Jack's Get Well Guestbook: Nov 3 - 18
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Name: Peter Cullen
Location: Dublin Ireland
Email: petercullen2003@yahoo.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 5:23:14 AM
Comment
Best wishes, get well soon and may the road rise with you.
Name: Mark Lysaght
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Email: mark.lysaght@cgey.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 6:25:39 AM
Comment
Hi - I would really like to wish Jack a speedy recovery from surgery, and hope that the transplant is a complete success. Jack has been an inspiration to me for more years than I care to remember (OK - 37 or so), since I first saw him play with Cream in 1966.
Name: Jukka Uus-Makela
Location: Helsinki
Email: jukka.uus-makela@pp.inet.fi
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 10:03:02 AM
Comment
i hope you very well,and getting better all a time.thank you.
Name: Stephen Burrows
Location: London
Email: sburrows@photo5.fsnet.co.uk
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 12:04:06 PM
Comment
Please get well soon Jack, You've been a part of the musical landscape for so long and we need you around some more.
Name: Joshua Levin-Epstein
Location: Boston,MA
Email: joshle@cahners.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 2:11:12 PM
Comment
Jack,
Please accept my best wishes for a speedy & full recovery.
Joshua
Name: Robert Silverstein
Location: www.mwe3.com
Email: rss54@mwe3.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 2:43:30 PM
Comment
Jack you're still the best! Your music has brought much happiness throughout the world for decades. Your work in Cream and your solo albums still stand proud among the greatest rock music ever made. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and decades of more musical greatness. Robert Silverstein 20th Century Guitar magmazine www.mwe3.com
Name: Mike Cottrell
Location: Michigan USA
Email: mikecottrell@netzero.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 4:47:55 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I am thankful we have an original and a pioneer such as you still with us. We have lost too many. Since the first time I heard your music, I have been absolutely hooked. I have your 1990 signature thumb #11 which is just one tangible piece of your art I will always cherish.
Many thanks for the countess hours of great music. My best to you and yours.
Mike
Name: Gerry Sorrentino
Location: NY,NY
Email: franktino@yahoo.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 5:04:57 PM
Comment
This is Gerry the bassist for Savoy Brown. Kim Simmonds and myself wish you a speedy recovery. I want to thank you for enriching my life with your wonderful music. Get well and stay well. Gerry Sorrentino
Name: John Schwetje
Location: Long Island, NY
Email: Jjps56@aol.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 5:05:27 PM
Comment
You're a major talent, and a great favorite of mine going back to the Cream days. I play bass, and you've absolutely been one of my best teachers. I love More Jack than God, and I'm so grateful for the re-releases from earlier this year. With all of this awareness of you through the recent cd's, I am especially saddened to hear of these health problems. You've got my wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery, and I hope to hear more of your wonderful music live in the near future.
Name: Fred Diehl
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Email: homem_acido@yahoo.com.br
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 5:56:04 PM
Comment
Hi, Jack! I´m a long time fan from Brazil! I got very worry when I knew about your illness. Now I´m happier because your surgery went ok. I hope you get better soon and keep doing all those wonderfull songs. Your music allways help me in my hard times. Your art is very importante to the whole world. Get better soon!!! And come to Brazil. Lots of fans are waiting for you. Fred
Name: Matthew Hunt
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Email: acebass@btinternet.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 6:17:37 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I just heard via the web about your illness and subsequent operation.
You have my thoughts my friend.
I have been a fan since my mum played Crossroads for me when I was a "wee bairn".
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Love and best wishes
Matthew
Name: Kent Pearson
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Email: BluesGuit1@aol.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 6:32:58 PM
Comment
Dear Jack Bruce, I've just now learned of your recent health problems. While somewhat alarmed, I'm very happy to hear that the transplant was a success and I'm praying for your continuous recovery and good health. As a fellow musician, you have been an *incredible* source of inspiration for the past 30+ years. I feel very fortunate to have been able to see you at Miami Stadium on the Cream Farewell Tour (with Terry Reid, remember?)Your musical "vibe", the gift you've given us all, is something that I'll keep for as long as live. (I can only regret having never had the opportunity to jam with you personally!) Thanks for everything, Jack, and best of luck to you, always.
Name: Cameron Beattie
Location: Denver,CO
Email: cbctb@earthlink.net
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 6:57:05 PM
Comment
Hi Jack-
Hope your recovery is going well and you are feeling on the mend. Through the years the music has always been the best. The world is a better place with you in it.
Cheers to many more years!
Cameron Beattie
Name: Claudia Schlussel
Location: Eger, Hungary
Email: klaudika@hotmail.com
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 8:47:03 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, You have brought such beautiful music into my life that has saved me in many ways. Wish you the best of luck and get well soon. Thank you for everything!!
lots and lots of love, Claudia xoxox
Name: DON VOLPE
Location: JAMESTOWN NY
Email: volpes@netsync.net
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 11:28:16 PM
Comment
best wishes for a speedy recovery to one of the greatest musicians in the world.
Name: Frank
Location: Los Angeles,California. USA!
Email: francisco.salcido@verizon.net
Date: 11/3/2003
Time: 11:57:58 PM
Comment
Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are the reason I started playing bass.May God bless and watch over you! Frank S.
Name: Zdzislaw Pajak
Location: Poland
Email: ZdzislawPajak@eadiopik.pl
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 8:33:05 AM
Comment
Jack I wish you all the best Zdzislaw
Name: Clint Bahr
Location: New York City
Email: TriPodBGT@cs.com
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 8:52:05 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Get well soon 'bro.
Cheers with Luv!
Clint Bahr TriPod NYC
Name: Graham Stark
Location: UK
Email: graham.stark@virtual-worlds.biz
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 9:28:44 AM
Comment
Jack, I'm glad you're getting better and hope you're fully recovered soon. Like millions of other people, I've always enjoyed your music and I'm sure you'll make lots more great stuff in the future.
Name: Glenn 'SmittyG' Smith
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Email: smittyg@deacondark.com
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 10:05:02 AM
Comment
My best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. You still have much to share with the musical community and I am looking forward to every minute of it. Take care.
Name: Harry Harbst
Location: Ohio, USA
Email: harbst@comcast.net
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 10:32:38 AM
Comment
Jack,
All my prayers and best wishes for you and your family at this time. Like so many others who come here, your impact on me as a musician and lover of music has been tremendous. Still looking for more.
Get well soon,
Harry Harbst
Name: Jorge
Location: Cozumel, Mexico
Email: amarantocozumel@prodigy.net.mx
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 10:36:53 AM
Comment
Your music will never die. And we hope to have you around as much as possible. My best wishes.
Jorge.
Name: gerd freynik
Location: essen, germany
Email: gerd.freynik@t-online.de
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 1:20:28 PM
Comment
All the best to you !!!
Name: gerd freynik
Location: essen, germany
Email: gerd.freynik@t-online.de
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 1:20:31 PM
Comment
All the best to you !!!
Name: gerd freynik
Location: essen, germany
Email: gerd.freynik@t-online.de
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 1:20:32 PM
Comment
All the best to you !!!
Name: Doc Bootlegg
Location: Clearwater Fla.
Email: schewman@aol.com
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 2:39:21 PM
Comment
KEEP JAMM[NG ,YOUR THE BEST.
Name: Donna Brown
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Email: brownd@csus.edu
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 3:48:38 PM
Comment
Jack: Best wishes for a speedy recovery - I'm so glad this option was available for you. I have always been moved by your playing. I was 16 when I first heard CREAM and the experience was like NOTHING I'd ever felt before. My son, Nick, is now 24 and plays guitar. He asked for and started lessons at 12. Hmm - I guess all my listening to guitar blues and rock had a bit of an influence on him. We viewed a documentary on Cream that we both enjoyed very much when he was 13. It was each of you explaining your influences and how you blended them into Cream. He (Nick) was astounded at your playing, and watched it over and over. Thank you for the sincerity and heart you've put into your work. I love your voice, also, and am so very glad that you chose to pursue a career in music, as your contribution has been immense. I sure wish I could see you live - maybe you'll tour and visit us in Sacramento or San Francisco one day. God Bless You and keep you, Jack. Donna Brown brownd@csus.edu
Name: paul
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Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 3:54:15 PM
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Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 3:54:18 PM
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Name: paul paul finiello
Location: queens new york
Email: none
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 3:58:25 PM
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jack; I want to wish you a quick and complete recovery, in the hopes that 2004 is your best year yet.
Name: Bryan Murrin
Location: Scotland
Email: bj.murrin@virgin.net
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 7:10:48 PM
Comment
Didn't know - and had come to your site via Tull Site by pure chance - but wish you the very best going forward....and thanks for the many, too many, years of enjoyable music...including the latest - which I am currently listening to... Best Wishes, Bryan.
Name: mark chaney
Location: San Diego California USA.
Email: markcxx@aol.com
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 7:13:16 PM
Comment
All the best Jack get well soon we need to hear you again soon.
Name: Bill C Koumarelos
Location: Bremerton, WA
Email: billykatsfo@msn.com
Date: 11/4/2003
Time: 10:56:21 PM
Comment
Jack, all the best to you for a speedy recovery!!
Name: Pete H
Location: Sydney, Australia
Email: brewhaha33@yahoo.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 6:53:45 AM
Comment
Jack, I am so glad to be able to say 'hello' to you! I have just been catching up on some remastered releases - Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row, also DVDs JB& Friends and the Canterbury one. I picked these up in the last week and so I thought I'd check out your site today. What a shock - I had no idea - hope you're feeling a lot better very soon. I saw you at the Edinburgh Festival in 1985 ( I think!!) at Qweens Hall. What a thunderous gig! I have been listening to your music since the late 60s and will never tire of it. Keep on keeping on! Come and see us in Sydney when you can! You're always welcome!
Best regards, Pete
Name: Paul Rapatano
Location: Boston Ma. USA
Email: Taursho2@msn.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 7:15:30 AM
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I have been a fan since the first Cream album. I try and spread the word about you. Besides the Beatles, I think you and Cream had the biggest influence on pop music in the sixties. I have your autograph,given to me in 1980. John Lennon had just been shot. Sad to hear of your health problems. Glad to hear of your recovery. Get well soon and get back to Boston again. Where did "Boston Ball Game 1967" come from? Get well soon, Paul Rapatano
Name: LAFFAILLE
Location: BOIS LE ROI, FRANCE
Email: eric.laffaille@wanadoo.fr
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 7:40:08 AM
Comment
Please don't let us alone. I hope you feel better, sitting on the top of the world.
Name: helio freire
Location: brazil
Email: hfreire@rochatop.com.br
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 8:34:30 AM
Comment
best wishes
Name: Chris Morfas
Location: Sacramento, California
Email: cantexplain@sbcglobal.net
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 11:45:52 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
In recent months, I've enjoyed a revisiting of your vocal and guitar work with Cream. Sounds as Fresh as ever. Thank you for your enormous contributions to rock music.
Get well soon!
Chris Morfas Sacramento
Name: Carole
Location: Seattle
Email: charde8@hotmail.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 2:47:32 PM
Comment
Bless you Jack. Thanks so much for years of beautiful healing music. May all the blessings come back to you.
Name: Karl Heller
Location: Vienna, Austria
Email: karl.heller@onemail.at
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 3:06:46 PM
Comment
Good luck to you and thank you for all your wonderful music. Hope to see and hear you soon in Austria
Name: ian warburton
Location: sheffield, uk
Email: ian-warburton@supanet.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 3:18:35 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Great to hear your op went well. In addition to your music, which I have followed with great interest since the 60's, you have now found other ways to be inspirational! Long may you continue.
Best wishes, Ian
Name: Len Bachman
Location: Kennett Sqaure, PA
Email: lbachman@cfcofficefurniture.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 3:26:04 PM
Comment
Jack,
I hope you are doing well. Should be easier than climbing a rope ladder to the moon right? Seriously, I hope that all is well and that your recovery is quick so you can back to doing what you love. Best wishes man....
Name: Jason Ganz
Location: Binghamton, NY
Email: beatlenut13@aol.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 4:07:31 PM
Comment
From Cream to beyond, you've been the bassist that backed some of the most monumental songs of the 60's and beyond. I wish you a speedy recovery, and that you keep on rockin'.
Name: Gunter Ottersbach
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Email: gunter.ottersbach@t-online.de
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 5:05:46 PM
Comment
Hallo Jack, gute Besserung und eine schnelle Genesung, damit Du das Leben wieder voll geniessen kanst.
Name: Mark Kaplan
Location: Manhattan, NY, USA
Email: kramnalpak@aol.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 6:13:42 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, As someone who has been a devoted fan and admirer of your great talents since Cream and all through your solo career, I would like to wish you a complete and speedy recovery. If there is a God up there, may he or she take good care of you and get you back to health and happiness very soon. With lots of love and best wishes, -Mark Kaplan
Name: harvey hellems
Location: usa
Email: harvo73@aol.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 6:26:39 PM
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Name: harvey hellems
Location: usa
Email: harvo73@aol.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 6:28:41 PM
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Name: harvey hellems
Location: mi , usa
Email: harvo73@aol.com
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 6:33:51 PM
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hey jack !!! when your well, please give eric a kick in the ass !!!...an reunite cream an record some new stuff!!...we need you!!! .....love an my best for you old friend
Name: Patricia Jackson
Location: Arizona
Email: imabeatlelover@cox.net
Date: 11/5/2003
Time: 10:37:44 PM
Comment
Hello Jack...I am sending my best wishes and my prayers for a fast and full recovery. I saw you back in 89 with Ringo in Mesa,AZ and you were just awesome!!!! I have played bass since 67 and now my daughter is in a band that plays locally here. We are both HUGE fans of your music and your FANTASTIC art of bass playing!! The best to you always and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers and send good "vibes" your way...Thanks for all the wonderful years of great music! Love, Pat, Jessica, Robyn, Karyn and Jennifer
Name: Chris Buck
Location: Mundelein Il. USA
Email: cbuck@ync.net
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 2:01:03 AM
Comment
Jack, Godspeed with your recovery. I was introduced to your work with the Cream in late 1968 at the age of 12. I began playing the drums in 1965, and since the first I heard your music, it has remained one of the primary influences and inspirations to me. In the many years since, I have turned many a bass player and guitarist on to your work, and I think they have all benefited from it. Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row are two of my favorite works I have by any musician. Listening to you also taught me how to sing. Thanks for the many years of pleasure and instruction. If you come to the Chicago area again, I hope to see you perform.
Name: Barry Sparks
Location: japan
Email: bassboybarry@aol.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 9:35:56 AM
Comment
Hi Jack, my name is Barry Sparks, I am on the castle donnington, Uli Jon Roth dvd with you, I played bass on all the Uli Jon Roth stuff, we met briefly on the side of the stage, anyways, i just want to say hello and also i send you and your family all my blessings, you have been an inspiration to me for so many years!, it was an honour to have shared the stage at donnington with one of my heroes! all the best, god bless you Barry Sparks
Name: Stephen Coleman
Location: Yardley, PA USA
Email: headstock212@hotmail.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 12:11:25 PM
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Jack- Your music has been a source of joy, inspiration, and learning for me for over 25 years. I know you will be better than ever real soon. Also, I've heard a rumor that the wood in old EBO's has a magical curative power! Strap one on and get well soon! Best of luck to you.
Name: Carol Hatchett
Location: London, UK
Email: carolhatchett@madasafish.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 12:25:51 PM
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Dear Jack
I didn't hear about your health problems until yesterday, but I am hugely relieved to hear that you are recovering well from your liver transplant.
I first heard your music in, mmm, 1973 when I was 12, and I have been listening avidly ever since. Your music has woven happy golden threads through the ups and downs of my life for the last 30 years, and this must be true for thousands and thousands of people across all the continents - hence the number of lovely messages on this messageboard.
All best wishes to you and your family, hope you have a speedy recovery, and thank you so, so much for all the wonderful music we've had from you so far. Here's to the next 30 years!
Carol xx
Name: Dennis Rogers&Family
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Email: dennis_rogers@ssmhc.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 1:55:36 PM
Comment
We have been fans for many years. Get well soon. May God bless you.
Name: Robert Nordstrom
Location: Rockland, Maine USA
Email: Nps210@aol.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 2:25:36 PM
Comment
Speedy recovery and best wishes, Jack!
The staff at Coastal Entertainment Productions.
Name: Chris
Location: Sheffield
Email: chris.hamblett@talk21.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 5:50:35 PM
Comment
Hi
Saw you play at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester last year. Had a fantastic night. Just like to say look after yourself and get well soon. Hope to see you on a UK tour in the near future.
Cheers
Chris Hamblett
Name: Teddy Dibble
Location: Kansas City
Email: teddy@kc.rr.com
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 8:12:14 PM
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Jack - I'm a long time admirer of your work, and I've also been professionaly involved with liver transplant recipients. I can tell you that I've been touched by each and every one. Before I worked with this group, I never considered being an organ donor. I now have no hesitation. Jack, I understand what you're dealing with right now, but I know you have a very bright and healthy future right around the corner.
Name: Donald Szczepanski
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Email: djconsort@comcast.net
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 9:20:46 PM
Comment
Jack,
Although we've never met I feel as if you are my old friend. First heard you at the Grande Ballroom in detroit in "68>>> have not stopped listening! As a member myself of the "50-plus" club, I wish you many, many healthy, happy years to come. The latest release is outstanding and I'm looking forward to the next "new one"!
Name: Frank Spano
Location: Bay Shore NY
Email: Fspano@lnsinc.net
Date: 11/6/2003
Time: 9:29:48 PM
Comment
Wish you a speedy recovery, you are a wellspring of inspiration for so many of us.
Name: Neal Weiner
Location: Long Beach CA, USA
Email: blue-dot@mindspring
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 3:24:20 AM
Comment
Yo Jack,
You've been an inspiration to me since dem dang sixties! I've seen you play in LA and SF. I'm yer basic fan type.
I wish you special deLIVERy.
And hey! Thanks for all the great music!
Hopin' fer lots more...
Hopin' for a robust return to vibrant health...
Be strong; get well soon!
-Neal in Long Beach
Name: Charlie Baratta the drummer
Location: LA,,california.
Email: charlie_baratta@yahoo.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 3:57:17 AM
Comment
hi jack,just today i was saying to my brother(a bassist who loves you) that i'm going to your web site and see if your going to play in LA again sometime soon. My heart dropped when your site revealed your illness. i'm so glad your on the upbeat & on the mend. I left you a note about a year or so on your site about how I thought you were the worlds greatest living musician, and at the risk of sounding self centered, I want it to stay that way for many more years!! . your musical integrity has been an inspiration to me since a starting drummer 36 yr ago. PLEASE get well for yourself ,your family, and the millions of musicians whose life you have enriched. god bless you , get real well real soon, and play LA AGAIN . Jack, you ARE the best there ever was....Charlie Baratta the drummer
Name: Chainie Chang
Location: Holland
Email: chainie@zonnet.nl
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 8:53:10 AM
Comment
I just read the news about the operation so I wish him a good recovery and all the best.
A big fan
Name: Russell Repp
Location: L A California
Email: rrepp@rhinotek.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 10:06:46 AM
Comment
Jack your the best , you and your music lives in my heart forever . I hope to see you soon preform again as I have several dozens of times in the past , Can anyone say your the Cream of the crop
Name: Kevin Robinson
Location: Oscoda, Michigan
Email: Wireman02@webtv.net
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 10:32:13 AM
Comment
Hi Jack! Please Get Well Soon! You Have Brought Many A Smile To Our Faces Over The Year`s, So Get Well Soon & Continue To Do So! Kevin
Name: ian cameron
Location: evesham,worcs,england
Email: ian.cameron1@talk21.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 11:05:59 AM
Comment
Keep on keeping on!
Name: Tom Robinson
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Email: tomrobinson@mt-pleasant.org
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 11:17:24 AM
Comment
God bless you, Jack Bruce. We love ya!
Name: Russell Repp
Location: L A California
Email: rrepp@rhinotek.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 1:02:41 PM
Comment
Jack your the best , you and your music lives in my heart forever . I hope to see you soon preform again as I have several dozens of times in the past , Can anyone say your the Cream of the crop
Name: Alessandro
Location: Milan, Italy
Email: seiunmito@yahoo.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 1:22:08 PM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack! :-)
Name: ezio degradi
Location: Milano-Italia
Email: degradi@radiopopolare.it
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 1:30:25 PM
Comment
auguri!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Leonard Herrman
Location: Oregon, US
Email: leonard.herrman@verizon.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 1:53:26 PM
Comment
Jack - I just wanted to wish you the best in your recovery from what must be a most difficult experience, to say the least. Your music has given me much joy over the years - thanks.
Peace, from a listener,
Leonard Herrman
Name: Carl Axness
Location: Alicante, Spain
Email: Ana_Ferrando@terra.es
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 2:12:01 PM
Comment
Get well soon. Glad to know you are still active - Have enjoyed your music since the 60's.
Name: Steve Laughlin
Location: Corbeil, Ontario, Canada
Email: laughlin@canadorec.on.ca
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 3:04:52 PM
Comment
Just as I was stunned and heartbroken to hear of Mr. Bruce's illness I am over the "rope ladder to the moon" to hear that Jack has received a successful liver transplant and is on his way to full and healthy recovery. Have been a long time fan and am looking forward to many more years of wonderful music from one of the true masters. All the best Jack and family, greetings and best wishes from northern Ontario, Canada.
Name: Stein Erik Sagvolden
Location: Vestby, Norway
Email: toril.sagvolden@c2i.net
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 3:31:23 PM
Comment
Hello Jack
I wish you all the best for the future. "More Jack Than God" is wonderful, so warm, sutch strong melodies. Thank you.
Best wishes Stein Erik Sagvolden, Vestby (Norway)
Name: Craig Meier
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota USA
Email: appwpb1@comcast.net
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 3:51:25 PM
Comment
Best of wishes to you, Jack. Have been a fan for a million years, at least since Cream anyway. Thank you for all you have given us all. We are all pulling for you. And by the way the new album is becoming a favorite right up there with NTYMSOOT and OOTS and HR. Take care.
Name: Jeff Beynon
Location: Corsham, UK
Email: jbeynon@harthampark.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 4:25:39 PM
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Dear Jack, Cream, back in the 60s, were my first music fad, the first band to reach my "music G-spot" as I call it. In other words you, Eric & Ginger were the first musicians to show me that deeper, more impactful music existed. I had & enjoyed all your records! Over the years since then, I've followed your solo career, & Songs For A Tailor, Harmony Row, Out Of The Storm were all landmarks & milestones for me. I've a special soft spot for Lifetime too. And altho' we've had numerous bass maestro's over the years, surely all of them were influenced & shown the way by you, their forerunner. Special best wishes & regards to you now. Let's hear you continuing to make fine music for many, many more years to come. Oh, & I've heard that you've been writing & compiling your autobiography. I look forward to seeing that published. All the very best, Jack. Jeff.
Name: John Sams
Location: Indiana/USA
Email: Bassist1977@yahoo.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 5:28:04 PM
Comment
Best Wishes to you Jack Bruce, Take it easy and get well frynd! I love you're new Cd jack, it's hard to get it out of my cd player! Hope to see you over here in the states to one Bassist to another! We love you and get well!
Take care John Sams
Name: Bill Kane
Location: Long Island, NY
Email: BillyBats666@msn.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 6:22:45 PM
Comment
Get well Dear Jack! I still have hopes of getting something together with me on gtr. & You & Ginger! Be well, my friend!
Name: Tony Naghten
Location: Toronto Canada
Email: anaghten@rogers.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 6:41:10 PM
Comment
Glad to hear you are doing well. Look forward to seeing you on tour again soon!
Name: duncan robertson
Location: marseille, france
Email: drobertson@club-internet.fr
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 7:38:08 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I've been enjoying your talents since the mid-sixties. Just got in touch thanks to these semi-fantastic means and, to my dismay, read you've been feeling rough to say the least. First, I hope you're having a speedy recovery, and that the prospect of carrying on belittles the obvious inconvenience it causes you.
My wife fought, as only she knows how, and recovered from virulent rampant breast cancer (her third), diagnosed and treated from 2001 onwards. The twins we have, Donnachaidh and Drusilla, now five years old, motivated her to live - an old hack like me can always see things through by himself!
When she gets back from seeing patients in Nice I'll get her to write to you. She's a bio-psycho-therapist and can dig up the roots of an illness. Between you and me, booze, all sorts of smokes and other things are the likely blame-takers, but she can find the motivator behind the physical manifestation.
Apart from the selfish motivations of one who likes to listen to what you play, I sincerely hope you get back to a way of life that you can enjoy.
Regards, and admiration,
Duncan.
P.S. Never mind what the Aussies do to us today. We got past the starting phase of the tournament and made it to the quarter finals! Not bad for a wee country such as ours that has given the world more than it sometimes knows.............
Name: Roger
Location: USA
Email: rhinte@optonline.net
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 7:40:27 PM
Comment
Jack i've been suffering from Hep C for many years now, tried all the meds, no help. so i wish you well. Your friend from the days of listening to Cream, Roger p.s. write back if you can
Name: duncan robertson
Location: marseille, france
Email: drobertson@club-internet.fr
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 7:52:04 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I've been enjoying your talents since the mid-sixties. Just got in touch thanks to these semi-fantastic means and, to my dismay, read you've been feeling rough to say the least. First, I hope you're having a speedy recovery, and that the prospect of carrying on belittles the obvious inconvenience it causes you.
My wife fought, as only she knows how, and recovered from virulent rampant breast cancer (her third), diagnosed and treated from 2001 onwards. The twins we have, Donnachaidh and Drusilla, now five years old, motivated her to live - an old hack like me can always see things through by himself!
When she gets back from seeing patients in Nice I'll get her to write to you. She's a bio-psycho-therapist and can dig up the roots of an illness. Between you and me, booze, all sorts of smokes and other things are the likely blame-takers, but she can find the motivator behind the physical manifestation.
Apart from the selfish motivations of one who likes to listen to what you play, I sincerely hope you get back to a way of life that you can enjoy.
Regards, and admiration,
Duncan.
P.S. Never mind what the Aussies do to us today. We got past the starting phase of the tournament and made it to the quarter finals! Not bad for a wee country such as ours that has given the world more than it sometimes knows.............
Name: Paul
Location: New York
Email: wall8pat@aol.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 10:18:11 PM
Comment
Jack- You are the man.
Name: Thomas Brinkley
Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Email: thomasbrinkley@hotmail.com
Date: 11/7/2003
Time: 10:47:13 PM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack.
Name: Anatoly Bichenov
Location: Russia
Email: tolly68@mail.ru
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 12:18:09 AM
Comment
On behalf of Cream and Jack fans in Russia best wishes and get well soon! Wish to hear more and more music from the best ever bass guitar master!
Name: jeff morcom
Location: melbourne, australia
Email: jeff@morco.org
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 2:50:15 AM
Comment
Jack,
get well. keep making music as long as I live.
jeff
Name: Joe DiMora
Location: new york
Email: stratcatj@excite.com
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 11:57:36 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I wish you Gods speed in your recovery,I had the honor and pleasure to shake your hand and have you sign a dollar bill for me at BB Kings Club. You saw Les Pauls signature and said "well thats a good one" and I replied "not as good as the one I am going to get now. Jack you taught me so much about music you were that mysterious fourth player everybody was looking for with Cream. Your solo work as been sensational. God Bless...Joe
Name: Jack Lynch
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Email: quighie@yahoo.com
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 12:27:58 PM
Comment
Hi there, Jack. I've loved you a long time and was upset to hear of your illness. We met once when I interviewed you for Hot Press back when "How's Tricks?" came out. Love the new album. GET WELL SOON!
Name: bruno
Location: italy
Email: cuxcoll@tin.it
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 1:22:43 PM
Comment
hi! keep on playing
Name: mikako
Location: brussels
Email:
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 1:30:16 PM
Comment
You have all my wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. Please get well as soon as possible and play more concerts like the fantastic one you gave us in Antwerp late 2001. Love from your Japanese fan in Belgium
Name: John Piper
Location: Hong Kong
Email: John.Piper@foodasia.com
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 2:22:17 PM
Comment
Hello Jack, I wish you a full and speedy recovery. And I hope you are able to continue providing joy and inspiration to your many fans. Thank you sincerely for making my life a truly richer experience.
Name: Tony Neel
Location: San Diego, CA
Email: tonyneel@hotmail.com
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 6:55:40 PM
Comment
I am glad to hear that the operation was a success. I hope the journey through recovery is a speedy one and that you ar felling right as soon as possible.
Thanks for all you inspiration and words and music that has gotten us through the years.
Sincerely Tony Neel
Name: Lawrence Ghent
Location: Lake Wylie SC
Email:
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 7:28:31 PM
Comment
Hello Jack!
I will not wish you, All the best or quick recovery; you don't need it! You are a very strong person and I have absolutely no worries abour your recovery. God put you on earth to do what you do. You do it excellenty! You are the model of a true composer and performer. To my knowledge you are the only real composer of our time. Sure, we have other composers but not with your passion and knowledge of music. You may tire of hearing refrences to Cream and the like; forgive them, they just love you and sometimes don't know how to express themselves. I know how: I have followed you and no other! You're not going anywhere! God has much for you to do. I think you know that.
More than a fan,
Lawrence Ghent
Name: David Layland
Location: Alexandria, VA
Email:
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 10:58:54 PM
Comment
Jack is Back! And to think we almost lost him. Thank you for a lifetime of musical genius. All the reissues are great and it is gratifying to know there'll be even more to come. Have a smooth and steady recovery. I wish you all the best!
Name: richard earle
Location: walnut creek,ca
Email: hemibee1@hotmail.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 2:30:45 AM
Comment
hey jack i sure am glad that you have finally gotten better.your one hell of a bass player.good luck and maybe ill see some upcoming shows,bye bye,rich.
Name: Gary Moore
Location: Colorado, USA
Email: gary@moorblues.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 4:10:39 AM
Comment
Mr. Bruce,
I am saddened to hear about your cancer. I pray that everything is going well after your surgery.
I saw you at Red Rocks, Colorado when you were on tour with Ringo Starr's All Star Band. It was you I went to see. You were awesome.
Thanks for the many years of taking bass playing to new places.
Your Truly, Gary Moore
Name: Jim Kauffman
Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Email: jkauffman@freesurf.ch
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 4:52:25 AM
Comment
Dear Jack. I teach English here in Switzerland, and am going to show my students a TV interview you did for "Talking Blues" a few years ago. In searching for more info about you, I learned about your recent illness and very fortunate recovery. Thank God, and thank you for your music. All the best for your long future in this world.
Jim
Name: Rob Grain
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Email: robgrain@btconnect.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 8:06:43 AM
Comment
Jack, Wishing you all the best in your recovery. Your music and musicianship has been an inspiration to me through good times and bad for over 30 years.
Rob Grain
Name: Steve Proctor, MD
Location: Salisbury, NC, USA
Email: slowhand@salisbury.net
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 8:36:31 AM
Comment
Even though we have never met, you have been a huge part of my life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Proctor "Driving in my car, smokin' my cigar, The only time I'm happy's when I play my guitar"
Name: art mullon
Location: new windsor n.y. usa
Email: zeebmullon@aol.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 10:14:53 AM
Comment
you have given me meany hours of enjoyment over the years get well and do what you do best , make music!! your somethinELS.get back too us soon. Art
Name: Larryy Davis
Location: Washington, DC
Email: ljulesdavis@yahhoo.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 12:52:53 PM
Comment
Helly Jack;
Just read on Pat Mrtheny's website (American Garage section) about your battle with cancer and that you are now doing well. I am happy that you getting your good health back and on the road to a full recovery. Cheers!!!
I saw you with Ginger Baker and some guitarist at The Bayou in DC in 1990. It was a great show and you were fantastic. Your voice has always been one of my very favorites from the Creams days. Keep on making the music, playing and singing.
Love always,
LD
Name: Grace Alexander
Location: Warwick
Email: cliveandgrace@ukgateway.net
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 1:10:32 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack....I grew up listening to you and kept up listening to you.
I am not sure what my Dad will do without you!!
Name: ROBERT ADAMS, JR.
Location:
Email:
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 1:58:43 PM
Comment
Name: Peter Gingold
Location: London
Email: peter@gingold.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 2:22:36 PM
Comment
Jack - I've loved the work ever since Cream.
Above all I love Lifetime - extraordinary musicianship. Shame it didn't last very long.
Look after yourself and get better.
Peter
Name: ROBERT ADAMS,JR.
Location: HAZEL PARK,MICHIGAN USA
Email:
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 2:28:49 PM
Comment
JACK:GODSPEED WITH YOUR RECOVERY! WE NEED YOU BE AROUND TO SHOW BASS PLAYERS ALL OVER THE WORLD HOW THE BASS GUITAR SHOULD BE PLAYED. WHEN I THINK OF ALL THE DEBUT ALBUMS I'VE EVER HEARD THAT REALLY TURNED MY HEAD AROUND I WOULD INCLUDE "FRESH CREAM" AMONG THE LOT OF THESE,ALONG WITH "MEET THE BEATLES","FREAK OUT"(ZAPPA),"ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?",AND "CLIMBING"{MOUNTAIN}.I HAVE SEEN YOU PLAY WITH RINGO 3 TIMES AND REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SOLO RENDITION OF "THEME FOR AN IMAGINARY WESTERN" AT THE PINE KNOB MUSIC THEATRE IN CLARKSTON,MICHIGAN AS YOU BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES WITH THIS MOST POWERFULLY SPIRITUAL SONG. AT THAT SAME SHOW YOU ALSO RENDERED "I FEEL FREE" WHICH WAS EVEN MORE SPECIAL SINCE I NEVER WAS OLD ENOUGH TO SEE CREAM IN CONCERT. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SETTING SUCH A HIGH STANDARD OF QUALITY WITH YOUR BASS PLAYING AND YOUR SINGING. I FERVENTLY PRAY THAT SOON YOU WILL RETURN TO DETROIT TO GIVE A CONCERT,BUT FIRST YOU NEED TO GIVE THE NEW LIVER A TEST DRIVE! MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND DURING YOUR RECOVERY.YOURS TRULY,ROBERT ADAMS,JR.
Name: Stephan Lenzing
Location: Germany - In the city of sharp knifes
Email: lancelott@t-online.de
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 7:34:50 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
listening to your eternaly fantastic "I've always wanted to do this" album I took this short trip to your homepage and was so concerned by the message of your liver-desease... :-(
Best heartfelt wishes from me, a fan over decades, selfplaying the guitar for 30 years and still loving Clem's fat Boogie-Strat-Sounds... ;-)
You'll work it out...never was that sure...
Name: Scott Clark
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Email: emssi@aol.com
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 7:49:05 PM
Comment
My thoughts and prayers are with you on your road to recovery. With all the joy you have brought countless millions through your music over the years, I hope the love of your fans can bring you as much comfort as your music brought us joy. Get well soon. Scott
Name: Tony Bester
Location: Australia
Email: tambo@alphalink.com.au
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 8:34:21 PM
Comment
Best wishes and get well soon
Name: Maurice Degley
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Email: mdegley@cox.net
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 9:18:18 PM
Comment
Boston Ball Game 1967........... I have always wanted to open my show with that tune -- You have provided us with some GREAT music. Being a Ginger Baker era drummer, it has always been my sincerest wish to jam with you just once -- just to be surrounded by that energy. You are truly an inspiration and I wish you the very best. Peace be with you my brother, and may you fare well through this event.
Name: Lachlan Combe
Location: Australia
Email:
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 10:20:47 PM
Comment
Jack your an idol of mine i grew up listening to my dads music and cream was always one of my favorites i recently watched the farewell concert dvd and its now one of my fav music dvds im 16 and a bassist i've never heard bass work like yours your a ledgend and i hope you recover well. good luck.
Name: bill clausen
Location: san francisco
Email: bill357@comcast.net
Date: 11/9/2003
Time: 10:59:27 PM
Comment
get well and stay well.there will never be another band like cream.have a video with you playing with rory thanks. p.s. was there at the fillmore. will never foreget it.
Name: Stephi McCallum
Location: Taiwan
Email: Iulius65@hotmail.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 12:04:33 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I was delighted to hear that you had a successful liver transplant, notwithstanding the post-surgery complications. As everyone has said, we are bloody lucky to still have among us the very best bass guitarist who has ever lived. And, anyway, who's this bloke called Eric?!!
Stay well, Jack,
Very best wishes, Stephi.
Name: Marlene Pitkethly
Location: at present: Sydney, Oz
Email: madimascot@web.de
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 12:05:42 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I'm just another stranger who admires you more than I can say and who is so grateful and happy that you are winning your battle against cancer.
I could write pages on how you have inspired me with your brilliant music and wonderful voice for over 30 years. But this time it's about YOU, not about the pleasures of one of your fans.
I hope so much that you achieve all that you wish for.
All the best to you and your family.
Love, Marlene
Name: dana maguire
Location: coventry, rhode island, usa
Email: dr_rhythm00@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 12:48:31 AM
Comment
dear jack,
i am happy to hear that you are recovering well. i just checked in on your site tonight and i was shocked to find out what had happened. i wish you great health and long, long life. you have been one of my favorite musicians and singers since i was around 8 years old and my brothers used to blast cream back when you were together. i have enjoyed so much of your music. i am a big fan of your work with kip hanrahan. thanks for all of great music. i am glad to hear that it will keep coming.
peace and light, dana
Name: Gagandip Dhuga
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: gdhuga@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 6:48:18 AM
Comment
I've been a cream fan since I first heard "white room", on the local oldies station MG1200, in 1992. Since then I've been hooked. I have all of cream's albums. I hope you get well soon jack! I hope to see you, Ginger and Eric back together some day and hopefully record and tour.
Name: Trond Lundberg
Location: Moss, Norway
Email: norskordbruk@hotmail.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 8:49:53 AM
Comment
Hi Jack!
Happy to hear that you are recovering. I did not even know that you were ill. Bravo -- you will make it. Strength and will shall not fail you. I have enjoyed your music since the late 60s, and every time i listen to a new record with your excellent playing and singing I get as thrilled as ever. From all my heart I wish you many many years of musical exploring and excitement. Yours,
Trond
Name: Raj Joshi
Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Email: rajojoshi@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 10:56:58 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack - it seems I know you quite well - as I'v grown up with your music since I arrived in this country which is my home now - your music is inspiration and long you may write beautiful songs. Sincerely, Raj
Name: Ed Mokarry
Location: South River, NJ (originally, Brooklyn, NY)
Email: bigedmo@aol.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 12:01:35 PM
Comment
Jack, get well soon. I went to see Leslie West at a show last night and he mentioned that you had undergone a serious operation. He asked the crowd to pray for you. I'm pleased to see that you will make a full recovery and look forward to seeing you on stage again.
All the best - your music brings joy to millions.
Ed Mokarry
Name: James M. Spivak
Location: Schererville, IN 46375
Email: Raven5387@aol.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 12:19:06 PM
Comment
Jack,
Your songs and music have been a constant source of inspiration and pleasure for me since I first heard you in the late sixties. I cannot imagine a world without Jack Bruce. Please hang in there, my friend and mentor.
Jim
My email address is: Raven5387@aol.com
Name: Richard T. Harris
Location: Los Angeles
Email: richardtharris@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 1:16:47 PM
Comment
Saw ya' recently at the House of Blues, LA. Both my brother and myself attended. We were very pleased with the performance of you and the band. Very strong-which is the way we need you to get back to. Much love and prayers. -Richard
Name: Mike King
Location: central Texas
Email: spacklehappy@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 1:54:40 PM
Comment
Jack, Many old Cream fans down here in this part of the Lone Star state. I was at the final Dallas Cream concert on Oct. 25 1968. It was my first concert- I was 15. One of my very closest buds is a fantastic bassplayer who has been heavily influenced by your approach his whole life. That's it..(Oh yeah, I love your harmonca playing as well!) Get well, man!! God Bless you and your's!! Mike King
Name: Berthoud Jean-Michel
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Email: jmberthoud@tiscalinet.ch
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 3:22:40 PM
Comment
Dear Jack! I wish you the best after your successfull liver transplant. Your music is a way of living source for me, my family an many friends of mine. Let me tell you how I love your latest outputs as "More Jack Than God", the John Cage thing with Haide Schwaartz, the DVD of the Stuttgart Jazz Festival with the Music of Jimi Hendrix...and everything. Jean-Michel, Switzerland
Name: Steve Gramlich
Location: Long Island, New York
Email: bassteve@optonline.net
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 7:46:08 PM
Comment
Jack, Glad to hear all went OK, You are the most exciting bass player and perfomer I've had the pleasure of seeing perform live,in a very small venue such as the Sundance Saloon in Bayshore, NY. You've always been a solid influence & inspiration to myself and my own style of bass playing. God Bless and hope to see you out there again on stage doing one of those great Jack Bruce tunes!I wish you godspeed for a fast recovery. Your Friend & Fan, Steve
Name: Leslie Schefman
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Email: lcschefman@comcast.net
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 7:56:57 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
The music you have made over the years has been inspiring and brilliant. Get well soon, and get back to your art!
Sincerely,
Leslie Schefman Detroit
Name: Bill Berends
Location: New Jersey, USA
Email: mastermindband@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2003
Time: 8:27:43 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, <p> Please get well soon! Your music has been moving and inspiring me for over 35 years, having just celebrated (really!) seeing Cream Nov. 3rd, 1968 in Baltimore MD. From the first time I heard 'Sunshine...' to my latest fav 'Directions Home' you have always been a part of my life. Best wishes for a speedy recovery my friend. --Bill
Name: David Stoltz
Location: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
Email: davidstoltz@msm.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 2:45:31 AM
Comment
Margrit.....it was a such a pleasure to have some time to speak with you today to hear of Jack's steady improvement.I could hear in your voice that things are cool and I know the fans will find that heartening as I do.I forgot to mention that I wrote about Jack's transplant on the Dickey Betts website guestbook when it was first announced.The response was really wonderful from our fanbase and Dickey himself,as you know, was very concerned and again expressed his deep admiration and respect for Jack.Cream was a big influence on him,too.Love ya both,Dave
Name: David Stoltz
Location: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
Email: davidstoltz@msm.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 3:17:47 AM
Comment
Oh,by the way,folks,they really DO read these things! So,express yourselves and have a great day!
Name: John Mortslake
Location: Sweden
Email: Mortslake@hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 6:10:52 AM
Comment
I just want thank Jack for the inspiration and great records. He has a lot more to give and hopefully he will so. The liver transplant is a piece of cake for someone who has sweated blood and tears just to create music that have touched so many people world wide.
He has always kept himself to his ideals and thats what makes him such a great musical artist.
In todays world of corrupt record industries and hand made pop artists , we need someone like Jack to show what really needs to be done to be a part of music, inhaling music and exhaling music.
Don´t hit the road Jack, Get back , Get back Show where it´s at With a great comeback !!
Name: alandonson
Location: n.y.c. and europe.
Email: alandonson@yahoo.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 9:46:56 AM
Comment
love you to piecesand your new latin band.
Name: Hurricane Ramon
Location: Palm Sprtings Southern California
Email: Party_Man1@excite.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 10:32:18 AM
Comment
Dear Jack :
My friends used to tell me , what the F--- are you doing wasting time with the Blues ? Nobody plays that stuff anymore .... Then I would pop out a album of John Mayall and then Cream , and say , you guys dig this stuff ? Always a yes popped out --- I'd say tell " Jack Bruce & company they are living the Blues on a new and exciting level " -- That always shut these fools down ,--- yeah tell them the Blues is a waste of time ---
Jack , I have played harp since 1954 , and when I heard your bass lines & harp lines it told me the Blues will always live with guy like you hammering out the truth ... God Bless you , the wonderful times spent listing to you & guys like you made the world a little better off that it would have been with out your input .....
Give us more thrills and chill man it still there burning and churning inside you and everyone else with ears & heart like me .
Name: Byron Baker
Location: York, PA USA
Email: blbaker@yorklabel.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 10:54:56 AM
Comment
Jack, our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery are with you. Get well soon and hurry back. You friends and long time fans at York Label.
Name: Ron Mirro
Location: Wantagh NY
Email: ronnie461@hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 11:27:25 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Best of luck on your recovery. You have been an inspiration to all of us over 50. I look forward to seeing you soon again at BB kings in NYC. Your show there are always excellant. God bless.
Ron M.
Name: ISAAC
Location: SPAIN
Email: iferrer@cbm.uam.es
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 11:55:42 AM
Comment
Get well Mr. Jack Bruce. Get strong and make a new tour. And please come to Spain again. Kiss
Name: Phil Richards
Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire
Email: PRichardssales@aol.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 12:19:30 PM
Comment
Jack,
I bought the new album this week, and visited the site to see if there are any forthcoming gigs. I was shocked to read of your health problems. Glad to hear the news of your recovery. Especially shocked as your voice and songwriting has never been better and you were on fine form on the P. Jones show recently. As a fan since Cream I am looking forward to more albums and gigs. Please! My signed photo still holds pride of place here in Bewdley...
Name: hans rudi mueller
Location: germany
Email: hrm@em-lab.de
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 1:13:14 PM
Comment
the best has still to come
my best wishes hr
Name: brian
Location: detroit
Email: mojoharpman@aol.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 1:40:08 PM
Comment
dear jack, just writing to wish you the best in your recovery. thank you for all your wonderfull music over the years. the first time i saw you was at the grande ballroom in 1968 when i was 15 years old. hang in there, a close friend of mine had a liver transplant 8 years ago and is doing fine.i look forward to seeing you in detroit in the future. brian
Name: Tony Howard
Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida
Email: awhoward@earthlink.net
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 2:04:39 PM
Comment
Get well soon, Jack. It's not your time to go yet.
Name: Jeff Malack
Location: Philadelphia/USA
Email: jeffrey.malack@nextel.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 3:01:14 PM
Comment
Your music changed my life.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Looking forward to your return to Philadelphia.
Jeff
Name: fred hodshon
Location: orange, ca
Email: fhodshon@hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 3:24:39 PM
Comment
from cream to carla bley and beyond, JB has been a MAJOR influence on my life and playing.
we need ya Jack!
fred
Name: Christopher Quinn
Location: in transit - "on the road to dreams"
Email: christopherquinn@sbcglobal.net
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 3:26:48 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Looking back on my life, I would have to say that you have been a primary influence on my life, on many levels, especially musically.
I mean, I am certain that my persective on life and music would be entirely different if I had not been so deeply moved by your work with Cream and Tony Williams, and by your unbelievably underrated solo work. My perview, my slant on the world has been affected to such an extent by your compositions, voice and bass playing that I cannot imagine a life without "Sunshine Of Your Love" or "Deserted Cities Of The Heart" or "White Room."
A friend of mine has come up with a brilliant new arrangement for "Sunshine Of Your Love" and I will include it on my solo album 'Head Noise'.
Right now, I just cannot get enough of "Rope Ladder To The Moon" of your wonderful 'Songs For A Tailor' album; and I am struck by how much you have influenced the likes of Sting and so many others, including the fabulous Chris Arters.
You have left your mark; and it is one I am proud to wear as a badge of honor.
I, myself, spent a decade and a half dying, and am only recently recovering. So, I can empathize with what you have been going through.
You have, though indirectly through your recorded songs and voice, been a mentor to me. And though I may not be a "star", I at least have the integrity and honesty of my creative self expression and can see that you are one of a very few artists who influenced me to be that way.
I doubt that I will ever have the joy of working with you on stage or the studio; and so I just want you to know that your artistry resonates with me and I wish you only good.
Your legency lives on in me and so many others.
Live on and create more..."on the road to dreams".
With the deepest respect and sincerity,
Christopher Quinn
Name: Dan Fontana
Location: New York
Email: d.fontana@verizon.net
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 4:02:31 PM
Comment
God Bless you Jack! I am praying for your complete recovery. Get Well!!! You have been a great musical influence since I was a boy. I look forward to many more years of your work. I love you Jack! Dan Fontana
Name: dirty earl
Location: Sydney, Australia
Email: dirtyearl @hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 5:15:56 PM
Comment
Jack get well soon. I've been following your music since I saw you in Houston, Texas in 1967. Kep makin music.
Name: terry&diana
Location: lyons,kansas usa
Email:
Date: 11/11/2003
Time: 7:23:21 PM
Comment
wishing you a full and quick recovery we know you ain`t done rockin us yet
Name: Bob
Location: Virginia, USA
Email: rhennessee@desc.dla.mil
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 12:10:22 AM
Comment
To Jack & his family,
Our best wishes and prayers are with you. Happy you received the transplant & came through the operation OK.
Six years ago my wife received a transplant for Hepatitis C. She had a rocky road for a couple of years due to complications from steroids and anti-rejection drugs. The last 4 years have been good and the new liver's doing well.
Her advice is learn everything you can about your medications and their side effects to load the dice in your favor. This is a new frontier and the docs don't know everything yet. Hope you're at least as successful as her.
Warm regards, Bob
Name: Dave Leblanc
Location: Canada
Email: dleblanc@godinguitars.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 11:19:48 AM
Comment
Best wishes for you, Jack! You are one of my my main influences as a bassist. Hope to hear you play for at least fifty more years!
Cheers! Dave
Name: David Henning
Location: NY
Email: Davehenning@hotmail.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 11:31:53 AM
Comment
Jack,
Here is to a speedy recovery.
Thanks for all of the great music and thanks in advance for all the great music yet to come.....
Dave
Name: Ben Lin
Location: New York, NY
Email: bplin@hotmail.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 1:09:00 PM
Comment
Jack,
Your influence on modern music speaks for itself. You are one of my heroes as a bassist but more as a musician in general.
I'm glad you're still with us. Get well and continue to bless us with more of your music.
Cheers, Ben
Name: TOM PASSAMONTE
Location: ROCHESTER,NEW YORK
Email: TomP@whirlwindusa.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 2:05:21 PM
Comment
Get well soon Jack! We are all thinking of you. You've got a helluva lot more gigs to do!
Name: Clay Biggs
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Email: claybiggs@bwc.state.oh.us
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 2:11:26 PM
Comment
Hello Jack, I've never written to you and I apologize for that. Been a big fan of yours for thirty years. I'm happy to hear you've made it through your initial recovery period from such a critical operation. Sure you're family and close friends are releived as well. I had the pleasure of seeing you perform in'89 here in Columbus with Ginger,Bernie,Blues and company and was blown away, I'll never forget it. You're overall musicality continues to inspire me and my other Jack fan friends who feel the same way. Hope I get to meet you someday. God's speed on your recovery. A major fan.
Name: Bill Harwell
Location: Austin Texas USA
Email: bharwell@austin.rr.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 2:30:36 PM
Comment
Dear Jack...I just read of your cancer and transplant in Vintage Guitar magazine this week..what a shock. All of us in the States wish you the very best in your recovery. You've brought so much happiness to so many and hope that our good thoughts are felt by you and your family. Bill Harwell 13 North Peak Road Austin TX USA 78746
Name: Jochen Schulz-Thiel
Location: Friedberg/Germany
Email: SchulzThiel@t-online.de
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 3:11:27 PM
Comment
Hello Bruce, best wishes, get well soon. Hope to see you soon in Frankfurt/Germany. We need you! Jochen
Name: Tim Comer
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Email: Hammercomer@aol.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 3:42:02 PM
Comment
Jack, Just wanted to say that hope you are doing well.You have been a big influence on my bass playing and I have alot more to learn.So hang around for another 20 or 30 years.
Regaurds, T.C.
Name: Mike Oneto
Location: Gilroy, CA
Email: moneto12@msn.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 5:57:08 PM
Comment
Jack,
I've been a follower since the Cream days and have attended several JB Band shows-- loved all of them, especially the last one at the Omni in Oakland, CA where I was fortunate enough to see you and Ginger performing together again. Very memorable indeed.
Best wishes and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.
MikeO
Name: James
Location: East Coast USA
Email: JLJComm@aol.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 6:14:23 PM
Comment
Hello Jack-
They say life is all about great tone, and no one has you beat. I've been listening to your Gibson bass distort those Marshall cabs since I was a 10 years old. The live stuff from the Fillmore is STILL UNMATCHED.
I'm a guitar player and when I describe the tone I'm looking for from a new bass player I say, "just play like Jack Bruce".
You, Eric and Ginger. Pure magic.
All these years have past, and I'm still fascinated by the Disraeli Gears cover. Always finding something new.
Timeless music. You should be proud Jack.
I wish you a speedy recovery and a life filled with love, peace, and happiness.
Name: Dino Tortu
Location: New York City
Email: djtortu@cbs.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 6:31:12 PM
Comment
From Cream to West, Bruce and Laing to Mike Mantler to Kip Hanrahan to everything in between, you've always been an inspiration and a sheer joy to listen to.
All the best, my musical friend, and take good care of yourself so we can see you again the next time you make it to NYC!
Name: Ralph Massi
Location: Swarthmore PA
Email: rmassi@rcn.com
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 6:54:31 PM
Comment
Hi Jack: Best wishes for a speedy recovery and getting back to what you do best. I wish you many more years of good health and happiness.
Name: Jackie Redwood
Location: Sydney, OZ
Email: jacoz@coopnet.net
Date: 11/12/2003
Time: 11:47:34 PM
Comment
To the mighty Bruce,
Been a fan since 1988 (better late than never!) when i found a video of the final cream gig. Cream were a power quartet Bass, Drums, Guitar and the VOICE! Bought all the cream albums + "Out of the storm" great vocals!.
I know you want to jam with Hendrix again but we would like to keep you around a little longer dude :)
Long live the Bruce!
Name: bruce rosenberg
Location: Toronto
Email: therion@sympatico.ca
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 12:29:02 AM
Comment
Get well soon. I haven't seen you play for almost 15 years but I remember well how I had never before seen anyone play a bass like you.
I have been a great admirer of your work since I first heard Cream.
I look forward to seeing you play again the next time you come to Toronto. All the best.
Name: John Norris
Location: New Zealand
Email: jnorrisnz@paradise.net.nz
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 3:13:31 AM
Comment
I wish You all the best for a good recovery. Check out these websites. These Doctors help people to recover from many major diseases, moreso than ordinary GP,s www.drfuhrman.com and www.healthpromoting.com Get in touch with them and see what they have to say, it costs nothing. All The Best...John Norris (62yr old amateur bass player)
Name: john reaves
Location: carrollton, georgia
Email: john_reaves@southwire.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 11:05:35 AM
Comment
Jack: Hope you are feeling much better and are about ready to strap that guitar back on. I saw you in Atlanta at Chastain Park in 1968 with Cream. Still talk about that one among friends today. Get well soon and let me know if you need anything.
John Reaves
Name: Robert Crowe
Location: Dallas, TX
Email: rwc101@yahoo.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 2:37:35 PM
Comment
Best wishes...hope you are able to visit Dallas soon...you are the nazz!
Name: Samuele Lambertini
Location: Spilamberto (Modena) Italy
Email: samu.lam@libero.it
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 3:01:27 PM
Comment
Hey Jack!! I got Very very very sad when I knew that!! I love your music and I want you to know that I'm close to you. Be strong!! Think: me and a friend of mine would manage a live gig with you, Ian Paice e Tolo Marton! (that's why I took a look at you site, and knew...) I hope to see you soon in Italy!! Best wishes, Samuele.
Name: michael h. tjo
Location: somerset, new jersey, usa
Email: rockytjo1@patmedia.net
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 3:18:08 PM
Comment
my prayers go out to you, jack. you have been an inspiration to me for years. i learned of your illness just recently and have prayed for you in retro. be well, be happy.
-mike
Name: Greg Conway
Location: Charlestown, RI, USA
Email: gregconway@hotmail.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 4:06:27 PM
Comment
Jack,
I would only like to say how shocked I was to learn of your illness and how greatly relieved I am now to know you are on the road to health. When I first heard you laying into an EB-3 quite some time ago, I was inspired to put the piano aside and become a bass player. It was the best decision I ever made! Soon I not only had my own Gibson, but through the years picked up the upright bass and even a Warwick Thumb fretless, so the influence has always remained. A greater gift was the road to jazz and other forms of music, including the very eclectic collaborations with Kip Hanrahan - music that is always a part of everything I play.
I hope you are better, and I wish you the best of health. The recent triumph of "More Jack than God" only proves you have ever more to give us all.
Vaya con Dios, Greg Conway
Name: Charlie Milkey
Location: Wis. Rapids
Email: pilotcp@email.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 5:11:28 PM
Comment
Get well soon! I've been listeneing to your music since I was born!!
Name: Oscar
Location: California
Email: oz_kat1974@yahoo.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 6:36:10 PM
Comment
This is a get well wish for Mr. Jack Bruce. I sincerely hope for a quick and sustained recovery back to full health soon. Your music touched me more than you can know. I am not alone. There are millions of others like me. So, get well soon, pick up the bass, and continue to inspire us, Brother.
Oscar
Name: John
Location: New York
Email: joca@us.danskebank.com
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 6:36:29 PM
Comment
Hi Jack. I've seen you many times over the years but last year about this time you played at B.B. Kings in times square. It was probably the best show I've ever seen by anyone. Please do the following in the following order 1)get better fast 2)come back to B.B. Kings. Thanks again my friend. John.
Name: Lenny Spitale
Location: Lynbrook,Long Island,NY
Email: spitale@optonline.net
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 7:14:46 PM
Comment
Dear Mr Bruce; I was shocked and relieved all in one breath, when I just learned of your ailment. After all these years of admiring your illustrious career and talent, I wish you the same happiness and contentment that you have given us all!
Warm Regards, Lenny S.
Name: roger perkins
Location: Cumming , Ga
Email: rogerperkins@adelphia.net
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 8:32:27 PM
Comment
Jack, you have always been an inspiration to me since the first day I heard Wheel's of Fire in 1971.Just today I was turning someone on to your music, as I do every chance I get. You are the man! Get well and I can't wait to here your next new release, I'm sure it will be your best. Your friend always, Roger Perkins
Name: Todd Allen
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Email: hand@nbnet.nb.ca
Date: 11/13/2003
Time: 8:48:49 PM
Comment
Dear Jack...I was floored to read this, like someone had just knocked the wind out of me!!! (I can't imagine how you and your reacted!!!)
Please accept my sincere wishes for your speedy recovery...prayers abound...T
Name: Gianni Sarasso
Location: Italy
Email: gsarasso@katamail.com
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 9:07:25 AM
Comment
I hope to see you in Italy in the next year. Your music is one of the best gift of rock and roll music. May you live and play forever, Gianni Sarasso.
Name: Alex Aoki
Location: Brazil
Email: xandiaaoki@ig.com.br
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 12:36:37 PM
Comment
Get well with good recovery.
Name: Steven W. Brown
Location: Atlanta (area) USA
Email: swbrown22@hotmail.com
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 1:46:35 PM
Comment
Dear Jack , I'm a LONG time fan , and just heard of your recent illness. God bless you and heal you. Way back in the 70's , I got to see you with the "How's Tricks?" band , as well as meet you and get my "Songs for a Tailor" signed at your dressing room door. The bodyguard almost took me out , but you nicely intervened. My bad , really. Again , our love to you and your family. Steven
Name: Ned Ruggeri
Location: Albany, New York
Email: tetrakarbon@hotmail.com
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 1:47:45 PM
Comment
Get better Jack! Your music (especially in Cream) meant so much to me. You'll pull through.
Name: brian..
Location: cumbernauld theatre
Email: molenz579@hotmail.com
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 4:35:49 PM
Comment
all the best jackie ...... brian . x
Name: Buckey Grimm
Location: MAryland (USA)
Email: buckeyg@hotmail.com
Date: 11/14/2003
Time: 7:48:24 PM
Comment
Jack, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I hope to hear new music from you in the near future.
Thanks,
Buckey
Name: Nick Otis
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Email: oti11@earthlink.net
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 11:03:03 AM
Comment
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack. May God grant you a speedy recovery and good health.Your music has been a part of my daily life for 35 years now and I cannot thank you enough for it
Name: Ian Elliot
Location: Scotland
Email: ian@elliot8499.fsnst.co.uk
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 12:57:21 PM
Comment
All the best Just been listening to some Cream Classix, super brill
Ian
Name: Steve Pierce
Location: Long Beach, California
Email: digi.den@verizon.net
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 1:27:35 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Your music has always been an insperation to me,from your days in CREAM through your solo career.Such songs a "Theme from an Imaginary Western" and "Rope Ladder To The Moon" changed my musical perspective!YOU GET WELL! YA HEAR! All my best to you and your family. Sincerly, Steve
Name: Fallon.
Location: Central Scotland
Email: jf011a2395@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 1:43:55 PM
Comment
Wishing you a steady recovery,from one Scotsman to another.Stay cool Jack."Fallon".
Name: Susan
Location:
Email:
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 2:58:35 PM
Comment
Name: Ken T.
Location: Indiana
Email:
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 11:02:49 PM
Comment
The "cream" always rises to the top. You will rise above this and continue to play "oustanding bass lines"!!!
Name: Mark Koch
Location: 78 circle drive East Northport NY 11731
Email: Markyguitar@aol.com
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 11:17:24 PM
Comment
Jack my you be kicking 4 string ass again soon you are the best of the best.
Name: C. S. Stowe
Location: Michigan
Email:
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 12:07:38 AM
Comment
Most sincere wishes for a full & speedy recovery.
Name: CREAMFREAK
Location: USA
Email: POTTTUS.COM
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 2:37:49 AM
Comment
I BOUGHT "DISRAELI GEARS" IN FEBRUARY OF '68 , AND FROM THE OPENING NOTES OF "STRANGE BREW" , MY WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN. YOU ARE FAR AND AWAY THE MOST CREATIVE AND DEXTEROUS ELECTRIC BASSIST TO EVER PICK UP THE INSTRUMENT. CREAM ARE EASILY THE MOST IMPORTANT GROUP IN POPULAR MUSIC. YOU ARE A MUSICAL TREASURE AND I MUST INSIST ON A CREAM REUNION BEFORE THERE CAN BE ANY THOUGHT OF LEAVING THE PARTY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Name: Rainer Baier
Location: Deutschland
Email: info@baier-art.de
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 8:06:15 AM
Comment
hi jack, never forget in my life the first time i heard "wheels of fire". best wishes for the future with great respect rainer baier www.baier-art.de
Name: charlie patton
Location: virginia beach, virginia, USA
Email: va88@aol.com
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 2:28:23 PM
Comment
jack, you're in my prayers, buddy. i've been with you as a fan since i saw cream in baltimore in '68. saw you with ringo a few years ago in norfolk, va. i'm a great admirer of your talent and you as a man. i wish you the best and hope to see you soon over here. god bless you and your family, my friend. charlie patton
Name: Christian
Location: Berlin
Email: cwforum@gmx.de
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 4:04:24 PM
Comment
Hey Bruce,
the very best wishes for your complete recovery, therewith we can hear more music from you.
Name: Manfred Scherbaum
Location: Sprockhoevel, Germany
Email: ManfredScherbaum@t-online.de
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 5:30:50 PM
Comment
Just had the opportunity to listen to a new Colosseum live version of "Theme For An Imaginary Western". One of the greatest rock songs ever!
Wish You all the best - and the inspiration to write some more great songs!
Manfred
Name: Jimmy
Location: Scotland
Email: jaybt1@btinternet.com.uk
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 6:24:40 PM
Comment
Jack,
Your Fruitmarket gig, Glasgow 2001, remains one of my favourites and I look forward to seeing you do another. Keep well in these difficult days and all the best. Many are thinking of you.
Jimmy
Name: Jon De Angelis
Location: Allentown, NJ
Email: jondeang@msn.com
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 7:19:02 PM
Comment
Get well soon. The new album is great, hope you will be healthy and well to perform and record anew!
ALL THE BEST!!!
Name: Julie
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Email: jkj3@hood.edu
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 10:44:08 PM
Comment
who's website is this?
Name: Bill Bartunek
Location: Chicago, IL
Email: wnb99@hotmail.com
Date: 11/16/2003
Time: 11:20:34 PM
Comment
Jack,
I hope all is going well for you. It was a thrill and an honor to see you play in person at The Taste of Chicago during the summer of '02.
I missed seeing The Ox in Abbey Road '01 due to bandmates insisting on rehearsing that night. Nothing could have kept me away from your show in '02.
I look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Take care,
Bill
Name: mark seligson
Location: San Rafael Ca USA
Email: marcus@doglover.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 4:41:52 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, Your music has been a important part of my life. I'm an 'old-timer' too, so you know I'm pulling for you all the way. Best wishes! a long time fan mark
Name: alan adair
Location: londonderry n. ireland
Email: alan.adair@virgin.net
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 5:04:14 AM
Comment
get well soon
Name: Bluecat
Location: NRW,Germany
Email: Inushiro@aol.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 5:11:44 AM
Comment
Dear Jack! I´m glad you´re getting better now and I hope that you`ll stay among us for some more decades before you must go. I must confess that for many years I`ve been a keyboarder and synthesizerfreak(one of the worst cases,you know).And it was you and your wonderful music who healed me from that.Now after studying your excellent "Bluesbass"book I`m playing the blues on a fretless electric bass and finally I feel free;-). Thank You Jack!
Name: Tom Drischler
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Email: drisch2@yahoo.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 1:38:05 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Best wishes for a full recovery. You have many more rungs to climb on your rope ladder to the moon!
Name: Bob Baske
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Email: bbaske@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 2:41:58 PM
Comment
It's so nice to hear you are on the mend. Keep smiling Jack, we need ya!
All the Best... Bob Baske
Name: barry mitchell
Location: godmanchester,cambs,uk
Email: barry.mitchell1@ntlworld.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 2:47:22 PM
Comment
what a shock when i logged on to your site.i sincerely hope you recover speedily and get back to playing great music again.we love you jack.
Name: Jonathan Newton
Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Email: jonathan@newton.vg
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 5:32:22 PM
Comment
Jack, So sad to hear about your disease, yet so glad to hear that things seem to have gone well with your transplant. I'm looking forward to hearing your next smashing album after recovering! However, this is also the time to reflect, and to make peace with God. It reminds us that, well, it comes to us all, and as a fan, a fellow musician, but also a Christian, I would just like to challenge you to take the opportunity to pray to Him in Jesus' name. The Lord be with you, I will pray for you too. You've got nothing to lose.
Name: Eric Silberberg
Location: Scarsdale, New York
Email: Bluegold21889@aol.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 6:09:43 PM
Comment
Dear Mr. Bruce, I have based much of my study of the bass on your work both with rock and jazz. Like most of your fans, I love all creative work you did with Cream, but especially I enjoy your work with the Tony William's Lifetime and your solo albums. I missed you the last time you came to New York City and hope that, when you are restored to your full health, you will come back to New York!
Good luck on a speedy and successful recovery, Sincerely, Eric Silberberg
Name: David Ward Maclean
Location: York, England
Email: iamagneus@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 7:52:37 PM
Comment
Memoir: about 1983 - foolishly agreed to support Mr Bruce at a small club in Bannockburn, me and my guitar and clarinettist. Rehearsing "Michelle" 3pm at the venue with our backs to the door. Suddenly accompanied by bass and drums, turned to see Mr Bruce and drummer had sneaked in. Apologised profusely for over-running my time - "Naw, son, I was enjoying that..." says Mr Bruce. In the kitchen just before the gig: looked out to find about 400 souls crammed into a 250 capacity room. By now I'm absolutely crapping myself, when Mr Bruce comes in and immediately puts me at ease. "You look nervous, son" he says: I reply "Have you seen the amount of people out there", and he says with a smile: "You get nervous when theres nobody out there...". Do the spot like a rabbit in the headlights, as we get down off the stage a punter claps the clarinettist on the shoulder, says "Gaun yersel, Acker...". Did I say "foolishly agreed to support Mr Bruce"? Of course not: it was a rare privilege. But when he came on, it was clear that God himself could have come down to do the first show and people would still have been looking at their watches. He was incredible. Bless you Mr Bruce.
Name: Daniel Blue
Location: Shreveport La. USA
Email: default56@msn.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 9:19:10 PM
Comment
Jack
Hope you are recovering.I know you will pull through because you still have alot of grat music to make.And yes that Creem reunion cd/tour(haha)to do.Your the greatest Jack.Get well and take care of your Bass. a long time Fan Daniel Blue
Name: Eric A. Bowers
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Email: ebowers77@hotmail.com
Date: 11/17/2003
Time: 9:54:35 PM
Comment
Jack, Glad to hear you are well. You have been a gigantic influence on my life in both bass playing and singing, and are the reason I do both today. I am 26 years old and have grown up with your music (my mom was a big fan).
Take care of yourself and many years of success to come,
Eric A. Bowers
Name: Peter
Location: Germany
Email:
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 4:21:51 AM
Comment
Hope you come back soon
Name: Marc
Location: Zurich
Email: marjel@freesurf.ch
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 5:21:16 AM
Comment
hey Jack - get well soon !
"Hit" the bed "and" just "Run" on stage :-)
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 7:13:38 AM
Comment
Name: Diego & Lory
Location: Novara - Italy
Email: umer1966@yahoo.it
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 7:26:51 AM
Comment
Hi Jack i'm a old fan of you at time of Cream, i'm hope you very well,and getting better all a time Wish you the best of luck and get well soon. Thank you for inspiration and very good music. Loves You!! Ciao from Italy Diego & Lory
Name: Barry edelson
Location: Georgia, United States
Email: barryedelson@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 9:32:50 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Just the thought that you would leave us is saddening but allows me to reflect on your influence as it relates to my abilities as a musician.
Having been a fan since the Murry the K show in NY in 1967 (I think, I can list those things that have influenced me and now my thirteen year old musical son.
Bass a a six string instrument (at least with Cream) Bass as a lead instrument with its own voice and character Improvisation in a rock environment. Song writing beyond I IV V. The abilty to be a multi-instrmentalist. The importance of playing and writing across many styles of music.
The list could go on. But you need to rest and I'm sure there are many more emails to read.
Just get better and continue doing all you do. Your influence shall not diminish and I hope at least through my son impacts the next generation of musicians.
Name: paul dean
Location: LIVERPOOL
Email: dylanjosh@merseymail.com
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 9:38:00 AM
Comment
HOLA, JACK, best wishes from the POOL, YOUR work through from cream to today, has kept me going through good and not so good times, a week does not go by with out listening to some of your great and thankfully varied styles in music, but songs for a tailor & harmony row are ALL time classics in the world of music, look forward to seeing you in concert again soon, ,,,, CHEERS PAUL DEAN
Name: Lucas Ponce
Location: Del Rio, TX
Email: lucas_j_ponce@hotmail.com
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 12:12:33 PM
Comment
Hey Jack, I pray that you get better, even better than before, real soon. I am a huge fan. You are an inspiration to me musically. I'm looking forward to your recovery and something new on the horizon, maybe even a Cream reunion album?
Name: STEVE & LINDA BELL
Location: WEST LONDON
Email: LBELL45612@AOL.COM
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 3:14:25 PM
Comment
BEST WISHES FROM US BOTH, BEEN LISTENING TO YOU WITH BANDS AND SOLO SINCE 68. ALL THE BEST AND SEE YOU AT THE NEXT GIG. STAY STRONG. LOTS OF LOVE
Name: steve carpio
Location: new york
Email: sarjenco@aol.com
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 4:42:56 PM
Comment
Get well jack you are a great talent i feel unrecognized. Was listening to sittion on top of the world excellent. Get well make some more great music
Name: Lou Fazio
Location: Pasadena, California, U.S.A.
Email: LF28929@yahoo.com
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 8:44:12 PM
Comment
Dear Mr. Bruce:
I pray this note finds you in strong spirit and improving health!
My best wishes and thoughts are with you. Your playing, singing, improvisations & compositions have great emotional depth and influence in so many musical genres. You are in your own subtle and under-stated way one of the all-time greats. I have a fond memory of seeing your early 1980's band (with Billy Cobham, David Sancious, & Clem Clempson) from the front row at my college in New Jersey... I'd already been a fan for years and that gig made me much more of a fan!
Get well soon, the music world needs people like you.
Respectfully, LF
Name: John Durbin
Location: Sterling, VA USA
Email: john_d_20164@yahoo.com
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 9:28:27 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I feel really out of it for not knowing what you have been going through. I have been a huge fan for years and you have been my biggest influence as a bass player. I am sorry to hear you had to go through such a difficult illness but am very glad to hear you are on the mend.
I have most of your albums and have seen you perform twice. My old band covered White Room and I tried to learn many of your songs.
Thank you for all of the great music you have given us and may God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
John Durbin alias Dr. X
Name: Ron Ward
Location: Phila. Pa. Usa
Email: rbassmanw333333@webtv.net
Date: 11/18/2003
Time: 11:20:08 PM
Comment
wishing Jack a full and speedy recovery.