NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/1/2003
Time: 1:26:10 AM
COMMENTS
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NAME: Chris McInerney
LOCATION: Massachusetts
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/1/2003
Time: 6:41:58 PM
COMMENTS
I'm a mid forty guy and a Jack Bruce fan forever. I live in New England and just bought a business from a similarly aged guy in Pensacola, Florida. Our tastes in music are similar and we were delighted to find out that Jack Bruce was a mutual favorite. And more amazing still, while everyone harps on Cream ,we both like Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row best of all.
When will we see Jack in the US in 2003???
NAME: Mitch
LOCATION: Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2003
Time: 11:27:01 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack,
Happy New Year you "Rootin' Tootin' High Falootin' Son of a Gun". Looking foward to the new release and by the way, great job on the John Lee Hooker Tribute. Incredible!
Cheers, Mitch
NAME: Stevie J
LOCATION: Irvine, Ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/2/2003
Time: 4:58:58 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, Saw you twice at Coach House (San Juan Capistrano) with Ginger and Blues Saraceno. Anybody who hasn't seen Mr. Bruce...Dude can play. When I heard "Born Under A Bad Sign"...well God could have taken me right there and then. You are my mentor for bass players. Been playing awhile now. You have forgotten more than I will ever know. But it sure feels good with that sound rumbling up your backbone. Hope to see you again soon in California. Stevie J
NAME: Agthar
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/3/2003
Time: 12:54:59 PM
COMMENTS
Fren! Wer ar yu plaing neks? Js gat ur rhkrd an ets grat!! Wen wer yu furs pla? Har garot, lil won. Ag
NAME: bob wigo
LOCATION: havertown, pa
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/3/2003
Time: 4:30:51 PM
COMMENTS
Many thanks for so much wonderful music. "Flying" always does the trick !
NAME: Peter Rosenberg
LOCATION: Duarte, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/4/2003
Time: 10:09:16 PM
COMMENTS
I was just listening to "Smiles & Grins" from "Live At The Old Grey Whistle Test", and I began reminiscing about Jack's show my brother and heard at The Palace in Hollywood right before Christmas 1989. Having been a JB fan from before the Cream days, the show was quite a treat, especially when Ginger Baker performed "Toad". My brother and looked at each other and both said in unison,"...it doesn't get any better than this." And being two old farts, we didn't have to smoke anything before the show to reach that conclusion. All the best and Happy 2003.
NAME: metha mojdara
LOCATION: bangkok, Thailand
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/5/2003
Time: 11:14:03 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Mr. Bruce and all the readers Back in 67-69 Cream was popular in Thailand the band used to try to copy the music note for note.They probably don't understand that the blue rock jam type of music are meant to play as the way you feel. Stangely enough we still rock out jamming with the greatest hit such as croosroad, whiteroom, sunshine, stange brew.I never did get to see Cream but did see Mr. Clapton.If Mr. Bruce is ever want to visit Thailand for some rest and relaxation please contact me for any assistance and maybe we can sneek in a jam seesion by the beach somewhere. Cheers Metha Mojdara a Thai cross roader
NAME: Larry
LOCATION: Seattle
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/7/2003
Time: 12:42:26 AM
COMMENTS
I didn't realize until just now that so many other people knew about Jack Bruce like this. Feels good. There are so many possible things to say. I just will say this one for now and if someone wants to e-mail me to commiserate please feel free. There were parts in Spoonful that I think raised my spirit and it stayed up. From 67' til today still up.
NAME: Barrie Wheatley
LOCATION: Van isle b c
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/7/2003
Time: 3:51:53 AM
COMMENTS
Jack,please come & play in b.c. Canada.7/01/03.
NAME: James Cook
LOCATION: BB Kings NYC?USA
ADDRESS: EXITJAMESCOOK@MSN>COM
Date: 1/9/2003
Time: 11:52:01 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce in Oct 2002 at BB Kings in one word.....Awesome
The Cream set was a gas gas gas....... and the Next night was even better.......What can you say.....Hit the road Jack and Come back soon......Thanks-JIMcOOK
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/9/2003
Time: 2:35:40 PM
COMMENTS
Hey, Jack - this year is another milestone - 60 years young!! Are you making plans for another gig like Cologne, with members of your various bands through your long and wonderful career? It's not long now!!
NAME: Jerry
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/10/2003
Time: 3:50:09 PM
COMMENTS
www.spincds.com (a UK based store) says (on its website): "Cream at the BBC" is due soon as are 8 Jack Bruce remastered albums.
NAME: GabrielDeLosSantos
LOCATION: KenedyTX
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/10/2003
Time: 10:19:57 PM
COMMENTS
JackBruce is the best bass player to ever live
NAME: Jimmy Devlin
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/11/2003
Time: 4:10:17 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, just wanted to say thanks. You have been a huge inspiration in my bass playing.
NAME: Ed Eyestone
LOCATION: Minnesota, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/11/2003
Time: 6:13:02 PM
COMMENTS
Been entertained by Jack since I was in my teens. Used to go to sleep listening to the live version of Spoonful off Wheels of Fire. I occasionally have dreams where Spoonful is so clear it is unreal. Only heard Jack live once and that was with West Bruce and Laing in Denver, Colorado. The bass solo sound like a lead guitar at times. Amazing. One question - why is Harmony Row out of print? An absolutely wonderful album which should be made available again.
NAME: BigMol
LOCATION: East Yorkshire
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/14/2003
Time: 7:06:53 AM
COMMENTS
First saw Jack Bruce with Cream in 1967 at Lanchester Poly. Still seems like yesterday..... I'm retiring to Rhodes soon to bring a little JB culture to the Greeks. If any JB fans get to Pefkos, look me up up by following your ears.
NAME: Matt Hardy
LOCATION: Fushing NY
ADDRESS: Matthew.h\
Date: 1/14/2003
Time: 3:47:01 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Larry ! If you're still out there, give a an e-mail. I got a message on my voice mail from you back In Dec 2000, after I had just won tickets to see Jack in Bournemouth ( the show was later cancelled ) . I was the guy you hitched a ride with to see Jack & GB @ The Chance in Poughkeepsie back in 1989. Please give me a ring @ 718-961-0305 or e-mail me . Did you get to see Jck @ BB's in Dec 2001. I was so blown away I actually called in sick the next day, as I couldn't get to sleep for hours after the show. Jack plays those tunes like he wrote them 10 minutes ago, they sound so fresh .Clearly the most passionate musician around. Like Kip Hanrahan once said ...." you can't talk about Jack Bruce, you have to sort of talk around him . Listening to him is like having 6 or 7 shots of the best cognac you've ever had". I couldn't agree more.
Matt Hardy
NAME: Daniel Ramage
LOCATION: Las vegas, Nv. USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/15/2003
Time: 12:58:28 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, Can't say enough. You were always a geat influence as I was growing up. Thank's for the inspiration and new music!
NAME: Rolf Sylvester
LOCATION: Jülich, Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/18/2003
Time: 5:25:59 PM
COMMENTS
Hi ! In 2003 it will be 10 years ago that Jack Bruce celebrated his 50th birthday with two incredible concerts in Cologne. What about another birthday party like this in 2003 ? Greetings from Germany Rolf Sylvester
Peace.
NAME: Tapani Taka
LOCATION: Porvoo, Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/23/2003
Time: 5:28:04 AM
COMMENTS
Hi! I am very happy to see that the reissues are on their way. Especially it'll be interesting to see what the extras are. I recently listened to some of my vinyls and the music is so good that it really needs to be available all the time. By the way - there's no mention of the DVD of the German Roskpalast concert on the pages? It does deserve som space! Best regards Tapani
NAME: bobboblues
LOCATION: italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2003
Time: 7:21:03 AM
COMMENTS
from a respectable on line- here in Italy:...Found the master -the only copy-of a record with M.Jagger on Vocals and John Lennon on Guitar...and guess!!!!Jack on bass!!!! Take a look -for those who don't know- at this address: http://www.ilnuovo.it/nuovo/foglia/0,1007,167043,00.html
NAME: larry Reed
LOCATION: St.Andrews,Scotland
ADDRESS: lwr303
Date: 1/24/2003
Time: 7:47:04 PM
COMMENTS
Just seen documentary on the Profile channel, and it brought it all back. I still play bass and had an EB3 {wish I had it now, stuck with a Fender Jazz, All the best
NAME: Steen
LOCATION: Copenhagen
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2003
Time: 7:54:27 PM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack, I'd be extremely happy if you would get your (B)ass over here and perform in copenhagen soon. Please ! :-) P.S. I consider "Harmony Row" to be one of the top 5 albums of all time. Yours sincerely, Steen, Copenhagen
NAME: Jim H
LOCATION: Calgary, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/24/2003
Time: 11:31:25 PM
COMMENTS
Great to see the reissues are coming, finally, especially with the bonus tracks!! What is Jet Set Jewel about? Watch for more copies of Harmony Row to suddenly appear on e-Bay before the word gets out. Jack, we'd love to see you in Calgary again. Last time was May 1968.
NAME: Alan Hart
LOCATION: midlands
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/25/2003
Time: 3:04:17 PM
COMMENTS
Keep on doing what you do.
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - England
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/26/2003
Time: 10:38:52 AM
COMMENTS
Great to hear about the rereleases of Jack's albums.
Also, for anybody who regularly contacts me via email please note my new email address :
Thanks.....H
NAME: Geraldine Murray
LOCATION: Aberdden Scotland but the family origanated in Glasgow
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/27/2003
Time: 7:37:41 AM
COMMENTS
i know that this sounds really (god i dont know the word for it) but eemm how do i put this. well jack, i just found out that i am related to you in one way or another, you see my granda is eric murray and suprisingly enough he came from glasgow.Well i am his son, peters, daughter.you may have no idea what i am talkin about, and im not trying to get anything from you just incase you get that impression.if you could somehow get in touch that would be great.i dont really know about the murray family that well but i know there are quite a few family members in canada. you see my mum divorced my dad when i was like 1 month old and i know nothing about your side of my family. another thing that might prove i am telling the truth is : eric married isabella kennedy.
love geraldine murray xx
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/28/2003
Time: 9:29:58 AM
COMMENTS
Har garot. fren!!
Wel it is my birtda an we bas players jest wont to sa keep plane.
Ag
NAME: Will Conrad
LOCATION: New Jersey, U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/30/2003
Time: 9:46:54 PM
COMMENTS
My dear age long "Mentor", I grew up hanging out at night and weekends at Washington Square, in Greewich Village. We used to go to all the cafes and "dives" where musicians like you, Jimi, Jim Morrison etc. used to jam with each other mixing it up and gaining you U.S. notoriety. "Those were the days" for me. And believe it or not, probably for you too. A friend always, Will Conrad
NAME: Mitch McCloskey
LOCATION: Manchester, Maryland USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 1/31/2003
Time: 12:34:44 AM
COMMENTS
Jack is one of the greatest musicians who has ever lived. And a voice! Long live the Blues, Ancient and Modern! Thank you Jack.
NAME: Monte Raff
LOCATION: Bushkill,P.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/1/2003
Time: 6:52:57 PM
COMMENTS
this is to all of jack's fan's IT'S AMAZING TO SEE SO MANY JACK BRUCE FAN'S I HAVE SEEN EVERY SHOW IN N.Y.C. SINCE 1973 INCLUDING W/ ERIC @ BOTTOM LINE, AS ALWAY'S LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING JACK AGAIN IN 2OO3 CHAT W/ YA SOON, DIE HARD BRUCE FAN, MONTE RAFF
NAME: Monte Raff
LOCATION: Bushkill,P.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/1/2003
Time: 7:54:35 PM
COMMENTS
what's up people, i'm looking for a copy of west,bruce,&laing/what ever turns you on or live -n-kicken or what ever turns you on live,if you have any of these c.d.'s please give me a shout out,thank's monte raff
NAME: walter
LOCATION: belgium
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/2/2003
Time: 5:21:41 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, thanks for being what you are. Thanks for sitting on top of the world, thanks for being a cream, thanks for being in the harmony row, thanks for being the shadow in the air. i saw you so long ago in Brussel with leslie west. When will i have the chance to see you again - i'll present you to my young son of 12 years old. In the 60' there was another bass player named Jack. Jack Cassidy of Jefferson airplane. My friend loved him. I was fan of you. What good discussions we had. i'm not a musician but my ears they are. your voice, your bass sound, your music and a good wine...sometimes life is really beautiful. Thanks again and sorry for the mistakes.
NAME: Martin Lynch
LOCATION: Belchamp St Paul
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/2/2003
Time: 5:35:50 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack.
Met you at Hebe's 21st b/day party about a year and a half ago. Just thought I'd say hi. I am currently trying to find out about booking you, so we may meet again.
See ya later
NAME: Jefferson Moon
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/10/2003
Time: 5:02:11 PM
COMMENTS
Jack- I was in the 15th row at your concert at the Fillmore East in NYC in 1970. I still have the original program & ticket! You were playing with Larry Coryell & Mitch Mitchell. You did songs from the "Songs for a Tailor" Lp which had just been released. Eric was best when he was with you and Ginger.
NAME: 40B
LOCATION: possibly salinis or campbell CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/10/2003
Time: 10:12:14 PM
COMMENTS
OMG d00d U R SO TIIIIIIIITE
NAME: Andy Loesner
LOCATION: East Brunswick, NJ
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/11/2003
Time: 12:07:22 PM
COMMENTS
Clearly the best bassist to ever walk this earth, and one of the best vocalists too! Cherished memories include seeing Jack at Bottom Line in 89' or thereabouts and being entertained, schooled, and enlightened like I never have been before and if that wasn't enough here comes encore time as Jack introduces an "old friend" and the curtains part when emerges a figure in a tweed jacket who turns out to be ERIC CLAPTON! Needless to say the place erupted into a frenzy that I was positive would bring the house crumbling down to the ground. People everywhere in the house were high-fivin' and yes, hugging each other as we all knew that we were witnessing history. After that show I truly floated across Manhattan and right over the Hudson River back to NJ never to be the same again. Also, at The Ritz in NYC circa 90'Jack was slated to play with drummer Mike Shrieve the lunatic from Santana (Woodstock years) Shrieve could not attend by it did not matter. I was grooving so hard to the show and worked my way all the way to the Ritz's general admission floor so that I was literally beneath Jack's feet. To show his appreciation for my enthusiasm Jack threw his harmonica right to me where it bounced off my chest, hit the floor and was quickly picked up by someone else. Not at all being detered I began grooving even harder knowing Jack intended for me to get that harmonica. A few numbers later Jack actually bent over toward me and gently lobbed me yet another harp which you KNOW I did NOT drop this time. The cherished German made Hohner in the key of C is still one of my prized possesions and I will never forget the exchange between Jack Bruce and me.
NAME: adrian
LOCATION: garden bay bc canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/11/2003
Time: 11:58:24 PM
COMMENTS
Thanks Jack, you have made my life a much richer place. You are the Bach of our generation and it's too bad that people won't realize it until it is too late. Reading this guestbook gives me a great feeling that I am not alone in my appreciation.Saw you with Cream in Vancouver and with West Bruce and Laing in San Diego. Love Shadows and when I want to be musically transported I listen to your music. Harmony Row and Songs for a Tailor are incredible and as much as I love Cream I think that West Bruce and Laing are the ultimate power trio. Proud to be alive during your time.
NAME: Kevin
LOCATION: Tokyo
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/13/2003
Time: 8:40:47 AM
COMMENTS
Looking forward to the release of Harmony Row on CD. The sound quality of the samples on the site calls for a "re-master".
NAME: Jay Shanik
LOCATION: Vermont, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/13/2003
Time: 10:25:40 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack, Not having seen you perform since your dates with Tony Williams at Ungano's in New York City(early 70's), it was a gas to see you at B.B.King's club last October. The addition of latin players was inspiring. Your left hand tone machine was on!!!!
NAME: JIM
LOCATION: CHICAGO
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/15/2003
Time: 1:09:56 AM
COMMENTS
HI JACK ACME RECORDING STUDIO, HOLD YOUR TOUNGE AND SAY I WAS BORN ON A PIRATE SHIP. ELLEN REGRETING BLUES'S YOUR TALENT BLEW THE STUDIO SKY HIGH. JIM SCHNEIDAU RASFELDS TEEN FRIEND JIM. HI RAN ACROSS YOUR WEB PAGE AND COULD'NT RESIST. HOPE ALL IS WELL FOR YOU, I'M DOING FINE. 773-255-3129
NAME: Jack
LOCATION: U.K.
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/18/2003
Time: 2:02:04 PM
COMMENTS
Jim - You don't sound it. Hugs 'n Squeezes, Jack
NAME: stu smith
LOCATION: Woodstock NY USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/19/2003
Time: 1:37:22 AM
COMMENTS
Wonderfull Website @bout one of my Favorite Bass Players. The Deep profound sounds of Cream are still in my Subconcious ,like all decent music. A reunion of CREAM would be AWESOME , Why not have a Reunion of BLUE CHEER as well!!!( An admitted Copy-cat Band from the 60,s ,but Technically Rougher!!) It is sort of tragic that CREAM &Jack Get overlooked as Prime Influences in Hard Rock /Heavy Metal, where would Sabbath be without The WALL OF SOUND that CREAM created????? Sorry if this sounds TOO Cream Oriented ,I have only one Jack Bruce Solo recording. The First time I ever heard of a Six -string BASS was on the Back of the FRESH CREAM LP as a 14-year old. Now Most people don,t even notice A Unusual BASS when a band Plays..
I did happen to See Jack @ Friends back in 1980 at SUNY New Pa;tz ,NY - was a very Jazzy show , Atmospheric Fusion Music..
Not to Disparage Jack, If I wanted to be a Over the TOP rock Bassist I would be a Combination of Bill Wyman , Paul McCartney , John Entwistle and JACK himself!!!!!!! COOL WEBSITE ,So Detailed , Take Care!!!!!!!
NAME: Rory Garth
LOCATION: Tobyhanna PA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/19/2003
Time: 4:16:43 PM
COMMENTS
I have been a fan of Jacks since 1969 Jack keep playing there are a lot of people that wish they could play like Bruce(inculding myself) baut there is only one.
NAME: jeff
LOCATION: new joisey, usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/20/2003
Time: 8:58:46 PM
COMMENTS
always been a fan, will always be a fan.
hope one day our paths will cross either in person or virtually.
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/21/2003
Time: 12:18:41 PM
COMMENTS
Fren!!!!! Do yu no hoo thees guy ar? Har Garot!! Ag
http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?B=Canyon
NAME: Dodi
LOCATION: Sydney downunda
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/25/2003
Time: 6:23:14 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack Bruce - yo wuz always the best mon. Do you ever play a 5 or 6 string bass? .. or do you tune down so you can get below E? (there is so much music that is always seems to go to D or C#). I used play an (old dinosaur) Gibson six string. still listen to your playing and copy - never too old to learn rgds from Oz
NAME: Randy White
LOCATION: USA Kingsport, Tn.
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/27/2003
Time: 9:31:40 AM
COMMENTS
Long time fan. Listening to you Jack makes me want to burn my bass. LOL!!! Keep rockin'!!! Randy
NAME: Alan E Kayser
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/27/2003
Time: 9:22:41 PM
COMMENTS
Ah for the good old days. I saw Jack and Clapton dump a bucket of H2O on GB during Toad circa 1968. Got wet myself, that's what happens when you sit on the first row. Still have some good shots of Cream from that show.
NAME: James Evans
LOCATION: Swindon Wilts.
ADDRESS:
Date: 2/28/2003
Time: 10:52:11 AM
COMMENTS
What happened to your venture HotFlash with Dennis Chambers and Andy Summer Jack? (your diary entry in 2000 said an album in 2001) Surely it must be an awesome combination - best drummer, guitarist and bass player in the world today, but couldn't find HotFlash releases on Amazon.com. Please let me know how to get CD's if they were released? Sincerely hope they were. I',m going home to listen to your bass solo on "Crossroads" now. Gonna make my ears bleed if I can. Peace and Love, James.
NAME: PaulThompson
LOCATION: Washington D.C.
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/1/2003
Time: 4:21:00 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack,
I'm trying to find out some info about when you played for a group called Powerhouse withClapton & Windwood.
thanks
PaulThompson
NAME: Steve
LOCATION: Poughkeepsie NY
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/1/2003
Time: 8:53:08 PM
COMMENTS
The first 4 re-releases are now available as imports to the US on Amazon.com $17.99....
NAME: farewell
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/2/2003
Time: 12:07:10 AM
COMMENTS
ever since I wrote the lyrics for 'Theme For An Imaginary Western' backwards on my desk in the 9th grade...
NAME: Noel Hodda
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/2/2003
Time: 12:24:23 AM
COMMENTS
No doubt others have mentioned this, but I thought I'd add my two bob's worth - Great to see the re-issues happening, but why only the UK and Europe? Again we here in Australia will have to settle for overpriced imports or buying off the Net plus postage and crippling exchange rates.
NAME: Butch
LOCATION: OK
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/2/2003
Time: 3:37:43 AM
COMMENTS
one Heluva Band
http://www.1heluva.com/cgi-bin/join.cgi?refer=10406
NAME: Curt Nighswander
LOCATION: Lockport, NY USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/2/2003
Time: 9:21:00 PM
COMMENTS
Big Jack Bruce fan since...guess cream....love the work of all there great artist like him, Ian Anderson(Tull) and wish other artist of the time could collobrate like the great late Frank Zappa...and of course where has been John Mayall been....remember Larry Coryell...oh well..thanks for the site
NAME: R Powers
LOCATION: Annapolis Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/3/2003
Time: 7:00:35 AM
COMMENTS
Speaking of local bands.If you can find Black Moon check them out.Kind of like Jack Bruce sits-in,on bass,with Stone Temple Pilots.Not a lot of subtlety; tons of emotion and power.Nice version of White Room with Tales of Brave Ulysses twist at the end.
NAME: Cynthia S
LOCATION: Florida
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/6/2003
Time: 9:25:59 PM
COMMENTS
Thank you for all the hard work you've obviously put into your site! Cynthia
NAME: BIG RAY
LOCATION: GORBALS,GLASGOW,SCOTLAND
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/7/2003
Time: 6:41:27 PM
COMMENTS
IN THE WORDS OF BILL HICKS.PLAY FROM YOUR FUCKIN HEART!.AND JACK SURE DOES "gon yer sell big man"
NAME: IVAN BARRIONUEVO
LOCATION: LIMA, PERU
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/8/2003
Time: 12:53:11 PM
COMMENTS
HI, I'M A HARDCORE FAN OF CREAM AND JACK BRUCE. JACK IS THE BEST MUSICIAN OF THE WORLD. GREETINGS FROM LIMA FOR ALL. IVAN BARRIONUEVO
NAME: Gary Honniball
LOCATION: Bury st Edmunds,England
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/8/2003
Time: 9:24:48 PM
COMMENTS
Hi jack, I really enjoyed your show in Cambridge recently as did my 13 year old bass playing son. With our other son playing drums we currently enjoy a resident rythm section.Any chance of some extra lessons?
NAME: Bob North
LOCATION: England
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/9/2003
Time: 8:05:03 AM
COMMENTS
I'm 50 now and at long last I got to see Jack live at Leeds (UK) some 5 years or so ago! I was a fan of his from day one when he played with Cream. He has been THE inspiration and model for my bass playing because quite simply, he was and is the BEST.
NAME: JB canyon fan
LOCATION: NYC.
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/9/2003
Time: 12:54:34 PM
COMMENTS
hi Jack,
Dig this the buzz in New York City is CANYON. I think you should really ceck these guys out. For me they are the altimate CREAM tribute band. These guys really cook!!!!!! CANYON has had the pleasure of meeting you back in December of 2001 when you played NYC. Derek your web master introduced them that beautiful night. You invited them back to your hotel for conversation and laughs. Thank you so much for the insperation you have given to CANYON and for keeping the torch of the power trio alive and kicking.
A true fan of THE CREAM Jack Bruce and CANYON Cheers
ps: Canyon is playing at Le Bar Bat April 9th, 2003, 7:30pm NYC.
NAME: David Vella
LOCATION: Saratoga Springs, New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/11/2003
Time: 1:40:47 AM
COMMENTS
Jack,
I've been a fan for years - Back in '68, Wheels of Fire was the first double album I bought - for a 13 year old kid it was more than I could afford, but it was worth it. It made quite an impression on me and 18 years later it was one of the first 6 CDs I bought also.
Also loved the stuff with Tony Williams, Songs for a Tailor, West Bruce & Laing, etc. Then I lost touch with your music for a few years until about 2 years ago when someone played 'A Gathering of Minds' (Live from Montreux; mid '80's with Alan Holdsworth, Billy Cobham, David Sancious & Didier Lockwood) for me - since then I've been searching around and picking up what I could of your catalog.
Just got my copy of Shadows in the Air. I've got to say this is GREAT! An incredibly strong release. Great to hear you are still at it. Now I've got some catching up to do as I explore the rest of your catalog.
Obviously Cream is only one aspect of your long career, but it is an incredibly influential aspect. As a young teenager during Cream's tenure, it was probably second only to the Beatles in terms of expanding my own musical horizons. Plus Cream set a standard for musicianship in the Rock arena that few have been able to meet.
Eric's guest slot on the version of 'Sunshine of Your Love' from Shadows in the Air convinces me that you two still have the potential of creating fiery and important music together. I can only imagine what would happen if you collaborated on NEW material in addition to revisiting your old material. In other words, if I were to ask you about the possibility of a Cream 'reunion' I want you to understand that the request does not come from the standard nostalgiac reasons of wanting to hear you wail away on all the old hits, but from a genuine desire to create a conduit for the creation of powerful new music. And what was Cream, if not such a conduit?
So how about it, Jack? Any chance you & Eric & Ginger might give it a go? I can understand all kinds of arguments against it, not the least of which would be the zillions of people who would only want you to play the old stuff. But wouldn't the possibility of creating something new and magical make it worth the risk?
"I'll wait in this place where the shadows run from themselves..."
Whatever you decide, thanks for decades of amazing music!
-David Vella
NAME: David Perrault
LOCATION: Paris, France
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/11/2003
Time: 10:03:45 AM
COMMENTS
Hi, I'm a great Cream fan and I'd like to ask something to Jack : where does the name "Wheels of fire" come from ?
NAME: Billy Stapleton
LOCATION: Edmonds, WA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/11/2003
Time: 10:29:10 AM
COMMENTS
I was a stage hand at Winterland and the old Fillmore when Cream recorded "Wheels of Fire" I had a broken wrist at the time and had a big plaster cast on my arm. Jack's bass amp went out one night and the 2 Cream roadies Micky & Peter weren't to be found. I switched heads with another acts Marshall heads and got Jack back in bussiness. With a broken wrist! I loved it, I have pictures of those nights, and a great one of Jack backstage with a big smile. He was very nice to me, an awestruck 18yr old kid.
NAME: jim page
LOCATION: longview wa. u.s.a.
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/13/2003
Time: 3:26:10 AM
COMMENTS
i was just wondering if jack has had any contact with robin trower lately. seeing them together again would be a real treat
NAME: electric camp
LOCATION: NYC.
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/14/2003
Time: 9:56:28 AM
COMMENTS
greetings sir bruce CANYON wants to cordially invite you to be there guest of honor April 9th, 2003 at Le Bar Bat in NYC 7:30pm. for a walk down JB'S road. this heart felt invitation is also extended to derek the web master him self. and to all you classic rockers who love CREAM/HENDRIX/ it's the place to be in NYC. jack if you want to say hello or if the world wants to say cheers log onto WEBTUNES.COM AND SEARCH FOR CANYON. may peace and love rain from the tie dye skies and fill your heart with color and sound. your fans forever CANYON. PS. JUST REMEMBER LIFE A'INT JACK WITH OUT BRUCE. CHEERS.
NAME: Tony Brennan
LOCATION: Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/14/2003
Time: 7:06:24 PM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce taught me all I know about bass playing.
NAME: Ryand
LOCATION: Houston,TX,U.S.A
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/15/2003
Time: 11:20:05 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack.. how are you? what are you up to these days.. the news on your site isnt very current.. busy,ay? I understand.. I was wondering when you'll be touring the United States again? I'm a huge fan and have been listening to your amazing bass and vocals for AGES now.. Now that I actually have the money, I'd like to come see you play .Also, what you and band are up to musically these days.I'm sure it RULES.. but I 'd love to see for myself..if you book a tour could you PLEASE post the dates on this website? I'm sure we 'd all appreciate it. OH yea.. and PLZ don't skip over Houston/Austin <Texas on your next U.S.Tour.. we're not all cowboys you know.. I dont know too many of those. Thanks Jack.. KEep on Truckin'! PEACE!
Ryan Davis...guitar/bassist.. Houston ,TX..'03
NAME: Peter Chant
LOCATION: Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/15/2003
Time: 5:24:24 PM
COMMENTS
Well this is to Jack
Here it is; March 15,2003 and I am still listening to Cream.
I was 15 and tried to learn bass. I figured it must be played the only way I knew and that was a la "Sittin on top of the world" off Goodbye. Scales, what scales, you played it like Jack Bruce or else.
I had an EB3 but I finally gave up, cause I couldn't play like Jack Bruce and turned to the guitar.
The trio of Cream were awesome and you produced music in a classical sense, as people are still listening to music made in the 60's because its great art.
PEter.
NAME: robert jp
LOCATION: san diego,ca. USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/16/2003
Time: 8:29:24 PM
COMMENTS
I would like to thank JB and his band for all the great songs and keeping the Cream music afloat. T Thanks Again!!
NAME: Jana Binova
LOCATION: Prague, Czech Republic
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/17/2003
Time: 4:21:00 PM
COMMENTS
Only one big HI to Voice of The World... love from faraway Czech Republic and hope to see you one of these days (or never never... :-)). I know it's not a decision of artist, but I'd love to see YOU here. Take care and keep on rockin' ... *Jana*
NAME: ganelle djarlo
LOCATION: Illinois USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/18/2003
Time: 1:07:39 AM
COMMENTS
Loved the site, photos and music! Great stuff..
NAME: Jeremy
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/19/2003
Time: 6:41:01 PM
COMMENTS
Also wondering what happened to the sessions with Andy Summers. Anything available for consumption? Thanks!
NAME: Kim Fullerton
LOCATION: Toronto
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/20/2003
Time: 8:50:22 PM
COMMENTS
Just to let everyone know that the re-releases will be available in Canada. I have already put in my pre-order for all four coming out in April. Can be orderd off the net at www.hmv.com Still have all my vinyl, but the grooves are starting to wear off!
NAME: Agent Moulder
LOCATION: X-File
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/20/2003
Time: 10:23:13 PM
COMMENTS
Great web site.....love the guest book...
;>
NAME: Mark Campbell
LOCATION: Connecticut, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/21/2003
Time: 3:29:18 PM
COMMENTS
I learned to play bass listening the Doors, but learned how to make music listening to Jack.
Thank you.
NAME: mugu
LOCATION: koka
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/22/2003
Time: 10:50:24 AM
COMMENTS
lovr it thanks
NAME: Scott A Puopolo
LOCATION: New York City
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/24/2003
Time: 12:06:48 AM
COMMENTS
Jack and co:
I saw you in at B.B. King's in NYC in late 2002. My wife and I have seen hundreds of shows with many artists. We both agree that Jack Bruce and the Cuicoland Express was by far the best Rock concert we have ever been to. Jack and the band were not only electrifying performers, but also the music and musicianship were adventurous and exciting. We really look forward to your next run through the Big Apple. Thanks . . . Scott P.
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/24/2003
Time: 11:00:41 AM
COMMENTS
Jack! Har garrot, Fren!! Hvernig gengur. það gengur vel!Gjerðu svo vel.
Ar yo gong? Ag :) http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?BandNameA=Canyon
NAME: L 2
LOCATION: bronx, ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/24/2003
Time: 2:44:46 PM
COMMENTS
I see that Godfrey Townsend(Jack's guitarist on his last solo tour and the Abbey Road tour last summer)will be playing a Clapton Birthday Tribute concert in NYC with "special guests"... Hoping against hope.......THAT THE GREAT JACKSBY SHOWS UP WITH HIS HEAVENLY VOICE< BASS CELLO PIANO< ETC!!!!!! PLEASE, GOD, LET IT BE EVER THUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NAME: Seann Evans
LOCATION: canada,british columbia
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/26/2003
Time: 10:43:57 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack where are my dads shoes.Hey Joe later
NAME: Michael Phelan
LOCATION: Dublin Ireland
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/27/2003
Time: 2:35:33 PM
COMMENTS
When will you be in Ireland next
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/28/2003
Time: 9:46:59 AM
COMMENTS
Girogio?
http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?BandNameA=Canyon
NAME: John W
LOCATION: Ohio, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/29/2003
Time: 1:32:31 AM
COMMENTS
I've been reading up on the equipment Jack's used over the years and found out that one of the EB3 basses he used in Cream had a diode installed in it to make it sort of fuzzy without overdriving an amp.
Was wondering if anyone knew how this was done, what kind of diode, and where it was installed, etc.?
Thanks!
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/29/2003
Time: 7:42:45 AM
COMMENTS
Having recently read some generous comments about Black Moon on these pages,I am sad to say that, Black Moon,in its previous form, no longer exists.As the bass player,I am most flattered by compairisons of my playing to Jacks.I only wish it were true.Thank you R.Powers.The core of the band remains in tact.Hope to re-emerge,(probably with a name change) this summer.Thanks to all who came out to see us.
NAME: David Jackson
LOCATION: Leeds UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/29/2003
Time: 7:09:00 PM
COMMENTS
It's good to see you are still in the scene.
Still listen to your solo stuff aswell as the cream stuff.
I will wait until you do some dates in the UK....I will be there.
Take care Jack,
Best wishes
David
NAME: OBINNA
LOCATION: LOMe
ADDRESS: 25 rue de france
Date: 3/30/2003
Time: 11:57:09 AM
COMMENTS
thanks.
NAME: Andrew Thomson
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/30/2003
Time: 9:35:16 PM
COMMENTS
(I've just now found this website, I'm still learning to think in Internet.) There are a few things I've had in my head for years, but never written them down. In the 60s, we had a homemade stereo system that had separate amps for each channel, and one was better than the other, so I listened to Cream with a remarkably subdued guitar part. And, as was mentioned by someone else in the guestbook, that's when I learned to listen to music, listening in a darkened basement to the bass tracks on "Disreali Gears", "Wheels of Fire" and "Goodbye". I didn't get the chance to see/hear Jack live until the late 80s, when he played the El Mocambo with Anton Fier. I don't think I've ever been nervous before someone else's concert, except that one. Would it be a letdown, after so many years, such high expectations? No, it was one of the most moving, most musical, most ...... blissful, I guess evenings I've ever spent. I couldn't sleep for hours. The other point I want to make is that by investigating the music of people that Jack has collaborated with (I was going to give examples, but the list is too staggeringly long), I have been introduced to worlds that opened into worlds into worlds. Thank you for the journey and the nourishment.
NAME: Gogs
LOCATION: Aberdeen,Scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 3/31/2003
Time: 4:45:42 AM
COMMENTS
Aye Aye min, fit like? Just listening to the Weir of Hermiston...and ended up here.....happy daze tra la la
NAME: Randy
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/1/2003
Time: 10:46:55 AM
COMMENTS
Jack,
The time is now. I’m free. So ring up Eric, and let’s you, me, and him reform Cream and get out on the road. Sure, Ginger is irreplaceable, but with the three of you together, let’s face it -- he’d bail before you got as far as Milwaukee. Besides, Ginger was my very first drum influence so I know all his patterns. And Pete was one of my biggest influences as a lyricist, so I can take care of lyrics if we decide to record. Think about it, Jack. Cream together again. Falstaff would toss us a fortune in sponsorship. You can even pay me scale. And I’ll throw all my choices for the set list to your solo stuff. Imagine doing all of “Harmony Row” for 20,000 worshippers instead of putting them all to sleep with “Wonderful Tonight.” So let’s do it. You’d have a blast, and I need the groupies. And believe me, after twenty years of recording bluezak, Eric needs this more than both of us.
I eagerly await your reply, Randy
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/2/2003
Time: 2:38:39 PM
COMMENTS
Hay Jack! Lok! http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?BandNameA=Canyon Har garot, fren. Ag
NAME: erik kennes
LOCATION: tervuren, belgium
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/4/2003
Time: 6:18:56 AM
COMMENTS
I love very much the "Turn it over" album of Tony Williams' Lifetime. Now I read in an interview Jack Bruce saying that he has tapes of Lifetime recordings which are much better than the ones released on "turn it over". Does anyone know whether this music has ever been released?
thanks!
erik
NAME: william b canty
LOCATION: s.ireland
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/5/2003
Time: 8:07:15 AM
COMMENTS
everytime you listen you hear something different a match made in heaven or hell bruce/brown collaboration life would be less for not having heard him
NAME: Michael Briggs
LOCATION: Mill Valley,CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/9/2003
Time: 9:55:19 PM
COMMENTS
Love all of Jack's work,esp. lately since '83 with Kip Hanrahan,on "Exotica" with Don Pullen and others,saw last Carnegie Hall Concert in NYC in '85, Would love to see Jack working with Carlos Santana and Kip Hanrahan together,told Carlos about Kip and Jack in '84 or so and I could make this happen if Jack is into it...See Carlos regularily... Would like to see more emphasis on rhythym,melody and Jack Bruce vocals and more in Santana's newer music...Would JB be into this? E-Mail me asap,can suggest to Carlos again soon... Jack you are my favorite electric bassist,I grew-up in So.Fla. and knew Jaco in the 70's,studied with Tony Williams in the mid-80's...Love Your Music... ALL OF IT! "Out Into The Fields": Michael Briggs/ Magical Records/Mill Valley,CALIF. 94941
NAME: Tapani Taka
LOCATION: Porvoo, Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2003
Time: 1:43:46 AM
COMMENTS
I cna hardly wait for the weekend when I'll have time to listen to the 3 first reissues. Jack has made so much great music over the years - and there are some gems there that can hardly be compared to anything else. Songs for a Tailor has been in my Top 3 ever since I got it in the early 70s. Thanks to Jack for the music!
NAME: GREG SERRATO
LOCATION: OCEANSIDE,CA.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2003
Time: 6:25:38 PM
COMMENTS
i am bassplayer 26 years old,son of blues lead guitarist,song writer,singer and performer greg serrato of j-bird records.i will be jammin' with my father and drummer bill lorden whom jack bruce and jimi hendrix has worked with ,at the chaser's lounge in orange,ca.i've been a bruce fan since i was a little kid.both cream and solo.i love his songs and lyrics just as much as his kick ass bass playin'.i've always liked his cello playin' and piano style too.
NAME: Gordon Emmott
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/10/2003
Time: 11:54:13 PM
COMMENTS
I just wanted to express my respect for Jack Bruce's exceptional musicianship and artistry. Jack's recordings and performances have inspired and excited my musician friends and I since our little garage band played Cream songs at local dances when we were pre-teens in 1968. Thank you from my heart.
NAME: joeweng
LOCATION: Kiel/Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/11/2003
Time: 7:01:03 AM
COMMENTS
Hi, I do remember a very impressing Concert in Kiel/Germany in 1985 or '86 which I haven't found in the "history". The "theme" was "Indian experimental Music" - at least none of Jacks songs were played. Jack was mostly seen at the keyboards and occasional vocals whereas Mr. Nauseef (?) and Mr. ??? took over the percussion. This was really amazing and showed what a superb musician Jack Bruce is(and his partners on stage, too!).
NAME: Erik Tomas
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/11/2003
Time: 3:15:05 PM
COMMENTS
Interesting "How's Tricks" is being re-released! I listened to the "old" CD this morning on the way to work and I say AGAIN:
IF, IF, IF Jack, Eric and Ginger did ONE more tour/release...can you posssibly imagine how INCREDIBLE the vocals would be?
Forget ( how could we! ) the bass and guitar playing! Jack's voice and Eric's together once more would reduce any and all other rock vocal efforts to sewage!
How long can we go on beating this dead(?) horse? We can only hope this comes to pass before we all leave the planet!
ET
NAME: Jonathan Horwitz
LOCATION: Cleveland, Ohio USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/14/2003
Time: 9:57:14 AM
COMMENTS
I'm writing on behalf of my musical mentor, jazz guitarist Bill DeArango, now in his eighties, retired in a nursing home. You may be familiar with his 1940s work with Sarah Vaughan (her first recording session), Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Ben Webster, Paul Motian et al...Bill owned a music store/studio here in the late 1960s, was a big Cream fan; unlike many of his contemporaries, he's always kept abreast of current styles. One of our audience once told us that Anton Fier had come to listen although we didn't notice him. Anyway, Bill sends his regards. I have quite a few unreleased tapes of him, one from a 1973 concert with Tony Williams, glad to send some if you'd like...I read the interview where you said that Viet Nam veterans were still writing to thank you for keeping them alive with your music - that very much moved me. You really had quite an impact over here...Thanks for the musical moments...All the best, Jonathan
NAME: Mike Leahy
LOCATION: St Louis, MO USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/14/2003
Time: 5:52:00 PM
COMMENTS
Jack: Just a quick note from a long-time musician who's only been heard in bars, dives, (anywhere we could play) in the Midwest US....though I am now the ripe old age of 52, your style of playing and singing has influenced me since I first started at 16. Try as I might, though, my tapes always come out sounding more like David Crosby!! Oh well, I guess it only goes to show...there's only one Jack Bruce! (By the way, the bathroom at Chuck Berry's isn't NEARLY as dangerous as his rehearsal room... ask Keith Richards).
NAME: MICHAEL BRIGGS
LOCATION: MILL VALLEY,CALIFORNIA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/15/2003
Time: 12:13:01 AM
COMMENTS
Jack: I had thought that I had signed this Guestbook a few days ago..... My favorite records of all-time are : "Harmony Row", "Exotica","Out Of The Storm","B.L.T.","Wheels Of Fire","Songs For A Tailor","Desire Develops An Edge" etc...I would love to Jam with you,I am a drummer and Love your punctuality,incredible sense of time and rhythym,etc. I studied and took a few lessons from "King Tony" Williams! Hope to hear from you when you want an incredible drummer...I am like Bruce Gary,Keith Moon,Ginger Baker and Tony Williams...combined... in many ways...Plus I have a very original sound of my own mate...Please e-mail me asap at the above address... ASAP
NAME: Joe Barbarotta
LOCATION: Anaheim, Ca.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/16/2003
Time: 9:31:10 AM
COMMENTS
Blues And Boogie Explosion
I first heard of this title when doing one of my frequent "Jack Bruce" searches on Ebay about 8 weeks ago. While I don't claim to be an expert, I consider myself pretty familiar with Jack's body of work. At first, I assumed that it might be one of those labeling errors from "All Music Guide" (Cooleyhighharmony anyone?)so I decided to do as much research as I could. Well, nothing turned up except that I was able to determine from a scan of the CD cover that Jack was indeed listed as a player and the other musicians were, for the most part, participants in the Rocket 88 project. So purely in the interest of research (hehe) I tried to win the auction. At the last minute I was "sniped" but further research enabled me to track down a copy from a German seller. Words fail me. How did this gem remain unmentioned in any Jack discography or any discussion of Jack's body of work? Here are 16 killer tunes (9 songs and 7 alternate versions) that rank among the best of Jack's blues performances. According to the liner notes, this was a project put together by pianist Bob Hall in 1990 and recorded "direct-to-disc" in Ludwigsburg, Germany (yes, it's a DDD cd!) but not released until 1998. It still doesn't explain why I've not only never heard of it, nor have I ever heard it alluded to anywhere. Anyway it's on the Jeton label and it's Jet 60 007. The players are Bob Hall, George Green, and Ian Stewart- piano; Danny Adler- guitar, vocals; Hal Singer- tenor sax; Willie Garret- alto sax; Charley Antolini- drums; and of course Jack Bruce on rollicking, boogying, balls-out bass. He has an extended bass solo and co-wrote "Rainmaker". The cuts are- 1. K.C. Jump 2. I Need You (alternate) 3. All Night Long 4. Night Train 5. Chicken Shack Boogie 6. Back In The Chicken Shack 7. The Fish (alternate) 8. The Rainmaker 9. Old Bill 10. K.C. Jump (altenate) 11. I Need You 12. Chicken Shack Boogie (alternate) 13. Back In The Chicken Shack (neither take is labeled "alternate") 14. The Fish 15. The Rainmaker (alternate) 16. Old Bill (alternate)
Let the hunt begin!
NAME: Michael Flaherty
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/17/2003
Time: 1:28:47 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack,
I just got the first 4 reissues and I love them--can't wait for the next batch.
Is there any chance that "I Always Wanted to Do This" and "Automatic" will be re-released in the same series later?
NAME: barry mitchell
LOCATION: godmanchester,cambs,uk
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/18/2003
Time: 4:40:17 PM
COMMENTS
just bought the cream bbc sessions cd.so good to hear the live sound that you conjure up.we go back a long way jack.i first saw you play with graham bond at the fender club, kenton,near harrow.(1964 or so?).that was it! you guys just blew us away and we never missed seeing you.my mates and i reckoned that you should have added a hot guitar player to the band(we all thought a lot of mr clapton).we got our wish minus graham bond.i remember clearly a gig at the starlight ballroom (this was not really a muso`s venue but a dance hall) we arrived late and expected to get a poor view of the stage.not so!there were only 2 rows of seats, right in front of the stage all empty.an amazing gig, and bearing in mind that the stage was only 1 ft high, we were eyeball to eyeball. during this period me and my mates had a band going, with me trying to be you jack.our guitar player through this period was a certain alan parsons,who at the time was working in emi`s factory.we were called the earth and used to do many of your songs.i bet alan never mentioned it? i met you finally in 2002 at canterbury fayre, when you were trying to eat your kebab. thanks for all of it jack
NAME: Allan Tribandis
LOCATION: Methuen, MA
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/19/2003
Time: 6:45:32 AM
COMMENTS
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NAME: PETE MAUNDER
LOCATION: N.LONDON
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/20/2003
Time: 6:24:29 AM
COMMENTS
I FIRST SAW JACK PLAYING WITH GRAHAM BOND IN THE 60S AND FROM THAT MOMENT I NEW HE WOULD BE BIG.HIS BASS PLAYING A REAL DRIVING FORCE WITH HIS HEAD BOBBING UP AND DOWN HE GREAT WATCH AND A SUPERB VOICE ,YOUR GREAT JACK.
NAME: Noel Hodda
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/22/2003
Time: 12:15:19 AM
COMMENTS
For any Australian readers, particularly those in Sydney, Red Eye Records have the new re-issues in stock @ circa $36.00. They had 'How's Tricks' and 'Things We Like' in stock the other day. Unfortunately I was pressed for time and didn't find out if the others were/will be in. But it's a start! Red Eye also has a web site and does mail order I believe, so if you're in the bush it might save you getting them in from USA or The Old Dart. Also, I would suppose the excellent MOJO store around the corner would have them or get them for you asap. Those guys are great and they know their stuff.
NAME: Justin
LOCATION: Brown
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2003
Time: 11:57:21 AM
COMMENTS
JB has been a main source of musical inspiration. I hope a tour comes up soon!
NAME: Jeff Lynch
LOCATION: beautiful harrisburg, pennsylvania, usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2003
Time: 2:19:21 PM
COMMENTS
jack, margrit ...
the re-releases are trickling into my mailbox. excellent job ... like re-discovering a lover who's grown better than you could ever dream ...
we'll catch up soon.
peace,
jeff.
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2003
Time: 2:19:22 PM
COMMENTS
Har garot!, fren Jack. Wer yo ther? Out at site.
Ag
:)
http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?BandNameA=Canyon
NAME: Mal
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/25/2003
Time: 2:27:10 PM
COMMENTS
I thought BLT was a great album with some really memorable songs, great bass and vocals from Jack and some awesome Robin Trower solos, and solid drumming from Lordan. never stop rocking Jack !!! you are one of the Greats !
NAME: Andy Crook
LOCATION: Springwood,NSW,Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/26/2003
Time: 1:10:18 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Great to see "Jet Set Jewel" coming out at last. As a fan of yourself and Simon Phillips - and from hearing 3 of the tracks on "Willpower" - it's become somewhat of a Holy Grail! Are you heading "Down Under" at all in the future? Sadly missed the Allstars gig 2 years ago due to family commitments. All the best with everything. Cheers Andy Crook
NAME: moreno meroni
LOCATION: milan-italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/29/2003
Time: 5:49:33 PM
COMMENTS
thank you, Jack...
NAME: igbo59
LOCATION: benin
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/30/2003
Time: 9:30:57 AM
COMMENTS
i day keeep offff mummy mugu magag ooooooooo oooooo oooo
NAME: richard
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA.
ADDRESS:
Date: 4/30/2003
Time: 6:51:18 PM
COMMENTS
-I just purchased the remastered Songs For A Tailor. I t still sounds as fresh and innovative as it did in 1969 when I first purchased the record. I became a bass player because of the influence of Jack Bruce. The current generation does not have pioneers and trailblazers such as Jack Bruce. Thank you Jack.
NAME: Michael Briggs
LOCATION: Mill Valley,CALIF.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/1/2003
Time: 9:45:11 PM
COMMENTS
Jack: You are the best and most-prolific,and innovative,imaginative electric bassist that has ever lived,even up there with James Jamerson and people like Jaco,Jonas Hellborg,Entwistle,Greg Arama, and others that have moved-on to the outer-worlds...You can never play too-much! I loved the Track: "Timeslip" on "Out Of The Storm" LP,I loved that Jam,it is great... I would love to see you playing again with Steve Hunter and also maybe together with Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter both together on Lead-Guitars... I was there at the shows in '89 with Ginger Baker and Blues Scarceno and I was impressed with everything at those shows,and had thought that both yourself and Ginger had gotten alot better and had matured immensely as players,the only missing-link was the guitarist,as he was playing in his own world and not together as a unit with you and Ginger... I had visions of people that we always loved like Adrian Gurvitz,Terje Rypdal(Norwegian Hendrixian-Influenced Icy-Space God/Composer/Virtuosso Extrordinaire,or someone like the two-formentioned players playing with you and jamming endlessly in a rhythmic-frenzy as on the forementioned track: "Timeslip" which is the only track that I always miss when ever I have seen you play lately...Also the track "One" is great from that lp and you have done that live...Also I miss the times when you had played with West,Bruce & Laing,and I sincerely think that Leslie West really needs you in the band: Mountain again,to replace the brilliant bassist and musical-genius:the Late Great Felix Pappalardi... When I have seen you in the last 15 or so years here in S.F. and also in L.A. and Berkeley,after the gig,I stand there and say to myself: "Magically Delicious",The music is that great and when people say Bruce,I don't think of the manish-lad from Asbury Park,I think of J.B. and the brilliance and supreme-magic in that music over any other BRUCE! You're the absolute best Jack and you should be into your music like you are as you are up there with Jimi and all of the best that have played music in this world...The Very Best and Most-Majestic AND BRILLIANT,Tony Williams was right also when he said that he loved your bass-playing,it's REALLY GREAT! Would you ever consider jamming with some of the musicians here in the Bay-Area here in S.F.look me up and I will put you in touch with Greg Errico(Sly & The Family Stone/Weather Report drummer/Producer) and Carlos Santana and Gary Duncan(Quicksilver M.S.) and players like that.Would like to see you doing some of the stuff that you did with Kip Hanrahan with some Bay Area Local Musicians...Like the forementioned on Tracks like : "God Is Great" or Others...Out Into The Fields"..."Harmony Row" is still one of my most-all-time favorite albums ever... And it is a masterwork to my ears...Timeless... Wonderful and Sounds fresh with every listening.. I love the syncopation of your bass-playing on: "Time Slip"...I would love to jam with you anytime as I am a drummer and love that style of playing more than any other rock-style that I have heard ever in Rock Music...It still holds up and does'nt sound that dated...Cream-music lives forever! Keep-up the good work J.B.I'm gonna fight for you J.B. The ONLY BRUCE!
NAME: Agy
LOCATION: Reykavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/3/2003
Time: 11:30:51 PM
COMMENTS
Fren Jack! Ples don cri, lil babe. Har garot, Ag. http://webtunes.com/artist/index.cfm?BandNameA=Canyon
NAME: Jerry Dicey
LOCATION: Pahoa Hi
ADDRESS: Dragonlady@ hawaii.net
Date: 5/5/2003
Time: 5:21:53 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce and Friends with Larry Coryell ,Larry Young , and Mitch Mitchel is never listed . Did I really see that band play or was it a pipe dream ? I saw that line-up in San Francisco . Perhaps the best band that never was .
NAME: louise berry slab boys
LOCATION: glasgow
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/5/2003
Time: 8:37:23 AM
COMMENTS
Hey man dug the website. Hows it going? I've been making some tunes of my own which I would love you to hear with a view to your opinion. Got some tasty drum n BASS, breakbeat n some wicked vocal harmony tooooo.
I'm working on a short film next week. I'm quite excited as it's been all about the music for the last couple of years. S'got a cool nightmare sequence. Dark. I love eet.
I realise your a busy man by looking at your website but I've got this far and I'm not sure where to go from here if you could send me some tips from the top and a site I could send mp3's to I would really appreciate you had a listen.
Take care and good fortune, louise berry
NAME: Steve
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/5/2003
Time: 8:16:03 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, Just a note, a "Letter Of Thanks" as it were to tell you how grateful I am to be able to get Harmony Row on CD finally after all these years of a scratchy album. It still is just a stunning set of songs. I don't know why these CD's aren't million sellers; but I get it my friend; I've been there for years, and hope to be there for many more. Thanks again. And again.
Tipping one your way on the 14th, Steve.
NAME: Bob Cross
LOCATION: Tollesbury, Essex, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/6/2003
Time: 1:17:49 PM
COMMENTS
I am thrilled that Jack's great albums are available again after so much time. I saw Jack, with Cream, in early 1967 at a youth centre one Friday night in Basildon. I was only fifteen years old, and it was one of the most fantastic gigs that I have ever attended. I was also present at the first of the two farewell concerts at the Albert Hall. It was great, after all these years, to have a chance to talk to Jack after a concert at the Cliffs Pavillion, Southend during November 2002. He had been doing a few of the old Cream favourites, which was well worth it after sitting through a load of heavy metal from the other performers. When I said I liked his album 'Shadows In The Air' he shook my hand and said 'Thanks mate,' after signing my ticket. I got Jack and Eric Clapton's autographs from all those years back in 1967. It was great meeting you at last Jack - God bless you for sticking to your musical principles over the years. Happy Birthday on the 14th - I hope you have a great celebration. All the very, very best to you - Bob Cross (I would love to play guitar with you).
NAME: Craig Peacock
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/6/2003
Time: 10:01:56 PM
COMMENTS
Jack,
Have just come across 'Shadows in the Air' and have to congratulate you on a superb piece of work, can't stop playing it...
Cheers.
NAME: Richard
LOCATION: Just down the road, turn left
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/8/2003
Time: 6:00:09 PM
COMMENTS
I'd love to take you and Margrit out for a drink soon. Are you around?
Also, two years ago, I got you a copy of Dan Hicks' "Beatin' the Heat" for your birthday, but never got any feedback from you.
Not your bag, man?
NAME: Howard Hollywood
LOCATION: Vegas
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/9/2003
Time: 12:03:56 AM
COMMENTS
Look,
For years I have been "singing" the praises of the legend, the greatest electric bassist and perhaps all around musician in contempary history!! Jack Bruce! His talent and ability are beyond belief. No exaggeration as you all know! The last thing I need to see before we all end up in wheel chairs.........is a Cream reunion!!! This would be the ultimate "cream on the cake" for untold millions of fans. What else left is there out there?? Oh yeah......... a Kiss or Fleetwood Mac reunion??? Truly laughable. C'mon 'slowhand' Clapton, I understand YOU are the lone hold-out here!! NEVER have you played as fine as you did when you were with with Jack and Ginger!!! Never!!! You OWE it to your fans (many that are Cream fans in the first place anyway) Get with the program Mr. Clapton!!! and give the fans what they deserve and want!!!! CREAM!!!! LAY IT ON US!!!! PS LET US NOT FORGET TO DISCUSS ANOTHER LEGEND.............Ginger Baker. One of the worlds (if not the best) drummer. He is responsible for so many todays greats in getting them started, like Bill Buford, the late John Bonham, Stuart Copeland to name a few!! Ginger Baker is like fine wine, getting better (if thats possible) with each passing year!! Incredibly talented and phenomenal!!
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - England
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/9/2003
Time: 9:13:45 AM
COMMENTS
How fantastic to finally have a CD copy of "Harmony Row", and what a great job Universal have done on all the repackaged reissues. In fact all the discs are excellent and the long-awaited "Jet Set Jewel" was certainly well worth the wait. A very 1970's cover to boot...(is it the original planned sleeve? and why isn't is a Jack Bruce BAND release?)
There are some real undiscovered gems amongst this lot - the original version of "Without A Word" being a particular fave (the only studio track from this particular line-up); a really unusual version of "Sunshine" on the "Live '75" disc which is a great performance overall; and the oddly titled extra instrumental on "Things We Like"; and of course so much more...
If you haven't got them yet - what are you waiting for? Does anyone know anything about the compilation album which I haven't seen yet (I think it is called "Rope ladder...")?
All that is required now is for the Beeb to release the 1977 Jack Bruce Band "In Concert" performance which from memory was the BBC's first quadrophonic live broadcast - and - the studio sessions Jack did also at the Beeb in the early 70s. And what about a live Lifetime album?..........
But until then there is much to rediscover and enjoy. It's been a long wait to see this stuff finally given the appropriate just treatment, but has been well worth the wait.
Oh, yeah - and why has "Pieces of Mind" suddenly become "Peaces of Mind".........?
NAME: Håkan Dahlén
LOCATION: Sweden
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/9/2003
Time: 9:53:16 PM
COMMENTS
Thank you fore the music you have brougt to me during the years. I am 50 years old, and stil listening to your music. Fresh Cream was a revolution to me., and I was sad when Cream split upp , but I have discoverd your late works on the internet, and I am very happy about it , and I hope You will go on singing and composing . I wish you a good life. Håkan Dahlén , artist an a big fan off yours.!!!
NAME: Warren Search
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/10/2003
Time: 12:01:05 AM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack Heard you for the first time at the age of 7 when my older brother brought home Wheels of Fire 35 years ago... and have loved your music ever since! I can feel the soul in your vocals deep down inside...where it shall dwell forever. I was inspired to pick up the bass guitar in my teens...played with friends often and had alot of fun. Now my own kids are listening to you! Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful gift of great music you have given me all my life. Take care and keep on rockin’!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/10/2003
Time: 7:24:50 AM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack.Keep on kickin'
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/10/2003
Time: 8:20:43 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Jack,
I wish You Happy Birhtday 14.05.2003. Ten years ago You played a nice gig "The 50th Birthday Concerts" the feeling in the album is fantastic. I have been dreaming many times to be present one day in a consert like that. Why do not You do the same this year? You are now better than ever.
Best regards: Martti
NAME: walter
LOCATION: belgium
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/11/2003
Time: 10:28:01 AM
COMMENTS
NAME: Bruce Todd
LOCATION: Newport Beach, CA.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2003
Time: 3:57:18 PM
COMMENTS
Just wanted to say Happy 60th Birthday. I am 48 and I have been following your brilliant and idiosyncratic musical career since I was 10. Your wonderful voice and legendary bass work have provided me with many pleasant moments. Keep up the fantastic work!
NAME: Stein Erik Sagvolden
LOCATION: Oslo, Norway
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/12/2003
Time: 5:25:03 PM
COMMENTS
Jack, happy birthday. I wish you all the best for the time to come. Thanks for the music you have composed through the years. It has been a great help in the way to understand myself a little bit and the world around me (still much still are in the dark, and thats the way it shall be). Once again, have a nice time both you and the dearest around you.
Kind regards Stein Sagvolden, Vestby, Norway
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: roma italia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 4:20:26 AM
COMMENTS
from the sixties to your sixty....and the best is still to come....thank you Jack!!!!....
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 9:58:23 AM
COMMENTS
Noel Redding has passed - very sad.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 12:41:56 PM
COMMENTS
A long moment of silence for a great musician and soul - Noel Redding.
May he find the peace and rewards that eluded him in life.
NAME: pLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 12:42:25 PM
COMMENTS
A long moment of silence for a great musician and soul - Noel Redding.
May he find the peace and rewards that eluded him in life.
NAME: Tsuyoshi Kurosaka
LOCATION: Kamakura, Japan
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 12:49:15 PM
COMMENTS
I saw Jack playing over 10 years ago in Japan. and I'm still looking for the CD called "Inazuma Super Sesion"
NAME: Terry
LOCATION: Akron, OH
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 4:55:00 PM
COMMENTS
I remember you used to be an SIT string endorsee! I wanted to meet you but didn't contact Virgil Lay in time. Maybe some other time. Love your work, man.
NAME: kosta matevski
LOCATION: brazil
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/13/2003
Time: 7:16:18 PM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack.Hope all is well with you and your family.Keep on plucking.Kosta p.s my 6-motnh old son loves harmony row
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 2:40:35 AM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday to you,Jack! U duh man! Thank you for all of the music....much happiness to you and your family from Pam and Dave
NAME: Göran Dahlgren
LOCATION: Stockholm
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 3:39:18 AM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack,
Having followed your music since I was a kid in the late 60s I just wanted to take the opportunity to tell you that I how much I have enjoyed listening over the years. You are a true musician who always stood out with great integrity in this sadly moneydriven music biz. Keep on doing your thing! With kindest regards and best wishes to you and your family. Göran Dahlgren Stockholm
NAME: Jürgen Kabus
LOCATION: Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 6:23:36 AM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, best wishes to your 60th birthday.
There is much to say in order to appreciate your work. Already in the late 60s you gave the bass a new dimension by your revolutionary style of bass-playing. Many of the songs you wrote are wonderful. Your voice is unique.
I have learnt quite a lot from your music - thank you very much. All the best.
Sincerely Jürgen Kabus
NAME: Charles Girard
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 7:50:12 AM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday Jack.
NAME: dave
LOCATION: nyc
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 8:28:05 AM
COMMENTS
a very happy birthday to the main influence in my life. it seems like only yesterday when a fifteen year old boy watched in amazement as this magical trio performed at madison square garden. i wish you the very best of health and a very long and continued creative life. dave
NAME: Bogi Gunnlaugsson
LOCATION: Reykjavík - Iceland
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 10:22:05 AM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack............
NAME: Bogi Gunnlaugsson
LOCATION: Reykjavík - Iceland
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 10:25:09 AM
COMMENTS
Happy birthday Jack............
NAME: Doris
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 12:22:14 PM
COMMENTS
I just want to wish my favorite musician of all time a happy 60th birthday!! Keep on making wonderful music, Jack, 'cause the world needs you!!
NAME: Gary Carlson
LOCATION: Simi Valley, CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 2:21:36 PM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Happy birthday and congrats on the great career. I discovered your music when I was in high school; now I'm 40, and looking forward to the next Cuicoland release. Thanks for all the great music!
NAME: ROB E P
LOCATION: L.A.,CA.
ADDRESS: BABBO57@AOL
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 2:44:16 PM
COMMENTS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR MUSICAL EFFORTS - WANTED TO BECOME A BASS PLAYER/VOCALIST AFTER HEARING WHEELS OF FIRE IN 68 -YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN, AND CONTINUE TO BE TRUE INSPIRATION -I MEAN THAT SINCERLEY-CURRENTLEY PLAYING WITH KOFI IN L. A. AND HE SENDS HIS BEST -HOPE WE SEE YOU SOON
NAME: Jeffery Seefong
LOCATION: Canton,Ohio,USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 4:56:42 PM
COMMENTS
Jack is the Guvnor'! Tell that Clapton punk it's time to do a real tour.
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 6:48:01 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, All the best for your main event ,the big 60 birthday bash !Most importantly thankyou for the influence you have had on my open agenda to musical varieties, of not being locked into rock or jazz.Your input to music is unsurpassed as a true master of your craft. Have a great birthday ! Regards Dennis
NAME: Steve Stoddard
LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 7:01:21 PM
COMMENTS
Happy Birthday, Jack, or as we say here in Beautiful Hawaii; Hauoli la Hanau, Jack! Mahalo for nearly 40 years of great music (so far ;-) Peace.
NAME: The River City Drifter
LOCATION: Wrightwood, CA., USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/14/2003
Time: 7:17:58 PM
COMMENTS
Hey yeah! Hey yeah! (I can't sound as marvelous as you singing this expression!). Anyway, I wanted to wish you a Happy 60th Birthday today. You've really survived the rock n roll wars unlike some of your more unfortunate colleagues. I was wondering, did you ever have the opportunity to play with legendary Bay area guitarist John Cipollina (speaking of unfortunate colleagues). As much as I love Eric, I think Cipollina had a more distinctive sound. I know you played with his Quicksilver mate Nicky Hopkins (the best pianist bar none) when you recorded the song "You've Got To Have The Blues" when you recorded in the Bay area. Anyway, you've provided me with many, many memorable hours of listening and please keep those wonderful vocal pipes and fantastic bass lines going for many more years. You're the best! Happy 60th!
NAME: Tom Mulhern
LOCATION: California
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/15/2003
Time: 11:05:23 AM
COMMENTS
Jack--
Happy 60th birthday. You've influenced more musicians, more bassists, than you will ever know, and your influence--both direct and indirect--upon music will reverberate years and years after we're all gone. A million thanks!
NAME: Big Aidy
LOCATION: Blacburn
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/15/2003
Time: 4:04:05 PM
COMMENTS
HI have just got the DVD live at Canterbury Fayre which I enjoyed very much excellent performance from Jack and the Band this now may encourage me to but the shadows in the air CD when I first heard White Room on Later with Jools I did'nt think the latin treatment worked but on hearing the live concert I think maybe its OK cheers Keep on Rockin' you old bugger BigAidy
NAME: David
LOCATION: U.K.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/16/2003
Time: 5:16:16 AM
COMMENTS
Please can someone tell me who the guitarist was on Jack's appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1981? I saw them playing White Room and the guitarist was playing a red Gibson 335.
NAME: Mark Lysaght
LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/16/2003
Time: 7:49:40 AM
COMMENTS
Hi - I would just like to congratulate Jack on his 60th birthday yesterday - many happy returns and thanks for all the music over the years!!!
NAME: norm cappellina
LOCATION: wisconsin
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/16/2003
Time: 2:35:16 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: Pete
LOCATION: Virginia
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/16/2003
Time: 9:56:28 PM
COMMENTS
Wanted to say Happy Birthday Jack. I've seen you perform at Wolf Trap Park twice, and loved it.
NAME: Kevin
LOCATION: Sharp
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/17/2003
Time: 3:50:15 AM
COMMENTS
Waited 28 years to hear Jack Bruce band from 75 again. Thanks
NAME: John Sams
LOCATION: Indiana
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/17/2003
Time: 8:22:35 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce, you are an icon and one of my favorite Bass players, and would love to see you here in the states again! Loved "Fool's Moon" You recorded with Gov't Mule!
Take Care John Sams
Have a very very good 60's birthday Jack.
NAME: Bob Lomassaro
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV, U.S.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/17/2003
Time: 8:09:45 PM
COMMENTS
Dear Jack I want above all to say .. "thank you"! You inspired me in 1967 to pick up a bass and play like you. Thirty six years later I'm still playing my Gibson EB-3 in the only bass style there is, the Jack Bruce style of 'lead bass'. Many years ago I recieved the greatest compliment. After a set some one approached me and said "the way you play reminds me of Jack Bruce, ever hear of him?" By the way, the best concert I have ever attended was at Radio City Music Hall in my home town of N.Y.C. in 1972. I saw two legends on the same stage. West,Bruce & Lang! Thanks Jack, your the best.
NAME: Richard Jackson
LOCATION: Mt. Vernon,New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/18/2003
Time: 11:29:49 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce has always suprised and amazed me with his links to so many names in the music biz. I take every opportunity to catch his live sets,as a side man or when his band is appearing somewhere in New York. I loved the "Abbey Road" tribute and it really moved me to hear Jack do Beatle songs.I especially enjoyed the "Cream of Jack Bruce" at B.B. Kings Club and I attended both nights! I can't get enough of this musical genius and SUPERSTAR. Keep on playin' and singing JB. I never tire of your music and I am listening to "Shadows In The Air" as I write. Love,Peace, and Happiness.. Richard Jackson
NAME: Jim
LOCATION: Cleveland, Oh
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/19/2003
Time: 11:18:37 AM
COMMENTS
It's difficult to enter a message on a site where it might be seen by the best there is at what he does. I've got the same story to tell that everbody else does. Been a fan since 1970, started playing bass as a teenager after hearing Jack, named my daughter Victoria Sage, you know, we all know. I guess I've seen Jack about a dozen times now. I've seen some really outstanding shows. I remember one really bad show (no fault of Jack's). It was in a little club here in Cleveland that had a capacity of about 400 and there were probably close to twice that squeazed in. My wife and I were squashed up against the stage right in font of Jack. We were standing on a sea of empty beer bottles. People were setting empty beer bottles all over the front of the stage, even in front of Jack's vocal mic stand. As expected Jack's playing was great, but the sound was horrible, non-stop feedback! Jack kept telling the engineers to get the monitors together but it progressively got worse. After resigning to the fact that these incompetant technicians were trashing his show he sort of, well, BUMPED his keyboard off it's stand and CLEARED the stage of all the empty beer bottles in his way.
I also remember the great show in the mid 80's at Carnegie Hall with Kip Hanrahan. My wife and I met Jack after the show and had a few drinks with him at the bar. He gave us big bear hugs. I love Jack. He's the real deal. He's forceful and aggressive, yet sensitive and thoughtful. I really believe his music says a lot about his personality, there's a lot going on here.
What is happening to music these days? Why can't young performers learn from the integrity of musicians like Jack? I'm the house sound engineer in one of Cleveland's largest concert clubs. I hear the worst music I've ever heard in my life on a nightly basis. I don't understand why vocalists in hard core metal bands need monitors, are they afraid they might emit a cookie monster growl out of key?
I'm not a very good bass player, but I'm an excellent sound man. Promoters call me THE MONSTER. I've been studying every nuance of jack's voice for over 30 years. I know exactly what frequencies define the characteristics of his bass sound. I hate hate feedback, and I know how to get rid of it instantly. Jack, if you see this, please, please take me away from this shithole. I won't let you down.
Happy birthday Jack!
NAME: ron beretta
LOCATION: chicago, il
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/21/2003
Time: 4:49:03 PM
COMMENTS
JACK, HAVE BEEN A FAN OF YEARS SINCE 1966 WHEN I FIRST HEARD CREAM, AND I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR SOLO CAREER FROM THE BEGINNING. I TURNED 50 THIS YEAR, AND I HAVE LISTENED TO A LOT OF MUSIC, BUT I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I THINK YOU'RE THE BEST BASS PLAYER I HAVE HEARD, AND I ENJOY YOUR WORK ON HARMONICA. I HAVE PLAYED HARMONICA MYSELF SINCE I WAS 16, AND I PLAYED IN A BAND FOR A FEW YEARS. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS TO PLAY AND SING IS SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD, I DEVELOPED A GOOD HARP LINE FOR THAT TUNE. ALSO REALLY DIG TRAINTIME, THE PERFORMANCE AT FILLMORE YOU GAVE WAS AND STILL IS A CLASSIC!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT TUNES, HOPE YOU COME TO CHICAGO AGAIN SOMETIME, SAW YOU AT PARK WEST WHEN YOU WERE TOURING WITH "I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS" BACK IN 1981. LOVE THE TUNE DANCING ON AIR. MY FAVORITE SOLO SONG OF YOURS THOUGH STILL REMAINS ROPE LADDER, AND THEME FOR IMAGINERY WESTERN A CLOSE SECOND. WELL, TAKE CARE, JACK, DROP ME A LINE SOMETIME,
YOURS TRULY,
RON BERETTA
NAME: Jimm Hickey
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/21/2003
Time: 10:55:24 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack, I just dropped by at your site again and enjoyed reading through all the different pages. I've got some new audio samples at my site if you'd like to visit and listen. You can find the site by clicking here->http://www.jimhickey.com All the best, J.H.
NAME: Lawrence Mongrain
LOCATION: Canada
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/24/2003
Time: 9:44:47 PM
COMMENTS
Hi Jack' always have dug your bass playin ive played bass for 25yrs and have been inspired by your talent. keep on riffin!!. p.s. what happened to Ginger Baker is he alive. take care a fan indeed.
NAME: Paul Nanna
LOCATION: New Rochelle NY USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/26/2003
Time: 2:40:10 AM
COMMENTS
Jack Bruce is the reason I am a bass player, as opposed to being the worst of three guitarists in a band who was handed the bass, if you know what I mean...
When I got out of the US Navy in 1981, I joined a band with a few new acquaintances and volunteered to play bass, somewhat regretfully. A friend of mine said not to despair, that playing bass could be cool, and turned me on to what Jack did on "Crossroads." I have not looked back.
NAME: 11
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/27/2003
Time: 4:45:43 AM
COMMENTS
NAME: Emmett
LOCATION: Doesn't matter
ADDRESS: Same as above
Date: 5/27/2003
Time: 9:45:17 PM
COMMENTS
Please bring Cream back together. Even if it's just for one show, I'd love that so much. Please Jack!
NAME: Gerry Byrd
LOCATION: Atlanta, Ga.
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/28/2003
Time: 8:33:26 PM
COMMENTS
NAME: Todd
LOCATION: Olympia ,WA USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/29/2003
Time: 2:12:32 AM
COMMENTS
Thanks for a life time of insperation, your lyrics and music have become part of me and the mythology that is and will forever be Rock & Roll. If ever I could return the favor I would. www.abandnamedthree.com
NAME: Tom Little
LOCATION: Livermore, California
ADDRESS:
Date: 5/30/2003
Time: 9:27:00 AM
COMMENTS
My first visit to a great website. Cream had such a wonderful influence on my musical taste. Thanks for the opportunity to post a message!
NAME: Michael Briggs
LOCATION: Mill Valley,Ca
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/1/2003
Time: 9:01:21 PM
COMMENTS
Happy 60th and many,many more to follow Jack,you are the very best,most-innovative,electric bass-player in the world...There is no better...Loved your playing with Ringo's All-Star band when you played Berkeley Community Theatre a few years back. Would love to see this stuff released finally on LP and CD,from the entire tour...Loved your playing on Frank Zappa's "Apostrophe" Title Track,the magical interplay beween yourself and FZ...Also "Time Slip" Is not to be believed...Would like to hear you do: "God Is Great" from "Exotica" live...You skipped the S.F. Bay Area the last time that you had played here in California...please e-mail me if you would like to do a West Coast Kip Hanrahan record...With Greg Errico("Hand-Feet")Ex-Sly & The Family Stone Funk-Agent on Drums and Production with Kip...Jonas Hellborg,yourself,Terje Rypdal,Carlos Santana and many others like Steve Swallow would be a perfect line-up...So....What do you Think? J.B.? The Spontaneous Music Ensemble!! Rock Yo Mama(Your Biggest Fan ever!) to the moon!
NAME: Dave Segasture
LOCATION: St. Louis MO
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/2/2003
Time: 4:43:37 PM
COMMENTS
Jack... still one of the greatest ever! I love playing Creem on my old Univox L'ectra (Hofner) Shortscale and dream of the day I can snag an old EB-3! Thumpin' along... Dave.
NAME: James Lello
LOCATION: New York City
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/3/2003
Time: 9:11:42 PM
COMMENTS
Thanks ! You have been an inspiring presence in the life of this fretless player.
NAME: maiye
LOCATION: yogo
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/4/2003
Time: 7:59:13 AM
COMMENTS
nice site
NAME: bobboblues
LOCATION: italy
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/6/2003
Time: 6:08:18 AM
COMMENTS
will jack be touring somewhere this summer? someone let us know!!!
NAME: Ag
LOCATION: Reykjavik
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/6/2003
Time: 11:24:57 AM
COMMENTS
Fren Jack! You nevr speach heer. Wy? Ag :o)
NAME: Kollyn
LOCATION: England
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/6/2003
Time: 5:22:20 PM
COMMENTS
Great! Good to find a website dedicated to the greatest bassist since Bach, which would be enough for most but the best voice in rock'n'roll to boot. Couple of dates that weren't in the file:- June 9th 1967, Civic Hall Wolverhampton. Only about 100 of us there for the best band around. Superb gig all the same. June 19th (or thereabouts)Carlton Club, Eardington Birmingham. The Carlton became famous as Mothers in later years. In 1967 the management were so hip they thought that a trio of spotty 16 year olds were Cream. We were chucked out and told that the club didn't open for another two hours. Mooching round we saw Jack leaning on the roof of Ginger's Interceptor chatting to Ginger and Eric sitting inside. Amazing gig standing six feet in front of Ginger's enormous drumkit and all that amplification(?)Well it was big stuff in 1967. Love the site. All power to you.
NAME: danny heath
LOCATION: Phoenix/AZ
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/7/2003
Time: 4:14:26 AM
COMMENTS
I have been a fan for most of my life. you have a unique and totally different aproach to music and songwriting. My mentor and my guitar teacher Larry Coryell. Asked me to do a chord solo arrangement of Theme For An Imaginary Western. Which I think is the perfect song as far as contrution melody and voice. I only hope I can do it justce. If there are any suggestions please let me know.......DANNY
NAME: jimmy trevelyn
LOCATION: ireland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/8/2003
Time: 5:26:16 PM
COMMENTS
jack what does N.S.U stand for ?
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/9/2003
Time: 3:08:49 AM
COMMENTS
I just got the new Cream BBC sessions cd today....it is so amazing,powerful strong....overwhelming.Jack is so killer on it.What a band they were.I love being a bass player all over again after listening to him on this cd.Looking forward to hearing what the other fans think....go get it!! Jack.....you are one of a kind! We are lucky to have you! Best of everything to ya.Peace,Love,Dave
NAME: marcel
LOCATION: Holand
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/11/2003
Time: 3:28:38 PM
COMMENTS
Does anyone out there have any music of Jack with Mick Taylor('75)? Thanks.
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/12/2003
Time: 2:05:02 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, It's been a long time since I tapped the keys on the old DELL...probably because the ill fated tour of OZ was cancelled and like many Aussie devotees, was disappointed that you could not get down here. Good to see you are keeping the fans up to date on your diary page...George fell of the perch 18 months ago...obviously busy times for a busy man. Maybe your management could drop a few entries into the diary, you know, just to keep the paying public up to date with your latest adventures, if you are having any that is. Keep up the good work Jack. By the way, the DVD is pretty fucking good. Enjoy the northern summer. Phil.
NAME: Fred Bonfils
LOCATION: Indiana USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/12/2003
Time: 12:57:13 PM
COMMENTS
Bruce, I have LOVED your bass playing for 30+ years!! It lifts my heart and mind to listen! Take Care Man!!!
NAME: Ken Park
LOCATION: Manchester UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/12/2003
Time: 4:47:43 PM
COMMENTS
I have been a fan for many years (very disappointed with the Jools Holland performance) and I have just bought the album live in Manchester. I was actually at that gig so I am on a recording with Jack Bruce, how cool is that? Jack has a genuinely original sound I look forward to hearing the new album.
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/15/2003
Time: 2:24:03 AM
COMMENTS
I got the new cd of Harmony Row and have just listened to about half of it.I have not heard it in a while and it was so beautiful to hear again.The sound quality is a pleasure and the EB-3 roars.I love all of Jack's albums,but this is just pure genious and inspiration at work.Pam and I walked down the aisle to Folk Song 2o years ago this August.I am the guy who owned the Gibson bass on that cd,the legendary bass.I played it for 2 years before meeting up with Jack and giving it to him.He gave me a beautiful fretless in '91 that I still have.So to hear this cd tonight is quite a trip!Peace to all of you and thanks to Jack for his music and memories,Dave
NAME: bobboblues
LOCATION: roma italia
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/16/2003
Time: 5:40:22 AM
COMMENTS
don't know when this message will be ,or not, published...hope to be in time...Jack is on the cover of the current (??) issue of Bass Guitar Magazine(www.bassguitarmagazine.com).
NAME: jan maillard
LOCATION: santiago,chile
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/16/2003
Time: 5:28:29 PM
COMMENTS
jack bruce deberia ser votado el bajista mas inspirado y original del rock....y no pasra de producir discos excelentes...harmony row es un clasico,una obra maestra.su trabajo con cream es unico,irrepetible.lifetime tambien....
NAME: NAT SCHIAVONE
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/16/2003
Time: 5:37:04 PM
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NAME: Sean
LOCATION: ireland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/16/2003
Time: 6:27:32 PM
COMMENTS
would love to see Cream play again, they were the greatest band ever, nobody to this day has come near them, will we ever hear any more Cream Recordings?
NAME: Mike Lun
LOCATION: Germnatown, Maryland, USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/16/2003
Time: 11:36:37 PM
COMMENTS
Cream is the greatest 3 man (4 sometimes) band..ever. Jack Bruce is the gretaest bass guitar player ever. Thanks, Jack, for some fabulous music. I still listen to your music almost everyday. Good Health.
NAME: gbada
LOCATION: lomemereke
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/19/2003
Time: 6:45:45 PM
COMMENTS
l love this site
NAME: Ken Klein
LOCATION: Los Angeles
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/20/2003
Time: 1:45:58 PM
COMMENTS
Just a quick note to say that Jet Set Jewel is a great album with some of the strongest songwriting, singing, and playing I've ever heard from the Master. Go out and buy this - even if you already have Willpower. It's more than worth it.
NAME: Richard
LOCATION: Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/21/2003
Time: 7:21:40 AM
COMMENTS
Jack, I got all of your Re-released CDs ! Thank you so much for your music- I love you! You are the real "Jet Set Jewel" in music!!!!!
Richard, germany.
NAME: bobby odonnell
LOCATION: denny,scotland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/21/2003
Time: 8:47:17 AM
COMMENTS
My very first fan mail.It's nice to have a chance to say thanks to Jack. I bought my first bass after hearing Disraeli Gears and still gig three times a week after all these years.As I grew older, Jacks influence opened my ears to the styles of music that have been a sountrack to my life, and Pete Browns lyrics still remain some of the most evocative ever written.I suppose his mainly influence on me was to inspire me to innovate, not immitate, so for that, thanks Jack.
NAME: Michael Briggs
LOCATION: Mill Valley,CA
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/21/2003
Time: 6:18:54 PM
COMMENTS
I had heard a few years ago about a tour with both: Ulrich Roth and also Michael Schenker on guitars,and then another tour with Vernon Reid on Guitar,either of these line-ups would be truly incredible and would blow me away,what's happened with this tour of USA and when will you be touring Calif.? I would love to see the Roth/Schenker line-up and would go to every gig for sure,esp. if Ginger was added on drums,as he's the best! And you know that too Jack!
NAME: martin williams
LOCATION: guernsey
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/21/2003
Time: 7:14:19 PM
COMMENTS
I have just acquired the remastered "out of the storm" album. I've not heard this for 25 years as my original record collection was tragically destroyed in a fire. This album still takes my breath away, in terms of imagination and musicianship as it did when I was a younger drummer/musician. Thank you for the enduring inspiration!
Martin williams
NAME: Ville Vasama
LOCATION: Fnland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/24/2003
Time: 3:33:00 PM
COMMENTS
Kovaa kamaa!!!!!!
NAME: ron beretta
LOCATION: chicago, il
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/24/2003
Time: 4:23:03 PM
COMMENTS
HI JACK, REALLY ENJOY YOUR WEBSITE AND JUST RECENTLY GOT SHADOWS IN THE AIR, GREAT SET OF TUNES. I REALLY LIKE THE NEW TWISTS ON SUNSHINE AND WHITE ROOM, AND IT IS GREAT TO HEAR TUNES FROM SONGS FOR A TAILOR IN A NEW LIGHT. I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THAT ALBUM SINCE IT CAME OUT WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, STILL THINK IT'S THE BEST SOLO ALBUM YOU'VE DONE, ALTHOUGH HARMONY ROW IS A CLOSE SECOND. PETE BROWN AND YOURSELF HAMMERED OUT SOME GREAT LYRICS. ALSO JUST GOT A CD OF BEST OF CREAM REMASTERED, IN FACT I'M LISTENING TO DESERTED CITIES OF THE HEART AS I TYPE THIS, A GREAT TUNE. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VISIT TO CHICAGO, LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS IN 1980 AT PARK WEST. KEEP DANCIN' ON AIR, JACK,
FROM YOUR FAN, RON
NAME: daniel kiss
LOCATION: hungary
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/26/2003
Time: 4:14:55 AM
COMMENTS
Hi! this is a very great web site! I enjoy it very much, Jack is still a dinosaur in blues music a great survivor! I would like to sing as he does but it nearly impossible:)))the other similar voice to him is Stevie Winwood's, GREAT PEOPLE!I just like to add to the comments that there are a lot of people here in Hungary who like your music, and will like it on forever
best wishes
daniel
NAME: Martin Simpson
LOCATION: JHB South Africa
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/27/2003
Time: 6:31:39 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Wicked site. Just too much to take in all at once. Will be back when I've digested what I've experienced today. I hear Ginger is living down here with us now. We've got our own website down here - www.bassplayers.co.za Come in and check us out when you've got some time and Pleeeeaase leave a message in our visitors book, it'll knock the guys out!!!!!!
NAME: Martin Simpson
LOCATION: JHB South Africa
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/27/2003
Time: 6:31:45 AM
COMMENTS
Hey Jack, Wicked site. Just too much to take in all at once. Will be back when I've digested what I've experienced today. I hear Ginger is living down here with us now. We've got our own website down here - www.bassplayers.co.za Come in and check us out when you've got some time and Pleeeeaase leave a message in our visitors book, it'll knock the guys out!!!!!!
NAME: ken travis
LOCATION: horseheads ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/28/2003
Time: 11:42:39 AM
COMMENTS
mr bruce is and always will be the greatest fuckin bass player on the planet
NAME: george schroeder
LOCATION: balto md. usa
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/28/2003
Time: 8:03:36 PM
COMMENTS
celebrating my 50th with (the gift) jack's dvd "live at canterbury fayre"! to all fans, this is a keeper, with jack in great form with a great band!!
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
ADDRESS:
Date: 6/30/2003
Time: 7:38:52 AM
COMMENTS
Hello Margrit,
Will Jack make a tour after releasing the new CD? And when this CD comes?
Martti
NAME: Michael Briggs
LOCATION: Mill Valley,California
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Date: 7/1/2003
Time: 8:56:19 PM
COMMENTS
Howdy Dear Young Jack: Re: Blues Scarceno,I heard that the reason that you had decided on Blues Scarceno being in the '89 Baker/Bruce Line-up is because he had never actually supposedly ever listened to or heard The Cream..... I went to three gigs from San Juan Capistrano,to The Palace in Hollywood,to Ventura Theatre in my then 1968 Gold Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and enjoyed everything except Blues guitar-playing as it seemed to be out of sync with any form of actual bonding unison with the other 2 thirds of the band..It did'nt envelope the actual sound in a way that you had been blanketed with Clapton's playing or even Mick Taylor's...So Even though the other 2 3rd's of the band was brilliant and completely incredible and innovative and progressive...The guitar playing seemed to be a series of flashy Guitar-Proto-Type,Hammer-On's and influenced by people like Eddie Van Halen and others that mastered that type of technique,it lacked in soul and depth to me as it had very little bottom and was very one-dimensional as it was very sloppy playing...I would much rather hear an incredible player like Ulrich Roth from The Scorpions,circa 1973-1978 play with you and Ginger,or Allan Holdsworth...I have also thought about the possibilities of others like Neal Schon or Gary Duncan the indian Cat from Quicksilver Messenger Service playing with the band with yourself and Ginger or in the context of the Kip Hanrahan group that did the ever-wonderful "Exotica" and many others...I have spoken to Allan about it as I was partially responsible for Allan getting through to Enigma when he was selling his I.O.U. 1st LP on his then own label through his manager and Allan would like the idea of a band with yourself and Ginger Baker as he was much more of a fan of Eric Clapton then Jimi Hendrix,sadly enough,although that was always Allan's style...But of course quite righteously,then you could always get Uli and Allan together to be a 2000 21st Century version of Cream,crossed with Twin-Guitar Harmonies of Wishbone Ash and The Allman Brothers! This would be truly great Jack! Anyway,I have a really great label owned by a local cat here in the Bay Area: Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records,whom would love to record yourself with Allan or Leslie West or Ulrich Roth and Michael Schenker...Also A Truly GREAT Name for another West Coast Version of The Next Kip Hanrahan CD Release would be "Phenomena",you could get old Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse band-mate: Stevie Winwood to replace the late Don Pullen on Organ and Keyboards.. There are loads of local Bay Area musicians like Gary Duncan(Part/Half Scottish!) and others like Carlos Santana,Greg "Hand-Feet" Errico and many,many others around here that would gladly pay homage to your royal greatness and genius/brilliance...You are the very best musician in The Cream and the real-world needs to know it and just how truly great you are...Contact Mike Varney at Shrapnel Records in Novato,CA (415) Area Code,if you are interested in doing a project like this with Allan and Uli,Michael Schenker,Neal Schon,Duncan,Santana or whatever comes to your mind Jack..."Phenomena" Lives as does Jack Bruce's great majestically God-given,magical music lives on eternally and forevermore...In Our Hearts and Minds..THANK YOU JACK FOR 38 TRULY WONDERFUL YEARS OF GREATNESS AND BRILLIANCE...YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE WEST JACK!
NAME: Jos Jaspers
LOCATION: Gen. Santos City, Philippines
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Date: 7/2/2003
Time: 2:19:08 PMCOMMENTS
Just found a cassette of the B.B.M.-band. Great music. Not bad at all! Haven't been tracking your ways for more than 30 years, but to me the spirit is still there. Keep 'm comin'.
NAME: Walter H Goldstein
LOCATION: staten island, NY USA
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Date: 7/3/2003
Time: 7:16:01 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, you are one of my all time fav musicians.I have made a point to see you live whenever you have been in the ny area. Your song writing,playing and that voice, unparalled. Why more bassists don't cite you as an influence is beyond me. I have been a drummer for 30+ yrs and regret not to have been fortunate enough to play with you. All the best Walter
NAME: reinier rabell
LOCATION: spain
ADDRESS: reinier_8msn.com
Date: 7/4/2003
Time: 2:35:32 PMCOMMENTS
HELLO, SEÑOR JACK BRUCE I´M A GOOD OF EL NEGRO AND CUBAN TOO HE KNOWS YOU ARE ONE OF MY HEROES I HOPE SOME DAY Y CAN SEE YOU PLAY I AM VERY PROUD OF EL NEGRO ,MR BRUCE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE IN CUBA WHO LOVE YOUR MUSIC I HAVE A FRIENDIN CUBA (JUANITO CAMACHO THAT HE KNOWS ABOUT YOU MORE THAN YOU IT IS NOT A JOKE) ASK EL NEGRO ABOUT HIM I M SURE YOU LOVE HIN WELL . GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS EL NEGRO TOO PLEASE SAY HI TO HIN
NAME: DANNY HEATH
LOCATION: PHOENIX AZ
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Date: 7/5/2003
Time: 1:48:51 PMCOMMENTS
i'VE BEEN STUDYING WITH LARRY CORYELL ONE OF JACKS COHORTS IN THE SEVENTIES. WE WERE DISCUSSING CHORD SOLO'S AND THE FIRST SONG THAT CAME TO MIND WAS THEME FOR AN IMAGINARY WESTERN. iN MY MIND THE MOST PERFECTLY CRAFTED AND BEAUTIFUL SONG EVER WRITEN. wELL LARRY SAID YOU DO IT. i'M ACCEPTING IDEAS FROM YOU ALL ESPECIALLY YOU JACK. i HAVE LOTS OF IDEAS BUT I WANT TO DO IT JUSTCE. WHAT DO YOU THINK????? WRITE TO
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NAME: Mike
LOCATION: Germany
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Date: 7/7/2003
Time: 8:01:06 AMCOMMENTS
Does anybody know the names of the background singer (1 female 1 male) from Jack bruce and Friends Rockpalast Show in 1980? www.rockpalastarchiv.de
NAME: wiel
LOCATION: Netherlands
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Date: 7/7/2003
Time: 12:43:33 PMCOMMENTS
Marcel,
De cd Jack Bruce Band live 75 is de band waar hij ook mee in Den Haag en op Pinkpop speelde. Dus ook met Taylor als gitarist. Deze cd ( dubbel) is in mei van dit jaar uitgebracht. Succes en groeten uit Venlo
NAME: Drew
LOCATION: utero
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Date: 7/7/2003
Time: 1:12:49 PMCOMMENTS
Hi, nice site. I saw Jack Bruce in concert for that Abbey Road Beatles tribute thing. It was cool.
NAME: Frank Nye
LOCATION: Pennsylvania
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Date: 7/7/2003
Time: 1:12:58 PMCOMMENTS
Theme From Imaginary Western... what a great song. I really like the way Mountian did it at Woodstock. That guitar solo is one of the best ever. (Thanks for writing that Jack!)
Speaking of solo's... (how's that for a segway) my favorite rock song EVER recorded is the Cream version of Crossroads. The bass playing by Jack (it just kicks ass!) and the guitar solo's by Eric are just the best jam that was ever recorded. I never get tired of hearing it!
I have heard that Eric said it wasn't that good, that he was actually playing some of it wrong or something... but what the hell, there is nothing to knock about that recording at all. I have not heard a better live rock song since it was recorded 35 years ago. NOT ONE!!
I just read the book about Cream and in it, it mentions about the Cream performance at the R&R Hall of Fame induction (in 1993). Damn, I missed that entirely. I went to Amazon to see if it was recorded or taped and I see no release for it. Do you mean to tell me that that performance wasn't recorded (CD) or filmed (DVD) and relased?!
I have to see them doing Crossroads, White Room & SUnshine Of Your Love again. The version of Crossroads on the version on the "farewell tour tape (Albert Hall performance?)is passable but the overall video taping and editing of the video sucked. Does anyone know where I can buy the R&R Hall of Fame sound check or actual performance?
Have you seen the new Led Zep DVD? It is very good. That movie that was released years ago (The Song Remains the Same) just sucks in comparison. Who has some good tape of Cream so we can see something compatible fronm them. After all they are the band that got it all started!
Thanks for the info.
Franco Nye
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NAME: Ian Green
LOCATION: Bristol, UK
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Date: 7/7/2003
Time: 11:02:56 PMCOMMENTS
Hi,
Nice to see the solo albums available again!
I'm trying to put together a story on composer and pianist Mike Taylor who Jack played with and who wrote some stuff for Cream, is there any way for Jack to answer questions ? I'm contacting John Hiseman and maybe Dick Heckstall-Smith as well.
Cheers, Ian Green
NAME: Mark Pryzby
LOCATION: Phila. Pa.
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Date: 7/9/2003
Time: 5:54:54 PMCOMMENTS
NAME: Noel Hodda
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
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Date: 7/11/2003
Time: 2:30:25 AMCOMMENTS
Those who are interested may want to check out www.cloudsandclocks.net, an Italian music and culture free-ezine. It has a good overview of Jack Bruce's career and a review of the newly released live 2fer, plus a lot of other interesting stuff e.g. interviews with Hugh Hopper and the like. Nothing you don't know, but well written and good to see a European view.
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - England
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Date: 7/11/2003
Time: 5:46:57 PMCOMMENTS
Jack / Derek,
I've just got hold of a copy of the "The Canterbury Fayre" DVD which is great - a truly atmospheric gig which has considerable intimacy to it, especially the way it has been filmed. It reminds me that I remember seeing somebody officially videoing a gig I attended at 'The Grand' in Clapham, London in 1993 (band with Gary Husband and Blues Saraceno). Is there any intention to release this ever?....it was a brilliant gig - I was in the front row with some mates. I think we would even be on the film!!!
Also I have been listening a lot to the newly re-released solo albums especially "How's Tricks" and "Jet Set Jewel". What a great band that was and two amazingly complete and cohesive records they are. Curiously I have also been listening a lot to Jeff Beck's "Who Else?" album - the connection? One Tony Hymas of course. Has Jack ever recorded with Jeff Beck? The two master musicians move in such similar circles and have obvious overlaps in musical territory, besides the more obvious links via Hymas and Cozy Powell solo albums.
What a combination that would be Jack Bruce and Jeff Beck - both hailing from the early 60s London blues scene - their paths must have crossed many times over the years but no real collaboration ever? If Jack ever takes time away from the marvellous Chicoland Express.....well.....how about a venture with Jeff Beck? Perhaps with Bill Bruford or Ginger on drums and Carla Bley on keys...all the B's (or atleast four of them = "B4" or "Before").
Whatever, I think the Jeff Beck gig would be great.
In the meantime I eagerly await the new album. I'm still busy with the JB solo album remasters and also the Zep stuff recently released.....
Regards
Howard Johnston
NAME: Richard Walikis
LOCATION: Baldwinsville, NY
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Date: 7/12/2003
Time: 12:07:00 AMCOMMENTS
Jack - I know what you need in a guitarist and I have the goods to fit that bill. I am a huge fan of the live Cream stuff (like Sweet Wine, Sleepy Time Time etc..) especially when the band is phasing in and out of time. If you and Ginger wanted to try it one more time and take a 3-piece Jam on the road I'll do it. My credentials? Well, there's a song circulating on the internet called "Traffic Jam" that is supposed to be a rare cut from Carlos Santana and Stevie Ray vaughan - we'll its me! How about this - here's a live version of it from 1995 as a 4-piece (basss, drums, gtr, sax) recorded from a boombox in a bar that I played - it sounds remarkably like the Klooks Kleek stuff you guys did in the 60's. This has not circluated. Check it out here: <a href="/http://home.twcny.rr.com/rwalikis/trafficjam.mp3"> Traffic Jam LIVE 1994</a> Jack, I close my eyes and play the guitar. I can sing very well too and I write and collaborate. I'm serious - I can't do it without solid players and you and Ginger are the absolute best. You'll need a player like me (forget Gary Moore - he just doesn't get it) and I promise we can make it better than what you did with Clapton.
NAME: magga
LOCATION: lome
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Date: 7/14/2003
Time: 2:50:44 PMCOMMENTS
i don blowh here thanks
NAME: mark troxell
LOCATION: topeka, ks
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Date: 7/14/2003
Time: 8:48:41 PMCOMMENTS
on the live cream albums i would turn down the channel with eric so i could learn your bass licks
NAME: Adam
LOCATION: Wirral Merseyside
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Date: 7/16/2003
Time: 9:29:24 AMCOMMENTS
Great stuff!
NAME: Tim
LOCATION: Berlin, Germany
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Date: 7/17/2003
Time: 5:04:51 AMCOMMENTS
Hi Jack! At the moment my most vavorite album is the "Knights of the blues table". I'm playing in blues band and we plan to cover the nice song "send for me" - but I can't find the lyrics anywhere! Could you help me? Thanks, Tim.
NAME: John Renzo
LOCATION: LA California, USA
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Date: 7/18/2003
Time: 10:40:56 PMCOMMENTS
Jack,
You are the best. Please continue to make great music and keep the pretenders honest. Ginger was right about one thing for sure. You're a F***ing great musician and vocalist. Love your work. Cheers from,
John and Anne Renzo
NAME: dave
LOCATION: nyc
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Date: 7/20/2003
Time: 11:30:00 AMCOMMENTS
regarding the 1st live cream release; anyone that knew better and realized what a bad mixing job it was, was prompted to adjust the levels to bring out the most amazing bass playing and improvisational thought coming from jack. just the bass and drums would have sufficed alone.
NAME: Daniel Blue
LOCATION: Shreveport La.
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Date: 7/20/2003
Time: 11:55:01 PMCOMMENTS
Hello Jack
Just want to say thanks for all the years of GREAT music. Hope you will book a date(s) here in Shreveport soon.Keep up the great music...Do intend to do another Jazz album? A Fan Daniel Blue
NAME: MaryRose
LOCATION: Florida
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Date: 7/21/2003
Time: 9:59:28 PMCOMMENTS
I think this site is great becaz it`s honoring the best damn bassist that ever stepped on the earth.I mean I`m only 13 years old I have never heard a better bass player in my entire life.I mean when I heard this guy 4 the first time I mean I could not believe it.I was shocked to hear a bass like that that`s what I want 2 sound like and I`m almost there.Jack Bruce is AWESOME and thats really all I have 2 say.thanx:) Bye
NAME: MaryRose
LOCATION: Florida
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Date: 7/21/2003
Time: 10:26:12 PMCOMMENTS
Jack I dont know if you r reading this or not but u r the best damn bassist that ever lived and ever will live.I'm 13 and I love u man U r SO FRIEKIN GREAT.I play bass too man but I aint neva heard some1 like u b4 in my life.U r my idol.Once I heard u 4 the 1st time I know that is like I wanted 2 sound like but um(yeah right not happening any time soon)but I`m pretty good I mean I practice round 6 hours a day I jam wit any1 I can u know music sikes me out especially ur music I mean your bass playin absoluteky blows my mind its so amazingly awesome u know I cant ever go in to those double 32nd notes or dotted 62nd frieken notes when u go in2 the break in crossroads I mean your unreal.I can play crossroads pretty good but your amazing.Badge your incredible I love how u change the whole bass around after George Harrison does his little break thing I mean its kool.How was it like jammin wit George Harrison anyway , ERIC CLAPTON!Well they r actually lucky 2 b jammin wit u I should say well thats about it luv yah bass playin your amazing and thats bout all I can say your bass playin speaks 4 itself.Oh and I saw this rare picture with u and a rickenbacker I always wanted 1 of those basses .my dream bass u know hey if u have an extra 1 lyin round send it this way (I cant afford a rick.I own a washburn :( yeah its sad stuff well luv yah im a 4eva fan
-MaryRose-
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Australia
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Date: 7/25/2003
Time: 5:11:56 PMCOMMENTS
If you would like to receive the free electronic newsletter on Jack Bruce please send an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject "sign me up". Regards - Marc.
NAME: Henry Correy
LOCATION: Wollongong, AUSTRALIA
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Date: 7/25/2003
Time: 11:36:10 PMCOMMENTS
Hi Jack, As a fellow Bassist who started my musical trip in 1967,I just want to say that of all the fine bass players around,You and Larry Taylor,have always been my favourites. I went from Violin to Bass Guitar, and completely by-passed regular guitar, therefore I think and play as a bassist should, and not try to be a lead guitarist on bass! To this day , two of my favourite pieces of live recordings,are Crossroads and Spoonful "live" on Cream's Wheels Of Fire set.
I fully appreciate the sensitivity and original approach you employ in your Songwriting, Vocals and bass playing. Your solo albums are very enjoyable as well as BBM cd.
All the best ! Hope we can catch up sometime. If you'd care to sign my guestbook it would be my honour! at; www.geocities.com/henry_correy/
Greetings From Australia
Henry Correy
NAME: plschmelzer
LOCATION: hasty, co USA
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Date: 7/26/2003
Time: 12:10:12 PMCOMMENTS
It's been great to hear jet-set jewel. Live in '75 is fun too. I've been waiting a long time to really hear that band. Who knows the dirt? Why did they break-up? Mick Taylor left the Stones to do this band. Did they all hate eachother? Also will anyone out their send me a tape or something of Automatic? I've never been able to hear it. I also would appreciate if anyone has figured out the chords to Can you follow or other Jack Bruce Songs. I have to much of a tin ear to really hear the changes.
NAME: Dave Sutherland
LOCATION: Nottingham
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Date: 7/26/2003
Time: 4:04:46 PMCOMMENTS
On the subject of the re - mastered albums "Things We Like " was way ahead of it's time! It was MADE for the CD format. Listening to it now is like hearing something speciel for the first time.
NAME: george schroeder
LOCATION: balto. md. usa
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Date: 7/28/2003
Time: 2:45:12 PMCOMMENTS
don't know any other way to state it,..sooo...what better way to celebrate turning 50 than getting the live at"canterbury fayre dvd"right!???! it's fab!! but wrong!! my crazy but wonderful family got me a "warwick corvette fretless"!! so i'm quite beside myself(with joy)and i want to say,thanks to my family,thanks to warwick for their beautiful intstruments and thank you jack!!!
NAME: Alex
LOCATION: England
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Date: 7/30/2003
Time: 9:06:27 AMCOMMENTS
Your songs are like old friends.
NAME: neilson hall
LOCATION: port elizabeth - south africa
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Date: 8/1/2003
Time: 4:35:51 PMCOMMENTS
My first inspiration to play bass(1960's),and still doing it to-day....I'm in my 50's and playing jazz now, I would give my eye-teeth to hear that Jack has brought out a straight ahead jazz album...aahhh dreams.
NAME: Hans-Hermann Moll
LOCATION: Grevenbroich, Germany
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Date: 8/2/2003
Time: 5:06:12 PMCOMMENTS
Hi, Mr. Jack, I have just listened to the first four remastered solo-works (en suite) which I bought in Cologne this afternoon. Whoever's idea it was to remaster these recordings - it was the best idea he ever had in his life (except it was the composer and musician himself). The CD's are of excellent acoustic quality and - what makes me very happy - all the artwork also seems to be done with a great deal of love to the music. So thanks again for that music which i am listening to since it first came out. It was the radio then. So - kind regards from Germany to England. H2M
NAME: lenny V
LOCATION: nyc.
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Date: 8/5/2003
Time: 11:12:23 AMCOMMENTS
Peace & love to jack & family & Mr. D the webmaster Lenny hear guitar player from canyon hey J. hey D. just heard A killer version of NSU. Feat. peter Rosenberg on drums me on guitar and yours truly derick on bass not just any bass but the holy grail the mother of them all jacks own Warrick thumb bass how cool is that classic rockers no bull the real thing. Now that’s history hey jack maybe next time your in the apple we can jam and truly vibe. we still talk about that night we hung out with you back when you played bb.kings in dec.2001/we have A shot of you and canyon grooving in the lobby of the hotel you where in. we were so moved by your kindness your smiles & grins ha ha/ your just real jack don't ever change that for us as a power trio you've given us total unlimited inspiration! CANYON is a cream and Hendrix cover band. My bassist Herb Vargas and I was so moved by your version of Were Going Wrong, it's that version you played December 12th at BB Kings with all do respect I think that was the principal of the evening, hands-down this is the best version I've herd ever. SHIT you out did your self. It is now a staple in our set. Jack really would love to hear from you and Derek. Seriously Jack if you want we can send you a copy of one of our CD's paying tribute to you and your goriest past, and let’s not forget James Marshall Hendrix (rip).
PS: Just one rainy wish From: Peter Rosenberg, Herb Vargas, and yours truly Lenny Veras
Love, CANYON
NAME: Rick Reardon
LOCATION: Oceanside, CA
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Date: 8/6/2003
Time: 5:07:11 PMCOMMENTS
Jack,
I saw you and Ginger twice back in 1990 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. I am still a big fan. When are you gonna get down back on the road in Southern California? I am so there if you tour.
Rick "Cream fan since 1966" Reardon
NAME: Masha
LOCATION: St.Petersburg, Russia
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Date: 8/7/2003
Time: 9:26:21 AMCOMMENTS
Have just seen JB`s pics on News page. I find you gorgeous, Jack! It would be lovely if you updated the site with more new pix like those ones! I miss u, Scottish singer... Hugs,
Masha
NAME: RAVI KHANOLKAR
LOCATION: BANGALORE CITY, INDIA
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Date: 8/9/2003
Time: 2:20:48 PMCOMMENTS
Dear Jack, The first time i heard your music was with CREAM(which surprisingly was released in INDIA,in '68)Music was hard to get but i somehow managed to lay my hands on all CREAM albums.I also managed to pick up the albums songs for a taylor and harmony row.OUTSTANDING.A couple of years ago someone loaned me a video of SUPERSHOW outstanding as well.I've been trying to get the dvd of the same but have not been able to locate it anywhere on the net(AS WELL AS THE CD REISSUES OF YOUR FIRST TWO SOLO ALBUMS)These are definately not going to be released in INDIA I would apprecite it very much if your fan club or anybody reading this letter could help me locate the same. THANKS RAVI KHANOLKAR
NAME: Jens Hoppe
LOCATION: Hinte, Germany
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Date: 8/10/2003
Time: 3:10:35 PMCOMMENTS
Really GREAT music!!!
When can I see you live in Germany? Perhaps with E.C. on stage?
NAME: plee
LOCATION: NYC
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Date: 8/12/2003
Time: 9:32:20 AMCOMMENTS
Read about the ITV "Has Been" show with Ginger and felt very bad about it.
First, no matter what, he's no "has been", a dormant volcano perhaps but never extinct.
Second, sorry about his INS/IRS problems, which the UK seems to be bandwagoning as to re. his residence in S. Africa.
Third, hope he's not feeling too poorly what with the limp and cane.
Lastly, the bitterness over the past. Kind of makes me feel ashamed to have on occasion urged on a reunion of 3 very disparate elements.
More than anything, I wish Ginger all peace and happiness. Wish he had a website with a Guestbook so that I and many others could say so directly, so here's hoping he reads it here.
plee
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - UK
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Date: 8/12/2003
Time: 9:47:15 AMCOMMENTS
Just a quickie from me (for a change)...
Does anybody know what has happened to the 8th planned remastered release as part of the recent solo albums overhaul - wasn't there a compilation of some description also scheduled?...
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
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Date: 8/13/2003
Time: 5:38:38 AMCOMMENTS
Jack, Here I am working back, getting more pissed off as the time rolls by and by some magic, a cold beer lands in my hand and I am listening to one of your masterpeices, 'Harmony Row'.I feel better already. I think I might follow up with 'Colosseum live'... now that would make this shitty day turn right around. I better get back to work! Regards, Phil.
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: The Wirral - UK
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Date: 8/13/2003
Time: 10:28:33 AMCOMMENTS
Wake Up Derek !!!
Hot off the (internet) presses...
Jack's new album interestingly titled
"More Jack Than God" (SANCD211)
Out on Sanctuary Records on 15/09/03 featuring the following tracks (some new and some reworkings)...
"So They Invented Race" "Follow The Flame" "Kelly's Blues" "We're Going Wrong" "Bizniz" "Progress" "I Feel Free" "Ricin" "The Night They Were Mine" "Milonga II" "Cold Island" "Written In Blues On Her Skin" "Politician" "Lost In The City"
Atleast that's what the Sanctuary Records Group website tells us - if you search hard (by artist)
Only a few weeks to go then....
NAME: Pete Vel
LOCATION: Provo,Utah
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Date: 8/14/2003
Time: 4:27:19 PMCOMMENTS
Dear Jack,I have been a fan of yours since Fresh Creem.Utah is a great place for a tour date,we have large venues to use.Would you please consider a tour date here?Thanks for all the great music over the years!I have been a guitarist since 65,and your influence has been huge!Thanks your friend Pete Vel
NAME: Fran Harper
LOCATION: Stockport , UK
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Date: 8/14/2003
Time: 7:27:54 PMCOMMENTS
I love people whose music causes ripples. All those influences combined into unforgettable music. My favourite - " Never tell your mother she's out of tune" Love and respect.
NAME: John Boyd
LOCATION: Spokane Wa USA
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Date: 8/19/2003
Time: 10:19:56 AMCOMMENTS
The greatest Bass Player and Showman I have ever seen
NAME: jackie bowling
LOCATION: bournemouth
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Date: 8/20/2003
Time: 4:59:24 PMCOMMENTS
it is ginger baker am interested in 4 frieend is he married is he agile used 2 b very agile
NAME: KINGS ONYE EZE
LOCATION: LOME
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Date: 8/21/2003
Time: 8:35:56 AMCOMMENTS
I LOVE YOUR SITE
NAME: Bert Hoexum
LOCATION: Groningen, Netherlands
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Date: 8/22/2003
Time: 9:55:47 AMCOMMENTS
When I was 14 years old, I first heard you. Being a singer in a band myself, I knew then I had found my fauvorite musician and inspiration. Like Jimmy Hendrix, Jack was "touched by the gods!" Now I'm 50 and it still feels the same, He's the greatest, I still sing in a band (that is: another band!)and I send you my deepest feelings of friendship and a wagon full of thank you's! Bert Hoexum.
NAME: ricardo barbosa
LOCATION: uberaba-brazil
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Date: 8/23/2003
Time: 10:24:07 PMCOMMENTS
Jack-you are still the best.Thanx for such great memories.Songs like One,Keep it down,Mickey the fidler,Running through our hands,are part of my day to day.Love you!!
NAME: Curtis Gray
LOCATION: Dayton, Ohio, USA
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Date: 8/27/2003
Time: 10:28:18 PMCOMMENTS
As an electric bassist of only about two years, I have a huge amount of admiration for Jack Bruce's work, and I hope to one day have at least a fraction of the immense skill that Mr. Bruce possesses. I love you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NAME: Bill Chivers
LOCATION: LA area, California
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Date: 8/30/2003
Time: 4:56:27 AMCOMMENTS
You've been my model ever since I heard you on Fresh Cream....saw every concert in LA saving your Whisky initial gig.
Everybody that knows me would tell you how much I think of you and your playing...you are the guy who made Cream run...
I'm still the only one I know that has Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row.
absolute best regards:
bill
NAME: PETER H
LOCATION: COVINGTON,GA,USA
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Date: 8/30/2003
Time: 3:06:50 PMCOMMENTS
People sometimes tell me that I sing a little like Jack Bruce. Sadly, I don't.
NAME: dave sutherland
LOCATION: nottingham, england
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Date: 8/31/2003
Time: 4:26:26 PMCOMMENTS
mesage to neilson hall try getting hold of "Things We Like". It might be over thirty years old but it must be one of the most understated British jazz albums of all time. Jack with John Mclaughlin,Jon Hiseman and Dick Heckstall-Smith, you can't go wrong man!
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Oz
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Date: 8/31/2003
Time: 11:17:35 PMCOMMENTS
Hi Derek, in case you don't know, your email box is full. Best wishes - Marc.
NAME: chicorey
LOCATION: losangeles
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Date: 9/1/2003
Time: 4:38:51 PMCOMMENTS
jack is the greatest,it would take a book to write my true feelings for the man his music the legend. i know that much has allready been said,but like the other great names because of this web site may he continue to reach the world with his music and may his legend live on, and on. because of jack i play and record, and he is a constant influence .on my music and the standard i try to live up to when i pick the bass up to play. god bless you jack. thank you for the poster and your kind words to me at the house of blues in l.a. your devoted fan chico rey
NAME: Olaf Braasch
LOCATION: Lüneburg, Germany (close to Hamburg)
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Date: 9/2/2003
Time: 8:45:34 AMCOMMENTS
dear jack!
belated congratulations to your 60th birtday. Hope it was as nice as your 50th bithday-concert for german tv station wdr - i still love seeing the performance on vhs. i play the drums in a rockband and ervery year when the sun shines we take out the instruments and the pa and make a little open air festival with one or two other bands. this year we played with the young talents of "sproud", the band of our bassplayer´s son, and "univibe and the tubemen", the second band of our singer and hammond organ player. AND WE DID A WUNDERFUL VERSION OF YOUR FANTASTIC SONG "THEME FOR AN IMAGINARY WESTERN"! we also played "neighbour neighbour" by the way. we´ve got it on double-cd and on vhs-video (2 h) and we want to give both to you as a present for all those wunderful music you´ve given to the earth so far. So plaese tell us your postadress and the belated bithdaypresents will come soon. the "l" in "ls" in my email adress is a small L, no big i. our name ist "einer fehlt immer" meanig one is missing ivery time", because we´re nine musicans.
NAME: Thomas Killie
LOCATION: Berlin Germany
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Date: 9/3/2003
Time: 6:35:42 AMCOMMENTS
Not much to say only that after 30 odd years of listening to his mucic and hearing every release I was surprised and later disappointed at how under rated he was portrayed in the mucic business Mr Bruce is an artist and Harmony Row is the testament to that right.
NAME: Alexandre
LOCATION: Brazil
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Date: 9/5/2003
Time: 7:30:07 PMCOMMENTS
Hello Jack! I just would like to ask you to come to Brazil. Give for us the state-of-the-art in bass player. Thanks a lot Master! Your contribuition in music is very important in my studies. I hope to see and hear you very soon here in my country.
NAME: John Sams
LOCATION: Indiana/USA
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Date: 9/5/2003
Time: 8:38:13 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, Love you're playing and I hope the New Cd, brings a tour to the states! You are one of my favorite Bass Players/Vocalist of all time!
Thanks John Sams
NAME: Jim Hampton
LOCATION: Florida
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Date: 9/7/2003
Time: 7:29:18 PMCOMMENTS
I have been a fan since the GB Org. Was able to see you during the "How's Tricks" tour in S.F. CA. Absolutely outstanding performance. You and S. Phillips melded so completely. I bought an old 63 or 64 Gibson EB3 to play on. All the other bassists were getting Fenders or Rick, but nothing could match the tones of the Gibson. And hell, Jack played one. Still have the bass after close to 25 years. Plays great. Alas, have trouble finding folks to play with. Still have all of your albums and now have the CD's to turn the younger generation onto you. Now I teach high school. Keep producing that great music. And if you can, the next time you tour come to northwest florida of somewhere close so I can see you perform once more. Well that is about it. Thanks for all the joy I have gotten from your music. Peace/Love
NAME: Steve Romano
LOCATION: Myrtle Beach,SC USA
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Date: 9/8/2003
Time: 10:21:00 AMCOMMENTS
Jack: Ijust wanted to tell you that I have been following you for many years. I remember meeting you at the Capital Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, the day after Christmas in 1981 when you toured with David Sancious, Clem Clemson and Billy Cobham. The "Good Rats" opened the show which was recorded on the mobile truck outside. My brother, Phil was your bass tech back then. What a SHOW!!!!!! It will stay with me as one of my fond memories of all time. When I returned home to South Carolina after that, my band learned "Livin' Without Ya" and played it for years. I got Phil a 1965 Gibson EBO for Christmas last year as a tribute to his working with you. Glad to see your solo stuff will be re-released, it's about time!!! Thanx for all the great music through the years. Keep Rockin'-Steve
NAME: Brian Ralston
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
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Date: 9/9/2003
Time: 9:22:39 PMCOMMENTS
Derek, There's going to be some self-promotion in this entry and I would invite you to review it before including it, just in case you think it inappropriate. In July this year Marc Wickert organised the first Jack Bruce Congress on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. It was a chance for some of Jack's Australian fans to finally meet after corresponding for a number of years.
Dennis Lawrenson and I got together to perform at the Congress and did a bracket devoted to Jack's and Cream's music, including Sunshine of Your Love, 52nd Street, White Room, Sitting on Top of the World, Badge, Born Under a Bad Sign, Crossroads, Theme for an Imaginary Western. We also did a couple of other brackets of material by artists such as Garry Moore, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison and others.
If any of your visitors are interested I have posted sample videos and photographs of the performance on my website www.selftort.xs4.info. The videos can be found on "The Music" page of the site. There is also a version of "Theme...." that I recently recorded. I'm not happy with it yet and will re-record it.
We are hoping to hold another Congress next year, but are undecided as to venue. We may choose Sydney or return to the Gold Coast.
Looking forward to the new release.
Regards
Brian Ralston
NAME: Martti
LOCATION: Finland
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Date: 9/10/2003
Time: 6:52:54 AMCOMMENTS
Hello Jack,
Greetings from China-I just came back Finland last night. I just noticed that Your new album will be released 15th Sep. I´m thanking You this in advance. TELL ME; ARE YOU GOING TO TOUR - AND WHEN!!!!!!!! By the way, we had "Jack Bruce 60 Years Weekend" two week ago. Nice listening... Watching videos, DVD:s. Never tell Your Mother that She is Out of Tune...
Jack, You are our hero
Best regards
Martti
NAME: Scott Wood
LOCATION: Rexburg, Idaho
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Date: 9/10/2003
Time: 1:56:21 PMCOMMENTS
The song Train Time on the Wheels of Fire record is the greatest harmonica solo I have ever heard. I'm interested in knowing if Jack Bruce has other songs featuring him on harmonica. If there are please contact me. Thanks
NAME: Arto Palin
LOCATION: Tampere Finland
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Date: 9/11/2003
Time: 3:36:52 PMCOMMENTS
Hello. Greetings from Finland. Jack, your music is so original and great. I wnat to see you to play here in Finland? Wellcome! I'm waiting for you.
NAME: Bill Kessler
LOCATION: Mineola, N.Y.
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Date: 9/12/2003
Time: 11:04:23 AMCOMMENTS
Jack: I've been seeing you in NYC since Cream. I used to play along with "Goodbye Cream" on the drums and YOU made me teach myself the bass. I've since moved on to guitar as well (although I still play my EB0 in a jam band) and play in a marginal Cream/Mountain cover band. If you heard me sing Politican you'd be calling lawyers! I'm the guy who wears the "ON BASS FINEST IN THE WORLD JACK BRUCE" tee shirt to all your New York gigs. You noticed it at the Westbury Music Fair Ringo gig and waved to me. I'll never forget that. I piped Cream songs into my younger brother's crib and now he's my bass player! You've been a big influence to us and other players I know and for that I say thank you. God bless you and keep on tearin' it up. Brother Bill of the Kessler Bros. Band.
NAME: Mike Rea
LOCATION: Tucson, Az.
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Date: 9/14/2003
Time: 5:49:34 PMCOMMENTS
All the recent re-issues of Jack's solo material got me to wondering if there were any plans to release "Automatic" on CD. If it is already available, I'd love to find out how I can get ahold of it. Thanks in advance. Mike
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
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Date: 9/16/2003
Time: 3:30:41 AMCOMMENTS
So,a good friend of mine gave me a cd of "Turn It Over" with the bonus track of "One Word." I saw Tony Williams Lifetime perform this song at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1970.I have looked for this song since then....it was worth the wait! It is one of my favorite albums of all time.To hear this music on cd is through the roof for me.This is one of the greatest bands of all time,I believe.Nobody could do what they did! Jack's contribution to the band was one of a kind,as we might expect! I saw the band twice...wow!! Can't wait for the new solo cd...congrats to you Jack.
NAME: Mark Landsberg
LOCATION: West Orange, NJ, USA
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Date: 9/16/2003
Time: 8:45:31 PMCOMMENTS
Hello. A burning question: At the end of "Crossroads" on "Wheels of Fire" are you saying ..."Eric Clapton please, the vocal", or "Eric Clapton, lead and vocal" Hmmmm. Just listened to the BBC Sessions CD. Extraordinary, the version of "Traintime" is so much faster than on "Wheels"...the whole collection is so bluesy and original...after all the years of listening, these takes sound so fresh ( no pun intended)
I saw you at the Bottom Line in new York and at the Capital Theatre in Passaic, NJ with the Jack Bruce and Friends tour in 72?; Billy Cobham, Clem Clemson, etc. My friend Bert H. was your road manager and he had your fretless base at his house during the gigs. Not in tune, and with permission, I twanged it a little. A huge moment in my life. Second huge moment, when you played The BB King Blues Club in New York earlier in 2003. You were dressed horribly in pajamas...but I digress. I was right up front and you opened with NSU. The power of your voice, the vibrato, and the playing....blew me away. One could close their eyes and it might as well been Fresh Cream/Live Cream redux. The other selections were excellent, "Sleepy Time" was excellent...could go on and on...I was outraged that there was not more publicity for this show and was especially disappointed the classic rock station, 104.3, with that blowhard Scott Muny, did not cover this or at least interview you. WHY?
Your whole musical portfolio, Cream and beyond, is amazing and has brought me so much pleasure. Here's to you and many more years of music.
NAME: Gregg Warren
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
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Date: 9/16/2003
Time: 8:50:51 PMCOMMENTS
Jack: Viewing this web resource brings me back to seeing you perform, at The Coach House (San Juan Capistrano, CA), probably sometime in 1995. Your singing, bass and keyboard playing, and overall showmanship were outstanding! I love how you performed "Theme From An Imaginary Western" and "Deserted Cities of The Heart". What a night!!
You're bass playing is phenomenol.
NAME: Dave Oswald
LOCATION: UK
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Date: 9/19/2003
Time: 6:17:12 AMCOMMENTS
Is the song Kellys Blues on More God Than Jack about Dr David Kelly or someone else? Can anyone ask Jack or Pete please? It is an amazing song. Made me cry. Slowly , taking my time, feeling my way into this new CD. Sounds pretty adventurous. No playing safe here. Hope it sells big-time.
NAME: stu
LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne (not far from Lanark)
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Date: 9/19/2003
Time: 4:32:38 PMCOMMENTS
hey... I wrote to you ages ago, and you never got back...! Of course, I was being completely selfish, as I had just buggered my bass and wanted one of yours (i'm sure you have a couple you never play...?)
this is still true by the way... so whenever you want to pop it round just mail me... no bother.
Hope you are well... looking forward to hearning the new album... promise I will get off my arse soon and pick one up... I believe your last effort was the 'latin thing'?... which was ok, but hey... even when you're shite, your f**king good man.
Looking forward to getting the 'thumb'... the kettles on... pop in anytime.
visit my web-site: http://clothsnake.users.btopenworld.com and leave a list
cheers
NAME: Ryan Higgins
LOCATION: Bay City,Mi
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Date: 9/19/2003
Time: 5:40:09 PMCOMMENTS
I love to sit and jam to some cream, bluesbreakers,and many of jacks single stuff...and let us not forget BBM. After hearing BBm's around the next dream i truly believe he can still sing and play under wet cement! Keep bringing them to us!
NAME: Tae
LOCATION: Fukuoka, Japan
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Date: 9/22/2003
Time: 8:55:45 AMCOMMENTS
I've just heard "More Jack Than God"! How cool it is!
Jack, You're so GREAT!!!!
NAME: Martin Baker
LOCATION: London
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Date: 9/22/2003
Time: 11:45:25 AMCOMMENTS
hi Jack, glad to see the new album, when are you touring ? Have approached Sanctuary over DVD of Fresh Live Cream, give us a call on 0208 878 1434. Peace & Love. Martin Baker
NAME: Gerald Sherrett
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon USA
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Date: 9/24/2003
Time: 12:24:28 PMCOMMENTS
Have been a fan of yours seems like forever. Wonder what ever happened to the collaborative effort that was reported between yourself and B. Dylan? Is there any material on tape of that period? Also, I wonder if you ever have plans to travel and play in Asia, specifically old Siam. I have spent much of my life there and bumped into such characters as Jagger and Eartha Kitt on occassion (though not together). A well thought out and executed excursion to Bangkok would be rewarding. Thanks for all the tunes over the years. TGS
NAME: Martti Turunen
LOCATION: Finland
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Date: 9/25/2003
Time: 6:02:21 AMCOMMENTS
Hello Jack,
This year is a Jack Bruce Music-year. All those remastered records plus unreleased music and of course this new album. Our Jack still makes new music and very good music like Lost In the City and Kelly´s Blues. I thank You for this great JB 60 - year. Only I hope to see you and the band in consert this year. Please make this jubilee year perfect with a tour. We, old Finish hippies, will come and celebrate with You then.
Best regards Martti
NAME: scott james
LOCATION: new york city
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Date: 9/26/2003
Time: 3:51:52 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, What a ride its been following your fabulous rythyms over the years...with B.L.T. and Dancin on Air as my personal favorites thus far, its a bloody pleasure to hear new melodys and accompanied by your forever taleneted lyricism. All the best and please visit us here in N.Y.C. soon. Stay well brother......Scott
NAME: Mike Williams
LOCATION: Atlanta (Armpit of the South)
ADDRESS: georgia4x@netscape,net
Date: 9/28/2003
Time: 8:18:39 AMCOMMENTS
A friend asked me "Do you remember which of Jack's songs was his worst?" I said no, He said "Me neither". Turned my wife on to "Hit and Run" and "318", and she found a new "Blues Man". Few blues artist find new ground as often as you have. You have never let us down. Thanks.
NAME: plee
LOCATION: NYC
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Date: 9/29/2003
Time: 10:31:40 AMCOMMENTS
2 things:
1. In the end credits of the new Jack Black movie "School Of Rock" (excellent, by the way), Jack's co-writer credit for Sunshine Of Your Love (prominently used in the film) is "John Bruce". Kind of ironic, since the film is an homage to all things rock; and
2. Who is channeling Steve Winwood's Traffic-era B3 during They Invented Race?
Luv, plee
NAME: Daniel Nufer
LOCATION: Zurich, Switzerland
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Date: 9/29/2003
Time: 2:07:45 PMCOMMENTS
SONGS FOR A TAILOR and HARMONY ROW are the two albums in a pile of 20 I'd never ever forget. Timeless art. Period. Thank you.
NAME: ANTHONY MORENO
LOCATION: MONTEBELLO, CALIF,90640
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Date: 9/30/2003
Time: 1:30:36 AMCOMMENTS
JACK, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SIGNING YOUR PHOTO FOR ME, THIS WAS AT THE PALACE IN HOLLYWOOD WHEN GINGER BAKER SAT IN ALSO "WILLPOWER" WAS BEING PROMOTED, NOW I OWN AN ENTERTAINMENT/ MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN LOS ANGELES, AND I'D LIKE TO BOOK YOU WITH A CLIENT THAT WOULD COMPLIMENT YOUR PERFORMANCE.STAY WELL.
NAME: HK
LOCATION: LAS VEGAS
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Date: 10/2/2003
Time: 10:27:37 AMCOMMENTS
OK!! JUST PURCHASED AND LISTENED TO JACK'S NEW EFFORT, "MORE JACK THAN GOD" AND BEFORE I OFFER MY OPINION OF THE SONGS I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM A TREMENDOUS JACK BRUCE FAN. OWN MANY OF HIS SOLO ALBUMS AS WELL AS OTHER DISCS THAT HE GUESTED ON. FIRST OFF I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT THE OLD CREAM TUNES SOUND FINE. JACKS VOICE IS IN TOP SHAPE AND HIS BAND PERFORMS WELL. ITS FUN TO LISTEN TO JACK SING THE OLD CREAM STANDARDS LIKE POLITICIAN, WE'RE GOING WRONG AND I FEEL FREE. NOTHING MUCH MORE TO SAY ON THESE TUNES. NOW ON TO THE NEW TITLES. RATHER THAN COMMENT ON EACH ONE I WILL GIVE AN OVERALL REVIEW OF THE NEW TUNES. I WAS A LITTLE SURPRISED BY THE DOMINATION OF WHAT I FEEL ARE ROMANCE MELODIES. THERE IS EVEN A CUT THAT IS REMINISCENT OF A BROADWAY SHOW TUNE WITH A FLAIR FOR THE 1940'S. ANOTHER ODDITY THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SONGS, IN ONE PHOTO ON THE COVER, JACK IS FEATURED WITH A PRETTY LADY WHERE SHE IS HUGGING HIM. I DO NOT RECALL JACK IN THIS TYPE OF POSE ON ANY PREVIUOS ALBUM........JUST THOUGHT I'D MENTION THAT. I BELIEVE THAT THIS ALBUM IS A REFLECTION OF A SENTIMENATL JACK. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT! ITS JUST THAT IF YOU EXPECT TO HEAR JACK "OPEN UP" ON HIS BASS..................WELL, YOU WON'T HEAR IT ON THIS ONE. ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE IS WITH HIS BAND. I FOUND THE SAME TYPE OF MUSIC ON HIS LAST ALBUM. MOSTLY MELLOW TUNES. A LARTHARGIC JACK. YOU KNOW THIS CONGA PLAYER, EL NEGRO, I FIND, IN MY OPINION, IS PLAYING WHERE IT REALLY IS NOT NECESSARY, I MEAN DO WE REALLY NEED TO HEAR HIM IN "POLITICIAN"? HAVING HIM PLAY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY TURN A TUNE INTO A LATIN SOUND. IT FAILS TOO OFTEN ON BOTH ALBUMS WITH THIS BAND. BERNIE ALWAYS BLENDS WELL WITH JACK'S PLAYING. I AM NOT ALL THAT IMPRESSED WITH THE LEAD GUITARIST (WHOSE MANE SLIPS MY MIND AT THE MOMENT) HE'S TALENTED FOR SURE!! BUT HIS STYLE IN MY OPINION DOES NOT FARE AS WELL WITH JACK'S SAY COMPARED TO THAT OF STEVE HUNTER'S (OUT OF THE STORM) NO COMMENTS ABOUT REMAINING BAND MEMBER, PERCUSIONIST, HERNANDEZ, HE'S EXCELLENT!! MAYBE JACK NEEDS A BREAK WITH THIS BAND? OR AT LEAST SOME OF ITS MEMBERS? JACK, (SHOULD YOU READ THIS) I LOVE YA, BUT PLEASE........IN YOUR NEXT RELEASE, LETS HEAR A BIT OF THE OLD JACK ON BASS AND IN SONG. YOUR GREAT FAN................HK
NAME: Mark Robinson
LOCATION: Burley-in-Wharfeale, UK
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Date: 10/2/2003
Time: 11:10:19 AMCOMMENTS
I just have to say how much I am enjoying the new album "More Jack Than God". Wonderful singing, challenging words, and the range of styles so adventurous. I especially like "Kelly's Blues", "Progress", "The Night that once was mine", "Milonga too", and "Lost in the city". This is another record made to last. Looking forward to seeing you if you take to the road, thanks for all the great music...
Mark
NAME: plee
LOCATION: NYC
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Date: 10/2/2003
Time: 2:45:43 PMCOMMENTS
Follow The Fire - now that's truly great stuff.
NAME: Ryan Cassidy
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
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Date: 10/2/2003
Time: 3:26:56 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, I just love the new album! You've done it again. I'm so exited to have a whole batch of new JB songs to enjoy. The first time I hear a Jack Bruce song that I've never heard before I usually think "Oh cool", and after the 2nd or 3rd listen you start to realize what a beautiful gift you have given all of us. I can just get lost in your songs. Your a genius. I hope you continue making music forever...
NAME: Webmaestro
LOCATION: Adelaide,South Australia
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Date: 10/4/2003
Time: 3:14:24 AMCOMMENTS
G'day from Down Under! Very nice and useful website. Please visit my website and South Australia!!! :)
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point, Australia
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Date: 10/7/2003
Time: 7:34:30 PMCOMMENTS
Well I bought my copy of More Jack Than God, wow is this record brilliant or what. From the first listen I liked it (which is a good sign with me),but the more I listen to it, it's getting into my blood ! Shadows was good but this album is supremo. A brief review (my thoughts) of the tracks is below. I'd be interested to hear what other Guestbook visitors views are to see if I'm on track. So They Invented Race: Bruce/Hanrahan, the percussion intro opens and then leads you into the dark moody sounds of Jacks great vocals and Kip's lyrics, nice keyboards and great bass. Then I notice the refrain of guitar. Is this the start f a vastly different sound to Shadows In The Air ? Great introduction song for this album 9/10. Follow the Fire: Ah ! Bruce/Brown composition up tempo Browns lyrics of highs and lows and optimism. The percussion is soo good, once again a refrain from guitar instead a great groove from Jack on piano and Bernie sounding so good on the keyboards and Jacks rollicking bass put this song into the timeless Jack Bruce category. You'll be tapping away for the rest of your days.10/10 Kelly's Blues: Bruce/Brown do it again with another change in mood and sound. Sad and lamenting lyrics make this song the perfect platform for Jacks soaring vocals we've come to know so well. Guitars strong this time but there acoustic and great.( Bernie is finding the mood on this album so well.) A gutsy effort for a gutsy song. Another song for the timeless Jack category. 10/10 We're Going Wrong: A Bruce/Brown classic from the Cream era. I am in awe of Jack’s vocals on this song .This slow moody song builds from the ground into a tumultuous tower of power and emotion. Vernon is allowed out of cell for the first time so far on the album with a frenzied guitar solo, his fingers moving into ultra overdrive but fits the intensity of this song as does the slamming rhythmically brilliant percussion.8/10 Bizness: Bruce/Brown launch a big percussion introduction then Jack goes Latin, I thought this must have been a Bruce/Hanrahan collaboration until I read the liner notes. It's not until the chorus comes along you can identify it's a Bruce/Brown composition, maybe I haven't listened to it enough but it just doesn't work for me.6/10 Progress: Bruce/Brown come up with a short slow bluesy lamenting ballad that takes you back in time to years gone by. Jack's vocals and piano are prominently wonderful. I found the simplicity of the music gave me the opportunity to absorb Pete's wonderful lyrics. 8/10 I Feel Free: Bruce/Brown ,an oldie but a goodie. The percussion fits nicely. I have heard this song so many times by Jack with different line ups. Bernies keyboards fit nicely ,Jacks vocals and bass make this song. I like the minor variation to the backing vocals towards the end of the song that extend the song out by 30 or so seconds than previous versions. 7/10 (With no disrespect to this version , my favourite was the 1984 single made for the Renault commercial. It was a heavier sound with Clempson, Bruce Gary ,and Ronnie Leah backing Jack. What a great band they were !) Ricin (Daylight Gathering): Bruce/Hanrahan . A jazzy drifting sound, with a nice groove from the rhythm section. Great to hear father and son Malcolm (on piano) on this song. Vernons lead solo flickers but kept more in the background which fits well so as not to interrupt the flow and the mood. 7/10 The Night That Was Once Mine: Bruce/Brown. Wow ! Jack doing lead vocals and backing vocals sent shivers up my neck. There could be only one thing better than Jack on a song and that’s 2 Jack's! Sensitive lyrics by Pete Brown. Jack playing piano as the lead instrument with his bass flowing beautifully to this slightly up tempo ballad. Nice solo by Vernon and fitting percussion. This song is Jack at his unique best . 10/10 Milongo Too: Bruce/Hanrahan . Jack is superb on this track delivering hauntingly beautiful music (vocals, piano, Hammond Organ and bass, how good is that for musicianship!) to compliment the equally hauntingly beautiful lyrics by Kip Hanrahan. No guitar on this track, tasteful refrained percussion.Jack doing duel lead vocals. Simply an awesome song (just wished it went for longer than 3 minutes 21 seconds.) It’s one of those songs that you just don’t want it to end. 10/10 Cold Island (For Cozy Powell): Bruce/Brown. An almost Hendrix sounding lead guitar (beautiful) introduction by Vernon Reid , lets you know you in for one heck of a song. Jack doing that backing vocals thing again (awesome). A sensitive song, lovely bass lines , fine delicate piano by Jack and a wonderful solo lead guitar interpretation by Vernon brings the song to it’s crescendo Bernie and the percussion keeping it all together. 10/10 Uh Oh !: Bruce/Hanrahan. A great blues song with Jack delivering strong vocals and brilliant piano playing keeping the lead and rhythm going . Robby Ameen on drums is the only other instrument and boy does he knock those sticks around simply superb. 10/10 Politician: Bruce/Brown. One of Jacks standards which stacks up as one of the better versions. Bernie and Vernon out of their cells for some cutting individual solo’s, Jacks vocals are tops and his bass is cranked to the hilt. All the other guys are belting along nicely also. 8/10 Lost In The City (Jam Mix): Bruce/Hanrahan. Solid rhythm percussion with Malcolm Bruce firing the start of the last track with lead licks a little akin to a Pink Floyd lead sound throughout the entire song (nicely done). (Vernon Reid is not on this track). Bernie cruising in and around gives Malcolm a break then he’s back. Jack‘s eerie interpretation of the lyrics and the jungle rhythm throbs along without change for the 7 minutes of the song . The percussion rhythm is the same as the first track “So They Invented Race”. The songs are so identical in rhythm that “Lost In The City” is part 2 of “So They Invented Race”? (An interesting way to conclude an album.) I thought this track was a little too long given the ground work had already been done on track 1. 8/10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Well what an album. This no throw it together and make a few bucks on the road job. The record has been cleverly and tastefully been assembled to stand the test of time. Whatever the influence, whether it’s Jacks arrangements, Margrit as Executive Producer, Kip as Producer or their just great songs by a great band (or a combination of all of the above.) You’ll be listening to this CD for years to come. Because Jack’s music is always evolving into something different ,I’m not going to pigeon whole this one and compare in greatness to any particular previous albums but it’s up there with his best work. Congratulations to all involved in the project. Regards, Dennis
NAME: Leroy Spook Strickland
LOCATION: Portland Oregon USA
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Date: 10/7/2003
Time: 9:58:03 PMCOMMENTS
Jack you are awesome!!!. i listen to your music everyday and you have been a huge influence on my singing and writing style. i wish you and eric and ginger would all get back together even if you didn't call yourself cream. you guys played so well together and the world would be a better place with a cream reunion. live cream vol II is my favorite cd i love your bass playing and singing on that cd. i have a rare tape i found with a song of yours on it called "life on earth" that song totaly kicks butt. how ever i can not find a cd version anywere. i think you bass line for tales of brave ullysess is the greatest bass line ever writen. i know you dont get song writing credit on that song but i do know that with out you that song would not be what it is you made that song with your vocals and bass. well i just wanted to say hello and hope you get to read this. i have a band called HYDROZEEN and your one of our biggest influences.
thanks
spook www.hydrozeen.com
NAME: Tom Keith
LOCATION: Grand Rapids,
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Date: 10/8/2003
Time: 2:52:59 AMCOMMENTS
NAME: Tom Keith
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Mich., USA
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Date: 10/8/2003
Time: 3:01:20 AMCOMMENTS
Dear Jack, You are our sunshine. Serious musical question: On "Sunshine of Your Love", the drums are backwards on the verses. i.e. Ginger played on 1 and 3, instead of on the backbeats. Did you guys do this on purpose? Or was it instinctive? Or?? It is one of the most important recordings in history. We hope to know everything about it. Thank you! God bless you!
NAME: plee
LOCATION: nyc
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Date: 10/8/2003
Time: 3:22:53 PMCOMMENTS
I think that with MJTG Jack and his Quico-mates have achieved the melding of jazz, rock, afro, cuban, klezmer ;) that they set out to accomplish. For me it has taken a few listenings to realize this, which is like most things that ultimately blow me away. The tracks I'm not crazy for (e.g.,"Politician") are amply balanced by what I believe is among Jack's best work ever. The bass and vocals are recorded with extreme clarity and power while maintaining exemplary ensemble support at all times. A lesson to us all.
Given the right handling, this deserves a Grammy.
NAME: DAN PELOW
LOCATION: BEARDED RAINBOW N.Y.
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Date: 10/9/2003
Time: 5:16:03 PMCOMMENTS
HELLO TO JACK BRUCE FROM DAN PELOW. HOPE YOU ARE DOING QUITE WELL. I COULD NOT GET TO NYC TO SEE YOUR SHOW, BUT REALLY WISH I COULD HAVE. I HOPE YOU TOUR THE U.S. SOON. I HAVE BEEN IN THE SAME ROOM(good seats) WITH SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS MUSICIANS THAT GOT THEIR LAUNCH AT THE END OF THE SIXTIES(Eric too), AND ITS A DREAM OF MINE TO BE AT A PERFORMANCE OF YOURS. ALL FAME PRAISE ASIDE, I ADMIRE YOUR MUSICAL TALENT AND ABILITY, AS ITS GREAT. I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING YOUR NEW ALBUM. JUST AS BEETHOVEN WAS THE "CREAM" OF HIS DAY, YOU ARE THE "BACH" OF OURS(Ok, maybe just the beethoven) SPEAKING OF BACH, MAYBE YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO, BUT YOU SHOULD COMPOSE SOME CELLO SOLO'S OR SOME SYMPHONIC COMPOSISTIONS OF SOME KIND TO BE RELEASED AS JUST THAT, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. TAKE CARE AND KEEP ON TOURING. OH, IF YOU EVER SEE MY NAME AT A SHOW OR ELSEWHERE, SAY HELLO, MAYBE WE COULD JAM TOGETHER(ME ON GUITAR)(IF FOR A MINUTE), UNTIL THEN I'LL KEEP "DREAMING".
NAME: Juan Francisco Anguiano
LOCATION: El Paso, Texas
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Date: 10/10/2003
Time: 9:45:17 PMCOMMENTS
Listening to Disraeli Gears (one of my favorite albums of all time) I noticed for the first time in almost 40 years that there's a four-count before "Mother's Lament". What the....?
NAME: Mark
LOCATION: USA
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Date: 10/12/2003
Time: 8:33:50 PMCOMMENTS
Haven't heard the new CD yet, but have been a fan of Jack's since the Cream days. My favorite song is "Theme to An Imaginary Western." While I've got you here, may I take this opportunity to introduce you to a promising "new" singer/songwriter? His name is Glen Phillips(formerly with Toad the Wet Sprocket.) He has an excellent new CD out called "Live at Largo." You can check it out @ www.glenphillips.com or www.awarestore.com.
Thanks!
NAME: RON BERETTA
LOCATION: CHICAGO,IL
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Date: 10/13/2003
Time: 12:43:11 PMCOMMENTS
DEAR JACK, JUST PICKED UP NEW CD, MORE JACK THAN GOD, AND AS USUAL, ANOTHER GREAT COLLECTION. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE DVD FROM CANTERBURRY FAYRE, YOUR VOICE SOUNDS GREAT AS ALWAYS, REALLY LOVE 52ND STREET, YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD ABOUT TODAY'S MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND AS A NOTE, IT'S BEEN THAT WAY SINCE 1976 WHEN FRAMPTON HIT IT BIG. I AM AWAITING YOUR CD, LIVE FROM THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST, ANXIOUS TO HEAR TUNES FROM HARMONY ROW LIVE. THAT WAS AN OUTSTANDING ALBUM, FIRST GOT IT IN 1970 WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. PETE BROWN'S LYRICS REALLY REFLECT THE GINSBURG, KEROUAC ERA.
JACK, KEEP UP THE BRILLIANT WORK, AND HOPE YOU MAKE IT TO CHICAGO, TAKE CARE, RON
NAME: jan maillard
LOCATION: santiago,chile
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Date: 10/14/2003
Time: 9:15:34 PMCOMMENTS
por que no vienes a tocar a chile?? yo se que estuviste aca.que pasa contigo y latinoamerica? aqui hay gente como yo que ama tu musica...harmony row y tu trabajo con cream fueron mi fuente de inspiracion mas fuerte....
NAME: Paul Schmelzer
LOCATION: hasty co, usa
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Date: 10/15/2003
Time: 8:57:43 PMCOMMENTS
I remember a documentary in the early '70s that aired on American public television. It included some interviews interviews, shots of Jack w/Ginger and John McGlaughlin and some footage of Jack on his island, as featured on the inside cover of Harmony Row. Does anyone out there have any information on this? It would be great to find if it is still out there somewhere.
NAME: RON BERETTA
LOCATION: CHICAGO,IL
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2003
Time: 3:09:34 PMCOMMENTS
DEAR JACK, AGAIN WISHING YOU THE BEST AND SPEEDIEST RECOVERY, JUST GOT YOUR DVD FROM THE CONCERT IN GERMANY BACK IN THE EARLY 80'S. GREAT TO HEAR "OUT TO LUNCH, ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR HARP PLAYING. I'M 50 AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING SINCE 1969, AND THE OTHER NIGHT AT KARAOKE I DEDICATED THE SONG "SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD TO YOU. I'VE WORKED OUT A GREAT HARP PART AS PART OF THE INTRO. I HAVE A DREAM THAT SOMEDAY I COULD JAM WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO CHICAGO, I SAW YOU AT PARK WEST WITH CLEM, DAVID AND THE OTHERS IN 1981. YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME, AND EVER SINCE GRAHAM BOND DAYS I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR SONGWRITING, YOUR FABULOUS BASS PLAYING, HARMONICA PLAYING, AND THE MOST DISTINCTIVE VOICE IN CLASSIC ROCK. KEEP IT UP JACK, MAY YOU PLAY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME, AND CALL ME IF YOU COME TO CHICAGO, WOULD LOVE TO PLAY HARP WITH YOU.
YOUR FAN AND ADMIRER,
RON
NAME: Lenore Barkley
LOCATION: Vicksburg MS
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Date: 11/2/2003
Time: 9:35:39 PMCOMMENTS
Has Jack, like most music legends, had wise investment management? I doubt he has. www.bowerscapital.com is the greatest money manager alive. I love Jack!
NAME: Steve G
LOCATION: LONG ISLAND, NY.
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Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 7:00:27 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, You've always been the influential to my style of bass playing. Saw you many times doing your solo act and I always left inspired to do more of your works. Your the greatest bassist ever! Peace. Steve
NAME: Lawrence Ghent
LOCATION: Lake Wylie SC
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Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 10:15:55 AMCOMMENTS
Dear Jack, I do hope you will read this note. When Cream disolved I had to ask myself why I love their music so much. The answer came to me in an instant: Jack Bruce! I have read that you were asked to join Ginger and Eric but I always felt that you were the un-elected leader. You wrote the music that made Cream my favorite group. Your powerful and soulfull voice sang all the pieces I love so much. I have instructed my sons that if someday I have a wake or funeral that they must play "Spoonfull" in tribute to my love for this piece. Your bass was the leading thunder for the best Cream had to offer us. Anyone who may doubt this has only to listen to the live version of "Tales of Brave Ulysses", (Live Cream volume two). Your bass lead the rise and fall of every note, especally the ending.My sons and many of their musician friends who listen to and play the heavy punk type rock we hear so much today, are noticably impressed when I play "Tales" for them: "Damn" "That was ass kickin'"!!! Everyone who knows me knows that you are my "Main Music Man". "The Master", thats what I call you; even to your face! I was the one who at your San Francisco gig of ten years ago shouted, "THE MASTER", to which you replied, "Did someone say "faster"? I shouted "THE MASTER" once again. You said a long "oh". I have allways belived that you just wanted to hear it one more time. I was standing next to your sons in the audience. By the way, did you name Malcolm after Malcolm Lowry? ("The Concel At Sunset") Thank you for "More Jack Than God". From the photos in "More Jack" you look as though you are growing older beautifully. I was suprised that, up till now, no one has mentioned, "Daylight Gathering". It is a sublime piece with a beautiful melody. "Clear maps of the skys in my daughter's eyes",how tender and beautiful. I have not heard anything so impressive by anyone since "Directions Home"'another heartfelt and supurb piece. And another thing since I am up on my soap box: I have heard some critics say some not-so-good things about West Bruce and Lang. Hogwash! I wonder if they are brain dead! I will use pieces such as "Pollution Woman" and "Like a Plate" to illustrate my point. Tell me those are not great pieces of music and I'll say: "you aren't listening!". You don't belong in the same room with those of us who are! Alright - there - I've said it: I like West Bruce and Lang. When I read that you had some health problems, my heart sank for a minute.I am so glad that you are recovering. I know that you are a "strong Scotsman". My ancesters were from Scotland, (Wallace Clan). The thought of loosing you I am not prepaired to deal with. I know that soon you will write a major piece - a composition that will identify your gift to the ages. You kinow you have it in you.
I await your next masterpiece!
Much more than a fan,
Lawrence Ghent.
P. S. I hope you can appciate this: My sons are helping me build the family home, and yesterday I said, "did I tell you guys that Jack Bruce had to have a liver transplant?" "No - my God - is he allright?" "Yes, I think he is recovering nicely." "Well, what happened to the old liver?" "I don't know, why?". "I was wondering if he was selling it on E-Bay: I could pick it up for you cheep". "No, boys, I don't think so". Trafficking in used body parts is strictly prohibited by law". "My boys, I'll caution you that in the future you are not to speak so irrevently about Jack's liver".
NAME: alan donson
LOCATION: europe,and n.y.c.
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Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 10:49:09 AMCOMMENTS
I really appreciate jack using the negro,and all thelatin pro s ....variation like this is musically exceedingly real,spiritually salubrious, and vernon reid makes interesting efforts,keep following your heart no matter what,jack,you were and are an original.
NAME: Jochen Schulz-Thiel
LOCATION: Friedberg/Germany
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Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 4:30:59 PMCOMMENTS
Hello Bruce, last Thurstday ( 11/6/2003) i was sitting in the town hall of Marburg/Germany and enjoyed watching the Colosseum Band, but without Dick on the saxophone. You know the reason, i think. This evening i visited your home-page and was shocked about your illness. Actual my intention was, to congratulate you for your last album "More Jack Than God". It´s a phantastic album. Perfect!! I hope, i can see you soon in the Rhein-Main Area in Germany in the best of health. My son is 21 and me, i´m 51 years old. We are musicians, too. We love your art and we need your creativity. Best wishes from Jochen & family
NAME: Randy Selby
LOCATION: Great Lakes, Il.
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Date: 11/20/2003
Time: 9:49:57 PMCOMMENTS
Jack, I have been a fan for years. I play guitar and have followed you and Eric Clapton forever. The music of Cream was revolutionary in rock for it's time. Your work with Robin Trower was awesome. Thanks for the great music over the years. Your friend, Rndy
NAME: Alex Thorburn
LOCATION: Glenrothes
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Date: 11/26/2003
Time: 6:21:07 PMCOMMENTS
I new Jack when he pissed about with a double bass, he wont remember me from EastKilbride, I hung about with Dougie Hutton and the rest in Jam sessions, I worked in the co op while he made his mark in life, good on you son, I had to listen to his mother burn my ears of hoe good her son was, I would slag his playing, just to wind her up, it was worth it just to watch her go red in the face. Some people go forward in life, and others just lay stagnent, Jack in my eyes is a legend in his own right, God bless son, get well.live , and make peoples ears ring with the stroke of that bass.
NAME: john donato
LOCATION: philadelphia pa.
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Date: 11/29/2003
Time: 3:58:10 PMCOMMENTS
hey jack; hope your feeling better.please consider putting west,bruce&laing back together again.you guys were great.john d.philadelphia pa.
NAME: jan maillard
LOCATION: santiago,chile
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Date: 12/9/2003
Time: 12:19:40 PMCOMMENTS
que grande eres,jack!!!ademas de tu operacion de higado se que perdiste un hijo...y sigues luchando.eres un guerrero que,en vez de espada,lleva su bajo.
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LOCATION: pittsburg, california USA
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Date: 12/10/2003
Time: 1:03:14 AMCOMMENTS
Oh no!! Not Jack Bruce! I have become a character out of Cream's imagination so this mustn't be. I still look for the harmonica key "Traintime" is in.
NAME: Jukka Ray-Ska reinivuo
LOCATION: Porvoo Finland
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Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 8:14:47 AMCOMMENTS
Listening Cities of the heart CD it`s good
NAME:
LOCATION: pittsburg, california in the dust of the Fillmore West
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Date: 12/18/2003
Time: 12:16:51 AMCOMMENTS
Train time!!!!!! What key of harmonica was that in???? I must know!!!
NAME: Bill Flynn
LOCATION: Ashburn, VA
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Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 10:37:21 PMCOMMENTS
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years, Mr. Bruce!
NAME: Ronjh
LOCATION: Oregon
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Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 3:10:31 AMCOMMENTS
Jack...so glad to here you're doing so much better. I wanted to thank you for your contributions to all bass players. You are THE bass player that showed a young aspiring bassist back in 1970 how to play bass more than just "playing in the pocket" and sing with conviction. I am in proud to have been your pupil from afar. God Bless you as you continue on the mend. Hopefully we'll meet someday.
