NAME: mike huffman
LOCATION: Illinois-arizona
Email: ol_hoffy
[at]: chess.com
[dot]:
Date: 7/4/2010
Time: 4:10:19 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, my good ole Fender 6 bit the dust but my Epiphone EB still thumps.Come to the USA where you're best fans are.Talk to Eric about the next and probably last Crossroads. I went last week and all it was missing was Jack and Ginger? with EC and-or Buddy Guy? Hubert Sumlin? on and on and on Peace, Love and Music

NAME: Rich Wood
LOCATION: Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Email: richtheoutdoorsman
[at]: gmail.com
[dot]:
Date: 7/4/2010
Time: 5:39:19 PM

COMMENTS

I am one of the more dedicated fans from Canada of Jack Bruce and Cream. We must realize how fortunate we are because musical geniuses are one of a kind. There will only be one Jack Bruce in the history of music and we are lucky that this genius happened during our generation. The music of Jack Bruce and Cream will never be replaced. The world became a better place with the music of Jack Bruce and Cream

NAME: R Sue Dodea
LOCATION: Michigan, USA
Email: Rsue
[at]: dodeas
[dot]: comYY
Date: 7/5/2010
Time: 11:46:23 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, Your music owns a part of my brain and heart. As a teen I was at the '68 Cream farewell in Detroit, as an adult it marked a standard that few others approached or surpassed. Thanks for being such a valued part of my life. I'm so glad for it. RSD

NAME: chuck andrews
LOCATION: cheyenne wyoming
Email: achuck38
[at]: yahoo
[dot]: com
Date: 7/10/2010
Time: 8:47:52 AM

COMMENTS

been listening to your work for years and appreciate your mastery

NAME: BRUCE THE TRUE KING
LOCATION: providence ri usa
Email: firexam2000
[at]: yahoo
[dot]: com
Date: 7/12/2010
Time: 10:13:22 AM

COMMENTS

Please come back to the USA. We miss you Jack. Your concert in Foxborough MA got cancelled last year in April. Huge disappointment but we heard you were sick. Absolutely the greatest rock, jazz, blues musician vocalist composer of all time. Nobody even comes close. Stay well and keep up the great work.

NAME: Les Raphael
LOCATION: Long Island, New York
Email: raphael
[at]: york.cuny
[dot]: edu
Date: 7/13/2010
Time: 5:48:37 PM

COMMENTS

Hi Jack, Just wanted to thank you for inspiring my just-turned 17-year-old son Jeremy to become a bass player. He has been playing cello since he was six, but you know how oppressive the classical music scene can be for young people. He heard about you and your classical to bass story, watched you on youtube, and has immersed himself in the bass for the past year and has become quite decent. He even saved up and purchased a used Warwick thumb (though not fretless)and watches your instructional video regularly. As a reward for his hard work, I'm taking him to see you at BB King's next month. He's very excited. Thank you again for helping Jeremy to realize music can be and should be fun, and not just a product of the competitive, perfectionist-driven classical music world..a world of really beautiful music but a lot of "ugly" music teachers and judges.

NAME: Ken Teel
LOCATION: California
Email: krteel
[at]: hotmail
[dot]: com
Date: 7/14/2010
Time: 3:28:33 AM

COMMENTS

Well, what do you say to an iconic player, except thanks. Thanks for the instataneous pleasure of song, and for the long term inspiration. Decades after rockin' to Disreali Gears, you can find insideous shades of inspiration at kenteel.com. Keep singing, Jack. You have one of the best voices in rock.

NAME: joe beaty
LOCATION: usa
Email: joebeaty
[at]: sbcglobal
[dot]: net
Date: 7/17/2010
Time: 12:05:18 AM

COMMENTS

i am reading your biography and i can not it put down. i have loved your work for over forty years. in 1968 in st. louis my friends band opened for cream. for some reason spur,my friends band, and you guys shared a dressing room. clapton walks in and tells them to get out of his dressing room. you walked in and had heard what clapton said, called him a prima donna and told my friends band to stay. you are a true gentleman. god bless you jack.

NAME: Sirpa Reinikainen
LOCATION: Finland
Email: sirein
[at]: utu.fi
[dot]:
Date: 7/17/2010
Time: 6:31:39 PM

COMMENTS

I just found You and Cream after I saw last week on TV a fairwall concert of Cream. Now I wish to hear more of Your music. I really love your beautiful voice. If any chance it would be great to see and hear you in Finland. All the best and good success for your plans!

NAME: Bill Brooks
LOCATION: New Jersey, USA
Email: brooksb57
[at]: gmal
[dot]: com
Date: 7/18/2010
Time: 3:19:18 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, Let me set this up for you: I'm 12 (1969) years old, my father passed away, and I was kind of lost. Then, I heard "Sunshine of your Love" and I said to myself, "I'm not going to stop playing until I touch a peice of that!" I promised myself at that point that no matter how old I got, I would never stop playing music. And I haven't. Fast forward 41 years, and the last week of May of this year, I'm in Abbey Road, playing "Politician" with you! Forget the fact I couldn't hear a thing in my headphones-it didnt matter. You were so funny-you said you just wanted vocals in your cans, and you'll get the rest "Annually,no acoustically, otherwise I won't be able to yodel!" Needless to say, a high point in my life that will not ever be equalled. I can take that off my "bucket list". I also had the extreme pleasure of meeting your daughter Tascha and saw her perform at Rock and Roll Fantasy camp. Such a charming young women-you must be very proud of her.She was very gracious to my wife and I, and I am grateful and humbled to have met both of you. Whenever I'm feeling down in the dumps, I think of those times, and I cant help but be uplifted. Thanks for giving me the bonus package-the passion to want to play, and the opportunity to meet the great man that was part of that inspiration. God Bless you Jack Bruce, (as I wipe a tear), you have will forever be an inspiration. Many, many years after I am long gone, Jack Bruce will continue live in the hearts and souls of people who will be inspired as I was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yours, Bill Brooks

NAME: James Ankrom
LOCATION: Newton, New Jersey, USA
Email: rrmodelcraftsman.com
[at]:
[dot]:
Date: 7/21/2010
Time: 3:16:11 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, I've never heard a better rhythm section than you and Ginger Baker. People like to go on and on about Eric Clapton and yes he is a great guitarist, but he couldn't do half what he does for Cream if you hadn't played bass as well as you did. Good luck with all your future projects. Don't give up playing. Jim Ankrom

NAME: Paul Schmidt
LOCATION: New York City
Email: pschmidt
[at]: cravath
[dot]: com
Date: 7/23/2010
Time: 11:07:28 PM

COMMENTS

Although a fan of Jack's since the 60's I've had only one opportunity to hear him live. It was here in New York, on Pier 84 in the early '80 with my wife. Because she's a classically trained singer I was careful not to tell her anything about him, letting her make up her own mind. Halfway through the set she leaned over and asked "who's that playing bass?". "Jack Bruce" I said. "He's really good" she said. A little later she leaned over again and asked "who's that wonderful singer?" and again, beaming this time, I said "Jack Bruce". She was completely blown away and to this day asks me to put Jack on the stereo. He's also a constant companion on our many road trips. We just got Seven Moons Live and love it. Thank you, Jack, for filling our hearts with such good and well executed music lo these many years.

NAME: eddie brown
LOCATION: sydney australia
Email: eddiebrown3
[at]: hotmail
[dot]: com
Date: 7/30/2010
Time: 11:11:27 PM

COMMENTS

hi jack hope you are well.i met you in the seventies when my uncle was working for you{jim douglass}.he has since passed away sadly.i was also one of the many players inspired by ..you and have been beating my eb3 into submission ever since.my first hearing of harmony row was the one that got me hooked,then i was back stage at the glasgow appolo at west bruce and laing when i met you.iwas over in london recently.to call on frankie miller and he pulled out a photo of himself when he was five years old in the harmony row football team!!! i have in my possesion a copy of what i think is a pre production w.b.and l recording,if you would like this back please let me know.and if there are any collectors reading this.no its not for sale! anyhoo awrabest jack rock on! eddie brown.p.s.your influence on me can be heard on."the laurel box on my space.

NAME: david
LOCATION: stoltz
Email: davidstoltz
[at]: msn.com
[dot]:
Date: 8/4/2010
Time: 1:27:36 PM

COMMENTS

Hi.I have almost finished your book.It is an amazing read.Thank you for doing it ! We will see you at B.B's and we are so excited! You are always in our hearts,my soul brother.

NAME: kevin
LOCATION: ireland
Email: pkwoods
[at]: eircom.net
[dot]:
Date: 8/4/2010
Time: 3:02:06 PM

COMMENTS

Thanks Jack for the great music over the years...Bass intro on Badge is unique .....since I heard your mucic many decades ago Ihave been a fan since......You should come to Ireland ..you are welcome anytime... thanks God bless you Jack Kevin

NAME: Daniel Cox
LOCATION: Palm Springs, Los Angeles
Email: coxhomes
[at]: verizon
[dot]: net
Date: 8/6/2010
Time: 10:14:26 PM

COMMENTS

Dear Mr. Bruce I've just been watching [finally] the dvd my friend gave me, of the Cream at Royal Albert Hall. I just love it. It's been a long time, and you guys still have the "Mojo".....Keep on keepin' on Yours Dan

NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: New York City
Email: melissa
[at]: melissahamilton
[dot]: com
Date: 8/7/2010
Time: 6:03:39 PM

COMMENTS

Dear Jack, I'm so looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at BBKings. I've seen you there before and I'm sure you don't remember, but I was right in front with a big smile on my face! A few years ago you played the Beacon with Ringo - a couple from Australia asked for help to get their tickets - I got in touch with them and we had a lovely dinner together before the show. You found out they were coming to NY and you made arrangements for them for great seats and a backstage pass. They were lovely, and I'm ashamed I can't remember their names! Anyway, Tuesday will be another one of my life's highlights. Thank you Jack - see you soon. Melissa

NAME: Joe Colangelo
LOCATION: Boynton Beach, Florida
Email: c2cjoe
[at]: yahoo.com
[dot]:
Date: 8/7/2010
Time: 8:30:35 PM

COMMENTS

Well Jack-what can I say Ialways loved your work. I even played like you--same equipment and want to say thank you . Hope I get to meet you 1 day-------see you in south florida when u get here at Hippiefest take care Joe

NAME: phil leeds
LOCATION: Vienna,Virginia
Email: philleeds1974
[at]: gmail
[dot]: com
Date: 8/10/2010
Time: 3:32:34 AM

COMMENTS

Enjoyed Mr. Bruce's performance at Wolf Trap Sunday night. I believe I would have enjoyed a full concert by Mr. Bruce. Could you tell me the name of the guitarist in the back up band for the Hippiefest tour? I'd like to hear more of his playing if he's recorded thanks

NAME: Vince Ferrari
LOCATION: Bowie, Md.
Email:
[at]:
[dot]:
Date: 8/10/2010
Time: 11:18:54 AM

COMMENTS

Caught you at Wolf Trap Sunday night as part of Hippie Fest. Yours was by far the best part of the show. Loved hearing those old Cream tunes played live, especially with your guitar. Wow, what a show.

NAME: janie
LOCATION: jo'burg
Email: janie_h
[at]: telkomsa
[dot]: net
Date: 8/11/2010
Time: 4:17:07 AM

COMMENTS

Hiya Jack, I've said it all before...but just wanted to remind you (not to give you a big HEED an' all, OOPS TOO LATE....!!) that you really have ruined it for the rest of the poor buggers in the music industry - since hearing your music i am a SNOB - i canny abide mediocrity anymore !! nobody else'[s music] makes me F.E.E.L. like you do ( hang on , isnt that a song heheheheh !) ....anyhoo , hope your having a blast doing the Hippie Thing. Dont you DARE stop playing. You owe it to me and the rest of the snobs you've created :) Wee Janie in Jo'burg. xxxxxxx

NAME: Jim DiFeo
LOCATION: New Jersey
Email: bluesboy1952
[at]: verizon
[dot]: net
Date: 8/11/2010
Time: 7:35:00 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, Great show at BB King's last night. Your voice was in fine form and your playing exceptional as always and the set list could not be any better. I saw the Cream reunion at MSG and last night's performance is only second to that. I had the pleasure to meet you today and I must say that aside from being a regular guy you a true gentleman and a musical genius. Your Cream compositions are timeless and still sound fresh 40+ years later. I cannot wait to see you again at Westbury, NY in two weeks. I'm So Glad! All the Best. Stay Well!

NAME: Lorenzo
LOCATION: NYC
Email: simibaby714
[at]: aol
[dot]: com
Date: 8/11/2010
Time: 9:41:19 PM

COMMENTS

Great to catch Jack at BB King's Club last nite. Especially cool since it's the only date on his whole Hippiefest tour month that he diverted and did an entire Jack Bruce Show with only one opening act. Jack played a full set, over 1 hour and 45 mins! He looked great, HEALTHY, and even put on a few pounds. JB loves playing NYC, especially right here on 42nd St in Times Square and it showed. Played all Cream stuff, save for "Theme". Alot of long jamming and improvising. I'm So Glad, Politician, Sunshine, W Room, Theme, We're Going Wrong, Tales, I Feel Free, Spoonful, NSU, Sleepy, Deserted...and more. Love ya.

NAME: Sacha Deptuck
LOCATION: Ottawa Ontario
Email: sdept034
[at]: uottawa
[dot]: ca
Date: 8/16/2010
Time: 4:23:09 PM

COMMENTS

As a 27 year old man growing up to your music, I deeply hope I get to see you play music live before you call it quits! If not, thank you Jack for your musical brilliance!

NAME: Dan Leissner
LOCATION: Surbiton, Surrey, UK
Email: d.leissner
[at]: btinternet
[dot]: com
Date: 8/18/2010
Time: 9:16:28 AM

COMMENTS

Maestro, why aren't you totally deaf? You liked to play your EB-3 bass loud!!??!!! In your honour, I've acquired a 1965 EB-0 (ah that glorious "mudbucker"!) and even when I play it softly, its tone compresses my cranium. But I'm happy; I play it through a new Marshall combo with a "classic" valve-sound channel, so even if I can't play like you, I can try and sound like you - only not as loud.

NAME: david stoltz
LOCATION: west hartford,ct usa
Email: davidstoltz
[at]: msn
[dot]: com
Date: 8/26/2010
Time: 2:40:59 PM

COMMENTS

We loved your B.B. King's show.It is wonderful how your voice has gotten stronger since your transplant.This made the 4th time i have seen you since that and you improve exponentially.I haven't seen you smile that much at a show since the Poughkeepsie date in April 1970 with Lifetime.BTW ,I was 17 when i saw that show and it was lifechanging.So what if i lost a little bit of my hearing that night,it was worth it!The turnout at BB's was also gratifying.I knew it would be good ,but it was great.You and God were smoking hot.I like Joey,too.Thank you for such a memorable time and continued blessings to you and your family.

NAME: james sbicca
LOCATION: los angeles, ca
Email: comicslvr54
[at]: yahoo.com
[dot]:
Date: 8/27/2010
Time: 1:14:49 AM

COMMENTS

hello jack loving your book!! the only time i saw you was in dec 89 you played the paladium in hollywood with ginger and gary moore it was quite a night!! god bless james

NAME: david stoltz
LOCATION: west hartford,ct.usa
Email: davidstoltz
[at]: msn.com
[dot]:
Date: 9/1/2010
Time: 2:20:39 PM

COMMENTS

How could I forget to mention Bernie Worrell when writing in about your show? I love Bernie Worrell! He is one of the greats and the perfect guy for your band because he can go anywhere,musically and I love his ideas. I have finished your book and it is incredible.It was a pledge and I got my signed copy thanks to you and the work of your lovely daughter.Your kids are awesome.I have met three.Rock on!Till later.....

NAME: Pat
LOCATION: Virginia, USA
Email: un1onjack1e
[at]: yahoo
[dot]: com
Date: 9/7/2010
Time: 2:37:05 PM

COMMENTS

Jack, I took care of you at Addenbrookes ICU in 2004 when you were there. I always wondered what happend after you left us and I am so happy to hear you are still nmaking music.

NAME: kevin hynds
LOCATION: vancouver canada
Email: kevinh1986
[at]: hotmail
[dot]: com
Date: 9/13/2010
Time: 10:36:24 PM

COMMENTS

hey jack i just wanted to thank for the inspiration you have provided me. from my bass a 60's eb to my playing. i only hope one day i can play half as good as you if you ever come to canada i will be front and center. until then

NAME: JJ Sadowski
LOCATION: chingford london
Email: lordstudley
[at]: hotmail
[dot]: co.uk
Date: 9/30/2010
Time: 11:38:54 AM

COMMENTS

Hey dude, i just took up the bass after giving up the guitar. Its not because i was crap, as people keep saying annoyingly, i just hated people looking at me while gigging. I wanted to say dude i'm twenty one and me and my mates bought some old records and have been listening religiously for about six months. It seems that your name comes up on a load of them so cheers for the inspiration dude. If you've got any advice for an aspiring bassist I'd be forever grateful, maybe about what equipment you like at the moment or some other gret players that i should listen to? Thanking you in advance mate, JJ