out! But I really believe a Live double CD marketed well would convert the planet and give them a wake up call. Regards - Marc.
NAME: greg cox
LOCATION: windsor, ontario, CANADA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/29/2002
Time: 5:10:41 PM
COMMENTS
Jack your bass tone has made me incredibly happy for years and years. Harmony Row is still one of my favorite records!
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/30/2002
Time: 10:24:04 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, Whilst being pissed off at the OZ tour being scrapped due to jelly-backed promoters in this country, I hope that you will soon avail yourself to these shores and tour with the Express. Some of the shit playing in Sydney this week include Destinys Child, Elton John, some bird called Shakira and Tool...a sad collection of so called talent if ever there was one! I know it is difficult to get promoters interested in artists that don't make a squillion dollars, but these greedy fuckers should take a look at this website and realise that there are thousands of Aussie music lovers who are left out in the cold when it comes to the GREAT bands and artists that still make fantastic music and tour the world on a regular basis. Playing at the Basement in Sydney over the next couple of weeks are Allan Holdsworth, Peter Green, Grant Lee Philips, Chad Wakerman and the Dave Weckl Band...guys that are well out of the mainstream but who tour here regularly and make a buck when they get over here. I am sure that there is a promoter in this country with the balls to organise a tour for your band...we've just gotta find the bastard!!! There are a few Aussies heading over to NYC to check out the BB King shows, I look forward to their reviews in Mark and Lorraine Wickert's excellent newsletter. If you cannot get over here in the next 12-18 months, I will have to get off my arse and come to you, a costly excersise but one well worth it. Best wishes, Phil.
NAME: Phil J Egan
LOCATION: Sydney OZ
ADDRESS: GOT NONE
Date: 5/1/2002
Time: 4:10:28 AM
COMMENTS
Man I have always loved JACK'S music. Not to give him a big head or anything but I thought he was Cream. Harmony row, now there is music. When I went into that forest where electric fish play I know I really went somewhere. How about only playing games.That song is an anthem for feeling if ever there was one. Jack show knows how to write mooozic. Phil.
NAME: Phil J Egan
LOCATION: Sydney OZ
ADDRESS: GOT NONE
Date: 5/1/2002
Time: 4:12:20 AM
COMMENTS
Man I have always loved JACK'S music. Not to give him a big head or anything but I thought he was Cream. Harmony row, now there is music. When I went into that forest where electric fish play I know I really went somewhere. How about only playing games.That song is an anthem for feeling if ever there was one. Jack show knows how to write mooozic. Phil.
NAME: Tom Bramhall
LOCATION: Alabama
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/1/2002
Time: 9:47:12 AM
COMMENTS
Too busy?! All those insecure drummers and guitarists! Jack Bruce and Jack Casady were my founding influences as a bass player. The whole idea of Jack playing with Vernon Reid sound like a marvelous, if eccentric, match. Then again that is totally consistent with Jack's career to date.
NAME: Chris J Rendelle
LOCATION: San Francisco Calif
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/1/2002
Time: 9:25:13 PM
COMMENTS
When I first heard jacks voice many moons ago, I said hey! If I ever wanted to be a vocalist,I sure would like to be similar to Jacks style! but in my own way. I think the Gibson equitment he played rule!
NAME: Niles Willits-Spolin
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/2/2002
Time: 2:55:30 AM
COMMENTS
Jack--I DO hope you read this! I am 41 and only recently realized while listening to "Spoonful," SF California Winterland version, that Cream, and in particular YOUR voice, was a deep part of my consciousness, kind of like the "Wallpaper" of my childhood mind. I must give you and Cream full credit for making an important and still active contribution to my spirit, my soul, if you will. Recently, I think I have listened to Spoonful about a hundred times. It just evokes a certain magic that is both frozen in time and timeless for me, and many other people I am certain. Thank you. Also--I must say, as a bassist myself, I think your voice is a perfect compliment to the bass guitar. Your voice is SO thick, textured and forceful. I love it like I love the sound of the bass guitar. I "Feel" your voice like I feel the neck of my old P-bass in my hand, and as I feel the resonance in my shoulders. Umm, humm. May you enjoy happiness always. Love and inspiration, my fellow being. --Niles W.
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/2/2002
Time: 7:44:47 AM
COMMENTS
Just read Niles comments,and it started me thinking.I took-up bass in 1965.Had played drums for a few years,but at that time there were alot of drummers who were much better than I was,and very few bass players.I was in the service at the time,but I had the chance to play with a lot of different guys and picked up a lot,but for some reason I always figured I'd go back to drums at some point. I was sent to Viet Nam and got very few chances to play anything,but did get my hands on a bass from time to time.Came back in May'67,still thinking about drums.But for some reason when I picked up a bass I was much better than I remembered being.One day I walked into the Record City store at 13th&Fst in DC and the opening figure to I Feel Free.I said to myself "who the hell is this?".Then the instruments kicked in and that was it.I went home,pulled my bass out and never looked back.Been playing for over 35 years now.Jack has been my man ever since.If I live and play for another 35 years I doubt that I'll ever even approach the level of talent and soul of my hero. Dan
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/3/2002
Time: 9:32:24 AM
COMMENTS
I have to take the opportunity to sound off a bit about Jack and this band- the Cuicoland Express (this will probably come out sounding a bit opinionated but that's what comment are). I have followed Jack's career closely for about 33 years now so I know most of Jack's music very well except for the pre-Cream material. I have to say Jack has put together a band like no other. I'm totally amazed that myself and my son are going to see Jack perform live twice in the same year- a six-month span actually. The last gig was outstanding in December in NYC at BB King's Blues Club (the perfect venue for seeing Jack perform live). Jack has never sounded better- his voice and use of it amazingly get better with time and that's to say nothing of his bass and keyboard playing; and I am also very pleased to see him playing more songs at the piano. They all sound excellent. I have never seen a musician more talented artist/musician than Jack Bruce and I have seen many performers through the years. He sings and plays his songs with a confidence and style I have rarely seen in anyone else. I also can't remember when I saw a muscian get off on playing live the way Jack does. The band is, definitely one of the tightest he has ever assembled, and is truly a band of very high caliber musicians, as always. With the legendary Bernie Worrell, (one of the coolest-yet wise, down-to-earth human beings I have ever met), the inimitable, inspired free-form riffing of Vernon Reid who, like Jack, goes to that 'next level' when playing- along with a rhythm section 'orchestra' which make an incredible sound together. I haven't seen too many musicians reach Jack's age and still be able to play at a level close to their peak, as he does, it's truly inspiring to see. Jack probably hasn't hit his peak yet- the best is still to come. See you in New York- Thank God! Thanks for everything Jack! Robert Clayton Bordentown, NJ
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/3/2002
Time: 9:45:36 AM
COMMENTS
Looking back at some previous posts I noticed Phil Egan from 'Oz's note, my sentiments exactly, especially the nod to 'Harmony Row' (I wish I could be as concise as Mr. Egan.) It's really ridiculous that Jack Bruce should have any difficulty playing gigs in Austalia- baffling to say the least. Robert Clayton
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/3/2002
Time: 9:54:22 AM
COMMENTS
One last time, in my first entry I forgot to proofread and found my typo after it was too late. I meant to say that I have never seen a more talented musician/artist than Jack Bruce (some may feel it redundant to differeniate artist from musician but to me, there are many great musicians who aren't truly creative artists the way that Jack is- you can be quite good tecnically but not be able to create or write a snit. Nuff said. Robert Clayton
NAME: Karl Martin
LOCATION: North Carolina
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/3/2002
Time: 4:01:06 PM
COMMENTS
To a fine bassist and a user of Warwicks, keep hittin' those fat lines.
NAME: BRIAN
LOCATION: SoCalIFoRNIA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/4/2002
Time: 3:19:26 AM
COMMENTS
1st time on the site! Think it's great to see all the stories and positive feelings conveyed to a man who has brought a tremendous amount of pleasure and comfort into my life. Greatest memory: Sitting 10 feet from my man while he took apart "Morning Story" by completely carving me down to the soul with his playing...That and hearing him play the Cello part during "Deserted Cities" You are certainly an influential part of many lives, including my own. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace to all Brian the Bassist
NAME: BikerFreedomBand
LOCATION: nj
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/4/2002
Time: 7:23:44 PM
COMMENTS
i noticed that youll be in new york city....i cant wait to see you and the band....you are an inspiration and an amazing musician
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/5/2002
Time: 8:11:57 AM
COMMENTS
I was amazed when I read Dan Keegan's comments.I've known Dan for twenty-six years,and never known him to talk about himself in all that time.It is fitting that he would do it here,as he is an absoulte freak when it comes to Jack.He is a terrific bass player and a great guy.He has a lot in common with Jack,but the most important thing is that neither one of them has ever "solded-out".Sorry Dan.I know you'll be pissed at me for talking about you,but you started it.
NAME: Dan
LOCATION: Keegan
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/5/2002
Time: 8:31:01 PM
COMMENTS
Hey ROF, You could have,at least,spelled "sold-out"correctly.Thanks for the kind words my friend.I'll see you in June and get even then. Dan
NAME: Jack Suggs
LOCATION: Collin County, Texas
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/6/2002
Time: 4:57:24 PM
COMMENTS
Hello, Derek...
Your site just keeps getting better and better.
js
NAME: Pasquale Morsella
LOCATION: U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/9/2002
Time: 12:45:05 PM
COMMENTS
Ciao! Great to see that you are doing well Jack.Sorry but I have not visited this sight in a very long time. Has the album been released? I would very much like to purchase it. I shall inquire about it. I would like to hear some music with depth, passion and soul once again. Living here in northern NJ, I am afraid the music that's being played on the radio leaves VERY MUCH to be desired!! SAVE ME!!! Looking forward to hearing the "new stuff"! Regards; Pasquale ps How's Ginger doing these days?
NAME: Zip
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/10/2002
Time: 5:11:10 PM
COMMENTS
Hey guys! I'm an Andy Summers fan and I hope you guys are looking forward to HotFlash 's release as much as I am! But I really wanted to ask was: Who did "The Coffee Song" first or more, to whom does it belong to? Cream or Dantalion's Chariot? Does anyone have any background info on it? I just love that song, and in the course of reading about Summers I read a bit about Dantalion's Chariot and a website geared in the Police direction listed "The Coffee Song" as a DC song. I read the lyrics out of curiousity and didn't think much about it until I got "Those Were the Days"-CD Box set and I saw it, listened to it and I couldn't believe it! The same song! I even went to the website to check and I was right....Any info would be helpful, thanks.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/11/2002
Time: 1:04:53 AM
COMMENTS
Just got back from a Black Moon (with my brother Dan on bass) gig and realized that it is now May 11.Happy birthday Jack!!
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/11/2002
Time: 1:15:17 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Kee your three days early.Its May 14th.Guess you should'nt have had that last beer.
NAME: Joan Rentschler
LOCATION: Lancaster, IL
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2002
Time: 6:15:46 AM
COMMENTS
I have a bet going-I am positive that Jack Bruce sang lyrics and played bass (unmistakeably Jack) on Santana's remake of She's Not There, but have not found proof of it. Am I not looking for his credit extensively enough? Will someone verify this for me?
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2002
Time: 7:23:34 AM
COMMENTS
OK Jack,I've been taken to task for getting your birthday wrong (and by my little brother yet.....no respect)ANYWAY,I want to wish you a happy Mothers Day,'cause as a musician and an inspiration you are a Major Mother
NAME: Bas van Geffen
LOCATION: ASTEN, HOLLAND
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2002
Time: 7:42:41 AM
COMMENTS
HEY, JACK YOU'RE GREAT. AND WHY CAN'T I FIND A CD ON THIS SITE ¿¿
FF VOOR DE NEDERLANDERS: ALLES FLEX ¿ KEEJ DAN, DIE VENT IS ECHT GOED, MA DA ZULLE JULLIE OK WEL WETE.. GROETEN
NAME: dave
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2002
Time: 11:53:45 AM
COMMENTS
well, let's all wish a happy birthday to eric burdon ( may 11th) and of course jack ( may 14th), both of whom are still singing their arses off.
NAME: Wally O
LOCATION: NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2002
Time: 2:46:12 PM
COMMENTS
My first time here.I've been a fan since about '68; I've had the opportunity to see Jack Bruce about 5 or 6 times each one terrific. I'm wondering if anyone remembers a special on PBS (WNET) about 1973 that featured J Bruce and the music from Things We Like ,Songs For A Tailor and Harmony Row Wish there was some way of getting a replay!! Looking forward to his shows in NYCity. P.S. Happy Birthday and play on.
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point NSW Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2002
Time: 6:57:06 AM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack,Best wishes to you have a briliant day . Best Regards, Dennis Lawrenson
NAME: dgwg
LOCATION: Ottawa
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2002
Time: 11:07:03 AM
COMMENTS
Thanks for the Cream concert in 1968. Thanks for the JACK BRUCE gig at Watford Junction in November 1971. Love Harmony Row and Songs for a Tailor. ... You others who are complaining, should give this man a break. He is trying to please a million people at the same time. He only has 24 hours in a day. Let him decide what works for him, for his family, for his band etc. If he is only able to work in certain countries at certain times, that is his decision and the people that help him to tour. Just enjoy what you've been able to see and hear. Amen!!
NAME: Vincent14
LOCATION: Brentwood NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2002
Time: 12:15:56 PM
COMMENTS
I just picked up tickets to both shows at B.B. Kings. People say, "Why go to both shows?" My reply, "If Jack was playing there for a month, I would go to every show...next question."
Happy Birthday Jack!
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2002
Time: 2:30:19 PM
COMMENTS
5/14 B'days - lose the 'syncher and there's a band in there!:
Jack Bruce: 1943 (is 59 in 2002, 60 in 2003) HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Bassist, Songwriter, Classic Rock Singer, Keyboardist, Harmonicaist, Scotish, of Manfred Mann & Cream; RFN:John
David Byrne: 1952 (is 50 in 2002, 51 in 2003) New Wave Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, Scotish, Gay, Lead singer of the Talking Heads; soloist
Mike Inez: 1966 (is 36 in 2002, 37 in 2003) Rock & Roll Performer, Singer/Musician, of Ozzy Osbourne, Alice in Chains
Fabrice "Fab" Morvan: 1966 (is 36 in 2002, 37 in 2003)Lip Syncher, French, of Milli Vanilli
Robert Zemeckis: 1952 (is 50 in 2002, 51 in 2003) Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Director, Forrest Gump; some say b. 1951
NAME: Mars and Lorraine Wickert
LOCATION: Sunny Tweed Heads
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2002
Time: 4:37:15 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, It's just gone 6.30 in the morning here on May 14. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK! We'll have a drink for you tonight and another one tomorrow night for your part of the world. Hope it's a wonderful and memorable day for you. Best wishes - Marc & Lorraine.
NAME: Angus Vail
LOCATION: Portland, OR, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 1:39:55 AM
COMMENTS
Hi, Jack! A friend of mine and I decided a couple days ago to design a power trio of over-rated musicians. On drums, Neil Peart of Rush. On Bass, Phil Lesh. On guitar, Eric Clapton. We both realize that you were the genious behind Cream. A close second was Ginger's wonderfully loose drumming. All in all, however, your thundering, roaming, and wonderfully melodic bass made the band what it was. I have enjoyed your solo career as well. When will we get to see you up here in the Pacific Northwest of the States? Peace, A.
NAME: Dave Oswald
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 5:18:07 AM
COMMENTS
Many happy returns Jack.
NAME: Nick Denisov
LOCATION: Russia,Moscow
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 6:23:48 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack!!Happy Birthday to you!!!Thank you for making great music.My all best wishes for you.I`m still waiting for your coming to Moscow.
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 7:07:25 AM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday Jack!
NAME: Stephan Zehnle
LOCATION: Nellingen/Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 7:56:43 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Mr. Jack Bruce, our best wishes and congratulation to your birthday!
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral U.K.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 8:54:54 AM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday Jack, today 14th May; which also happens to be the birthday of my own son Adam (Bruce) Johnston. So a double cause for celebration me thinks.
Best Wishes,
Howard Johnston
NAME: Mitch
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 9:38:11 AM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday!
NAME: Gary Carlson
LOCATION: Simi Valley, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 10:16:20 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Thanks for continuing to create and innovate. I've been listening for the past 25 years and your music has meant a great deal to me. Thanks for the Cuicoland Express; I hope you guys continue recording and get back to LA one of these days. Happy birthday and best wishes to you and your family.
Gary Carlson Simi Valley, CA
NAME: dgwg
LOCATION: Ottawa
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 11:13:55 AM
COMMENTS
Oh yea Jack, forgot to wish you !!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! !!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
NAME: John Montagna
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 1:05:06 PM
COMMENTS
happy birthday to you, my taurian friend! thank you very much for gracing us with 59 years of your presence and music. i will be seeing you again at bb king's in june. take care and be well! much love, john montagna, brooklyn, ny.
NAME: Willi Berg
LOCATION: Germany / Nellingen
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 1:33:39 PM
COMMENTS
Hallo Herr Jack Bruce,
die besten Wünsche zum Geburtstag und weiterhin viel Erfolg wünscht Ihnen
Willi Berg
NAME: Randall Hinson
LOCATION: Marianna, Florida
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 2:47:07 PM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday, Jack! Kudos to one of the most influential bassmen of all time. My favorite Bruce tune is "Like a Plate." Geez, what a composition. Also, I have been toying with "As You Said," here at the homefront. Have tried several different open tunings and have finally settled on D-A-D-D-A-D. Works for me. Thanks for so many great years of music, it has truly been an inspiration. Randall Hinson Marianna, Fla.
NAME: dave
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2002
Time: 6:55:56 PM
COMMENTS
have a very happy birthday with your loved ones. best to the whole Bruce family. don't give up the feelin!
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/15/2002
Time: 9:58:07 AM
COMMENTS
So who's doing the CREAM tribute?
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/15/2002
Time: 12:24:46 PM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday Mr. Bruce! Living proof that age truly is just a number. Jack, you have truly reached a higher plane with your playing and writing of late. NYC last December was an amazing and truly memorable show. I have had the good fortune to see you in concert at various points in your career, and have always been amazed at your enthusiasm and energy on stage, whether you're playing to 20,000 or 200 people at club gigs, you give so much of yourself: body, mind and soul. You really shine playing live with other great players. I don't think your voice has ever sounded better in concert- just magnificent. Sorry we have to wait 'til October for the next gigs but it's great to see you doing the tribute to The Beatles (who better than you- like the Beatles your music has always evolved and never stagnates, and you, like the Beatles have always been an innovator, always seeking to see how a song could be made into something completely new and fresh, ('Peices of Mind' & 'Like a Plate' come to mind straightaway) regardless of commercial acclaim- which is oft aimed at the most banal of music. Oh well, if life was fair, children wouldn't starving at this moment. Thanks for doing your part. It's truly a cool thing to see you finally getting the acclaim as a solo artist that you have always deserved, but for some strange reason (poor record company promotion may be one of the problems- you have always promoted your music with great bands and successful solo tours, but if the record companies got behind you a fraction of what they do for some artists, you certainly would have enjoyed much greater commercial succsess. But it's interesting to note that you don't really seem to care- you're making your music, your way and as an artist, you can't do better than that becuase it IS the music that matters- if lots of other people dig it fine, but you don't need that to be one of the most successfully creative musical minds influencing and entertaining three generations of listeners now. You have influenced more bass players than any other player- my 15 year-old among them. Thankfully, you never sold out. Happy Damn birthday Jack! ~Bob Clayton New Jersey, USA
NAME: jake
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/15/2002
Time: 9:10:28 PM
COMMENTS
screw the beatles tribute! we've got three live ones whom i believe could do a pretty damn good CREAM tribute !!
NAME: Dave Gardner
LOCATION: Rhyl North Wales
ADDRESS: David alun lloyd gardner @ llandrillo. co
Date: 5/16/2002
Time: 9:28:28 AM
COMMENTS
I think jack bruce is the best bass guitarist ever except for myself and maybe the late great Jaco Pastorius on a good day so Jack keep up the good work and fuck it if your gettin old and startin to sag your still my hero
NAME: Ken Klein
LOCATION: Orange County, California
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/16/2002
Time: 9:11:51 PM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday! It was December 1980 when I saw you in New York. You dedicated "Bird Alone" to the very recently murdered John Lennon. Apologizing for not knowing any Beatles tunes well enough to play on such short notice, you had the grace and class to allow David Sancious to do an extended keyboard improvisation that ran through several Beatles motifs. Well, it looks like you're going to make up for not knowing any Beatles tunes on that one night. When the band hits L.A. I'll be there. But I sure as hell hope you bring Cuicoland back to L.A. as well. When I saw you with Ringo at Universal Amphiteater, you brought the house down with White Room. People were standing and screaming their fool heads off (me too). But for my money, I'd rather see you go through Dark Heart one more time. Much love to you and yours. You've given me so much since I first saw you on TV back in 68.
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/17/2002
Time: 7:54:29 AM
COMMENTS
To Pete Lee, I have to cancel my trip to NY owing to a personal injury plus Jacks Re scheduling. You have the audacity to whine about Jacks Re -sheduled tour in October (which you can easily attend)when Ozzies that you have critisied for Jacks cancelation of touring oz "may be you should rellocate NYC" At least you will have the honour of seeing Jack in a completly new format ,never seen before. It's obviously a passion for Jack and I wish him and the tour a great time .I hope with that the future schedule of this trip will include Australia. Regards Dennis PS Happy Birthday to Margrit.XXXX PPS Pete you might be a great drummer,but I question your interpersonal skills in particular international diplomacy.I have a degree in that if need some asistance./ Regards Dennis
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/17/2002
Time: 11:34:48 AM
COMMENTS
Denis, Sorry for your personal injury, but you've mixed my thoughts up with those of similar mindeds appearing on this Board. Putting deficient interpersonal skills momentarily aside (yours, too) - badgering is not acceptable - especially of one who has given so much and would have already toured your country/continent if at all economically feasible. In any event, how about a deal?: I'll be more diplomatic, if you'll stop ignorong reality. Re. musical skills - I'm self-taught, so there's little I can convey except by example. Hugs 'n Squeezes, PLee
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/18/2002
Time: 7:50:03 AM
COMMENTS
You see ? Diplomacy almost wins again.
NAME: Michael Cornish
LOCATION: Blackwood Sth Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/20/2002
Time: 7:05:05 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, Just finished reading a great biogtraphy on Cream and remembered all the good times lying in bed listening to 'Live Cream' and 'Wheels of Fire'. Sadly I've been out of touch with your career for some years but am keen to get hold of some of your ealier solo albums and the BBM album. Bought tickets to the Rock & Roll Symphony only to be shattered by your non appearance. Nonetheless Cream remain for me along with the Who in their prime as 'the' greatest live acts of all time. Look forward to delving into your Music ASAP.
MC
NAME: Gabriele
LOCATION: Fiumicello Udine Italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/20/2002
Time: 12:56:33 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack! I hope to see you in Italy with your last project! The Beatles tribute!Goodluck! To Roberto from ROMA:ciao vecchio squalo fatti sentire.
NAME: Pierre Dupanloup
LOCATION: Paris, France (not Texas)
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/20/2002
Time: 8:30:52 PM
COMMENTS
Please allow me to celebrate Jack Bruce You're a man of faith and truth You never played guitar with your tooth But always got that magic touch
Pleased to meet you, you're the Cream of blues But what's puzzling me is the nature of your cruise
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/21/2002
Time: 7:37:20 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Pete, Okay Pete ,Deal done.Diplomacy from you will be greeted by many readers of the Guestbook and yes I'll get my head around reality.The last thing I would ever want to do is offend Mr Bruce.I understand it's the out of touch promoters in Oz that are the problem. Maybe the Walk Down Abbey Road tour will be more appealing to them as an audience drawcard. I'm self taught (bass)as well ,sorry I can't catch up with you in June. If you go to the new concert I'm sure we would appreciate a review from you in the Quicoland Express newsletter at
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/22/2002
Time: 9:49:41 AM
COMMENTS
Dennis - Glad to be your partner in peace. Re. Walkers On Abby Road, can't say I'm enthused. But, hey - Hawaii ain't a half bad gig! Here's hoping they make it to your neighborhood. Re. Quicoville in October, got a funny feeling that time and our "John" will be on to something else by then. Best regards, PLee CANYON
NAME: Miami Bleach
LOCATION: Boston
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/22/2002
Time: 8:13:58 PM
COMMENTS
I Like It. The concept is absolutely stunning.
Mark Farner packed Shea stadium in The Big Apple to the rooftops on several occasions. And I understand Mr. Parsons worked an apprenticeship with the Beatles during the recording of Abbey Road, not to mention Jack's work with Ringo and George.
Its' a great venue and the launch in Honolulu sounds like a fantastic beginning.
Derek -- would it be possible to get a sound clip from Hawaii posted on the board ? (with Jack's permision)
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point ,Oz
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/23/2002
Time: 3:36:18 AM
COMMENTS
Pete, Thanks, for "deal done".I too have the feeling that the Cuicoland trilogy of CD's that JB was talking about is over and yeh,What's next ? I'm getting "Hotflashes" ,who knows .Time will be the only answer. Cheers Dennis
NAME: Brian Ralston
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/23/2002
Time: 6:44:23 AM
COMMENTS
Good to see diplomacy now rules the guestbook. Sorry to hear about Lorro's injury and the need to cancel his trip.
Best wishes to Jack for the new project/s.
NAME: Marc and Lorraine Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Oz
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/23/2002
Time: 6:48:10 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Margrit, hope you have a wonderful Birthday on May 23. As Jack is probably practising for the Beatles tribute, we hope he he sings "Hey It's your Birthday" to you. All the best for a wonderful day, Margrit. - Marc & Lorraine.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/23/2002
Time: 6:49:33 AM
COMMENTS
I hope it is Hotflash.I'm having visions of The Cream Police.
NAME: Uwe Huelsemann
LOCATION: between Cologne and Bonn
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/24/2002
Time: 3:07:24 PM
COMMENTS
Hallo Jack Bruce Fans,
vor kurzer Zeit sendete WDR das Konzert zum 50. Geburtstag von Jack Bruce in voller Laenge. Leider hat mein Videorecorder bei den letzten zwei Songs versagt (Sunshine of yopur Love, Blues you can't loose). Gibt es einen freundlichen Zeitgenossen, der mir beide Lieder auf Video, CD, mp3, wave oder ra zur Verfuegung stellen kann? Download oder per Post (medium kommt zurueck). Ich wäre wirklich dankbar und wuerde mich revanchieren.
keep on rocking
Uwe
NAME: Uwe Huelsemann
LOCATION: Germany, near by Cologne
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/24/2002
Time: 3:19:03 PM
COMMENTS
hi Jack Bruce Fans,
some days ago, German television WDR 3 transmitted the 50th birthday concert of Jack Bruce (nearly 3 hours), recorded in Cologne in 1993. Unfortunately my videorecorder failed for the last two songs (sunshine of your love, blues you can't lose). Is there anybody in this little world, who got those 2 songs and is willing to send it to me (snake mail or email). I will be grateful. I'm interested in the audio version for completing my cd-set.
thanks a lot and keep on rockin'
Uwe
NAME: Andrés Arce Contreras
LOCATION: Peñaflor, Chile
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/26/2002
Time: 10:13:37 AM
COMMENTS
Hi jack, I´m chilean musician and I know your music on Cream and BBM. Congratulations for your work and your contribution for music of the world. I wish to send to you recors of my music, but I don't know how to make it.(excuse me, my english is not my best card). Maybe is inusual for you, but I'm only want your opinnion of my music. When I was read you're words for George Harrison, I really cry, and when I hear one of his latest solos on "Free as a Bird" I feel the same emotion. I work on a radio station in Peñaflor and I think youre bass playing is the very best. I wait for your response for beginning a comunication with you. Thank you for your atention. Bye.
NAME: Ewan Rasmusson
LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/28/2002
Time: 5:48:56 PM
COMMENTS
'A question of time' is not available ANYWHERE in the world. That's freakin' frustrating. When I try to get it from any of the NAPSTER-clones I get queued up as number 164..! It's just not available. How about a re-release..? Preferably NOW
NAME: Adam Bennett
LOCATION: Florida/Jamaica
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/28/2002
Time: 9:19:31 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Sir, To me you are the greatest and most versitile bass player I have ever heard i.e. stand up, five string, and fretless! I had the CD A Question of Time and a cassette of In From the Storm. I regret to say These have been ripped off with my vinyl collection. Please let me know where/how I can replace these two jems. If they're not commercialy available perhaps you could help a true fan get ahold of these two albums. I saw you at the Spectrum arena (Philadelphia, PA) nov. '68 A sincere fan Adam Bennett
NAME: Charlie Baratta the drummer
LOCATION: simi vally ,ca. by way of n.y.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/31/2002
Time: 3:11:40 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, hi. lets put the cards on the table! Hendrix is dead, Lennon is dead,so you are the defector worlds greatest musician...period!! From listening to the live version of "Tales of brave ulysses" as a teen,(1 billion times), to just recently seeing you at the house of blues in l.A. dec.2001, you have consistently proved your worthy of the title! .As a drummer for over 35 yrs.,Ringo made me get a drum set, Ginger pointed to what could be played and beyond!. lets face it, the Beatles showed what a "band unit" could do (songwriting,lyrics,vocals,ect.) the Cream showed what superior musicianship/instrumentation could do. THE BEATLES,HENDRIX ,AND THE CREAM WERE THE THREE GREATEST THINGS ROCK WAS EVER GIVEN!!! ...JACK, I know you have been asked "why no Cream reunion" ,well here is a suggestion worth reviewing: you once said cream was essentially TWO bands, a studio band AND the live band, well why not get the band together again,but this time with a k/b player with strings,ect,(mellotron on deserted cities,ect) and maybe a second guitar player, Pat thrall or Joe Walsh might be interesting. This would enable the "studio band" to present accurately the songs as the LIVE band, . There would be more variety, and less relying on the extended solo"s. I saw the stones a few years back, they had two k/b players, a horn section, three background singers,ect .(NO I'M NOT SUGGESTING ALL THAT,LOL) ,BUT : after the stones took a break, they came back and played stripped down five piece,great idea!. Cream could come back as the studio band live, and then when it comes down to the three piece stuff: (crossroads, sunshine, toad, spoonful,AND of course "tales of brave ulysses", nail them AGAIN with the three piece heroics which were beyond revolutionary! If clapton declines (and decides to stay in his little box, and just wants to regurgitate the same old blues) ,then I think a project with you and joes zuminal,k/b of weather report ( a masterful band also) OR the great BRIAN AUGER ON K/B and,AND my favorite drummer the GREAT Narada Michael Waldron, and perhaps Robert frip on guitar, would be an OUTSTANDING COLLABORATION! Tony Levin on the stick would also be kool in the mix, as you would be free to also play k/b ,ect ..Anyway Jack, I love you as a musician, and thank you for making my life happier! god bless, and NEVER stop! p.s. i think the ultimate three piece power trio live would have been jimi Hendrix,guitar & vocals, Jack Bruce, bass &vocals, and Narada Michael Waldron drums,"on a good day"lol. I hope you get this & read it and perhaps consider my views. peace, sincerely Charlie Baratta"the drummer"
NAME: Charlie Baratta the drummer
LOCATION: simi valley,ca by way of n.y.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/31/2002
Time: 3:33:02 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, hi. lets put the cards on the table! Hendrix is dead, Lennon is dead,so you are the defector worlds greatest musician...period!! From listening to the live version of "Tales of brave ulysses" as a teen,(1 billion times), to just recently seeing you at the house of blues in l.A. dec.2001, you have consistently proved your worthy of the title! .As a drummer for over 35 yrs.,Ringo made me get a drum set, Ginger pointed to what could be played and beyond!. lets face it, the Beatles showed what a "band unit" could do (songwriting,lyrics,vocals,ect.) the Cream showed what superior musicianship/instrumentation could do. THE BEATLES,HENDRIX ,AND THE CREAM WERE THE THREE GREATEST THINGS ROCK WAS EVER GIVEN!!! ...JACK, I know you have been asked "why no Cream reunion" ,well here is a suggestion worth reviewing: you once said cream was essentially TWO bands, a studio band AND the live band, well why not get the band together again,but this time with a k/b player with strings,ect,(mellotron on deserted cities,ect) and maybe a second guitar player, Pat thrall or Joe Walsh might be interesting. This would enable the "studio band" to present accurately the songs as the LIVE band, . There would be more variety, and less relying on the extended solo"s. I saw the stones a few years back, they had two k/b players, a horn section, three background singers,ect .(NO I'M NOT SUGGESTING ALL THAT,LOL) ,BUT : after the stones took a break, they came back and played stripped down five piece .great idea! Cream could come back as the studio band live, and then when it comes down to the three piece stuff: (crossroads, sunshine, toad, spoonful,AND of course "tales of brave ulysses", nail them AGAIN with the three piece heroics which were beyond revolutionary! If Clapton declines,(and decides to stay in his little box, and just wants to regurgitate the same old blues) ,then I think a project with you and joes zuminal,k/b of weather report ( a masterful band also) OR the great BRIAN AUGER ON K/B and,AND my favorite drummer the GREAT Narada Michael Waldon, and perhaps Robert frip on guitar on guitar would be an OUTSTANDING COLLABORATION! Tony Levin on the stick would also be kool in the mix, as you would be free to play k/b ,ect also ..Anyway jack, I love you as a musician, and thank you for making my life happier! god bless, and NEVER stop! p.s. i think the ultimate three piece power trio live would have been jimi Hendrix,guitar & vocals, Jack Bruce, bass &vocals, and Narada Michael Waldon drums,"on a good day"lol. I hope you get this & read it and perhaps consider my views. peace, sincerely Charlie Baratta"the drummer"
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/31/2002
Time: 12:38:58 PM
COMMENTS
He's been an adult for some time now (our Hero) - let's respect his current and future musical choices, shall we?
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/31/2002
Time: 1:53:14 PM
COMMENTS
Ditto Pete
NAME: george schroeder
LOCATION: balto. md. usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/1/2002
Time: 9:00:36 AM
COMMENTS
hope you have a great summer,jack..after listening to an item i came across("rock report,the cream"),i'm amazed but somehow not surprised how cream was very much like the non-musical working world,in that those who do the least,get the most!!on this interview series you,(jack), openly admit that cream was ginger's band,his idea to start it and labored hard to keep the business end intact! you worked hard on the music and writing side and mr. eric ,well he's the one that became the pop icon!perhaps someone should do an intstuctional video on the business end of the music industry! ex., ripoffs, pratfalls,endless touring contracts,copyrights, publishing,etc!!regards george
NAME: Grant Scale
LOCATION: Victoria, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/1/2002
Time: 10:29:08 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, All the best with the Beatles tour. I am considering myself very lucky that I didn't book to see your band in NY, it would have been a very expensive mistake. The Beatles tour would be something that would go down very well in Australia so how about it, it's not much further on from Hawaii in the scheme of things? We'd love seeing Jack playing Jack but would definately settle for Jack playing Paul. I saw Peter Green with a five piece band a few nights ago. He went down very well despite having a pretty average band that drowned out his voice and guitar, and was great to see. How about some feedback on the web Jack - all this admiration, feedback and tour confision deserves something in return. All the best for the forthcoming tours, wherever they may be (hopefully wider than the well worn large US and European city circuit this time!!).
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/4/2002
Time: 6:49:54 AM
COMMENTS
Jack is a Cream tribute,Because Jack WAS Cream
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/4/2002
Time: 3:14:04 PM
COMMENTS
OK.........Have we all really gotten that old ? I guess so.Somebody please shoot me now !
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/5/2002
Time: 3:30:05 PM
COMMENTS
If you saw the (Mrs)Queen gig the other night, an old guy who looked like an aging Ben Elton or even Clive Dunn from Grandad, played some familiar cabaret stuff - I felt very sad. Forget about these Cream re-union gigs and push for Jack's solo work. It's the only thing that's original and going forward at the moment.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/5/2002
Time: 4:33:01 PM
COMMENTS
Cream songs are the best for full out loud improvs of the sort not seen/heard since...
Whether the author or others take up that mantle, makes no difference as long as they have the talent, motivation, imagination and spirit to ride.
Sort of like classical - no one refers to it as "cover".
NAME: oro
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/6/2002
Time: 5:02:01 PM
COMMENTS
I´m verry happy to play a "Jack Bruce Bass" of warwick. It sounds very good!
NAME: Allen Walton
LOCATION: Dallas,TX
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/12/2002
Time: 12:01:08 AM
COMMENTS
Well, l just want to say that unlike all the other kids at school(I'm 14) I'm not into Blink 182,but my all-time favorite band is Cream.I just think that your stuff is so much cooler and colorful than modern music today. I just wanted to say that the work in Cream was so great,that it has inspired me to practice and play as great as you do.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/12/2002
Time: 9:36:52 AM
COMMENTS
...and a child shall lead them...
NAME: KENT KNAPP
LOCATION: NOLA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/13/2002
Time: 7:44:42 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: Dennis
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/14/2002
Time: 6:44:55 AM
COMMENTS
To Pete Lee, Pete ,you've got in one."Classical" not covers.With me though the stand out classicals that will carry on also are Jacks own ,such as Child Song,Hey Can You Follow etc through the ongoing years not just the 60's material,but they are all rellevant to one of the most inventive, marvellous musician"s of our time.We are very fortunate to be around when music has been so creative. Regards Dennis
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYV
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/14/2002
Time: 11:16:08 AM
COMMENTS
Too bad a certain irrascible threesome can't get it together - what a "cover" band that would be!
NAME: brian ralston
LOCATION: sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/18/2002
Time: 3:50:28 AM
COMMENTS
Derek,
I just wanted to let you know that I have set up my own website. It is primarily intended to provide an avenue for my own music and get more work in Sydney. However, I have included an "Influences" page and the first entry is dedicated to Jack. I have taken the liberty of borrowing some images from your site as my scanner is not presently working and I wanted to get the site up.
Margrit has kindly given me permission to utilise some MP3 samples.
My site is at http://www.selftort.xs4.info. Access to the page on Jack is via the "Influences" link at the top of the page.
This email is not intended as "self promotion" but merely to let you know. Therefore should you decide not to publish this in the Guestbook no offence will be taken.
Whilst on the subject of the Guestbook I note that my rave on hearing that Jack would not be coming to Australia has been at the top of the page for some time. The issues raised in that entry were subsequently addressed by Margrit and it might be time for it to be deleted.
Keep up the good work
Regards
Brian Ralston
PS. If you want me to remove the pictures please just let me know.
NAME: Steve Kemp
LOCATION: Anchorage, alaska
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/18/2002
Time: 3:48:00 PM
COMMENTS
How do I begin? Because of the life long inspiration I have received from your career, and especially the bass work on "I'm So Glad", I have formed Crossroads Custom Guitars. The basses have all been designed to re-create that beautiful sound and that tremendous time in our lives. Maybe the gods will make it possible for you to lay hands on some day. Keep on keepin' on.
NAME: Phil Kelly
LOCATION: Portland OR
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/20/2002
Time: 3:12:47 PM
COMMENTS
I wish Jack would come to the Pacific N.W.. The last time I saw him play was in Detroit about eleven years ago. Keep rockin Jack
NAME: Sc
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/21/2002
Time: 12:12:59 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: glenn Fox
LOCATION: south carolina
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/22/2002
Time: 11:18:02 PM
COMMENTS
you know it is funny in a way..when people(everybody) discribe seeing Hendrix..like something from out of space...I felt that way when I saw you play in St.Louis in '67(?). An important part of my life. and the shadows converge to a mirage that blinds few yet keeps the picture focused.
NAME: Phil Rello
LOCATION: Atlantic City, N.J.
ADDRESS: plrello @ AOL.com
Date: 6/23/2002
Time: 10:07:34 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack, I see that you will be coming to play in Atlantic City,N.J. in August. I am a local musician who thinks most highly of your songwriting, playing and singing. I have written new lyrics to "Sunshine of Your Love" for the theme song for a local radio show and hope that you get the chance to hear it when you are in town. It can be heard on WZXL 100.7 F.M. at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. each week day. I plan to see your show and if there is any chance of ever getting to meet you and shake your hand in thanks for the enjoyment you have given me it would be greatly appreciated. I also have a band named "Spoonfull" that plays Cream songs. Hope to see you, Phil/Spoonfull
NAME: JAMES
LOCATION: MISSOURI
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/25/2002
Time: 12:30:47 AM
COMMENTS
JACK BRUCE IS A GOD, I WORSHIP THE GROUND HE WALKS ON. MY CHILDREN AND CHILDRENS CHILDREN WILL KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE MR. JACK BRUCE FOR AS LONG AS THEY SHALL LIVE. AMEN
NAME: JAMES
LOCATION: MISSOURI
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/25/2002
Time: 12:39:53 AM
COMMENTS
HEY JACK, EVER THOUGHT OF TOURING WITH KING CRIMSON? HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED THE CHAPMAN STICK?
NAME: anonymous
LOCATION: Sacramento
ADDRESS: anonymous
Date: 6/26/2002
Time: 6:00:30 PM
COMMENTS
"A Walk Down Abbey Road" 6/25/02 Sacramento Last night Jack headlined AWDAR with some musicians from the past. Jack showed once again that he is an atom ready to split! The crowd loved him, I was thrilled and amazed that after not seeing Jack in 25 years--he looks great, super cool, retains that amazing voice, and yet has kept up with the times. Jack brought the house down with Sunshine, Eleanor Rigby and White Room. I was lucky enough to obtain a wonderful autograph from Jack, who was concerned that Security would harass me. He is truly a gentleman. I was not surprised that Jack with his superior talent was holding the crowd attention even though Todd Rundgren was wailing some really awful vocals. No offense to the Todd fans, but JACK totally outranked all on stage. It was just as bazaar to see Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) prance around -- I totally flashed back to the 70's. Alan Parsons and Christopher Cross still maintain lovely singing voices that gave well to the Beatles tribute. Jack's version of Eleanor Rigby was a beautiful song to showcase Jack's amazing vocals. I will never be able to hear that song again without thinking of Jacks voice. God Bless you Jack, you stay with the times, still command the stage -- yet retain a humble coolness about you! YOU ARE THE MAN!!!! Thanks for a wonderful night of music!
NAME: Hawkan
LOCATION: Sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/27/2002
Time: 7:38:33 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce!KING of bass!The one & ONLY J.B!70´s rock music finally has a face! Mouth Of clay have been compared with acts like:Zeppelin,Trower,Govt mule,Purple,Uriah,Hendrix, Free,Humble pie,Bad Co,etc-etc..... Check us out and feel free to sign our guest book... http://www.mouthofclay.com 7weeks on 1st place at Electric eye radio´s TOP 40... Our latest cd were listed as one of the 25 BEST 2001 at Electric Basement...
Thanks for your time & have a day filled with love,joy & peace... Cheers!Hawkan MOC
NAME: Heaven and Hell
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/28/2002
Time: 7:55:19 AM
COMMENTS
Farewell John Entwistle.
NAME: rod
LOCATION: usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/28/2002
Time: 12:39:35 PM
COMMENTS
we just lost John Entwhistle.
NAME: jim thrasher
LOCATION: america
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/28/2002
Time: 4:13:07 PM
COMMENTS
I am greatly saddened by the passing of John Entwistle. Jack and John were and are my greatest influences as a "fellow" bassist.
Regards, Jim
NAME: Paul Michael
LOCATION: New York area
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 1:06:17 AM
COMMENTS
Is the greatest in the past? I am not sure, I hate to say yes, but I keep going back to my memories. No, you can't play with Blues Saracino (After the show people kept coming up to me telling me I should have been up there with you). Gary Moore is fine, bu not your style. Can you picture him playing a Peter Sinfield piece? Definitely not your own "Deserted Cities of the Heart". What more shall I say. Does anyone know how to get in touch with Ginger Baker? we would like to offer him a gig.... Thanks, and I would love to jam Spoonful with you some time. We did it once in 1970 and they heard us across the water 50 miles away!!!! We used two Marshall Major 200's...incredible.
NAME: Allen Goldman
LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 3:23:05 AM
COMMENTS
Just returned from the Tribute to the Beatles concert.Truly a classic show.To see these legendary musicians perform there own hits and then play beatles classics brought us back to our roots inspirationally.One of the greatest shows of altime.Jack was sensational as he was the glue for the show and his bass was better than ever on Sunshine of your Love.Thanks Jack for all the musical memories.
NAME: mona
LOCATION: MN USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 11:42:39 AM
COMMENTS
I am a humble fan. Mr. Bruce is the greatest living bass player. I have loved you for years!
NAME: John Contreras
LOCATION: Merced California
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 1:22:51 PM
COMMENTS
Caught your June 27th Abbey Road performance at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California - You took the show!!! You are the driving force of this show. I will be looking for your latest solo recordings!
NAME: Steve Lisuk
LOCATION: Sacramento, Ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 1:53:42 PM
COMMENTS
Jack is incredible on the Abbey Road Tour. I've seen 2 of the shows so far; I only wish I could see more. There are full reviews and pictures of the shows on Mark Farner's website <www.markfarner.com>
NAME: Armand Qualliotine
LOCATION: Boston
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 11:03:37 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Mr. Bruce,
I've been an fan since the Cream days... Love the new album, oops - CD. Hope you re-record "November Song"...
Best regards,
Armand Qualliotine Associate Professor The Berklee College of Music
NAME: Allan Crummett
LOCATION: Michigan
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/29/2002
Time: 11:55:05 PM
COMMENTS
Jack:
You are a legend and I love that voice of yours!!! You are playing with my favorite of all time........Mark F. Farner!!!!!!!!!!!!! The reviews are fabulous!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Al
NAME: John Easler
LOCATION: San Diego, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/30/2002
Time: 12:41:42 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, I wanted to drop you a line to say I appreciated seeing you play with the Abby Road show in San Diego. We all enjoyed your tunes as well as the others. I saw how well you and Mark Farner, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, were playing together and getting along. You and he need to form some sort of band and tour together. Both exceptional musicians and exceptional vocalists. Best of luck to you. John Easler, San Diego
NAME: Mike
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/30/2002
Time: 1:49:29 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, you played like a man possessed at the Chronicle Pavillion show! Yahoooooooo!
NAME: Olaf d Altona
LOCATION: Altona-Hamburg, Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/30/2002
Time: 5:18:11 PM
COMMENTS
In the mournful week of John Entwistle passing away, it's good to learn that my other great bass favorite, Jack Bruce, is still alive and jazzing. Keep on!
NAME: Vic Pore Bassist Vocalist
LOCATION: Dallas,Texas
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/1/2002
Time: 1:35:54 AM
COMMENTS
I’m 47 and have been a bassist\vocalist and song writer since 1972. Jack was a major influence in my jazz\Rock playing style. I’ve just returned from Hawaii after playing on the Norwegian Star and also recorded with Joe Kingston on my upright crossover electric hybrid Bass Guitar. The CD was nominated #1 Jazz CD of the year in Hawaii 2001. I’m just starting my own project and was wondering if Jack could play bass on one of the cuts HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART (MY SWEETHEART IS MY BASS GUITAR) I would like to send Jack a demo of my recordings,since his name is noted in my song,and he happens to be my mentor. How would I go about sending a promo pack to him? Jack Bruce fan and protégé, Aloha, Vic
NAME: Dave Ball
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/1/2002
Time: 10:09:45 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Do you ever read your mail? Or Webmaster, do you ever send messages on? Dave Ball here. Back in London to make some noise.
NAME: Isengard
LOCATION: Eb1 ville
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/1/2002
Time: 2:23:23 PM
COMMENTS
In reference to a previous posting by one George S.
Confucious say he who will screw his best friends wife, is capable of much worst indiscretions. HMMMM!
NAME: Frank Mena
LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA.
ADDRESS: FMStation1@aol
Date: 7/1/2002
Time: 9:25:42 PM
COMMENTS
Saw the "Walk Down Abbey Road" show at the Greek Saturday eve. Fantastic! Loads of fun! When Todd Rundgren finished his number the "Todd" fans stood up. When Mark Farner finished his number the Mark fans stood up. When Jack finished his number----- EVERYBODY stood up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack's version of Golden Slumbers rocked the house! Frank Mena
NAME: Bernie Hogya
LOCATION: New Jesrey
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/2/2002
Time: 2:00:33 PM
COMMENTS
Hello, Jack Bruce fans! I run Eric Carmen's web site at www.ericcarmen.com -- and if you haven't heard, Eric will no longer be joining this tour. I am still going to the Atlantic City gig, but have two pairs of tickets for additional shows that I will not be attending. Though my connections I have AMAZING seats, and rather than return them to TicketMaster for a refund I thought it might be cool to offer 'em to big Jack Bruce fans. I'm selling them at cost to the first person who e-mails me at
NAME: martin williams
LOCATION: guernsey
ADDRESS: mawilliams
Date: 7/2/2002
Time: 2:21:03 PM
COMMENTS
Nice website for one of my favourite musicians when I was younger.
Is it still possible to get hold of the "out of the storm" album, one of my all time favourite classics but tragically destroyed in a fire along with a lot of other "difficult to get hold of" music. I would be eternally grateful for any help.
NAME: martin williams
LOCATION: guernsey
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/2/2002
Time: 2:24:33 PM
COMMENTS
forgot to give my email address correctly
NAME: Dennis Jackson
LOCATION: Alameda CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/3/2002
Time: 12:20:31 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, the Mt. Winery show was incredible. It was a grand evening of music for myself, two chums from the 60's and the entire crowd. Your vocals on Eleanor Rigby and Golden Slumbers were stirring emotional statements, especially so with the knowledge that John Entwistle had passed earlier in the day. Your energy and bass playing on White Room affected everyone in attendance. After all these years you have never disappointed. Keep on rockin!
NAME: pat potter
LOCATION: alameda,ca.
ADDRESS: ahsprez70@aol
Date: 7/3/2002
Time: 4:11:37 PM
COMMENTS
hootmon!i saw you at the mountain winery in saratoga.june 27 with 2 close friends.it was very special.1,because we are lifelong beatle fans,and 2,lifelong cream fans.me and my friend dennis jackson got started playing music in 1965 because of the beatles.i traded my violin for a guitar.we learned mostly beatles songs,and then cream hit us very hard indeed.swablr,strange brew,etc.thank you!
NAME: Gian De Angelis
LOCATION: Bordentown NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/4/2002
Time: 1:14:22 AM
COMMENTS
Have loved all of your work since 1967. Iam having a difficult time getting Harmony Row and Things We Like on CD.Please advise. Hope to see your NYC SHOWS IN jULY AND October. regards AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
NAME: Roland Miller
LOCATION: Columbus, OH, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/5/2002
Time: 11:42:30 AM
COMMENTS
Is there anyway to get a CD of Harmony Row?
NAME: Jim Slarzynski
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/6/2002
Time: 10:16:02 PM
COMMENTS
Saw the Abbey Road Show today at the taste of Chicago! It appears that none of the audience could get enough of you and the super group you are currently working with as well. Congradulations on a wonderful performance this day Mr. Bruce. Can't wait to see and hear you live again sometime soon! Bravo!
NAME: Dennis
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/6/2002
Time: 11:25:29 PM
COMMENTS
Jack! I just got home from your show at Taste Of Chicago. I've always admired your style and tonight was the first night I've ever seen you live. You completely blew me away! You are in fine voice and your bass playing just floored me. Anyone who reads this please go see Jack perform. He is incredible!!
NAME: Dan
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/7/2002
Time: 2:15:53 PM
COMMENTS
Saw the Walk Down Abbey Road thing at Taste Of Chicago. Jack was in fine form. His take on Golden Slumbers was terrific. The two folks on drums and Guitar (Geoffrey Townsend) were wonderful throughout and did nice work on Jack's own songs that were included. More would have been better of course. . . It's always good to see Allan Parsons in Chicago, Bulls fans know why.
What's the story with Mark Farner. . . .I liked Jack's bass solo on the Grand Funk Railroad thing. . .I'm Your Captain.
Missed Todd Rundgren on the bill, as originally promoted.
If you get a chance see this tour.
Jack, if you read this, come back to Chicago with Vernon, Gary, Leslie, Clem, Eric. . . .anybody but Mark Farner.
NAME: mark patterson
LOCATION: dallas texas usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/9/2002
Time: 10:11:07 AM
COMMENTS
long time fan from the cream days
NAME: karl keeler
LOCATION: concord ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/10/2002
Time: 2:38:00 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, I was the guy at the Sheridan in concord ca. when you were bording the bus and came up to you and said that I was coming to the show that night and, you took the time to shake my hand, and say " it's nice to meet you man".I had told you what a real pleasure it was to meet you. Your singing and playing are still very exciting and deeply soulfull. Thanks for not being a prick. and I hope you didn't think I was a process server when I walked up. all the best, Karl Keeler
NAME: Renfis Otto -Latin Bass Player
LOCATION: Amsterdam/Holland
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/11/2002
Time: 9:16:29 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Mr.Bruce,
I have purchased the Allan Holdsworth "Road Games" CD...I have to say that I almost "flipped out" when I discover that you where the bass player on that CD...its amazing !!!!...Great bass lines...Great harmonies...Great improvisation and a Great sound. My two favourite songs are "Roadgames" and "Material real". Well...You are for me a great example and encouragement...and a source of INSPIRATION !!!! I hope that you will stay around for many YEARS !!! Thanx Mr. Bruce !!!!!!
NAME: roberto zani
LOCATION: brescia
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/11/2002
Time: 2:55:49 PM
COMMENTS
best bass of beatles? i think "hey bulldog" but timeslip and keep on wondering are fantastic. jack what do you think about some other bass player like jimmy johnson (allan holdsworth,secrets,live iou ...)or les claypool, or marcus miller. hi from brescia (italy)
NAME: Renfis Otto-Latin bass player
LOCATION: Amsterdam/Holland
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 4:10:26 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Sirs...My sincere thanx to all of you that send me your e-mails telling me that mr.Bruce had only vocal duties and that he was not the bass-player on the Allan Holdsworth CD "Road Games" !!!! It was the great mr.Jeff Berlin !!!! Anyway both mr.Berlin and mr.Bruce are awesome and gifted musicians !!!!! Thank you so much for your INSPIRATION !!!!
NAME: Scott MacGillivray
LOCATION: Traverse City, MI USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 1:14:02 PM
COMMENTS
Best sounding bass - ever. Hope that Jack gets up to the international Cherry Festival of Northern Michigan one of these years. Everyone from BTO to Jewel and Gordon Lightfoot have made it. Come on Jack!! Thanks.
NAME: Henk Buss
LOCATION: Haarlem-Netherlands
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 10:02:51 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Dave,
Are you really THE Dave Ball? The fabulous Procol Harum Guitarist of whom a critic (New Musical Express, wasn't it?) wrote:'if his name were Clapton. he'd be a wealthy man today? Would form a nice combination... A shame that B.J. Wilson isn't among us anymore.... Compliments and shivers... Henk Buss
NAME: Fred
LOCATION: N. Hollywood, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 10:04:52 PM
COMMENTS
love you jack thanks for all of the great memories and music. remember west bruce and laing???? ;-))))
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 10:29:45 PM
COMMENTS
Great to hear so many rave comments about the Walk Down Abbey Road tour.Any chances of a CD or DVD release of the concert(s)? Cheers Dennis
NAME: Kelly McCool Slattery
LOCATION: Yuba City, California, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/12/2002
Time: 11:14:38 PM
COMMENTS
Mr. Bruce, I'm a abysmally bad amateur woman bass guitar student and occasional garage band sessionist armed with short fingers, high hopes, an especially silly guitar(a sixteen-plus pound electric coffeetable of a Hamer Explorer) and two stellar bass guitar heroes--you and John Entwistle. Mr. Entwistle's death poleaxed me. But on June 27, in Concord, California, you, Todd Rundgren, and the John Entwistle Band's Godfrey Townshend forced me to stop crying, haul my weepy cowgirl bassist butt off my seat, and DANCE--
I left that show grinning and dazzled and in love all over again with bass guitar again, thanks to you, Jack--God bless you: and long live you.
X, Kelly McCool Slattery
NAME: Peter Pedersen
LOCATION: Sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/14/2002
Time: 7:24:11 PM
COMMENTS
Hi!I have visited this site a few times and especially last summer. I´m almost sure I read about a collaboration beween Jack Bruce, Andy Summers and Dennis Chambers!? and it was said that they would tour the whole world this year! But I can´t find any traces of that information here at the site! So please Jack or someone else tell me what happened to this!! I was really exited when I read about it! It really sounded like a fruitful collaboration!!
A Curious Fan That saw Jack in Edinbourough 1995
NAME: David Font
LOCATION: North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/15/2002
Time: 6:09:05 AM
COMMENTS
It's good to know you're still going strong.
Yes I'm a die-hard from the late-60's, which I still enjoy and reminisce...'those were the days, yes they were...'
'White Room' still gets a regular airing on the local rock radio sttaion
I continued to buy your LP's in early 70's. I've still got 'Songs for a Tailor', 'Harmony Row' and 'Out of the Storm' in my collection.
But I had to get rid of 'W.B.L' in '73. Never mind.
Lost track until the early 90's until I heard you did 'Something Els', damnit I can't a copy of it.
Good Luck.
NAME: Ed Ferguson
LOCATION: Canton Ohio U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/15/2002
Time: 5:48:22 PM
COMMENTS
Hello, I was wonderin' bout the 'HOTFLASH' project. Did that go down in 2000 or is it still goin' to happen, tour - album?? did I miss out?
peace and happiness, Ed Ferguson
NAME: Ed Ferguson
LOCATION: Canton Ohio U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/15/2002
Time: 5:55:46 PM
COMMENTS
Hello again, oops! how I forgot to mention the walk down abbey road show in Columbus Ohio I'll never know. It was @**#*!!! GREAT!!!!! EXCUSE MOI FRENCH JACK YOUR THE KOOLEST!! AND I WILL BE SEEIN' YA IN NEW YORK AND BB KINGS. (save me a seat!)
peace, love and all that!!!
ED
NAME: David Vella
LOCATION: Saratoga Springs, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/16/2002
Time: 1:14:59 AM
COMMENTS
Hi. I've loved Jack's work over the years. In the "beginning" (for me, at least), it was Cream. This band was the epitome of music. They did for me what the Stones couldn't - dress up the blues in modern (read: psychedelic) clothing and make it listenable to someone who was raised on the Beatles, etc. For me, they were the first band to raise the bar the Beatles had set, and they set the stage for a lot of what happened in the 1970's...
At the tender age of 12, I had just begun buying albums, having been only previously able to afford singles. So it was a major effort for me scrimp and save for my first double album - Wheels of Fire! It was also one of the first 6 items I upgraded to CD when I finally bought a CD player in 1986, and it remains for me a crowning achievement of the 60's and indeed for my entire generation, one of my favorite albums of all time by anyone.
For years after 1970, I never listened to any of Jack's solo work, although I was aware of him popping up now and again, like on Zappa's 'Apostrophe', BLT, etc. I used to attribute this to my taste which I used to say had changed (beginnning in the early '70's, I began to follow progressive rock and some jazz or fusion.)
But now that I look back, I think it was because I never forgave Jack, Eric & Ginger for breaking up Cream. No mortal had the right to stop this music from God coming into the world!
But now I'm older and wiser, and I forgive you, Jack. And I'm having a ball exploring your entire catalog since 1970. Truly, I think you are my favorite bass player (& vocalist, too!), even though our world has been graced with the likes of Tony Levin, Jaco Pastorius, Chris Squire, John Wetton, Jack Casady, John Entwistle (RIP), etc.
So, thanks for all the great music over the years, and may your creative energy never abate. I don't know if you will read this Jack, but if you do, nothing would please me more than to see you play sometime near my home. In fact, keep in mind the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a.k.a. SPAC, an outdoor amphitheater in my home town in New York state just north of Albany.
And if you ever play there, you have a standing invitation to come to my house for dinner, or just tea, or whatever you prefer. After all, my wife's maiden name is 'Bruce', so we must be cousins or something. Now how can you refuse that hospitality?
Thanks for all the great music, Jack! And thanks to Derek A. for putting together this website.
Cheers, David Vella
NAME: Bernie LaBarge
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/17/2002
Time: 4:13:53 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, WOW!!! I saw you with the boys at Massey Hall On July 16th. You sang and played your ass off! I have never seen you live before, although I'm a huge Cream fan. I'm absolutely amazed at your pipes, not to mention your chops!! Have a great tour, and thanks so much for the great music over the years. By the way, I love your violin bass!
Bernie.
NAME: Phil Jones
LOCATION: Hamilton, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/18/2002
Time: 2:17:33 PM
COMMENTS
I caught Jack the other night at Massey Hall in Toronto during the Walk Down Abbey Road tour. It was a very great pleasure to see my idol live finally after 30 years. I thought he was excellent , and I can't wait to see him again.
NAME: Juergen Voth
LOCATION: Dresden, Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/19/2002
Time: 7:54:03 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack,
what about your birthday in the year 2003? Will you come to Germany with a gig and celebrate it?
I like your new record.
Bye
Jürgen
NAME: jeff Evans
LOCATION: Tampa,Florida
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/19/2002
Time: 9:24:16 PM
COMMENTS
I really like the site and am a longtime fan of Jack Bruces. Best Regards, Jeff
NAME: HERB
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/20/2002
Time: 8:44:25 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: HERB
LOCATION: NEW YORK
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/20/2002
Time: 8:50:16 PM
COMMENTS
HEY RENFIS OTTO FROM AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND THAT'S NOT JACK ON BASS. THAT'S JEFF BERLIN ON THE ENTIRE ALBUM PLAYING BASS. JACK JUST SINGS TWO TRACKS ON THAT ALBUM MATERIAL REAL AND ANOTHER ONE.
NAME: Ryosei
LOCATION: Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/22/2002
Time: 2:33:42 AM
COMMENTS
I would like to introduce you a completely new music scale which is based on 9 helts, and it fits with human brain wave. Please check the website and listen it. You will find it amazing. http://scale_kyo.tripod.com/ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/377/project_kyo.html
NAME: Lee Verheyen
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/22/2002
Time: 9:50:23 PM
COMMENTS
I'm a long time admirer who long ago wore out his copy of Harmony Row. When will we see it on CD?
NAME: Brian Ralston
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/23/2002
Time: 1:47:30 AM
COMMENTS
Just returned to the site to catch the updated reviews of Abbey Road and was saddened by reading a message that B.J Wilson of Procol Harum is no longer with us. Have we lost another great from that era. I hadn't heard of his passing and the news coming on top of the demise of John Entwhistle really makes me feel old.
NAME: Barry Bayko
LOCATION: Newburyport Ma 01950
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/24/2002
Time: 12:11:07 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, I just left the hampton beach club casino very very very satisfied !!! My name is Barry Bayko,I`m a bartender at the winners circle sports bar in salisbury mass. I went to the casino expecting to hear some GREAT music from this All star cast, what I walked away from was an almost religious experience.I was BLOWN away with "Sunshine of your love" and out of my mind with "White room".Never in my wildest dreams did I ever hope to hear those 2 songs by the original singer!! Needless to say, I think I got my money`s worth many times over.I feel honered to be in that audence tonight.thank you for an unexpected dream come true. 46 year old fan. Barry Bayko Please foward this to Mr Bruce.
NAME: Tom Bernecky
LOCATION: Glenside, PA, USA
ADDRESS: tbernecky@aol
Date: 7/25/2002
Time: 9:39:35 AM
COMMENTS
Jack - We just saw you last night at the Keswick - it was excellent, I was gobsmacked. Please improve the sound system if possible, vocals were being lost in the first set, and I would have liked to hear your Cream numbers and Mark Farner at a more cranked level. Otherwise, it was wondeful. I would have preferred to hear Eric Carmen also, but thought all the music and musicians were of an excellent quality. I'll have to check out your new CD. Thanks again, slainte, Tom
NAME: David Feehan
LOCATION: princeton
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/25/2002
Time: 10:19:28 AM
COMMENTS
Jack,have been a longtime fan,loved you at Keswick, have a song,with a great hook would be great for your style,called,Sanctuary,curiously enough! great show loved 'everybody,good to see Mark-too! Great Spirit!!!!!David
NAME: Chris Sroka
LOCATION: Philly
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/25/2002
Time: 10:32:41 AM
COMMENTS
Have to agree with Frank, the previous writer...Saw 'Abbey Road' last night in Philly ...The Mark Farner fans cheered for Mark, the Alan Parsons fans cheered for Alan, the Christopher Cross fans cheered for Chris, but Jack brought the house to it's feet. It was clear who everyone really came to see. Excellent show...especially the acoustic set.
Special mentions to Chris Cross for being great enough to come out and sign autographs in the lobby. Great guy, much appreciated.
NAME: Mike Dantone
LOCATION: Pa.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/25/2002
Time: 6:34:44 PM
COMMENTS
Just caught the July 24 show at the Keswick Theatre,in Philly. Jack is still the KING. He had everyone standing after Sunshine,and White Room. His voice was incredible for the Beatle stuff. Great job on Golden Slumbers and The End. The KING of THE BASS!!!!!!!!
NAME: Jerry
LOCATION: West Yorkshire, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/25/2002
Time: 8:09:49 PM
COMMENTS
From the latest issue of "Record Collector", on the News pages: "The back catalogues of Squeeze and Jack Bruce are also being dusted off for reissue as re-mastered packages with bonus tracks later in the autumn" Anybody any more information?
NAME: susan ellis
LOCATION: cape cod massachusetts
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/28/2002
Time: 12:47:07 AM
COMMENTS
JACK... Last Sunday night... A WALK DOWN ABBEY ROAD in Hyannis... you were the STAR of the show. Your name should have been up on the marquee... you are without a doubt THE NUMBER ONE BASS PLAYER IN THE WORLD. I was born and raised on your heavy sound and to see you all these years later was a gift I never could have imagined possible!!! There was no way this girl could sit down through that show... your energy and rhythm were making me dance dance dance and totally groove out and I THANKYOU FOR THAT... such a treat, such a gift... such a pleasure to see you up close, live, in person. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH THE GIFT OF LONGEVITY and PLEASE come back to Massachusetts again and SOON. Most sincerely from Susan, A TRUE FAN
NAME: Kevin
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/28/2002
Time: 4:04:36 PM
COMMENTS
Will Whatever Turns You On ever be re-released on CD?
NAME: Randy Daudt
LOCATION: Walla Walla Wa. U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/28/2002
Time: 9:39:24 PM
COMMENTS
Greetings. Jack has been a great influence in my musical life, as it was he and Paul McCartney that inspired me to take up the bass in 1970. I am still playing, and Jack is still number 1 on my list of favorites! I love Jack's lastest release, as well as his recording with Gov't Mule! My greatest wish is to someday see Jack in concert, and possobly thank him personally for all the beautiful music he has written over the years, but due to an illness I have, my travel is limited nowadays. Well, I wish Jack all the best in the years to come, and he will alway be my favorite bassist, composer! Take care! Randy.
NAME: Randy Daudt
LOCATION: Walla Walla Wa. U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/28/2002
Time: 9:55:34 PM
COMMENTS
Greetings. Jack has been a great influence in my musical life, as it was he and Paul McCartney that inspired me to take up the bass in 1970. I am still playing, and Jack is still number 1 on my list of favorites! I love Jack's lastest release, as well as his recording with Gov't Mule! My greatest wish is to someday see Jack in concert, and possobly thank him personally for all the beautiful music he has written over the years, but due to an illness I have, my travel is limited nowadays. Well, I wish Jack all the best in the years to come, and he will alway be my favorite bassist, composer! Take care! Randy.
NAME: John K
LOCATION: Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/29/2002
Time: 12:04:28 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, I would like to let you know my music. please access my website and listen to the my music.I'm so happy if you give me a letter. www.john-k.com/
NAME: diane
LOCATION: virginia
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/29/2002
Time: 11:50:37 AM
COMMENTS
I saw the Wolf Trap show on July 27th, and really had a blast!
When Jack said that we were "the best" audience they had on the tour, was he just saying that or does he say that to everyone?
I'd like to think he meant it.. There sure was a lot of LOVE at Wolf Trap Saturday night... Thanks Jack!
YOU'RE the best! :>
Diane
NAME: George Mack
LOCATION: Worcester, MA USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/29/2002
Time: 2:20:27 PM
COMMENTS
What happened the other night in Jersey when you started to yell at Todd Rundgren while on-stage during "Walk Down Abbey Road"? Jack sreamed at Todd, waived his hand in front of Todd's face, stormed off stage, then would not take a bow w/the other members of the Group at the end of the show....what happened?
Verrrrrrry Strange....I personally would like to know what got Jack so incensed?
George Mack
NAME: MIMI
LOCATION: Maryland
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/29/2002
Time: 2:55:29 PM
COMMENTS
Saw the show at Wolf Trap on July 27th. When Jack takes the stage he owns it. People in the audience were saying, "Jack is the show." That's why we were there. As my spouse says, "Ten minutes of Jack Bruce goes a long way and is worth the money."
NAME: david betts
LOCATION: isle of wight
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/30/2002
Time: 4:16:05 PM
COMMENTS
would really love to see the band, was scheduled to see you in Bournmouth, but concert cancelled ,and you said you might re schedule, any news please please please.I see you are in kent at a 2 day festival but I am photographing someones wedding, its not really fair.
NAME: Henk Buss
LOCATION: Haarlem-Netherlands
ADDRESS:
Date: 7/30/2002
Time: 7:20:17 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack Bruce [& JB Lovers], Not so long ago I read some comments about friends complaining obout the fact that both Harmony Row and Out Of The Storm were never released on CD. That's not quite true:in fact, I have them both on CD... But the music industry, always complaining about losses and 'theft'of profits by Kazaa and the likes but in fact fucking the real artist, has - out of the same 'profit' reasons - discarded of the decency to keep the portefeuille of treasures like the above mentioned albums up to date. So screw them. I am very sorry for you Jack (caus'I know you yourself have been screwed by the same recordscum over and over again), but I have decided to make these treasures (most of the people have paid the rights when purchasing the vinyl copies anyway) available by putting them on the peer to peer network Kazaa. (you can download the software from www.kazaa.com). Love you Jack and thanks for being who you are... Henk Buss
NAME: Douglas Hawes
LOCATION: Dayton, Ohio
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/1/2002
Time: 6:04:16 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Great web site and photos. I grew up on Cream and that stuff and ran into Graham Bond records too, great recordings really! I got to meet Ginger in Dayton around late 1990 at Hauer's Music Center. He did a drum demostration there - great playing. Also saw him in Boston earlier at a club. Saw Eric with one of Pink Floyd members - Roger Waters. Hope to see you perform sometime. I played drums pro for several years in Boston area, Chuck Berry, Jonnie Copeland, Ronnie Earl and other Blues artists. Again thanks for the great web site and many blessings to you.
Doug Hawes
NAME: MIMI
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/1/2002
Time: 6:57:34 PM
COMMENTS
To Diane,
I heard him say that at Wolf Trap, too and wondered the same thing. I'd like to think he meant it, but you know how men are, "Yeah, baby, you're the best ever."
NAME: Greg
LOCATION: Los Angeles CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/1/2002
Time: 7:20:08 PM
COMMENTS
Hello,
It is probably a long shot to think that Mr. Bruce has the time to read these postings. Nevertheless, perhaps someone can get this to him, whenever he has time. I will therefore address my remarks to Mr. Bruce.
First, thank you for having this site and making it possible for people to post. I will be forty-nine years old next month and continue to enjoy to the fullest your work with Cream. 'Live Cream' is, no doubt, one of the greatest live rock albumns. I have been into music since I was a little boy. I went out and purchased The Beach Boys first record (45rpm) when it was released in 1962 or 1963 - 'Surfin'.
Thank you, Mr. Bruce, for helping me through some very difficult times when I was a teenager. May the Lord's blessings rest upon you always.
Can you please help me solve a thirty-five year-old mystery? We used to speculate as teenagers, but none of us really knew the answer. What does 'N.S.U.' stand for? Anything you could do to shed some light on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Take care,
Greg
NAME: Ron Gamble
LOCATION: Pennsylvania USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/1/2002
Time: 7:38:11 PM
COMMENTS
I would like to know if Jacks first 5 solo albums will be remastered and released anytime soon.
Thanks Ron
NAME: Henk Buss
LOCATION: Haarlem-Netherlands
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/1/2002
Time: 8:59:43 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Greg, N.S.U. has always been a mystery to me too, that is, until I heard the same question beem asked to Mr. Bruce himself in a TV-Interview. Maybe you thought (as I did anyway) that NSU referred to a nice German Car (driving in my car... etc). But nothing could be farther from the truth. Please sit down comfortably before you read any further... If my memory is OK, Jack responded that the song was about Non Specific Utritis (!). I am no doctor, but it stands for a nasty Venereal Disease, which does not discriminate between guys and dolls (that's why it's Non-specific...). I agree with you that Live Cream (which I bought when I was 17 years (I am 49 now) is one of the best albums ever although Goodbye is for me the Mother of all Music albums, anyway. Greetings and all the best,
Henk Buss
NAME: bobboblues
LOCATION: italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/2/2002
Time: 5:44:04 AM
COMMENTS
I have known about a concert of Jack on the next August 31 in Bergamo, north of Italy. Can anybody help to know more about this? Thanks a lot.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/2/2002
Time: 7:03:04 AM
COMMENTS
Shame on you MIMI.What a sexist remark.Thats allright.Who cares? All this P.C. crap is getting to be a real pain.The important thing is that you enjoyed the show
NAME: nigel
LOCATION: london
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/3/2002
Time: 2:58:07 AM
COMMENTS
can't wait to see you live next week ! you are my number 1 bassist - please visit my bass site - www.jaydeeguitars.com !
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: Bermuda
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/3/2002
Time: 10:58:12 AM
COMMENTS
Hi, Jack - Greetings from Bermuda. Lenny, Herb and I (CANYON) are busy playing Cream and Hendrix toons in NYC G. Village clubs this summer. We may be the only ones doing justice to the open-ended improv format that you, Eric, Ging, James Marshall, Mitch and Noel so famously essayed. Little clubs like Downtime, Lion's Den, Baggot Inn and Acme Underground similar to the old Cafe A Go Go on Bleeker - definitely too loud for the confines, but blowing away the idle bar flys as we find them. Couldn't have done it without you(s).
Maybe we'll meet up again with you and Derek when/if you play BB Kings/NYC.
In any event - cheers from somewhere out in the Atlantic.
PLee
NAME: Jim Slarzynski
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/3/2002
Time: 7:30:28 PM
COMMENTS
I finally got to see Jack Bruce live here in an outdoor festival this summer. I will definitely see him next time he's in town. His talent and ability shine brighter than the sun and the entire audience was happy they had the chance to see a living legend live as well.
NAME: Jimmy Hawkins
LOCATION: Key largo fl.
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/4/2002
Time: 2:45:38 PM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack I will turn 55 this week.It was 1966 I was in Vietnam when I heard Cream, I had an SG les Paul that my Daddy bought me for my Birthday in 61,I knew all the Beatles,Elvis,Chuck Berry,etc. when I heard Fresh Cream,I was hooked, Thank you Man for helping me get through 4 years of Hell.You are still my Favorite Band of all times The best to you.Love and Peace always.Jimmy Hawkins
NAME: MIMI
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/4/2002
Time: 3:06:17 PM
COMMENTS
Okay, TheKee, it might have appeared to be sexist, but I was very tongue in cheek when I made the comment about men. Actually, I like men very much. One of the better OTHER SPECIES on the planet. Some of JB's music very much expresses that men are human, too, and have very deep feelings. His voice can convey the depth of a man's feeling--pain, love, pathos, joy, concern, whatever. Really all human feeling (not gender specific). And,yes, I did very much enjoy the performance at wolf Trap. So did my husband.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/5/2002
Time: 12:18:20 AM
COMMENTS
Amen MIMI !!!
NAME: george schroeder
LOCATION: balto. md.
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/6/2002
Time: 6:13:36 AM
COMMENTS
i,(like another george) earlier,was also wondering about the "riff" between jack and todd( both i feel are 2 of the greatest music artists of our time)!!regards george
NAME: John Morawski
LOCATION: Bensalem, Pennsylvania
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/6/2002
Time: 11:28:17 AM
COMMENTS
I am a longtime fan of Jack's, having seen him perform a dozen times over the years, starting with WB&L in April 1972. I saw the last show of the "Abbey Road" tour in Atlantic city at the Grand Theater in the Hilton Hotel. I got to meet Jack in person after the show. He was kind enough to come out and meet the four of us waiting for him. I told him that I thought he was one of the finest bass players in the world and with a witty smile he replied "you mean "The" finest bass player in the world".We all got a big laugh out of that. I asked if he had any musicians lined up for the new Cd and he replied "Carlos Santana". After about five minutes of convesation and signing autographs we all wished him a safe trip home and all got to shake his hand.Thank you again, Jack, for taking the time to meet us. It meant the world to me and my wife. We also got to meet Chris Cross who was very friendly. We also got to speak to Godfrey Townsend, who said Jack had asked himn to join his band and will be performing with Jack in October at BB Kings Blues club in NYC.We even met Todd Rundgren's mom, and spoke with some of Todd's aquaintences who were accompanying her. Todd's mom even asked my wife to take their picture in front of a lit up poster of the concert advertisemet. Needless to say it was a night to remember. The concert was fantastic and Jack's vocals on Eleanor Rigby and Golden Slumbers were so well done, I was in awe! Thanks for all the years of musical excellence. I have all your Cd's and I look forward to your new one next spring!
NAME: Jacques
LOCATION: Paris, France
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/7/2002
Time: 5:42:24 PM
COMMENTS
Mmmm...why no comments from PLee and the Kee about the "Jersey incident"? They usually have so much to say about other people's questions/comments!!!!
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: Back in Fun City
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/7/2002
Time: 10:40:06 PM
COMMENTS
...because I've turned over a new fig leaf.
NAME: Frank Mena
LOCATION: North Hollywood
ADDRESS: FMStation1
Date: 8/8/2002
Time: 12:09:00 AM
COMMENTS
Just read previous entry by John. Now that's exciting news( if it's true). Carlos Santana on Jack's new CD. This is a fusion of two greats that should have happened a long time ago. Carlos and Jack, coming from the same era, had parallel careers with many of the same artists,(McLaughlin,Clapton,Tony Williams, Cobham)to name a few. I've always thought Carlos'playing was somewhat of a latin version of Clapton, with more jazz leanings. And with Jack's new music, this would be an intense matchup of two "Titans", tailor made for Carlos. I think this would make some great musical waves. I also hope someday there will be a release of the Hot Flash recordings. Dennis Chambers on drums-Whoa! I'll bet Jack has to do some incredible bass fills with THOSE drums. And with Andy Summers songwriting combination and style. Gotta hear that one day......
Frank Mena
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/8/2002
Time: 5:12:08 AM
COMMENTS
I have no knowledge of the "Jersey incident".Nor do I care.I try to stay as far away as I can from Jersey.Thanks for your concern Jacques.Bon Jour ! PS, A new leaf ? Fig or not,say it ain't so Pete !!!
NAME: Repeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/8/2002
Time: 8:09:26 AM
COMMENTS
PLee,TheKee and me.As TheKees'brother,Dan would say(quoting Phil L.) looks like"The Boys Are Back In Town".Summer must be winding down.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: Secret
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/8/2002
Time: 8:56:09 AM
COMMENTS
Figedaboutit.
NAME: Steve Goodwin
LOCATION: Norway
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/8/2002
Time: 12:21:05 PM
COMMENTS
Jack is an absolutely superb musician and performer, thanx for so many years of great music. Keeping the next generation of british blues/jazz/funk/rock is 16 yr old guitarist/vocalist JOE HOLLYWOOD. Check his web page out he's just great!!! visit: www.geocities.com/slideroots
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/9/2002
Time: 7:49:34 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Pete, WHAT??? Must have something tyo do with that secret location.
NAME: peter augstein
LOCATION: ansbach germany (jail!)
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/9/2002
Time: 6:35:38 PM
COMMENTS
hello good lad,
hope you're still alive and kickin'! Greetings from Keili and Evert. We hope that we can still workout the 2004 revival concert. Please contact me(Peter)under this e-mail adress.
Greetings from me to Margrit, and all the best wishes for you.
see you
Peter
NAME: Bill Wright
LOCATION: Glasgow Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/11/2002
Time: 1:27:44 PM
COMMENTS
Bill Wright,
(5-String Bassist with Glasgow Blues-Rock Band "Roost")
Inspired some 30 odd years ago to take up bass guitar by Jack's playing.
Still inspired by the man and in awe of the sheer freshness of approach and enthusiasm evident in everything he does.
Also, the web-site is one of the best musician web-sites I have come accross, keep up the good work.
Kind Regards and Thanks for everything.
Bill.
NAME: Bill Wright
LOCATION: Glasgow Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/11/2002
Time: 1:57:16 PM
COMMENTS
Bill Wright,
(5-String Bassist with Glasgow Blues-Rock Band "Roost")
Inspired some 30 odd years ago to take up bass guitar by Jack's playing.
Still inspired by the man and in awe of the sheer freshness of approach and enthusiasm evident in everything he does.
Also, the web-site is one of the best musician web-sites I have come accross, keep up the good work.
Kind Regards and Thanks for everything.
Bill.
NAME: frank berry
LOCATION: sheffield, england
ADDRESS: none
Date: 8/12/2002
Time: 6:29:44 AM
COMMENTS
nice site!im 19 next week, but i like cream more than my dad does/did!thanks so much, for looking how you wanted to look and playing what you wanted to play, cos so few do these days.well done on your site too, its thorough and good lookin, keep it up. much love.
NAME: ONYEIGBO
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/13/2002
Time: 7:52:05 PM
COMMENTS
THIS SITE FINE NO BE SMALL PLS. TRY ANOTHER PLACEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NAME: Zip
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/14/2002
Time: 1:14:47 PM
COMMENTS
yes...when are those Hot Flash recordings going to be released? "waiting breeds desire" as said in Le Femme Nikita butI'm going nuts :)!
NAME: Joe
LOCATION: Earth
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/15/2002
Time: 5:19:53 PM
COMMENTS
This guestbook is just fillied with so much nonsense! You have to sift through all these one liners and stupid crap just to read what someone sincerely wants to say to Jack. Hey! P LEE, and all the other losers that have nothing to do but have back and forth stupid conversations on this guestbook. GET A LIFE!! Join a chat room or something!! Leave this guestbook for the people that want to say something worth while to Jack.
NAME: John
LOCATION: .com
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/15/2002
Time: 9:05:06 PM
COMMENTS
Joe, Get a grip.It's all in fun.By the way,what meaningful things do you have to say to Jack ? Lets hear it.
NAME: CHET
LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/16/2002
Time: 8:50:10 AM
COMMENTS
ALBUM WAS GREAT. GO BACK TO THE EB3 AND GET YOUR ROARER SOUND BACK.THE WARWICK IS TOO CLEAN.YOU CANT BEAT THE EB3
NAME: MRademakers
LOCATION: Bingelrade
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/17/2002
Time: 1:59:48 PM
COMMENTS
I loved the music Jack played with Bley/Taylor in 75.. Somebody has got Music? Marcel.
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - England
ADDRESS: temporary one at work
Date: 8/20/2002
Time: 12:08:06 PM
COMMENTS
For people asking about Jack's earlier albums on CD ... well "Songs For A Tailor" was given a decent re-release a few years back on Polygram. Also I read the other day in "Record Collector" magazine that (I think) Sanctuary records are planning to release many of Jack's difficult-to-find albums (presumably) such as "Harmony Row", "Things We Like" and "Out Of The Storm" later this year!!!
This is great news. Lets all watch and wait for further developments on this.
It will plug the gap while we wait for Jack's next new album.
Cheers ...
NAME: Webmaestro
LOCATION: Miami,Florida
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/22/2002
Time: 10:44:42 PM
COMMENTS
Very nice website. Please visit URGENT my website!!! Webmaestro :)
NAME: JIM
LOCATION: FLORIDA
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/23/2002
Time: 10:58:46 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce is a jerk - and an unprofessional one at that. He may play well but is a loser as a person.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/24/2002
Time: 7:13:22 AM
COMMENTS
Jim,Jimmy,Jimbo, You have a right to your opinion,but if thats the way you feel,WHAT are you doing here ? Anyway,oninions are like assholes.Everybodys got one.
NAME: james hair
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/24/2002
Time: 12:43:32 PM
COMMENTS
jack is the bollocks! i'd be such a boring bass player if i'd never heard cream. rock on.
NAME: Frank Mena
LOCATION: North Hollywood
ADDRESS: FMStation1
Date: 8/25/2002
Time: 11:44:25 PM
COMMENTS
What is this? Jack Bruce is a jerk? As opposed to who? A swell guy like you,- Jim you jerk? Let's see now- hmmmmm? Jack Bruce who's influenced generations of musicians and fans? Jimbo- nothing better to do than go on a website of someone he doesn't like and say something stupid? If you're back on the site (again) reading this right now- you have to ask yourself- who's the loser? Get a life!!!! FM
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/26/2002
Time: 6:00:50 AM
COMMENTS
Give 'im hell Frank
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/26/2002
Time: 9:01:46 AM
COMMENTS
OOPS ! Well,I guess oninions could be like assholes too,but I ment to type;opinions are like assholes.Right Jim ?
NAME: gabriele vidon
LOCATION: fiumicello udine italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/26/2002
Time: 10:55:59 AM
COMMENTS
Hi friends,hi Jack!I hope to see The Cuicoland Express in Italy(Bergamo?)before the next year!In Udine and Trieste the people waiting!!!!!!!Ciao Robertaccio!
NAME: lucien
LOCATION: california, l.a ca
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/27/2002
Time: 1:46:58 PM
COMMENTS
Jack is my Idol as Bassist and Vocalist.I have all his solo albums, and have seen him many times. Somehow I felt he could no longer surprise me, how wrong I was. At the Greek Theatre in L.A. he sang Elanor Rigby like a "GOD" I had goose bumps and the same look of disbelief when i had seen Cream. Later I got to talk to Jack for forty five minutes . He told me many personal things and even sang a Celtic song accapella. It was Magic. Lucien
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: 10502
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/27/2002
Time: 3:07:47 PM
COMMENTS
See - he IS mean.
NAME: Isengard
LOCATION: Eb1 ville
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/28/2002
Time: 5:12:25 PM
COMMENTS
With all this high leve give and take I thought I was back on the Leslie West site.
HMMMMM!
NAME: Paul Rutherford
LOCATION: Newcastle (England)
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/28/2002
Time: 7:15:15 PM
COMMENTS
Saw you at the Opera house last year. Great gig, Looking forward to your next visit, hope it's sooner rather than later.
NAME: keith murphy
LOCATION: new york usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/28/2002
Time: 10:59:26 PM
COMMENTS
I was very pleasantly surprised today to find a DVD of Jack Bruce and Friends from 1980 performing in Germany for the Rockaplast tv show. The DVD is tremendous. For those in NY I found it in J&R Music World.
NAME: Rodolfo Braga
LOCATION: Rio - Brasil
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/29/2002
Time: 3:37:22 AM
COMMENTS
Bless you Jack... For the wonderfull music on bass playing.First time I heard you was 1968. The Lp "Disraeli Gears",a master piece and a great influence on me on my bass playing. I've been playing bass since 1970, althoug I use a Fender Precision,I found my bass tone sounding(many times) a I was playing a Gibson EB-3... Luckily I had the chance to enjoy your perfomance at Universal Amphiteatre with Ringo AllStar band. Thank you Jack to be my menthor on bass. Rodolfo Braga (brazilian bass player)
NAME: Nikolaj I Potanin
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Russia
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/30/2002
Time: 8:38:31 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack! Just want to thank you for your music. Russia loves you! Moran taing agad!
NAME: peter webster
LOCATION: bromley kent
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/30/2002
Time: 11:12:35 PM
COMMENTS
a big fan since the bromley court hotel gig in '67? when GB had to hammer 6inch nails in the stage to stop his kit from moving ,(the roadie went missing) and a Marshall head fell on Erics Head !!, he is still the best bass player around and a very good songwriter and singer.
NAME: Maura
LOCATION: Italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 8/31/2002
Time: 3:33:37 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack, I am very sad to realize you'll be not in Bergamo this night for a gig. I hoped to meet you again and listen to your amazing songs after the gig in Milan on Oct.but.... I'd like to think you'll come as soon as possible to let me and to your italian fans too the chance to make happy our ears!!! A kiss from Italy Maura
NAME: Gritli
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/2/2002
Time: 1:08:08 PM
COMMENTS
The gig with "Jack Bruce & The Cuicoland Express" at Weimar/Eastern Germany last Friday 30th August 2002 was the best ever, what a fantastic audience - it was the perfect night, the band just took us to a higher place - thank you Jack! and thanks to Ralf for inviting the band to take part at the Kunstfest Weimar 2002.
Also thanks to Glenn at Canterbury Fayre where the audience could enjoy an equally amazing night on Saturday 24th August!
NAME: Jon Goldby
LOCATION: Liverpool
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/5/2002
Time: 2:43:56 PM
COMMENTS
Jack you are the govner of modern bass playing thankyou
NAME: Vince14
LOCATION: Bay Shore NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/7/2002
Time: 5:03:14 PM
COMMENTS
Murph, thanks for the info about the dvd. The second I read it, I ran out to three different stores to find it. It's awesome seeing Jack with Billy, David and Clem again. The first time I saw Jack was with this band in December of 80. So long ago, yet I can live it all over again thanks to this release. I've always wanted to do this...
NAME: Leigh C
LOCATION: Boston, MA
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/7/2002
Time: 11:12:07 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/8/2002
Time: 8:32:56 AM
COMMENTS
Yes,I also want to thank Murph for the info about the DVD.I ordered mine from Amazon.Recevied it yesterday.Played it twice,and plan on watching it again today.Glad Jack switched to Warwick.Looked like he was fighting that Aria.
NAME: dave sutherland
LOCATION: nottingham, england
ADDRESS: dsutherland3@hotmail,com
Date: 9/8/2002
Time: 2:24:31 PM
COMMENTS
what excellent news that "Things We Like" will be out on CD soon. Please webmaster keep us informed. It must be the most underrated British jazz album of all time. Hopefully it`s re-release will wake people up to this fact.
NAME: Pammi
LOCATION: Hippy Land
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/9/2002
Time: 10:21:07 PM
COMMENTS
Great musician, great music, and great website. Thank you for sharing. I've got you linked to my 60's website at: http://www.geocities.com/~pammi/musicpage.html . Luv & Peace.....Pammi :)
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/10/2002
Time: 6:42:32 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Music Lovers,
I´ve been a Jack Bruce Fan since I heard "World of Pain" and "We Are Going Wrong" 1968.
Let´s go and see Jack&Cuicoland Express 18th Oct. 2002 at B.B. KIng Club, NYC.
COME ALONG
Martti
NAME: Lisa Barton
LOCATION: U.S, Indianapolis, IN
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/10/2002
Time: 11:39:17 AM
COMMENTS
Hello, I don't anything radical to say, but I have always been a fan of blues and rock, and when I began acquiring my collection of Cream albums I was immediately attracted to the vocals and playing of the bassist. I thought, who is this guy. I will confess my ignorance, until I spoke with my mother about the band and bgan listening to more of their work, I had always thought that Eric Clapton was the front man because he's the one who's always gotten the most recognition. So when I discovered that not only was their music mouch more of a collaborative effort, but that Jack Bruce instead was the front man, I wanted to learn more about him. He has one of the best voices for blues/rock I've heard, and I'm always drawn to artists who play a variety of instruments in a variety of styles. I'm afraid that if I had come from my mother's generation that I would've been a groupie. His being Scottish doesn't hurt either. Basically I'm saying that the man is hugely talented and I am an admirer. The End.
NAME: Pete Skelton
LOCATION: barren tundra of Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/10/2002
Time: 12:55:41 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, I just wanted to say thankyou! Your bass playing blew my mind, and converted me from another dime-a-dozen guitar player to the bass. I'll never go back! I'll never foget the day I was going through my Dad's record collection and listened to 'Heavy Cream'. Wow! Thanx again!
Pete Skelton, Bass player for The Cause
NAME: james
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/10/2002
Time: 6:56:58 PM
COMMENTS
oh whoopee !!!! a legends of rock tour. what an original idea. guess it's the only way to keep the wolves from the door
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/11/2002
Time: 7:52:51 AM
COMMENTS
Is that you again JIMBO ?
NAME: bob
LOCATION: boston
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/12/2002
Time: 3:25:50 PM
COMMENTS
hey James ...you probably wish that you could take part of a legends of something but you know it will never happen.We all feel sorry for you and your family.Keep on rockin and don't give up.Cheers.Bob
NAME: Ken Klein
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/12/2002
Time: 8:26:12 PM
COMMENTS
The fact is that I really wish Jack wasn't doing another tribute tour thing - especially if it's a spirit of Cream deal. How many times do you all want to hear yet another version of Politician? I'm in possession of 8 versions at last count and hey that's enough. Shadows has better songs and better singing than anything he did with Cream. It's a shame that album and that band won't get the time and attention they deserve to really develop into a true musical force. I saw Vernon Reid last weekend with Living Color in San Diego and WOW they were great. Almost as good as Cuicoland. The most pathetic thing is that if this godforsaken Spirit of Cream tour makes its way across the ocean, I will see Jack in it anyway. Because it's impossible not to see him. And not to love him and what he does - even when it's cheesball stuff like this. And by the way, for my money - the Clempson, Cobham, Sancious line-up was a better group than Cream. And I bet Lifetime was, too. I couldn't tell you from first hand experience as that band cancelled a gig in NY that I had tickets to. Love and Peace and open minds to all.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: City that never sweeps
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/13/2002
Time: 9:49:53 AM
COMMENTS
Actually...our hero's best work was with Cream, if you factor in commercial success (which doesn't hoit).
Dubious, though that either Ginger happily somewhere in South Africa with his ponies or Eric happily somewhere else with his $'s & new family want to go out and recreate it.
There's always CANYON, though...
NAME: Rpeat O Fender
LOCATION: Durham NC
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/15/2002
Time: 7:34:50 AM
COMMENTS
Sorry to say,I think Pete is right.Even if Cream did get together it would'nt be the same. Too much time and too many changes. ThereIS always CANYON.Or you could try th catch BLACK MOON.Some nights Dan really gets "that Rainbow Feel"
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: suburban idle
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/16/2002
Time: 1:37:47 PM
COMMENTS
...however, his best work lies in front of him, provided he works with people that can intimidate him into ensemble greatness.
NAME: MB
LOCATION: Atlanta
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/16/2002
Time: 5:59:05 PM
COMMENTS
I am gathering stories for "Tales From the Rock and Roll Highway," a book to be published by Billboard Books.
I am looking for stories regarding touring, performances, fan encounters etc.; anything interesting, funny, poignant, crazy, whatever.
If you would like to share a story about Jack, e-mail
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/17/2002
Time: 6:16:51 AM
COMMENTS
I have always had the feeling that Jack does not intimidate easily.So what are the chances ?
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: City by the Siege
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/17/2002
Time: 10:46:50 AM
COMMENTS
...intimidate, as in move, challenge and inspire.
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS: warwickthumb4msn.com
Date: 9/17/2002
Time: 7:21:10 PM
COMMENTS
Could still be a problem.I don't see a lot of people out there to inspire Jack.Usually the other way around.Still,I hope you are right Pete.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: World's Largest Urinal
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/19/2002
Time: 3:19:48 PM
COMMENTS
Clarification - Far be it for me, much less anyone, to point out a more inspired body of work than our personal saviour's.
Even the BBM stuff (City of Gold, Why Does Love Have to go Wrong, Where In the World - yum).
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/19/2002
Time: 5:03:14 PM
COMMENTS
Pete,you and I are on the same page
NAME: george schroeder
LOCATION: balto md. usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/24/2002
Time: 10:58:46 PM
COMMENTS
i did a gig last week with guitar great carl filipiak,did a nice array of tunes.."all blues"," the chicken"," equinox",a nice version of norwigan wood in 6/8,some hendrix,but the 2 tunes that got the biggest rise from the crowd were "sunshine and politican" to which i said to the audience and i say to you, THANK YOU MR. JACK BRUCE!!!PS,"things we like"..great!!!"shadows in the air"..fab!!!!regards george
NAME: CREAMFREAK
LOCATION: HARMONY ROW
ADDRESS: ASDGKFALJG
Date: 9/28/2002
Time: 2:42:06 AM
COMMENTS
I'VE GOTTA KNOW - IS IT TRUE THAT JACK USED A SEARS DANELECTRO BASS TO RECORD "DISRAELI GEARS"? I'M SERIOUS - HIS 6 STRING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO PAINT , AND HE HAD YET TO GET THE GIBSON. PLEASE RESPOND. THANK YOU.
NAME: BPowers
LOCATION: Annapolis Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/30/2002
Time: 11:57:43 AM
COMMENTS
This past Saturday night I had a chance to see a band called Black Moon.I picked a bad night,as the singer did not show up due to a family crisis.The guitar player and bass player where pressed into service.The bass player chose Politician.He was no match for Jack vocally,but the bass playing was right up there with "The Man". I talked with him after the gig,and of course he was a big fan.He may not have been a note for note guy,but the fire and passion where right there.He turned me onto this web site.I think his name is Dan. later the guitar player(Sam,I think)did Crossroads.The interplay between them had the drummer on his toes.They where all up to the challenge.
NAME: peggy
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 9/30/2002
Time: 3:25:33 PM
COMMENTS
Hello - Last weekend I played some Cream songs that I hadn't heard for probably 25 years. I realized what a fantastic group they were, and what a huge talent Jack Bruce is. I am so glad to see that he is still really involved with his music, and still out there entertaining people. My big dream is that some day he will get together with Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton and do a tour.
NAME: Don Steiner
LOCATION: Sacramento, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/1/2002
Time: 6:51:58 AM
COMMENTS
Got to see Cream perform in 1968. As a bassist, I have always wanted to be one third of a Cream/Hendrix cover band. Finally took the opertunity and quit the five piece group, started up a power trio, singing and playing bass as close to what Jack Bruce and Noel Redding did back in my school days. Thanks for the wonderful tunes.
NAME: Mark Sokoll
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/1/2002
Time: 5:00:07 PM
COMMENTS
I'll be happy to see all you cool Cream/Jack Bruce fans at B.B.King's Blues Club this fall!! Feel free to email me anytime.
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/2/2002
Time: 3:38:16 PM
COMMENTS
Beware Jack fans – I’ve just bought a “Jack Bruce & Friends” 2 CD live album on Superior Records SU 29501. It turns out when I get it home that it is the same album as “Doing this…on ice!” another relatively recent release! Regretably, being an old git my memory is not what it was and it did not click when I saw this “brand new release” in the shop. I’ve been conned!! It even contains the same sleeve notes by one John Kirkman who evidently presents a radio programme Rockahead, and who has a website: www.rockahead.com
Does Jack know this guy is commiting this deception in his name, I wonder? I am well f****ing pissed off!!
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/3/2002
Time: 1:07:46 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, It appears highly unlikely that you will ever get over to OZ, a very disapointing reality for your many fans in this part of the world. You seem these days to have many fingers in many pies, various tribute bands and the like are consuming your time and energy. You are a great musician and from all accounts a good bloke as well. I am one of the few people within my group of mates who hopes that a CREAM reunion NEVER eventuates...let sleeping dogs lie. I wish you all the best with these short musical adventures, but you're musical genius in my opinion lies with NEW bands and recording NEW material, not reliving past glories. The CREAM were a great band, but time moves on. Shadows is a super album, and I look forward to the next JB album with great anticipation. I am a 50 year old JB freak who has a wonderful collection of all things CREAM/JB/GINGER BAKER etc, but as I wrote previously, It's the new stuff that get's old farts like me excited. It would be great if you and the Cuicoland Express came over to the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival next Easter. I will be emailing the promoters regularly to get on your case! All the best, Phil.
NAME: Bruce
LOCATION: Hollywood, Calif.
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/5/2002
Time: 2:06:29 PM
COMMENTS
I grew up listening to my brother listen to Cream non stop for years. It's like the wallpaper of my soul.The chance to see Jack at House of Blues/Hollywood last year blew us there all away. I loved that show. Can't wait to see Jack again Dec.17.I thank my bro. for turning me on to such fantastic music.Shadows is one of my favorite Cd's. Thank You Jack Bruce! You're a legend.See you soon,Bruce Irwin P.S.I hope to meet you this time around. I hope to get your autograph to give to my brother for a present for the Holidays. Your L.A. show last year Blew Away some music heavies that were there that night. I could see it in their faces. Your music's powerful! And that band kicks butt my friend. Jack, I hope you read this. Thank You, Bruce Irwin
NAME: james
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/5/2002
Time: 6:30:43 PM
COMMENTS
do you people actually believe mr. bruce stops and reads anything you have to say.
[A note to James from the Webmaster: Yes, Jack does in fact read these posts, and frequently at that!]
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/6/2002
Time: 7:32:24 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jimbo, You know What? I really feel sorry for you,because you just don't get it.It does'nt really matter if Jack reads these comments or not.What matters is that people have a chance to say what they feel:what they have probably felt for some time in a public form. Yes,I think that,from time to time,Jack gets a chance to look at these comments,and when he does,I bet it makes him smile.Unlike the gloomy things that we here from you. JIMBO "What A Bring Down" you are.
NAME: a reed
LOCATION: teesside england
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/6/2002
Time: 9:03:17 AM
COMMENTS
Being an avid fan of Jacks music from Cream to the present day I despair of the fact HARMONY ROW has not been re-released on cd. If anybody else feels the same, make yourself heard ! I have two worn out copies on vinyl which need to be retired
NAME: fratt
LOCATION: usa closter,nj
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/6/2002
Time: 7:32:07 PM
COMMENTS
just saw mountain at the turning point in piermont ny leslie and corky put on a tremendus show. corky stated that leslie could show at one of the shows at BB Kings on the 18-19 Oct. got tickets jack hope it can go off. can't wait. peace
NAME: STEVEN C INTERBARTOLO
LOCATION: CHELSEA MA.
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/7/2002
Time: 7:47:22 PM
COMMENTS
HI JACK, WANT TO SAY YOU GAVE ME YEARS OF GREAT MUSIC YOUR ONE OF THE BEST. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT SOME TIME. DID SEE YOU WITH RINGO IT WAS GREAT. KEEP ON PLYIN'. STEVE
NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: New York, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/9/2002
Time: 2:31:46 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack,
October 18 is almost here and what a night it will be! Your music has been a part of my life and my husband Peter's life for a very long time, in fact, we got married on your birthday in 1988 because you and your music have made such a difference in our lives.
We would come to the show on the 19th as well, but we have a gig up the street from you. As a matter of fact, if you're staying in town, we'd love you to come up after the show and be our guest! The great Gene Perla is on bass. The club is Chez Suzette, 675 Ninth Ave between 46/47th Sts.
Cheers, Melissa Hamilton
NAME: michael alan barret
LOCATION: lincoln,ne.usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/9/2002
Time: 3:31:06 PM
COMMENTS
We saw cream in chicago (oct.`68 ?)w/conqueror worm.stunning & beautiful show ! also saw west,bruce & laing in lincoln.great!thanks for all the wonderful music !
NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: New York, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/9/2002
Time: 5:14:46 PM
COMMENTS
To any naysayers out there -- without going into too much detail because I do not want to start a trend, but I know that Jack either reads the guestbook from time to time or is made aware of certain entries. A while back someone posted an enquiry to the guestbook about an appearance Jack was making in NYC and those people were contacted directly by Jack.
NAME: scott chapin
LOCATION: new mexico
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/10/2002
Time: 6:58:37 PM
COMMENTS
hey jack, tour the states soon, will ya??
NAME: laffaille
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/11/2002
Time: 9:35:32 AM
COMMENTS
When will you come in France? We're waiting for you.
NAME: Brynje wikström
LOCATION: middle of sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/11/2002
Time: 1:10:14 PM
COMMENTS
hello jack you have probably heard this a million times before but i must say it again you are one of greatest songwriter bass player and of course singer ever.... so i wonder when!????? and where you soon will play in sweden
from a great fan hope to hear from you soon
NAME: john
LOCATION: belfast
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/11/2002
Time: 1:29:49 PM
COMMENTS
Sometimes you're in the mood to listen to something from your young days, but something which is of its time and has transcended it. I still feel the discomfort of having paid 39/6d for a half hour of music when I put on Songs for a Tailor, and again it irks me that I can't sing along to it, that the songs never leave you satisfied and happy. And that's why I'm still compelled to play it. The Liverpool beat poetry is taken to new heights, there's danger and beauty and epic and thumbnail, grand sweeps of emotion that never even out into contentment. It's unsettling and uncompromising in vocal and instrumental range and tone, and the bass still makes the hair stand up on the back of the neck. Anyway, I just wanted to show my appreciation to you for having created something timeless...........it was money well spent in the long-run. All the best and thanks.
NAME: dennis csiszer
LOCATION: warren ohio usa
ADDRESS: bssdde@aol
Date: 10/11/2002
Time: 5:11:05 PM
COMMENTS
jack i saw you march 12 1968 in cleveland ohio i was in a band then and at the ripe age of 51 i am still playing in a band just a shout out love you keepin it real bye the way how did you keep that amp working while tour 67 68 69 ?
NAME: howard
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/12/2002
Time: 2:00:33 PM
COMMENTS
great site
NAME: Steve Flam
LOCATION: Montreal, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/12/2002
Time: 4:33:44 PM
COMMENTS
Just wanted to say that ya been a big musical influence to me as if it werent for you i wouldnt play the basss.Thanx a lot and dont stop playin!
NAME: Tony Last
LOCATION: Gillingham, Kent, UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/15/2002
Time: 5:03:17 PM
COMMENTS
I ralise you don't read all your emails, so I'm not expecting a response. I just wanted to say that i admire your bass playing and vocals very nuch. I really like jazz now, although I was a rocker at one time, I suppose i still am a bit. I bought "Those were the days" 4 CD set the other day and after playing it a couple of times and reflecting on what a great original band Cream were, thought it would be great if you, Eric and Ginger could get back just for one tour and hopefully an album too. Wishful thinking on my part I guess....
Regards
Tony
NAME: bruce
LOCATION: rhode island
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/15/2002
Time: 8:17:00 PM
COMMENTS
Just want to add my voice to the chorus asking for Harmony Row to be remastered and reissued. It's in my top ten of brilliant modern pop- ular music recordings right along with songs for a tailor.Can't wait to hear it again on a digitally remastered cd.Jack, your still the greatest!
NAME: Jim Fay
LOCATION: rutland, mass. usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/15/2002
Time: 11:39:23 PM
COMMENTS
I'd love to find some sheet music of Harmony Row. It is my favorite album of all time. If not the whole album, the sheet music for "Can You Follow" would be choice number two. Can you help? Thanks, Jim
NAME: Bill Forbes
LOCATION: Texas
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/18/2002
Time: 8:37:49 PM
COMMENTS
Howdy! I'm taking in Jack's show in NY tomorrow night (Sat. 10/19). He's probably starting tonight's show right now! I'm going because:
1) when I was about 14 or 15 my cousin's hero was Ginger Baker. We were watching a show (or reading) about Cream and Jack Bruce described how, growing up in Glasgow, he used to take bicycle rides out into the country to Loch Lomond. My family being from Scotland, I thought that was so cool. Soon I was riding my Schwinn banana seat bike 30 miles to tour backcountry Long Island! At 17 I rode 1,800 miles around Scotland, partly inspired by Mr. Bruce! I even had my photo taken for the Aberdeen paper.
2) In 1992 my wife and I went birding along the Texas coast, and every time we saw a roseate spoonbill (an intensely beautiful bird) we started singing to the tune of Cream's "Spoonfull": "Spoonbill, spoonbill, spoonbill" Silly, I know.
3) I'm heading back East to see my dad, who's had a serious stroke, so need to have some fun.
4) I'm affiliated with the University of North Texas, who have one of the few university jazz programs, and I need to give a music report.
But since he's playing a blues club, maybe Jack can play "Spoonfull" in honor of Willie Dixon. But I'm sure whatever the band plays will be great.
Slainthe (Cheers) - Bill
NAME: keith
LOCATION: yonkers, new york, usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/19/2002
Time: 2:08:33 AM
COMMENTS
Another fantastic show by Jack - doing the Cream of Jack Bruce at BB King's in NYC.
NAME: Jacqueline
LOCATION: New York, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/19/2002
Time: 4:26:46 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, Just got in from your show at BB Kings(CREAM tunes). Thanks for coming to NYC and gracing us with your amazing bass playing and singing---You're an icon! I usually want to throw out my bass when I hear legends, but you inspired me to practice that much more. All the best, Jacqueline
NAME: Adam Zucker
LOCATION: NEW YORK
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/19/2002
Time: 3:03:05 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Great show yesterday at b.b. King's. Your work over the year has been one of my inspirations for my own playing on the bass.
NAME: Gail Finlay
LOCATION: Colorado
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/19/2002
Time: 10:07:54 PM
COMMENTS
Harmony Row begs to be re-released, I have always been under the impression that it is somehow held up do to past contractual/Stigwood problems. Don't know for sure. It is my most favorite JB album(except for Shadows in the Air) and it totaly changed my life in a most magical way. All you lucky people in NYC who were able to see him !Did you enjoy yourselves ? Did you give him hugs ? Did you have your minds blown ? Jack, (and he does read this, ya know)I was so HAPPY to be in attendance at the PArkWest Gig in Chicago last year, I was thrilled beyond compare to hear Out In The Field live, like I almost couldn't beleive it was happening....that song one of my most favorites, has always touched me,taken me out of myself into the light, and there you were singing it! Whew! Thanks for letting the gift pour through you, thanks for not giving up ! Love and Light & May Peace Prevail On Earth, Gail
NAME: Friend of Friend
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/20/2002
Time: 5:22:01 PM
COMMENTS
Saw both nights at BB's NYC:
Cream of ?/Friday - Jack, you are playing with some pretty suck-ass sidemen. If you're going to do your Cream stuff, at least get a drummer who understands the rhythms/role Ginger played so that he can build on it. Not just pound away stupidly. Also, Godfrey's a sweetheart, but not up to that task (see Saturday, though). Tell him to ditch that Line6 transistor radio; it sounded dreadful.
Quico's/Saturday - The main event. Better than in December. Great and noble drumming. Godfrey redeemed himself. Bernie finally had a chance to play. No ensemble dynamics, other than at the piano - there's nowhere to go db-wise.
As always, you (Jack) were great.
Looking forward to when you get the right guys.
NAME: Fred
LOCATION: Staten Island, New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/20/2002
Time: 6:52:32 PM
COMMENTS
I was at The Cuicoland Express show at BB King's on Oct. 19,2002. Jack was fantastic on bass and piano. The set list was great. Bernie Worrell cooked on the organ. The percussionists added a whole new dimension to the Cream songs. What can you say about Jack's playing except that it gets better and better everytime I see him. The encore began with "We're Going Wrong" and was followed by "Politician." Jack, hope to see you again in New York.
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/21/2002
Time: 2:09:40 AM
COMMENTS
Jack....we need a reissuse of Harmony Row something awful...I gotta hear that EB3 again like it really was.Of all of your albums[and I love them all dearly],Harmony Row is still my favorite and I believe to be pure genius....truly inspired at a very beautiful high level.....you captured a slice of life and that is hard to do!! It is priceless,really.My wife,Pam was at the Saturday nite BB show and said you sounded great.Iwas still out with Dickey and I am so sorry to have missed you.Please keep coming back and spoiling us as you have been....we all need that "spoonful" of you and your one and only kind of music.Love ya,Man,Dave ps.my regards to Bernie,too.
NAME: Mark Stevens
LOCATION: Malaysia
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/21/2002
Time: 11:59:02 AM
COMMENTS
Monkjack is great.....all your stuff is great.....but Monkjack is different...more like please. Cheers Mark
NAME: Gian De Angelis
LOCATION: Bordentown NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/21/2002
Time: 6:26:57 PM
COMMENTS
Saw the show on 10/18/02 at BB Kings in NYC. I REMBERwhen Godfrey Townsend was the guitar player in the band Alexis in Ridgewood NY. He used to work in the same area that I did. Great show but an uncomfortable club to see it in. I much prefer the Bottom Line. I also enjoyed Jacks use of Felix's bass.
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/22/2002
Time: 2:09:18 AM
COMMENTS
I would also like to get a copy of Harmony Row on CD. If any of you New Yorkers manage to discover where one may acquire this treasure, please share the information! Beautiful music is in demand during these trying times... Thank you Jack, for all that you provide...
NAME: Jim
LOCATION: twin cities
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/22/2002
Time: 10:16:27 AM
COMMENTS
I've noticed all the postings about the Harmony Row CD. I have one, and would be willing to burn copies for others. However, I'm a little reluctant because it seems the record industry is touchy about this kind of activity - and you never know who is watching. Any opinions?
NAME: Steve Thorne
LOCATION: Rowington, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/22/2002
Time: 11:21:33 AM
COMMENTS
Just back from New York where I saw "The cream of Jack Bruce" gig at BB King's, Broadway. Wow, Jack was on excellent form, playing such Cream classics as I'm so glad, I feel free, Sunshine of your love, Politician, Bad sign, Sleepy time time, Spoonful.
Much extended bass/guitar interraction, very loud, very entertaining. Jack's voice is as strong as ever, and he gave 100%. The place was packed out, and everyone appeared to enjoy it. Thanks to company on our table, Don and John ... on same musical wavelength ... e-mail me if you read this guys.
NAME: James
LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/22/2002
Time: 5:34:27 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Sadly I missed your concerts in NY and am most likely going to miss the Zappa tribute there also. I've never seen you before but I listen all the time and always check in on your site to see what's up. You've helped me through very rough times and I thank you for being so inspirational, especially to kids like me who grow up with such disrespect to what music is really about. My dream, is that someday I will restore true music to kids all throughout the world and all children will know the great Jack Bruce. P.S., Have you ever given any thought to collaborating with my other hero, Bill Bruford?
NAME: james cook
LOCATION: bayonne new jersey by NYC
ADDRESS: cooksplace@msn
Date: 10/23/2002
Time: 11:41:22 AM
COMMENTS
jack bruce.................ride that bass
great gig at nyc bb kings club/ a place to love music and food and drinks thanks
jon paris rocks and amy madeen on bass.....go girl go
NAME: THE GREAT ONE
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS: MREYUS@OPTONLINE
Date: 10/24/2002
Time: 10:28:05 AM
COMMENTS
I HAVE BEEEN A JACK BRUCE FAN SINCE FRESH CREAM. A DEAR OLD FRIEND OF MINE, MR. GODFREY TOWNSEND, HAS THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING LEAD GUITAR FOR JACK AT BBKINGS NYC10/19 10/18. THIS IS THE SAME GODFREY TOWNSEND WHO WAS JOHN ENTWHISTLES LEAD GUITAR GUY. WHAT A GAS TO KNOW THAT MY DEAR FRIEND HAS BEEN BLESSED, BY BEING ABLE TO PLAY FOR MY 2 FAVORITE AND BEST BASS PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. HEY JACK, EVER THINK ABOUT GETTING BACK WITH WEST, AND LAING?? WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT TAKE CARE THE GREAT ONE
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/24/2002
Time: 2:38:32 PM
COMMENTS
About Harmony Row... I would prefer to wait for Jack to re-release a fully remastered version of his music to CD, on his own inde-label, ideally. When that happens, I will gladly purchase copies for myself, and my friends. Boot-legging of music (and the scalping of tickets) robs artists of the monetary compensation that they deserve for the music that they dedicate their lives towards creating. For a better understanding of the inner workings of the music industry, read Donald Passman's "All You Need To Know About the Music Industry". You may be surprised to discover how hard Jack and other's must work for what little compensation they receive...
NAME: Steve Bauer
LOCATION: Rochester, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/24/2002
Time: 3:53:48 PM
COMMENTS
Hi there, I just thought you all might like to know about this amazing new
band that has been playing in the LA, Calif. area called, Buttermilk.
Buttermilk does their own amazing originals as well as some Cream cover
tunes. They feature in their ranks Bob Robles on guitar, Robertino Pagliari
on fretless bass, and Kofi Baker (song og legendary Cream drummer, Ginger
Baker) on drums. The closest thing I have ever seen to Cream without a
doubt. Here are some tour dates I found on for them...the buzz is speading
about these guys so catch 'em while you can for an evening of great music!
Nov 3 at The Baked Potato
see www.thebakedpotato.com for directions or
3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West No. Hollywood, CA 91604 phone : (818)980-1615
November 30 at Victor's On the Bay in San Diego, CA
This show will be 2 sets of Cream tunes in honor of the legendary band Cream
Check out http://www.liveonthebayconcerts.com/
for details and directions to this gig or phone (858)490-3389
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/25/2002
Time: 7:54:40 AM
COMMENTS
Haven't checked out the site for a while. Some interesting comments going on about "Harmony Row", and let me join the chorus of stating what a fantastic album this remains even after 31 years.
Albums these days just don't have that wonderful live studio sound any more. You could hear a pin drop in the production sound on that album - listen at the very end of "The Consul At Sunset" when you can clearly hear Jack pour out a glass of water (?) and quench his thirst ... or maybe it was a glass of "Falstaff" beer - the 'thirst-slaker'!!
Anyway, I did leave a message a while back reporting what I had read in a recent issue of the UK "Record Collector" magazine - that Jack's back catalogue was to be dusted down and given the full remastered and reissued treatment soon. Hopefully this was true and not just a rumour - and hopefully it will also include "Harmony Row". That would be a nice Christmas present from me to myself!!
My old LP is still playable, if a little crackly and besides the outstanding and timeless musical content of that disc, I have also always loved the gatefold sleeve with its evocative picture of Harmony Row itself - complete with broken windows, crumbling stone and rusty drainpipes. Somehow I always felt that the imagery of the outer sleeve matched Pete Brown's lyrics - particularly those of "Post War" and "Smiles And Grins". Sleeves just aren't the same anymore either...
I look forward immensely to seeing Jack and the guys at the Manchester Apollo in a couple of weeks - and if we can't have Eric and Ginger up there as well, we should be happy with Uli and Clive. I also look forward to Jack's next release on Sanctuary, because as the line goes -
"...the best is still to come..."
NAME: sue
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/25/2002
Time: 6:40:28 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: sue
LOCATION: stockport
ADDRESS: saltwaters
Date: 10/25/2002
Time: 6:48:36 PM
COMMENTS
Just had a nosey at the site first time for ages theres loads of rubbish being said but also some people who know what they are talking about Howard ect might be at the Appollo my-self
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/25/2002
Time: 9:14:12 PM
COMMENTS
About the Cover Band: No offense, guys... But why should one rush to see a substitute, when we could potentially have the real thing? Is a Cream Reunion Tour too much to hope for? I believe it's something that the people really want! I hear that the Greatful Dead are gearing up for yet another round, sans Garcia...!?! So why not another round of the original Power Trio? Wishfully thinking...
NAME: Steve
LOCATION: Rowington, Warwickshire, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/26/2002
Time: 6:35:06 AM
COMMENTS
If anyone’s interested, I have a Jack Bruce boxed set (RSO 2658 143) of the following 4 vinyl albums:-
Harmony Row (RSO stereo 2479 259) Out of the storm (RSO stereo 2479 123) Songs for a tailor (RSO stereo 2479 184) Things we like (RSO stereo 2479 258)
All in pristine condition, in original sleeves.
Offers please by e-mail, in English pounds. Best offer by 30th November 2002 gets it !
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/26/2002
Time: 10:03:54 AM
COMMENTS
Forgot to mention this in my last post: about an hour after the gig on 10/18/02, Bernie Worrell came out of the club and was very pleasant and laid-back (no big ego-tripping)- he chatted with me as he has in the past and was gracious enough to pose with me while my son snapped a photo- and he even put his arm around me- WOO! Thanks Bernie for being as cool as the other side of the pillow- as always. (I first met you in Philly in 1990). Thanks for remembering and appreciating who's on the other side of the equation. I've been checking out your website and look forward to hearing (purchasing) your work. Jack's very fortunate to have you to collaborate with(I wonder if he appreciates you?). Peace & Love always Bernie~(My brother from anotha' mutha!) Bob Clayton & Son
NAME: Pete
LOCATION: England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/26/2002
Time: 1:29:05 PM
COMMENTS
Simply, Jack Bruce is KING!!
NAME: Jason Clark
LOCATION: sudbury
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/27/2002
Time: 5:01:58 AM
COMMENTS
like the site all the best Jason
NAME: Irving Warnett
LOCATION: Yorkshire, UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/27/2002
Time: 12:07:46 PM
COMMENTS
A very longstanding fan, on my desk a picture of Jack and me in London last year, check out the JB site once per week, look forward to seeing JB on the Legends tour this month.
NAME: Euge Gannon
LOCATION: New York, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2002
Time: 9:50:27 AM
COMMENTS
I got to see your show at BB Kings, it was a great mix of jazz, funky organ and of course the required Cream chestnuts. It brought back memories of seeing Cream at the Marquee and Pete Brown at Klooks Kleek in the sixties. I had been looking forward to seeing Vernon Reid but the alternate guitarist was excellent and understated. I didn't catch his name, somebody said he was Chris Spedding, but I don't think so.
NAME: Waning Interest
LOCATION: Wanes World
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2002
Time: 12:16:21 PM
COMMENTS
The biggest insult was that after declining Cream for so long, we get 2 hacks and (overpriced) snacks.
And to (dare) say it, Quico completely f*cked up the Cream stuff.
NAME: Bill Forbes
LOCATION: Denton, Texas
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2002
Time: 1:28:24 PM
COMMENTS
Geez, I don't know about autographs, personally I don't usually like to bother famous people like that, I just thought I'd give my impressions of the 10/19 show. Mind you, I've haven't heard anything before except Cream and Mountain. For me, it was a bit like the old Monty Python show, some of it I couldn't relate to, but other parts were absolutely brilliant. The former category were Sunshine of your Love, White Room, and a few others (argh). The latter category for me was Nantucket Sleighride (with dedication to Felix Pappilardi), the recent song (I think it's recent) with the bass hookline that was played twice (the second time towards the end, nice stuff), and Politician with Bernie Worrell going off. Out of this world! There were one or two other brilliant songs I'm missing, I'm sure, but Politician is still going through my head. It was almost worth the price of admission just to hear that rendition. Cheers, Bill
NAME: mike barret
LOCATION: lincoln,Nebraska,USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2002
Time: 4:02:27 PM
COMMENTS
I recently signed in & mentioned seeing West,Bruce & Laing in Lincoln.I got a nice e-mail back,but somehow lost it. The show was at Pershing Auditorium.WBL played a 2nd show there later that year or the next,but I had moved to Winnipeg & missed it.
NAME: sam
LOCATION: australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2002
Time: 10:53:24 PM
COMMENTS
hey jack I just wanna say your a great bass player and a grat singer
NAME: Michael Cleary
LOCATION: Chicago, IL U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/29/2002
Time: 5:17:23 PM
COMMENTS
Way back there in the 60's after the Beatle's opened me up, I heard Jack's voice in front of a Cream song. I was mesmerized by the big ballsy power of his voice and I still am to this day. The way Jack played bass put an immediate shove on me to postpone my 6 string guitar and take up playing bass. It broke my heart when Cream called it quits but there was Jack, right back with "Songs for a Tailor". Jack Bruce is one of the most creative, innovative forces in music. A man I profoundly respect.
Thanks Jack for the wonderful contribution you've given the times I live in.
Michael Cleary
NAME: Deus
LOCATION: Ex Machina
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/29/2002
Time: 7:18:28 PM
COMMENTS
Look for the right ones, too.
NAME: SteveG Joe Hollywood Band
LOCATION: Surrey, UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/30/2002
Time: 12:03:50 PM
COMMENTS
Both Jack's and the others' contribution to Blues Rock British explosion of the 60's will thankfully always be there ... but what's next for the younger Blues Rock generation? Example. Brilliant 16 yr old guitarist/singer Joe Hollywood(www.joehollywoodband.com) keeps to the power trio line-up. Push creativity further by writing/performing own stuff? Views?
NAME: larry
LOCATION: bronx
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/31/2002
Time: 1:56:11 PM
COMMENTS
hey, JEAN from bbkings let's talk about music, rhythm and whatever..........larry
NAME: hanelinegl
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/31/2002
Time: 8:01:03 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: The Fez
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/31/2002
Time: 10:27:17 PM
COMMENTS
I was at Jack's show on October 19th. It was a great show and from the way he played, you could hear Jack put his heart and soul into his performance that night. As fans that's all we can ask for. Those who feel put off because Jack didn't acknowledge them - get over it. If you weren't moved by that show on Saturday night, if you don't feel like Jack gave you something special, then you probably aren't a Jack Bruce fan. I feel priveliged to have been there that night to hear Jack play and sing - it was a little bit of heaven on earth. Thanks Jack!
NAME: Gail Finlay
LOCATION: Colorado
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/1/2002
Time: 2:24:30 PM
COMMENTS
Wow, you guys, quit bitching ! You were lucky enough to see Jack, he gave you what he could give, his music, why do you want to fetish his autograph when he gave you his best ? !And if you don't understand why Margrit keeps groupies away,? !! Well , how much attention do you need ? The thing about autographs is that the musician just played his SOUL,isn't that enough ? To have to have a peice of paper to remember what you experenced in the flesh is just too selfish and diminishes what you have just experenced with your own ears.Just because Jack didn't give you what you personaly wanted do not think he didn't give you what you needed, and that doesn't mean that he doesn't care about his fans, grow up ! and btw, Jack is King, and Shadows in the Air is exceptional. Gail
NAME: Jimmy Taylor
LOCATION: Lordstown, Ohio, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/1/2002
Time: 5:36:52 PM
COMMENTS
There's an excellent video documentary on DVD directed by Mike Gordon (bassist for Phish) entitled "Rising Low". Jack Bruce fans should check it out. It is a documentary covering the making of "The Deep End" by Gov't Mule in tribute to the late Allen Woody. There is some brief footage of Jack recording his bass part on his contribution to the project. Also, on the DVD version there are lots of extras including a short interview with Jack. This video is also an introspection into the bass guitar itself and would interest any bass player. Highly recommended!
NAME: Ryosei
LOCATION: Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/3/2002
Time: 1:20:28 AM
COMMENTS
I would like to introduce you a completely new music scale which is based on 9 helts, and it fits with human brain wave. Please check the website and listen it. You will find it amazing. I would like to expand this music to many people. I would like to introduce this conposor.
I recently was introduced to a new form of music that is being developed by a talented artist named John K. who lives in Japan. This music is a fusion of a variety of different styles. It has sort of a jazzy feeling to it as it shifts in and out of what I interpret as different minor keys. It has an Asian sound to it with unexpected note intervals and unusual tone combinations, and often has an underlying western beat. What makes this music most unique is the scale that it is based on. John has invented a new musical scale called the Kyo music scale that he bases his compositions on. A new scale system isnft something that someone comes up with very often. Basically all of the music that we in the western world are familiar with is based on the equally-tempered scale where the note eAf is at 440 Hertz, and all other notes are a multiple of the square root of 12 above and below that. Our musical scale is one of those centuries-old rock-solid standards that we base our interpretation of music on. Probably the only time that most of us are exposed to any music that is different from gDo-Re-Mih is when we are in an Oriental restaurant listening to the background music (secretly wishing that theyfd tune up their instruments). The Kyo music scale is based on a 9 Hertz factor of spacing between the notes. The scale wefre used to has seven whole notes, A through G, in an octave, while the Kyo scale has eight notes, K through R, in an octave. The reason the 9 Hertz multiple was chosen is that is that it is a known fact that the brainfs alpha waves run at this frequency when a person is in a relaxed state. The idea is that listening to music that resonates at this frequency will help put you in a relaxed state. The initial studies that have been done on the Kyo music scale confirm that listening to it significantly enhances alpha wave activity in the brain. In the trial, a monitor was started on a subject in a normal, somewhat stressed, state with high beta wave brain activity. After listening to one Kyo scale selection, the beta wave activity was reduced substantially, while the alpha wave activity greatly increased. Though the study may not be conclusive, the proof to me is that I find the music to be quite relaxing and enjoyable. What I find interesting about this music is that upon the first time of listening to it, some parts seem to be off-key. This is a natural reaction, because gDo, Re, and Mih donft have the same meaning any more in this music. Also, John includes a note on the jacket of some of his CDfs that if you are stressed, the music will sound strange. Upon subsequent replays, I notice that the music is, in fact, very much in harmony. The fascinating about this is that if I apply my own set of rules to this music, I find things wrong with it. If I am a little more open-minded, and try to appreciate this music for what it is, then I start finding the harmony and beauty in it. Johnfs third CD gSeascapeh was just released in August 2002. The other two CDs gWinter Collectionh came out in February 2002, followed by gInto Springh. Like many artists who are trying to get exposure to their work, he uses technology to produce and publish his own recordings. His works are promoted and sold on his website at http://www.john-k.com. To hear for yourself what I am talking about, please follow the link above to John Kfs website. You will find links there to hear some of his works at mp3.com. I will be happy to answer any questions that I can, and would be pleased to hear if you decide to do a story on John K. You may also contact him directly at
http://www.john-k.com/ http://scale_kyo.tripod.com/ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/377/project_kyo.html
I am looking forward for your reply.
Sincerely yours
Ryosei
NAME: THINGS I LIKE
LOCATION: WHITE ROOM
ADDRESS: FWEP82
Date: 11/4/2002
Time: 1:01:18 AM
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NAME: POTTTUS
LOCATION: SOUTHERN U.S.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/4/2002
Time: 1:04:00 AM
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NAME: POTTTUS
LOCATION: SOUTHERN U.S.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/4/2002
Time: 1:09:27 AM
COMMENTS
POWER TRIOS? HOW ABOUT YOU AND CHRIS SPEDDING AND JON HISEMAN? JEFF BECK AND CARL PALMER? MITCH MITCHELL AND PAT METHENY? JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND JACK DEJOHNETTE? THAR'S MONEY IN THEM THAR GROUPS!!!!!!!
NAME: Nick
LOCATION: La Porte, Texas USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/4/2002
Time: 5:17:03 PM
COMMENTS
After checking in to read the guest book, I would like to leave this excerpt from an article I read from a Bass Player magazine. What more can you expect from the man except another masterpiece. Jeff Lynch has it right. Thanks Jack
Ever since Jeff Berlin burst onto the scene over 20 years ago with his wonderful contributions to Bill Bruford’s excellent solo efforts, he has been extolling the virtues of Jack Bruce. As we all know, Jeff has had an illustrious solo recording career and is certainly a “champion” of the bass. It is only fitting that I end this article with Jeff’s poignant and heartfelt thoughts about Jack: “If it wasn’t for Jack Bruce, the electric bass might still be in the dark ages. He is the very first virtuoso of the instrument. In Cream, the tonality of the band rested entirely with him. Clapton played the blues, Bruce played the orchestra. It never would have worked with a “normal” bass player. His solo records are individual jewels of musical originality. What would we all play like if Jack hadn’t come along and grabbed the role of the bass player, twisting it into this living musical epic for all of us to be inspired by?”
NAME: Bob
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/5/2002
Time: 9:10:54 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Rocks. Since 1968 I have always felt Jack was one of if not the most talented musical artist on the planet. On Jacks recent trip to New York (October 18th at BB King) his performance was nothing short of spectacular. He is still the best and he is one cool human being as well. We are all aging together. And there is no question that Jack is not only aging gracefully he actually gets better with age. He really has not lost a step. Jack you continue to be the best of the best. By the way Jack if you are reading this Bob may rock at 50 but you remain now and forever the Cream of Rock. Thanks for keeping all your fans happy with your pure dedication to your music. I will respect you forever.
NAME: Not Quite
LOCATION: Last Word
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/7/2002
Time: 11:13:35 AM
COMMENTS
Actually, the true end of the Friday story is that following the ersatz to the max creamola revue there was a private party at BB's for which someone we all know and love had agreed to "jam"(?) with the band.
Draw your own conclusion (here).
NAME: Monzer Masri
LOCATION: Syria
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/7/2002
Time: 2:37:22 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Salam I was listening to your marvelous November song . it's really a great song. I have all the cream albums . I love the songs that has your name under it ! But here in Syria ! Latakia !! I although have 1- Whatever Turns you on 2- Why Dontcha 3- "How's Tricks"
Believe it or not . Monzer Masri Thursday, November 07, 2002 Please open the Attachment to see the cover of my Fourth poetry book .
NAME: Mario Cournoyer
LOCATION: Montréal, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/7/2002
Time: 10:56:37 PM
COMMENTS
...was re listening to Goodbye just recently... and to Songs for a taylor... and some previously unreleased material on the Cream box set (hey now princess, clearout, etc...) ... and was wondering where Cream would have headed after 1968... those songs (the three Goodbye studio) are some of the greatest rock ''tunes'' ever put on disc. Anyway, i probably feel just a little nostalgic, but once in a while i always come back to that period and sort of re discover the complexity, the originality of that time period that you (Jack) and your friends (Brown, Baker, Clapton, Heckall-Smith, etc...) produced. So thank you Jack for the great music you've given me! Mario
NAME: david feehan
LOCATION: princeton university
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 11:59:51 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Let me play devils' advocate,on one side of the fence who have bob from bordentown who is like my brother, so I know how much he really loves and should I say wordhips jack,so it is easy to understand his feelings On the other hand bob you know I am a peacemaker and a realist Jack is only human and obviuosly had a real bad day, so cut jack some slack and jack bob always put you on a pedistal it's good to see you are normal like the rest of us manjacks,, workin hard at whatever we do ,,lifes too short for quarrels and resentments I say cheers ,,on wi with life ,I love you guys!!!your friend and brother always "Bob' and jack God Bless always a fan!!!!!peace
having survived so much ,on life and also being a musical genious
NAME: RICK
LOCATION: DENVER
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 3:13:09 PM
COMMENTS
What does SWABLR mean?
NAME: a reed
LOCATION: teesside england
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 3:51:03 PM
COMMENTS
for rick from denver. she walks like a bearded rainbow
NAME: JAMIE GILLESPIE
LOCATION: LONDON
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 3:55:34 PM
COMMENTS
I like Jack because, like me, he's Scottish. Saw the Cream Farewell Concert in London in 68 and also saw him with Tony Williams in Edinburgh in (I think) 71.
NAME: Clamato
LOCATION: Pubus
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 4:24:58 PM
COMMENTS
She Walks Like A Bearded Rainbow
NAME: Gail Finlay
LOCATION: Colorado
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 8:34:35 PM
COMMENTS
She Was Like A Bearded Rainbow.
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: 2002
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/8/2002
Time: 10:14:23 PM
COMMENTS
October 18 aside, I still find it sad that an artist who was once an innovator in modern music has become content to live off his past 'glories'. I for one am rather sick of Cream songs- especially when performed by bands other than Cream. Ideas for new, original and innovative songs dwindling by the minute. I recall Cream saying "good-bye" in 1968. It's now what, 34 years later??? It's nice to visit the past but getting stuck there may be hazardous to one's creative juices. What's next? Vegas? Enough already. For some truly innovative and quality music a few suggestions: Death in Vegas, Daniel Ash's new CD, Travis, Something Corporate, Starsailor, Tori Amos, Moby, Coldplay, just to name a few. (Peace & Love to Bernie 'Woo-rell')
NAME: peter
LOCATION: london
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/9/2002
Time: 12:33:41 AM
COMMENTS
it is 'she WAS like a bearded rainbow' rather than walks. and that's straight from Mr. Brown's mouth.
NAME: Jim
LOCATION: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/9/2002
Time: 2:13:39 AM
COMMENTS
Deserted Cities of the Heart.. . . still and always will be my favourite CREAM tune -- a true gem.
NAME: Charles
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/11/2002
Time: 11:51:59 AM
COMMENTS
To JIm in Saskatchewan, Yes, Deserted Cities Of The Heart is a true gem! But, It is not a Cream song, It Is A Jack Bruce song!
NAME: Charles
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/11/2002
Time: 12:27:04 PM
COMMENTS
To Robert Clayton, Let me share a story I was told with you. It seems that Jack and Kip were sitting in a pub writing some songs together. while at a table next to them were a couple of blokes unaware of Jack's presence. They were talking about Shadows in the Air. One of them said to the other, It's that latin shit, I wish he would just play Cream songs. That statement was disheartening to Jack. But, It seems to me that Jack has three kinds of fans. 1. those who only want to hear Cream songs. 2. those who want to hear nothing but the new stuff. and 3. those who just want to hear Jack sing and play, no matter what the material is. Personally, I fall into the 2nd and 3rd catagories. But, kudos must go to Jack for trying to please all his fans. Hence, two shows at BB Kings with two different bands. One for the Cream freaks(which I admit to being when I was a boy) and one for people who want to hear to current material. I myself, attended both shows. And although I preferred the Saturday show, The Friday show was fantastic in many ways. To name just a few: To hear those young kids having fun playing that material was a blast. To hear Jack having fun was also a blast. Although the musicianship may not have been up to par with Jack(who is?). Jack pulled the whole thing off, and pleasing the Cream fans at the same time, by being just who and what he is: A FORCE OF NATURE! ps. those people you mentioned in your entry, Innovators?.... you must be joking.
NAME: Drummer
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/11/2002
Time: 1:28:48 PM
COMMENTS
Hence, two shows at BB Kings with two different bands. One for the Cream freaks(which I admit to being when I was a boy) and one for people who want to hear to current material. I myself, attended both shows. And although I preferred the Saturday show, The Friday show was fantastic in many ways. To name just a few: To hear those young kids having fun playing that material was a blast. To hear Jack having fun was also a blast. Although the musicianship may not have been up to par with Jack(who is?).
Me.
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/11/2002
Time: 11:59:44 PM
COMMENTS
I have made a number of comments in the guestbook over these past 3 years and have always thought that the people who have taken the time to contribute have one thing in common...that we are ALL JB supporters. Lately some of the shit that has been written concerning Jack's attitude has been a little over the top. As we in Australia have NEVER had the buzz of seeing Jack live, I feel pretty pissed off that the moaning about not saying hello or signing the supposedly mandatory autograph has been the main topic over these past few weeks. You lucky punters that have seen Jack over the years should be counting your blessings that at least you have seen the man live. We in OZ are still waiting!!! Clapton has been here that many times he is like a fart in an elevator...he won't go away! All I am trying to say in my very Aussie way is that Jack is the diamond in music and most other so called 'legends' pale into the background when it comes to the REAL thing. Hopefully one day soon Jack will get his arse over to this great country and we can see at last what most of you lucky buggers take for granted, Jack playing his tits off! Regards to everyone, Phil.
NAME: Dave Oswald
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2002
Time: 7:24:12 AM
COMMENTS
Thankfully Jacks music contains a lot more subtlety than letter above.
NAME: Darren Monroe
LOCATION: Louisville, KY, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2002
Time: 10:55:20 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce, thank you so very much for all your music. It is certtainly some of the best there is! Keep jamming!
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2002
Time: 3:09:25 PM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack,
The B.B. King nights were immemorial. You sang better than ever and played the bass in a beautiful way. We were three old hippies from Finland in the both concerts. We all ejoyed the shows very much. I really hope that we will hear your old songs on a new CD on day.like We Are Going wrong, Keep it Down, Sleepy Time Time, Hows Tricks, One, ... Best regards: Martti
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2002
Time: 8:33:18 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Mr Oswald, Subtlety is not one of my better traits. Being from OZ, we tend to speak our minds and if offence was taken by my language and crassness, bad luck. p.s. want a side bet on the Ashes series?
NAME: Charles
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/13/2002
Time: 9:11:50 AM
COMMENTS
To Drummer, NYC Thanx for lifting my passage. Horatio, is that you?
NAME: James Cook
LOCATION: bayonne new jersey by NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/13/2002
Time: 7:11:24 PM
COMMENTS
yeah well....it was all together fucking great! JB, and friends were it! 10-18-02 cream set was beautiful and then came the next night..............man I was really glad to see jack and friends again with the cream stuff flowing over the place............I took my 3 kids to see jack so they can feel what rock is and also go figure why thier pop is what he is....Oh by the way...I did get to see GOV't Mule the next week and they rocked and they kicked! Long Live the Mule and JB Thanks Jack Bruce and your wild cohorts.... don"t step on the grass Jack:) JIM COOK
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Western Spiral Arm...
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 8:10:50 AM
COMMENTS
All of this recent rather personal stuff has been going on a bit long now - don't we all think? Can we perhaps get back to discussing or commenting upon the music? That's what it is all about isn't it?
Me, I'm off to see Jack in Manchester on Monday, and I'm really looking forward to it. However....
For the record - the most obnoxious 'rock'n' roll' star (and a faded one at that) I ever met was Carl Palmer (after a Quango gig) who basically ignored the group of fans who had waited to see him. He really did just choose not see them, or respond in any manner whatsoever. Personally, although always thinking him a great drummer, I had no other interest in him in particular, especially as I was speaking to the great John Wetton at the time.
Two of the nicest rockers I ever met - John Wetton and Jimmy Bain (he of Rainbow/Wild Horses) both had three things in common- (a) they were both excellent bassist/singers; (b) they were both very genuine and genial individuals, happy to talk about their craft and their own influences; and (c) they were both big fans of Jack and his music. When talking to John Wetton about how Jack's bass-playing had inspired me to pick up the old 4 stringer; he replied..."yes, me too - we all went to the same school didn't we..."
I thought this was the perfect tribute. So there...
NAME: Shipmate
LOCATION: Mauritania
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 12:11:54 PM
COMMENTS
Jack is in fact perfectly amiable.
NAME: James Cello
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 1:13:53 PM
COMMENTS
I can't believe some of you people! You sound just like my 3 year old sister! Who cares if you did't get a freakin autograph, Obviously you didn't deserve it. Look at me, I'm 17 years old, I haven't even been alive half the time jack has been playing music and am I crying? Hell no! I feel blessed just to even know who the guy is! You all are selfish and pathetic and know better than the rest of the people out there that only care about themselves.
NAME: James Cello
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 1:26:26 PM
COMMENTS
Also, I think you people read to much into things anyway. Maybe jack or whomever your whining about was tired at the time. Think about it. For instance, a father comes home from working all day to find his children pleased to see him. Maybe all he says is "hi", and then goes to bed. It doesnt mean he doesnt love his children, maybe he is just really tired. It's like when I went to the king crimson show, at the end Robert Fripp stands up and walks off stage, not even stepping into the light. He wasn't being a dick, he's just humble. He doesnt care about fame and how people look at him, it's about his music. And lastly, I met Carl Palmer too, and he made sure everyeones autographs were signed and every question was answered. He seemded very generous to me.
NAME: Charles
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 5:20:58 PM
COMMENTS
To Robert Clayton, I have two autographs from Jack. one from 1968 , and one from 2001. I'll give them both to you as long as we don't have to listen to you whine anynore.
NAME: Robert Whiner
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 6:10:54 PM
COMMENTS
I thought Eric Clapton was God???- you guys seem to be confused. Lastly: Charles you know what you can do with those autographs right?
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 6:47:29 PM
COMMENTS
Hey John, my right to bore you is protected by the First Amendment. If you don't like my posts- don't read them (there's a thing you can do with PC's called 'scrolling down'- so you can go right past my posts- really, you don't have to read them! Try it, it's real easy to learn). And I assure you I'm not mad- I find you Jack Bruce-Zombies rather amusing with your blind fanatacism. Apparently many of you can't tolerate anyone voicing anything but the highest praises for your 'demigod'. How bout another quote: "A nod is as good as wink to a blind horse" - I believe that one covers just about all of you.
NAME: carlos
LOCATION: bronx
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 10:03:10 PM
COMMENTS
mr. clayton has some serious problems. he's one of those people who feels the world ,or jack, owes him something. his narcissism is cause for concern. obviously a product of bordentown usa. i wouldnt acknowledge him either. you go! jack.
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 10:39:30 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack: Please go to Australia... Phil and your other fans over there were very disappointed in your not being able to find a promoter for the stop that was scheduled... (When was that, Phil...? End of last year?) They love you, and are in need of your healing touch... (Seriously... No pun intended: I am honestly referring to the Music!)
As for the rest: It has been very interesting getting to getting to know all of you on a Cyber-level... It may be worth it to go to another show just to finally meet you all...! To the Kee: You Rock!!!
As for Jack: He is an Amazing Musician... That's a fact!
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/14/2002
Time: 10:45:47 PM
COMMENTS
hey carlos: you just did!
NAME: Brian Ralston
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/15/2002
Time: 2:16:38 AM
COMMENTS
It's been a while since I've been the Guestbook and today's perusal justifies the absence. There have been some suggestions over the last few months that Jack doesn't read the entries. My experience is that he, Margrit or someone in his management does. But given the present tone, why should he. In the tradition of Australian mateship, could I offer some support for my country Phil Watson. His attempt to stifle the level of bitching by highlighting that those who were perpetrating were doing so from the perspective of having actually seen Jack was the catalyst for the renewal of the absence of Jack in Australia issue that was a live issue, say 2 years ago. No one suggests that the site must be exclusively pro-Jack. But the level of complaint seems very petty when compared to the entries that have appeared over the years indicating appreciation by fans at Jack's personal dealings with them. Ask Marc Wickert the best moment in his life, and I have little doubt it was the moment he met Jack (with due deference to his meeting of the lovely Lorraine). I have had the benefit of some wonderful friendships (admittedly only in cyberspace) with people as a result of involvement in this site. Dennis Lawrenson was knocked out at the offers that were made to him from other Jack fans when he proposed to travel to see Jack earlier this year. A level of nastiness seems to have crept in. Sure its possible to scroll down, but its also possible to give up and go away. I'm not having a shot at you, Derek, and realise that running a site like this takes heaps of time. I am not suggesting censorship - but surely not all entries have to be kept indefinitely. I recall that one of my more intemperate entries during the Jack not coming to Australia issue remained on site for ages, long after I had received an explanation that cleared the air. Lest anyone be in any doubt I am not seeking an argument. It's just that this Guestbook is really now resembling bad talk-back radio.
Regards
Brian Ralston
NAME: Paul
LOCATION: Belfast
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/15/2002
Time: 12:32:10 PM
COMMENTS
So Eric Jack & Ginger played Queen's University Student's Union Belfast in March 1967 - too early for me, the best we got was The Clash! Glad Jack is still going well, as I am really only familiar with his Cream stuff. Maybe I'll go out and buy some new stuff; that's what websites are for. At the expense of being accused of being a sad git I WOULD like to see Cream do a few re-union gigs . . .
NAME: Tom Baird
LOCATION: Los Angeles
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/15/2002
Time: 7:26:53 PM
COMMENTS
The very idea of Jack playing Nantuck Sleighride! Leslie's still out there. Don't know about Corky. Wouldn't that be worth the price of admission!
NAME: Harry
LOCATION: Ramsden
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/16/2002
Time: 8:10:42 AM
COMMENTS
Saw the Leg Ends of Rock show in Bradford last night. It opened with someone who was demonstrating guitar effects pedals, then a magic fairy appeared to blast his way through what could have been some interesting music but the volume and obsession with, again, guitar effects and how he looked in his costume made me turn off. Then a big bloke appeared with an other effect – the ability to shove a thousand volts through his testicles. He reminded us that “this was 1974” and then I remembered that was the year I moved on to other music!! The reason for attending then appeared – Jack Bruce. After a little doodling on the bass, presumably waiting for the magic fairy to adjust his pose, Jack launched into Sunshine of your love, NSU, SWLABR, We’re going wrong and White Room. The magic fairy and his assistants weren’t always able to keep up though but I managed to enjoy Jack’s performance. After Jack had gone off, damn me if the effects pedal demonstrator didn’t appear again. I nearly left having seen our man, then thought maybe he would be back and do a certain Beatles song (to which our American friends had been treated). I was not dissapointed, though I think Jack clearly was. He must have felt a little like me because he had changed into this outdoor coat. Regrettably he failed to get the attention of the band, which resulted in a cocked up beginning to Eleanor Rigby, but I was glad to see him perform it; I feel free followed, again with bits missing, down to the band again. When the big bloke came back and Jack left, then so did I. As we left a woman, who was upset and arguing with the venue staff, stopped me in the foyer and said “Do you realise that the band you came to see hasn’t been on?” I said I had come to see Jack Bruce and that I’d seen him. I fled, as Jack probably had, into the night but even now wonder what she meant. Jack, please – you just don’t need this.
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/16/2002
Time: 9:45:03 AM
COMMENTS
Having attended the same gig, I have some sympathy with Harry. There was Cream, Hendrix and Led Zeppelin; after that came a load of dull and noisy imitators and I too gravitated to jazz, folk and alternative music like Henry Cow; whilst steadfastly following the career of one Jack Bruce who musically continues to get better and better. The Legends of Rock tour seems to spend most of its time extolling the virtues of these boring, noisy posers and copyists. Their music lacks the crafted songs, harmony and dynamics that we have come to expect from our Jack. It is no wonder then that some of his own set did not get the respect from the band that it deserved; and I was surprised at the sometimes insensitivity of Uli van Roth who has played on a number of occasions before with Jack. When he announced that “We’re gong wrong” was more appropriate now than ever, did he mean world politics, the current music scene or his own personal musical dilema, I wonder. If it’s a Cream re-union that’s wanted, the band fielded at South Shields a few years ago are ideal – Jack and the two Garys – brilliant. Stick with them if that’s what you want to do Jack.
It all comes down to this continued obsession with a band from a third of a century ago. I get rather angry when the majority of “fans” on the website harp on about a return to the past and ignore all the brilliant work he has done since. Some even admit to not having heard anything since Cream. As Si Kahn said “What’s the use of two good ears when you can’t hear those you love”. (Sorry another Quote!!) This isn’t any old rock star trading on his past – this is a genius continuing to produce great works of art. Is there any wonder the guy gets upset and doesn’t want to talk to “fans” some nights. For his sake, stop the bickering, wake up, open your ears, listen and move forward. Jack can take you there.
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/16/2002
Time: 12:32:36 PM
COMMENTS
Jack: Please...Go to D.C. The Kee and others need to see and hear You! Please go, very soon... Please, Jack... Please!
(As If Jack's going to actually accept advice from Me! If that were the case, he might have actually topped the US charts with "A Question of Time"... But of course, that's just my Opinion!)
NAME: Terry Demars
LOCATION: Eau Claire,WI USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/16/2002
Time: 5:41:13 PM
COMMENTS
Don't want to get in the middle of anything here,just wanted to stress my admiration for Jack and all ways he has inspired me. True,this page is here for all of you fans/former fans to voice your opinions. I'm just voicing mine. Peace, all.
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/16/2002
Time: 9:47:27 PM
COMMENTS
Way back in November 1977 my best friend at the time and myself procured tickets to the first of two of the Jack Bruce Band's showcase gigs at the Bottom Line. I was particularly psyched because I hadn't seen Jack perform live since 1972 and was a big fan of Simon Phillips. My friend happened to walk past a table where two attractive young women were sitting and it was obvious from their accents that they were British. My friend, never one for subtlety (God rest his soul), walked right over to their table and asked the woman who looked like Janet Godfrey if she in fact was Jack's wife. (We had a family potrait printed in a Cream songbook and this woman resembled the woman posing holding one of Jack's sons as an infant). She seemed quite surprised that we recognized her and invited us to have a seat and chat for a bit. My friend had smuggled an 8mm camera into the club and somewhere in the world there exists video of me with my arm around Janet Godfrey and vice-versa (she was a bit "tipsy" as she put it". My friend moved away to California and was later murdered, so I believe his brother has the video tape- but we've since lost touch). We ended up sitting at her table for the duration of the show. At the end of the show she asked if we'd like to see the second show and walked us to the ticket booth and instructed someone to "Please add these two gentlemen to the guest list for the next show." She was a very personable, kind lady who made a couple of Jack fans very, very happy. It was quite a thrill to meet and talk with someone so close to Jack and who also co-wrote lyrics with Cream. Thanks Janet, wherever you may be. By the way, Jack and the band were in great form for both shows that night playing a nice mix of songs from 'How's Tricks?', a couple of tunes from 'Harmony Row' and 'Songs for a Tailor' and of course some Cream tunes as well. Those were the days! (pun intended)
NAME: Bert Hoexum
LOCATION: Groningen/NL
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/18/2002
Time: 5:41:07 AM
COMMENTS
What can I say Jack! Your music changed my life. Being a singer myself i'm very inspired by albums like Harmony Row,Out of.. What hits me most in your music is probably that you are always working with people of such different background and it always fits!!!Many thanks and hope to see you again soon !! Bert.
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/18/2002
Time: 1:19:25 PM
COMMENTS
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NAME: Howard
LOCATION: CALIFORNIA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/18/2002
Time: 10:31:12 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, (should you ever read this)
You rule!! PERIOD!! No other bassist, comes close to your talent!! Yes, of course, there are great ones out there, BUT there is only ONE JB!! Just wondering, what, if any, infulence did the late Felix Paparlardi (an excellent bassist in his own right, I'm sure you agree) have on you?? Can you respond?? Also, COME TO LAS VEGAS!!!
NAME: Dave Oswald
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/19/2002
Time: 12:23:14 PM
COMMENTS
Legends of Rock, Shepherds Bush Empire, London 17th November 2002
Must admit I thought this would be a night with only one artist providing anything decent. I was so right. The other so called legends were just staggeringly awful. Until Jack came on it was 0 out of 100. Up till then it was the most boring, crass, untalented, unimaginative pile of shite I have ever seen/heard. Frank Marino’s Strange Universe. Nuff said. Totally self indulgent twaddle. 1 out of 100. Uli Jon Roth, Transcendental Sky Guitar. What a complete pratt. A pretentious one at that. No wonder I stopped listening to most rock music after Cream, Jimi etc. 0 out of 100. He was doing his version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and then Maria from West Side Story. Then he did a suite about Hiroshima, man. Please. Come on Uli, Vivaldi and Leonard Bernstein were way out of your league. Leave their music alone.
As for Glenn Hughes, he was introduced as The Voice of Rock. Considering who was coming later I thought that was priceless. He was so bad it is difficult to describe. His singing consisted of a few grumbled, mumbled undecipherable words and then several high pitched screams. The music was an unstructured noise. So loud it sounded like just one note. Maybe it was. Crap, crap, crap. A lot less than 0 out of 100.
Then Jack at last. He materialsed from the back looking cool in a long coat playing Sunshine riff. He must have been hot though. Sound balance left a lot to be desired. Bass was so loud you could not hear the intricacies of his playing. Difficult to hear a lot of the vocals too as they were drowned out. Jack seemed to be in fine voice too. Pity. Uli Jon, the drummer and co had just about learned their lines and on the odd occassion managed to sound remotely like Eric and Ginger. After Sunshine we got NSU, then SWLABR and a spine tingling Were Going Wrong and White Room. After Marino did some passable attempts at Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) and All along The Watchtower, Jack came back (minus coat) and sang Elanor Rigby and then I Feel Free. Never seen him play SWLABR or I Feel Free live before. Jacks numbers were fairly brief and disciplined. The rest of them strutted around and posed like clichéd, headless chickens.
Then the atrocious Hughes started to mangle A Whiter Shade of Pale. Not even a great song in the first place. That was enough. I headed for the door. Didn’t care that Jack may be back for some en mass finale.
A mate of mine paid for the tickets as I treated him to Jack and The Cuicoland Express last year. I am glad I did not have to pay. There was no comparison. Over 2 hours of Jack music then compared to probaly not much more than 40 minutes badly miked here. Jack was good but the rest were A1 dire. As my friend said, what was Jack doing with this lot. His music has little in common with what they were doing.
For people who have never seen Jack it would be better than nothing, but I would not recommend this package at all.
Dave Oswald
NAME: William Dean
LOCATION: San Diego Ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/19/2002
Time: 1:36:54 PM
COMMENTS
Keep the music comming.I am looking foward to your next CD
NAME: david betts
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/19/2002
Time: 6:45:02 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: David Betts
LOCATION: Isle of Wight
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/19/2002
Time: 6:52:52 PM
COMMENTS
Have just been to the masters of rock concert at Portsmouth Guildhall ,have to agree with all the comments that Dave Oswald made on the guestbook,everthing was terrible except jack bruce,I am just so dissapointed that the other players did not match his skill and thoughtfulness towards the music. I was absolutley stunned to have a song dedicated to me on the night and it will live in my memory forever. I am even more desperate now to see a full Jack Bruce concert because I feel I missed so much tonight.
But jack ,you are just such a special player.Thanks again.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/20/2002
Time: 9:35:19 AM
COMMENTS
Bands are only as good as their drummer.
NAME: Bill Waddington
LOCATION: Harrisburg Pa
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/20/2002
Time: 9:49:09 AM
COMMENTS
I can't tell you how much you've influenced my Bass playing,so i won't try.It suffices to say that you more that anyone have been been a constant inspiration to me.Would love to meet you sometime.Peace
NAME: Dave Strathearn
LOCATION: Warrington, Cheshire, England.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/20/2002
Time: 10:09:10 AM
COMMENTS
Apollo theatre, Manchester, 18th. November. LEGENDS OF ROCK tour. What a brilliant show!! Three and a half hours of first class music & musicians. I've been a fan of Jacks for 35 years and he just gets better all the time. Also,I must say a big thankyou to Jack for being the biggest influence on my bass playing since 1967. Good luck with the rest of the tour.
NAME: Mitch
LOCATION: Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/20/2002
Time: 5:43:02 PM
COMMENTS
The other day I stumbled onto the following website: www.lynchfilms.com/kipjack/talent.htm. Needless to say, I was thrilled to read about the "Passing Tones" project. I am a long time admirer of both Jack and Kip's work and believe that a project of this nature is as long overdue as it is vital.
NAME: Ken Klein
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/22/2002
Time: 5:13:48 PM
COMMENTS
So I heard that Jack's 50th birthday concert had been shown as a TV special in Germany. So I sent an email to his record label to inquire if there was a way I could get a video tape of it. And much to my surprise, the reply I got was from Jack Bruce. Himself. The Man. Now that's gracious and classy way beyond the call of duty. I'm sure he could have gotten somebody - anybody - to respond to me. But the fact that he answered me himself...you can all draw your own conclusions about the charaacter of this great artist. By the way, I put Somethin Els on for the first time in a while. This CD has been severely underated and/or ignored. I love Waiting on a Word, Close Enough for Love, and Criminality. They're some of his very best work. It's a fine, fine album, with some of his warmest, fullest vocals, and stunningly original arrangements.
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/22/2002
Time: 5:47:43 PM
COMMENTS
Bands are only as good as their rhythm section.Drums AND Bass.
NAME: Ronnie Kelly
LOCATION: Sedgefield, Co. Durham, UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/23/2002
Time: 7:26:33 PM
COMMENTS
I hear you sometimes have a pint in a pub near Bannockburn, Jack. Do you sometimes get some time off and come back to Scotland - for a wee blether and a quiet rest? By the way, all of us in Alloa (Scotland) are the greatest fans of yours - '67/68 started it all....
NAME: Adam Bennett
LOCATION: Florida/Jamaica
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/24/2002
Time: 1:27:30 PM
COMMENTS
Had the thrill of seeing Jack with Cream on 10-68 at the Spectrum, Philadelphia. Would appreciate somebody helping me find a copy of "Out of the Storm". Send info to
NAME: Joe Rigg
LOCATION: Oxford
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/24/2002
Time: 3:31:52 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, thanks for the music; you have inspired my bass playing beyond words, I even bought a fretless Warwick, but we students can't afford your signature model!!! You played at Pembroke College here with Cream; you don't fancy playing at St Peter's do you? See you soon, Joe
NAME: Jack
LOCATION: australia (victoria)
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/24/2002
Time: 10:16:11 PM
COMMENTS
i got my nick name jack from my bass teacher, david williams. i play sun shine of your love all the time and i'm lerning born under a bard sign, i want to get your new CD Shadows in the Air (2001).
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/25/2002
Time: 2:37:26 AM
COMMENTS
First of all,I want to say that Jack sounds so great on the Government Mule album that he guests on.He is on the first cut which was a great idea:the "bang,you're dead" theory at work.I have been reading the GB here catching up and notice alot of strong feelings about Jack not signing and hanging out after a show.I totally understand the feelings because I always wait after,too.Jack and many other artists are just trying to save their poor,finite,overworked,beat up voices.I have seen Jack like that and I understood.I have met artists that are better socially than others in those circumstances.It can be hard sometimes after a show.,too....emotionally.some nights can be that way and we are only human.I am not saying Jack is one way or the other,but please go easy on the Man.
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/25/2002
Time: 2:50:16 AM
COMMENTS
Oops,I almost forgot....Jack,would you care to say a few words about the legendary Tom Dowd? Thank you.
NAME: Ken
LOCATION: Kalamazoo
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/26/2002
Time: 12:02:52 PM
COMMENTS
I'm just another guy who started playing bass in the late 60's with a garage band doing Cream tunes. Have followed your continuing career ever since. Add my name to the "gotta have Harmony Row on CD" list. (Is there any hope??)My absolute favorite song from that album is "Escape to the Royal Woods (on Ice)," which is listed but not actually included on some more recent live releases. How frustrating to buy the whole album especially for that song, and then discover it's not even on it!! I'm assuming that none of that is your fault, Jack! As far as all the criticism, and counter-criticism, may I suggest that a generous portion of humilty, grace, and forgiveness all around would make this guestbook (and the world!) a nicer place? Just a thought. Ken
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/26/2002
Time: 3:34:37 PM
COMMENTS
Sometimes it is better, not to mention safer, to enjoy a thing rather than try to understand it.True understanding involves a certain amount of risk."Don't ask me what I think of you. I might not give the answer that you want me to." Peter Green.
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/27/2002
Time: 9:46:58 AM
COMMENTS
To The Kee: Thanks for your support. Personally I never put Jack on a pedestal, it was more of a feeling of having some sort of kinship (for lack of a better word) because of the very intense emotions his songs evoked. In other words, I've always felt, as probably many who have followed this brilliant musician's career, that I 'know' him (through his songs- which of course is an illusion of sorts). There aren't too many artists who's work has literally sent shivers down my spine, brought tears to my eyes, and took me to 'places' that nothing else on this earth could (no matter what the potency). Expectations can be harming; I've always believed that everything happens for a reason. People can be blind at times to the effect of their actions on others. I just try to be a source of good in an often ugly, hateful world- but like all mortals, sometimes I fail. (It's nice not to be the target of all that hostility for a change- poor Angela!) To Bernie Worrell: Thanks for the photo on 10/18/02 after the show- it came out great! To Jack: Thanks for the music (and for the magic!) Peace and Happy Holidays to all! (What's a "blether"?)
NAME: David Walters
LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/27/2002
Time: 2:30:29 PM
COMMENTS
Well, I saw Jack on Monday at Cambridge Corn Exchange as part of the Legends of Rock tour. Let me tell you Jack was in superb voice on the old Cream classics. Now, I am sure that he Eric and Ginger could play the same stuff REALLY well, so I say why not ? If they are not ashamed / embarrassed to play them in their own bands, they should not be worried about doing it together. Most of the bands from the 'classic' era still soung great, even better than they did then, so go on....if only for fun !!!Good music can be played and played, however old it or the musicians are. It don't matter !!
David Walters
NAME: Dennis Zingarelli
LOCATION: Walden, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/28/2002
Time: 12:36:31 AM
COMMENTS
I've been a fan since Disreali Gears. I finally got to see Jack as one of Ringo's All-Stars. What a great show, highlighted by the Mountain tribute "Imaginary Western" where Jack rocked the house down! I missed the NYC show, and can only hope he comes back soon. Thanks for sharing all your great music!
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: This Sceptred Isle
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/28/2002
Time: 8:52:15 AM
COMMENTS
Well James Cello, I am pleased that Carl Palmer was the perfect gent the night you met him ... which only goes to show we all have our good days and our off days. We are all capable of being angels or assholes in equal measure ....
I've met Jack a couple of times (Salford University 1977, and after the Sam Sheperd play in which he appeared, in the late 80's - forget the exact date (and venue come to that)), and he was friendly and both answered questions, and happily gave out autographs. I met Ginger once back in 1979 (at a small gig in Liverpool) and offered to buy him a drink. When I got to the bar, his roadie came over and gave me about £20 to get all of us (my crowd of friends, and his group of mates) the drinks. Never actually met Eric properly, unless you count shoving an E.C. songbook through a dressing room window (Deeside Leisure Centre 1980), which he duly signed on the same page which both Jack and Ginger had also autographed previously. I treasure that book...
These days I am not nearly so starstruck anymore, although I did recently meet Jan Akkerman, and couldn't resist getting him to apply his moniker to one of his CDs, I had just bought after a gig.
My fondest memory must be of the wonderful Ian Gillan, who was such a great bloke to be in the company of after a 'Gillan' band gig at Liverpool University back in the late 70s. He chatted; posed for photos; must have signed a thousand autographs (including the leg of my jeans!!) and generally joined in the fun in and out of the pub we were in.
I suppose, however, there were probably post-gig nights when even he just wanted to scarper, and enjoy a quiet cup of cocoa and bed....
(... what Ian Gillan ... are you sure? ...)
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: Westcester, NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/28/2002
Time: 11:03:24 AM
COMMENTS
Saw Paul McCartney's band on ABC last night.
Kind of makes one wonder - what if a certain supergroup trio...?
If dear old Ging can't/won't/don't, there are those that would.
;)
NAME: Jacqui
LOCATION: Glastonbury,England
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/29/2002
Time: 8:07:11 AM
COMMENTS
Hi-Jack! saw your buddies playing in Frome recently, sadly without you. Does Corky have a web address? I sadly failed to get some sticks! Have you heard George H's latest release? it's fab.
NAME: Joseph Harris
LOCATION: Motown, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/1/2002
Time: 5:23:20 AM
COMMENTS
To commemorate Jack Bruce's sixtieth birthday, I am organizing material of reprised JB songs performed by fans for release on CD in 2003. Envious and inspired by recent releases by the Todd Rundgren and XTC fanbases, I felt no time was better or no artist more deserving than Mr. B.
I am looking for reinterpretations of JB songs not note for note reproductions. I have made this clear to the people who have agreed to contribute but as always problems do arise. One fellow gave me a rendition of Jimi Hendrix' Spanish Castle Magic .. his logic being Jack performed the tune at a Hendrix tribute concert in Germany. Another group did a version of Sunshine of Your Love that was pretty much like the original version until the outro where in broke out into something akin to Skynard's Free Bird. Looking for musical diversity, I ask a local Rap group for their take on a Jack tune. Having never heard of JB, they ask me for a copy of a song to "redo". Rap being the art of words, I felt Politician would be the penultimate song to get a Rap refurbish. What I got was the sampled version of Cream's version with news sound bites stuck in between the verses ... kinda like Living Colour's Cult of Personality.
I turned down all of the above not out of musical snobbery but out of the desire to produce something totally original. I myself have completed six songs. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT was recorded using a local University String Quartet plus Harpsichord. The duet was performed by a male and female lead vocalist from a Baptist church. I persuaded the classical musicians to step it up a notch and the gospel sings to hold off a bit. A nylon string guitar solo closes the tune.
WITHOUT A WORD was recorded with a full fledged Salsa band. Although this version loses the mysterious dramatic mood set by the original , the horns and unrelentant percussion and high octane delivery emphasize the complex harmonic chord structure.
PLEASURE was performed solo by a seventies-ish barrelhouse blues singer/piano player. The tempo was cut way back and the song was performed much like Eddie Boyd's FIVE LONG YEARS. Mr. Boyd was a huge influence on Jack and PLEASURE melts well into this format.
TOKEN , another West, Bruce & Laing song , was performed with a power trio and a group of Yemen percussionist. The obvious Arabic influence of the tune made the choice of adding these percussionist a no-brainer. I was amazed at how easily the Yemen musicians followed the songs many abrupt and different tempo changes.
RUNNING THROUGH OUR HANDS was done up in 70's Disco style. With DDL sound effects, the moronic drum machine, sampled keyboard and obvious edits it comes out as ABBA meets Sammy Davis, Jr meets the Bee Gees meets Giorgio Moroder meets Chic. It's smaltzy, contrived, overdone and overbearing. In other words, its so bad that it's good. It should leave a smile on any Jack Bruce fan's face... after they finish heaving in the toilet.
METRO MOSKAU PART IV/FUR OKI was given a much more funkier/earthier treatment owed much in part to the American rhythm section. Though performed well, this Links song probably will not be considered because it is not a JB composition.
Only one of the above songs will be placed on the CD because it is my desire to have as many different people from all parts of the world participate on this tribute CD. If I receive enough material to put out the CD, I want to record one song with a part played by a fan from various countries. The technology is such that , for example, the bass part can be recorded in Australia, the guitar part in Japan , the vocals in Great Britain, the Drums in Chile and the keyboards in Canada.
If you are interested in participating in this project please email me. Please do not feel intimidated as I am not one off the supercilious judgmental snobs who inhabit these realms. The only prerequisite is that the song must be a Jack Bruce composition and the rendition must be somewhat different from the original. So if you record yourself with an acoustic guitar singing on the beach or just a sing-along in the car with the kids and the mutt, rest assured that all entries are welcome. I will not spew venom your way. The idea is to recognize, capture and glorify the spirit of Jack Bruce. I can think of no better present for the man who has everything. Joseph Harris
NAME: Noel Hodda
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/2/2002
Time: 6:57:50 AM
COMMENTS
Recently bought 'The Best of Cozy Powell'. This is a fun album! If you haven't heard it, Jack features on six of the sixteen tracks, playing with Don Airey, Gary Moore, Dave Clempson, Max Middleton and of course the aforesaid Mr. Powell (RIP). A nice selection from three Powell albums 'Over The Top', 'Tilt' and 'Octopuss'. Probably preaching to the converted here, but check it out if you don't know it. Other artists featured include Jeff Beck, David Sancious, John Cook, Jon Lord and Bernie Marsden.
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/4/2002
Time: 2:00:09 PM
COMMENTS
Yo Jack, it's been over a year since you've added anything to 'The Diary'- what's up? What about Hot Flash or whatever that band was going to be called? (Sounds like Margrit's influence again) With all the chatter and debate about your management, the 'mysterious no-show' one writer alluded to after the BB King gig on 10/18 at the 'VIP gig', and your erratic and contemptuous behavior toward your loyal fans after the gig, etc.??? How about enlightening us- what the hell's been going on? Your temper was flarin' like a pack of hemorrhoids that night! You need to chill dude- you and Bernie carried those guys pretty well and your voice was in amazing form but why so grumpy- you used to be a rather pleasant chap- you seem much the curmudgeon of late. Someone wrote that you were very disturbed by remarks made about "that Latin shit" referring to the additional percussion with the Cuico boys. Personally I thought the new material played pretty well live with the added percussion at the gig last December 12th (much better than the rather laid-back studio versions) and your voice hasn't resonated with force like that since I saw you perform 'Powerhouse Sod' at the Philadelphia Spectrum on December 15, 1972 in your black tuxedo- a truly memorable experience- you not only played your EB3 that night, you took playing the bass guitar to uncharted waters - it was YOUR Monterey Pop (and you didn't even need lighter fluid, no sir- the fire was in your Soul and you poured it out like it was the last time you were ever going to touch a bass. In my not so humble opinion, if you only wrote two songs: 'Like a Plate' and 'Pollution Woman', you'd have made a much greater musical statement than most musicians make in a lifetime of songwriting/performing- Cream songs aside. Personally, I'd prefer a West, Bruce and Laing reunion to the other idea. (Eric's a snob and Ginger gets even bitchier than you). I must say though you did blow me away with your performance of 'We're Going Wrong' that night (December 12, 2001). So just keep moving forward and do what you feel- and lighten up for Chrissakes. And please, get the trousers back on. (I wonder if you were thinking about John Lennon that night- I didn't mean to scare you- just wanted to tell you that you kicked ass and all that. Didn't you see the original vinyl copy of 'Harmony Row' I was holding? Thirty-two bleedin' years olde! It was not an explosive device and did not contain any anthrax (perhaps a few mold spores but they're generally harmless unless you happen to be allergic) Don't be so damned paranoid man- not all New Yorkers are crazy- and the one's who are live uptown on the west side- for the most part (j/k). Smile Jack: God luvs ya! Get that Scotch crotch where it belongs- all right now?
NAME: Bruce
LOCATION: Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/6/2002
Time: 3:38:33 PM
COMMENTS
When oh when will Harmony Row - one of my favourite ever albums (and Jack should be well proud of this one) - be available on CD? My vinyl copy's now virtually unplayable!!!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/8/2002
Time: 8:12:25 AM
COMMENTS
Twenty-two years ago,on this date,the major influence on my life died.The world and I became,instantly older.We will never see the likes of him again.Makes much of this other stuff seem trivial.Rest In Peace John
NAME: Angela
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/8/2002
Time: 1:29:29 PM
COMMENTS
Thank you, Theo... As a kid, my earliest sonic memories were of hearing the music of the Beatles as it filled the rooms of my home... It may surprise some folks to know that even in Harlem, the Beatles were a major influence on those of us who would grow up to become music makers and music lovers. And John... Man oh man... Now there was a man who "Walked The Talk"... A Man who lived fearlessly, and taught Me something about Honesty and Integrity...And Love... On the night of this senseless tragedy, my older sister went into labor and gave birth to a son... Time to call and say "Happy Birthday"...
NAME: PrincesS
LOCATION: Poughkeepsie,NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/15/2002
Time: 6:29:58 PM
COMMENTS
To the best bassist,vocalist CREAM is and will always be "SITTIN ON TOP OF THE WORLD"....Joe
NAME: Jean Pierre Le Henaff
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/15/2002
Time: 11:06:46 PM
COMMENTS
Thanks For The Music
NAME: Jasmin
LOCATION: Sarajevo Bosnia&Herzegovina
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/16/2002
Time: 7:35:57 AM
COMMENTS
Thanks for the great music of Cream,great bass player and great man.
SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE.
NAME: Christian Segler
LOCATION: Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/18/2002
Time: 12:40:58 PM
COMMENTS
Hy everybody, im from germany and a great Cream fan, i search tabs for the song I´m so glad, when anybody knows this tabs please send it to me at:
Thanks!
NAME: Agthar
LOCATION: Iceland
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/19/2002
Time: 3:48:37 PM
COMMENTS
Har garot, lil fren. We bas playr we lov yu. Com Reykavic yu guy.
NAME: John Capps
LOCATION: Calif
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/20/2002
Time: 3:26:36 PM
COMMENTS
I never got the chance to see cream,or Mr.Bruce in person.But i have most of his music on record or cd.Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the great music and memories,You are one of the best musician,singer,songwriters that god every placed on our planet.THANK YOU,a fan for life.
NAME: steve
LOCATION: Canberra, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/23/2002
Time: 5:39:55 AM
COMMENTS
hi jack and everyone, today quite by chance i found a very interesting album i think has only recently been released in Australia: "Knights of the Blues Table", a tribute to Cyril Davies. i recommend it as a great blues album, with contributions by people including Goergie Fame, Duffy Power, the Jagger Bros, the great Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Nine Below Zero and the Pretty Things. But the highlights for me are two great pieces by the greatest JB in company with the incomparable Dick Heckstall-Smith, Clem Clemson, Ronnie Leahy and Neal Wilkinson (plus Mark Feltham). well worth listening !!!
just two more things. i heartily endorse the pleas of many others in asking when will Harmony Row be released on CD. second, why (just because we choose to eke out an existence thousands of kms from the rest of the world) does it seem that Australian JB fans are destined never to see a live concert. there are hordes of long-time and die-hard fans here, so come on Jack.
Steve
NAME: bill ackroyd
LOCATION: newportbeach calif
ADDRESS: bubblemanackroyd
Date: 12/23/2002
Time: 10:49:27 PM
COMMENTS
hey jack and band members thanks for all the good times you are meeting the man that invented air gutiar realy thats right iam so old my wet dreams are reruns thanks keep up the good work bill ackroyd aka the bubble man
NAME: Steve Raynes
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/24/2002
Time: 1:14:04 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Longtime fan from the Cream days, but really became a follower after Songs For A Tailor.... Wishing you and yours the best at the holiday time, and wonder if you can give us a brief update of your plans for the new year....I see you and Cuicoland working on the next album, which is great news, but wondering what your plans are after that? Perhaps another Cuicoland tour? Hope you come to Chicago again; the last show was fantastic from the front row!! Maybe a live album of you and Cuico? Or is it back to Hotflash? You've always been so diverse, it would be wonderful to know what to look for next so we don't miss out......best always to you, and thanks for so many inspiring pieces of music!!
Happy Holidays, Always your fan, Steve.
PS: Happy Holidays to all the fellow Brucefans...the Ringo video shows off Jack in the rock format wonderfully, if you need a last minute gift!!!
NAME: ned senderoff
LOCATION: milford ct
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/29/2002
Time: 7:18:44 AM
COMMENTS
saw him with creme serveral time and also live at toads in new haven,great talent
NAME: Michael Strauss
LOCATION: Delray Beach, Florida
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/29/2002
Time: 2:30:46 PM
COMMENTS
Jack,
In 1972 I bought a 68 EB-3, I loved the sound and feel of it and because it was what you played. In 98, I bought a Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless w/ Bubinga body because I loved the sound and feel of it But, I didn't know you were playing them. Now I'm about to buy a new amp and guess what, it's most likey going to be a Hartke 7000 to power my JBL 15 and 2-10 rig. Since we have the same taste in gear, in the future please let me know what's next.
Thanks, Michel Strauss
P.S. I still have and play my Gibson. P.P.S. Thanks for all the great music.
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/31/2002
Time: 7:25:13 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack,
We three old hippies arrange soon a "commemoration" at my home remembering the B.B.King shows 18.-19. October, 2002. We will listened Cream-Bruce-Hanrahan-records all the weekend. By the way. Especially the Cuicoland performance was so beautiful that You must release the pieces of the live tracks on one CD. Think of Dark Heart. Did You record the shows? We live in hope seeing The Cuicoland in Europe soon. Happy music year 2003: Martti+Blues Vesa+Hessu
NAME: Thom Barron
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/31/2002
Time: 4:46:06 PM
COMMENTS
Jack remember me lighting designer J.B. and friends hope all is well with you take care and if you find the time write back
