Jack's Get Well Guestbook: Dec 12 - Jan 12
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Name: Paul Rosano
Location: Cheshire, CT USA
Email: pjrosano@cox.net
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 12:19:31 AM
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Jack,
I hope you are well my friend. I'm enjoying "More Jack Than God" quite a bit. You are always with me.
pjr
Name: The Blues Vegetables
Location: Planet Earth
Email: richardrothman@sbcglobal.net
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 1:51:04 AM
Comment
Jack,
Recover swiftly and soon, man! If Jim Nabors can do it, so can you. Way back when, I can only begin to tell you how important Cream was, not just musically, also sociologically. The imagry of the soundscape was an essental component of the times that significantly contibuted to propelling the inertia of whatever that counter-culture scene was forward.
Your first two solo albums: Wow!!!!
When I saw you at the Bottom Line with Ginger, I'll never how great that show was becasue I taped both sets. Also, I'll never forget the visuals of when Ginger deservingly and most humorously in a rightous way to put out the fake pretensions of imitation cool poured water on Blues' head during a second set solo, while Blues was on his back copying Jimi from Monterary Pop. Other than Blues, it was a fuckin' great show, man. After the show I got you and Ginger to sign my Atco Records Turn Onto Cream psychedelic poster. Way back in '68 when I was in 11th grade I told the owwner of the record store that I went to, that I wanted that poster which just came in after Wheels On Fire was released. Eight months later he gave it to me. This was just outside of Washington D.C., which was really political during the last half of the '60s.
I also saw you in Los Angeles at The House of Blues with Ringo, whom I first saw at The Concert For Bangladesh. This was also another great show. I really wanted to see Ringo again. And becaue you were on bass - Damn It!! - I had to pay $85 to see you, even though I really coulod not afford it. Nonetheless, well worth it casaue I got to see and hear you in live performance again.
I have on VHS tape your appearance on Sunday Night when you told David Sanborn that you first met in a parking lot in Detroit causing a chagrinned David to smile defensively and the band with Hiram et cetera to break out laughing!!!!!
Like John McLaughlin, whom I am frindly with, you have been a very important part of my musical development: For example, becasue Fresh Cream did a song credited to Robert Johnson, I went out and bought the frist Columbia Robert Johnson album.
Although, I am basically a book author and have a Master's in Anatomy because I was thinking about becoming a neurobiologist research scientist, I became a realtively proficient country blues guitarist. When I perform, I play acoustic countrty blues music. I can't sing so it is just instrumental fingerpicking music with a driving rhythm, a heavy back beat, moving bass lines and melodic improvizations, along with some interesting harmony to round out the sound that gets people up on their feet, clinking beer bottles together and shouting. When I introduce meyself I state,
"Good evening. I am The Blues Vegetables. If Blind Lemmon Jefferson was in my group we would be The Blues Fruits and this would have a whole other meaning. So, I am The Blues Vegetables".
You will not "burn alone". We are all rootin' for ya'!!!!! Fully recover and add some more wonderful music to the planetary sounds. The Earth would be better off.
My freind, Dennis Loren, designed a book of mine called 1001 Popular Music Questions, that we are still trying to sell to book publishers. Dennis was that last art director of Cream, magazine that is, for its last five years. You can see some of Dennis' psychedlic poster art at two web sites: www.posterplanet.com and www.bluemoonbiz.com. Dennis has designed over 800 records, cds and has done scores of posters. Dennis has some artist who only use him to create their concert posters, such as the White Stripes. Mojo just did an article on Detroit muscians that featured some of Dennis' poster art. Whenever we sell this book your amazing and imporatnt muscial contributions to the story of the development of the popular music of the previous century will be duely noted and lauded. Gordon Edwards of Stuff, along with a number of other professional musicans I know; wrote a nice recommedation for this book to use in advertizements and on the back and inside covers to help sell the book.
One fast Gordon story: When I moved to LA from NYC my Martin D12-18 was stolen by the movers. I have had this guitar since '76 and it was actually built in '74 when the Martin factory shipped it out as a special order. This 12-string was a beautiful guitar with natching knotholes on the face. I bought this guitar so that I could sound like Blind Willie McTell. Year ago, outside a club after a gig with Cornell, Jimmy Norman, my good buddy, and Stuff II's keyboard player; Gordon tell this story that his main bass guitar that he recorded with King Curtis, Aretha and so many others during the '60s while on tour in the early '70s was stolen. Gordon said that this bass had some distinguishing wear on the face of the instrument. That whenever he sees someone palying bass on television he always gives a close look to see if it is his stolen bass that is being played. Gordon also said,
"Of all the Holiday Inns and other cheap hotels I stayed at, this guitar was stolen while I was staying at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel!!!"
I remembered this story. So, I call Gordon to tell him my hard luck story about my stolen 12-string guitar. Because your guitar is your sound, I tell Gordon that, "Losing a guitar is like losing a woman." Gordon then replies in his gravelly voice: "It's worse!!!!!"
Hang in there. You're still an amazing and inspiring cat.
The Blues Vegetables
Name: JImmy JOhnston
Location: Nuneaton,
Email: jimmyone@ntlworld.com
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 11:31:13 AM
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HI Jack Just to say thank you for all the music over the years. When i was a wee lad back in the sixties, my mate Andy's mum was freinds with your Mum, so we got the Cream albums before anyone else. those albums were played to death.I still love those albums now. anyway all the bestfor the future love Jimmy
Name: Marty Droze
Location: Northville Michigan USA
Email: mdroze1@hfhs.org
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 1:48:35 PM
Comment
Get well, I saw you with Cream at Olympia Stadium in Detroit in 1967. My first concert at age 11. I've been a fan ever since. Marty
Name: Don Closson
Location: Dallas, TX
Email: dclosson@probe.org
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 1:49:13 PM
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Jack,
I just bought a copy of your 50th birthday celebration CD "Sitting on Top of the World." It brought me back to 1968 in Chicago when I saw you play with Cream.
Thanks for the music and memories!
Don C
Name: johnny smith
Location: leominster, mass
Email: john.w.smith@verizon.com
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 1:52:29 PM
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If you do see this it would make me as happy as your music has made me over the years. I have been a fan since I has 4 yrs old (disreali gears)I wish you well + keep practicing your chops !! Johnny 'rock' Smith
Name: Martin Kent
Location: London, UK
Email: martinkent@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 2:54:59 PM
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I havn't visited the site for a couple of months and was shocked to hear of Jacks illness. As much as I am shocked, I am overjoyed to hear that Jack is making a good recovery. Jack....you're a real trooper and an inspiration......those bass tones of yours have inspired many to pick up and play...me included.
Good luck and warmest wishes to you and your family for the future.
Name: Brian Atcheson
Location: Belfast N I
Email: atcheson@btopenworld.com
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 5:56:12 PM
Comment
jack, stay strong,look forward, God bless.
Name: Emily Rose Kidwell
Location: Wisconsin
Email: emqt2515@hotmail.com
Date: 12/12/2003
Time: 8:05:53 PM
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wow! lol i'm 14 years old and i listen to the cream cd's and i'm trying to get my hands on your solo albums. i'm just learning bass guitar and if i'm half as good as you are that'd be awesome. God really gave you some awesome skills. my dad says that your the best bass player in the world and i can't say i disagree. Get well! Love always, emily rose kidwell
Name: Bernhard Monkenbusch
Location: Münster, Germany
Email: bmonkenbusch@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 11:43:02 AM
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Dear Jack,
I wish you all the best for your recovery! Hope that you will live as long as you can, because the world needs much more of your songs and music!
Yours
Bernhard
Name: Dennis Stockden
Location: Wilsden near Bradford
Email: stockdens@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 4:15:33 PM
Comment
Glad to here things are going well.You have always been my main musical inspiration. Get well, stay healthy. Keep playing that bass!
Name: valentino garoni
Location: borgomanero - italy
Email: valentino:garoni@aliceposta.it
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 5:41:34 PM
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Hi Jack,
I am a big fan of Phil Lesh , that after his transplant is having a second youth ... You're a star ... and I'm sure your music will be brighter and brighter ... just like Phil ... waiting for your soonest new records ....
valentino
Name: Bächi Guido
Location: Switzerland
Email: primaleben@swissonline.ch
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 8:01:22 PM
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Name: Glenn Letsch
Location: San Francisco CA
Email: gletsch@astound.net
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 8:37:49 PM
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Jack, I met you at the Ringo gig a few years ago. I am Glenn Letsch, former bassist with Robin Trower www.glennletsch.com Get well soon, hope to hear of you back gigging again too!! Glenn L
Name: ulrich manz
Location: turin italy
Email: u.manz@tin.it
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 9:01:47 PM
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Dear Jack, really today the first time I listened about your problems...I hope you are okay and after the liver transplant your are going well. and also I wanna say thanks for your music, now I'm listening to "out of the storm" really great.I saw you more than 20 years ago in Essen/Germany (Rockpalast)...I never will forget this concert...I hope I can repeat this moments...maybe in 20 years, both (you and me) are old but alive...and with the same good music still in our souls...Jack keep the golden days in your heart
Name: zimmie
Location:
Email:
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 9:08:11 PM
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Name: zimmie
Location: lemoyne, pa.
Email:
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 9:09:47 PM
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Best wishes Jack.
Name: Steve Susaneck
Location: Houston Texas
Email: ssus@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2003
Time: 11:03:23 PM
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Your music has been an inspiration for years, best wishes for a full recovery and we look forward to more years of fine music
Name: ben spaans
Location: Netherlands
Email: b.g.spaans@planet.nl
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 9:50:53 AM
Comment
Hope you will recover soon. Your music makes my life more pleasant. I hope you will be among us for many more years. All the best to you and your dear ones. Ben
Name: Tom Habermehl
Location: New Braunfels,Texas
Email: tom@waggenerranch.com
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 2:40:13 PM
Comment
Get Well Jack, play on for many years.Regards Tom Habermehl
Name: ann-marie and kevin ryan
Location: fring, norfolk, uk
Email: annkev@fring.org.uk
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 2:54:07 PM
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wishing you a full and speedy recovery and looking forward to hearing more of your memorable music and seeing you back on tour in the very near future best regards ann-marie and kevin ryan
Name: donald r.
Location: pittsburg, claifornia
Email:
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 3:15:55 PM
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The live rendition of Spoonful still sends chills down my spine and As You Said is such a beautiful song. Whay key of harmonica was Traintime done in? Stay well.
Name: Ifor Sheldon
Location: Newbury, Berkshire, England
Email: ifor.sheldon@ntlworld.com
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 3:17:14 PM
Comment
I hope your recovery continues. You have really been one of the major influences on the music I love. Keep it up!
Name: Sandra Brechin
Location: Glasgow
Email: albasand_scotland@compuserve.com
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 4:50:12 PM
Comment
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep on rocking!
Name: John Nau
Location: North Chili NY
Email: naueng@frontiernet.net
Date: 12/14/2003
Time: 5:22:08 PM
Comment
Jack, best wishes and get well soon to you! John
Name: Neil Roberts
Location: Chesterfield
Email: neil.roberts@coorsbrewers.com
Date: 12/15/2003
Time: 8:29:25 AM
Comment
Great news that the transplant has been a success. We could ill afford to lose such a unique and consistent talent.
Name: Peter
Location: America
Email: Pierre Cosair 1@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2003
Time: 9:50:25 AM
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Jack I've listened to your rcordings since 1971 when I got Songs For A Taylor. I wish I was able to get the last two W,B &L LP's on CD . I don't have a turntable anymore, but I've kept the LP's anyway Love you & wish you a good recovery Peter Hoblit
Name: The LUCKY 13 BAND
Location: Stow, Ohio
Email: daross@kent.edu
Date: 12/15/2003
Time: 11:28:50 AM
Comment
Wishing you a quick recover - back to the MUSIC scene were you belong.
You are a hero to this young band - and we need your continued leadership in the MUSIC world.
Happy Holidays too you and your family!!
Dan Ross ROSS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Manager THE LUCKY 13 BAND www.thelucky13band.com
PS - we are friends of Pete Brown too.
Name: Nic Stubbs
Location: Grand Rapids Mi
Email: nicstubbs@comcast.net
Date: 12/15/2003
Time: 12:32:49 PM
Comment
"Jack Bruce,above all" Get well soon old man, we need ya.
Name: Mike Moran
Location: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Email: wsarmike@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2003
Time: 1:28:04 PM
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Jack: Here's hoping your recovery is steadily moving forward. I must say that I was shocked and saddened to learn of your illness last year. It was quite a relief, however, to later learn that you were "on the mend."
Here's hoping that you're back on your feet as soon as possible and that your creative energy will once again flow forth. I'm a long time fan, having first seen you perform in Providence, RI with Cream in 1967. In the ensuing years, I was able to catch a club performance with Ginger (1988), and several shows with Ringo. Last summer, I saw the "Abbey Road" tour Hyannis, MA and enjoyed your incredible numbers most of all.
Thanks for sharing your talent and your humanity with us fans. I truly hope that you are well and that the new year brings you happiness and very good health. Bless you, Jack.
Name: Jukka
Location: Porvoo
Email: rayska@mbnet.fi
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 8:16:27 AM
Comment
Get well man I like your playing
Name: John Dunne
Location: Sayreville, New Jersey
Email: clocprior@yahoo.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 11:22:59 AM
Comment
Jack, Wishing you a speedy recovery, your music is, and always will be some of the most important contributions to musical history.
Name: Klaus Bergmaier
Location: Krems, Austria
Email: klaus.bergmaier@thedoors.at
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 12:52:31 PM
Comment
Get well soon! We need you and your music!
Name: William Fisher
Location: Virginia, USA
Email: bfisher@wickwire.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 1:28:16 PM
Comment
Jack - It its great to read that you are recovering. I have enjoyed your music for more than 30 years, and hope to enjoy more new music in the future. You have a great creative gift for composition, a truly rich voice and serious chops on your instruments. From solo work to your vaious bands to your stellar work with Kip Hanrahan and Carla Bley - I have enjoyed it all. Get well soon.
Name: Big Steve
Location: Miami, Fl
Email: sf1@miamidade.gov
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 3:06:05 PM
Comment
Its unfortunate that we as people never get to meet each other at least once in life. Jack get better so we can narrow the margian of that happening!!
Steve Ferraro
Name: Diane Cooke
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Email: boffo@hotmail.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 3:11:39 PM
Comment
Dear Jack-
I'm so sorry to hear about your illness, but so happy to hear that it went well and you're on the mend.
Please get well soon, and don't watch too much television. I watched too much tv when I was sick, and it only depressed me.
May God work continued healing in your body. May you feel His presence and know that He's there for you.
Lots of love, Diane
Name: Richard Albano
Location: New York City
Email: ralb3ano@aol.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 4:22:38 PM
Comment
Dear Mr. Bruce,
Your playing has always been SO inspirational to me. I've loved your playing with Allan Holdsworth, Leslie West, Cream, and many other artists. I just heard the news of your surgery and want you to know that you are in my prayers. God bless you. Have a strong, yet peaceful recovery.
Sincerely,
Richard Albano
Name: Marc & Lorraine Wickert
Location: Tweed Heads, Oz
Email: friendsofjbruce@hotmail.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 6:04:37 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Great to hear you'll soon be producing more thunder. Merry Christmas to you, Margrit & Family. Love from Marc & Lorraine.
Name: KEVI N AND NICK PRYOR
Location: LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Email: NEBHUSKERFAN15@AOL.COM
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 7:38:20 PM
Comment
JACK, WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY.WE PICKED UP YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO AND ITS FANTASTIC. AGAIN GET WELL.
Name: Daniel Bond
Location: Houston, Texas
Email: dannybond@msn.com
Date: 12/16/2003
Time: 10:18:15 PM
Comment
I just ran upon your web site for the first time this evening. I read the comment about your surgery. I wish all the best for you and for your recovery.
I have heard a lot of music in my life, but yours has a special place in my heart. You have made a tremendous contribution. Thank you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Name: Paolo Bono
Location: Genova - ITALY
Email: =============
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 9:06:43 AM
Comment
Get well soon and speedy return to music! See You later on tour in Italy! Regards Anna e Paolo
Name: Paolo Bono
Location: Genova - ITALY
Email: =============
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 9:08:44 AM
Comment
Get well soon and speedy return to music! See You later on tour in Italy! Regards Anna e Paolo
Name: Kris Paxton
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Email: kpaxton@electro-sensors.com
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 3:25:20 PM
Comment
Jack,
I got news of you illness and recovery from a bass mag - what a shock. I'm so glad you're recovering.
You're a special and influential musician for me and many friends. Stay strong man!
God bless.
Kris
Name: Peter Curry
Location: Long Island, New York
Email: pcurry@farrellfritz.com
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 3:41:35 PM
Comment
Sorry to hear about the cancer, but ecstatic to hear about the transplant. It's difficult to believe that Jack was ill, based upon the incredibly strong and fierce singing and overall performance on the new album. Best wishes on a full recovery.
Name: Ron Banks
Location: Nisswa Mn
Email: Genlhq@uslink.net
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 4:55:19 PM
Comment
I wish you a complete recovery from your illness and surgery. As one of the hundreds of thousands of people you have entertained through your talents and endevours, and the thousands you have inspired to pick up the bass as an outlet for the positive energy you exemplify, only a few can claim that they share another, uncontrolled, unchosen element in this world, that of celebrating the same birthday as you. Here's to many more shared celebrations.
Name: Eric Iverson (lots of great guitarists named Eric.....)
Location:
Email:
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 6:09:16 PM
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Name: David De Stefano
Location: Hammonton, NJ USA
Email: ddratb@aol.com
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 8:22:34 PM
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Hope you continue to to well in your recovery and wishing you and yours all the best & the most special of blessings this Christmas season....A devoted fan of your musical talents...Sincerely, David De Stefano Hammonton, NJ USA
Name: BILLY "BANG-BANG" MERC
Location: TOMS RIVER, N.J. U.S.A.
Email: NUWAVE@COMCAST.NET
Date: 12/17/2003
Time: 10:55:20 PM
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JUST AS YOU WERE INFLUENCED, AS A TEEN, BY A HANDFULL OF GREAT MUSICIANS, I TO, LEARNED FROM MUSICAL GREATS SUCH AS YOURSELF AND FELIX. BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME. JUST RECENTLY WE LOST OUR DAUGHTER, MANDEE, TO A TRAGIC AUTO ACCIDENT. AFTER SPENDING THE LAST FOUR DAYS OF HER LIFE HERE ON EARTH IN I.C.U. SHE PASSED ON. YOU CANNOT IMAGINE EVER LOSING YOUR (21 Y.O.) CHILD. BUT EVEN THROUGH OUR SADDEST DAYS OF LIFE COMES, IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, GREAT JOY. WE DECIDED TO DONATE MANDEE'S ORGANS, MARROW, ETC. WITHIN ONE WEEK MANDEE SAVED THE LIVES OF FIVE PEOPLE. THROUGH THIS, MY WIFE LAUREN AND I DECIDED TO START A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ENCOURAGE SUCH A PRACTICE. CAN YOU IMAGINE IF MORE PEOPLE WERE IN TUNE WITH DOING THIS. MAYBE SOMEDAY, DURING AN UNITERUPTED MOMENT, I WELCOME YOU TO RETURN A COMMENT. I'M NOT EVEN SURE IF YOU'LL EVER READ THIS. BUT, NONE THE LESS, WHOEVER IT MAY BE, I HOPE THEY ARE TOUCHED BY THIS STORY. I WISH YOU WELL, TEACHER. GOD BLESSED YOU. BILLY MERC !!!!
Name: Jeff Romano
Location: Smithtown, NY
Email: jj5254@optonline.net
Date: 12/18/2003
Time: 1:20:14 AM
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Jack,
I wish you & your family health & happiness. Thanks for years of great musical inspiration. Your voice and musicianship have no parallel.
Jeff
Name: plee
Location: nYc
Email:
Date: 12/18/2003
Time: 9:43:46 AM
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BILLY "BANG-BANG" MERC - Jack has indeed suffered the loss of a child, as have you and I.
Name: w maassen
Location: Venlo ( Netherlands)
Email: cream113@zonnet.nl
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 7:31:13 AM
Comment
I hope you get well verry soon, the world needs your great music ( and bass playing) I am a fan sinds 1967 my first record was I feel free, and my life changed completly. You last record is verry strong, kellys blues is a beauty, (were going wrong and i feel free also)we need more of that music. I hope I can go to a gig verry soon. ( sorry for my inglish it's not so good)
Name: Les Hammond
Location: West London
Email: RichmondAssoc123@aol.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 7:56:19 AM
Comment
Hi Jack, Get well soon mate ! Have been a fan of yours since I was 14 years old, I am now 50. I have been a drummer since I was 2 years old and have played more Cream stuff than I care to think about ! I took up playing bass this year as part of my mid life crisis,so I have been listening to your stuff from a different angle this year.Good luck Jack, get well soon and get back out there doing it! Regards Les.
Name: Timo Heikkilä
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Email: heikkila.timo@luukku.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 2:05:54 PM
Comment
Get well, Jack, we need your bass!
Name: Ian Davey
Location: Essex UK
Email: nurian@breathe.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 3:38:24 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, Sorry to hear about your world of pain, it made overcome with a blue condition, but lawdy mama, will soon have some things we like. Gosh, is that the traintime must clearout of here!!!
Name: MAGA
Location: LOME
Email: magamugu@abs.net
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 4:50:42 PM
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MUGU I DEY HEREOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Name: Matt Kuzins
Location: Sacramento, California
Email: matt@kuzins.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 5:37:20 PM
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Dear Jack,
Your music has always brought me great excitement and enjoyment. Get well soon and keep bringing those songs to your many devoted fans around the world like me.
All the best,
Matt Kuzins
Name: Vince Meghrouni
Location: Echo Park (L.A.) California
Email: Foomcorp@aol.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 9:01:27 PM
Comment
Dear Jack - Get well soon! Your music has inspired me throughout my life. I play sax, flute, blues harp and drums. I started out playing rock and now play jazz and blues(but still love to rock. I played drums in a sax trio (on SST records) and told people that our concept was to play like live Cream with Rhaasan Roland Kirk on sax. I really loved your modal improvisation concept in Cream and felt it was a lot like Ornette's harmolodics idea - especially the Ornette on Tenor record. Your composition and performance all through your career is great. I wish you good health, happiness, prosperity, and many many more years of great music making!
Name: Mark Pitner
Location: Hixson , TN.
Email: bigdaddybass30@hotmail.com
Date: 12/19/2003
Time: 9:38:24 PM
Comment
Man hope you get well soon =o) I've learned alot from your playing and want to thank you and wish you well. Peace, Mark
Name: Kevin McGrath
Location: Burbank, CA
Email:
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 3:05:51 AM
Comment
Jack, I'm glad to hear that you are doing well after surgery. Best wishes for your continuing recovery! I'm grateful that I was finally able to see you live during your tours with Ringo's All Stars. I've been a fan since the Cream days, and the "Songs for a Taylor" album was a big favorite of mine, so hearing you sing and play live was a real treat. I hope that I'm able to see you in concert again in the future. Take care, be healthy, and keep making music. All the Best, KM
Name: Yoshihiko Inoue
Location: japan
Email: yoinoue@silver.livedoor.com
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 3:56:39 AM
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Dear, Mr.Jack Bruce.
You are my superstar.
Ichinitimo hayaku genkini natte kudasai. (this is japanese language)
Name: Darren Vidler
Location: Little Hadham Hertfordshire
Email: linda@june123.freeserve.co.uk
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 7:04:40 AM
Comment
Hi Jack, Hope your'll be rockin the joint again as soon as you can.Have a great christmas and New Year. best wishes Darren Vidler
Name: Robert Hernandez
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Email: rlhemail@att.net
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 9:15:11 AM
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Jack,
I wish you a full and speedy recovery!
Bob
Name: Thomas Schmidt
Location: Schwarzach/Germany
Email: Schmidt-Schwarzach@t-online.de
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 11:50:50 AM
Comment
Hope your are getting better every day!
Name: Sywet Motos
Location: Ghana
Email: smotos@givepeaceachance.com
Date: 12/20/2003
Time: 1:17:45 PM
Comment
Get well, Jack!
Name: Rosalie
Location: Santa Monica, CA.
Email: rbsailor@earthlink.net
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 12:32:55 AM
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In 1967-1968 your voice and passion melted me. Your talent and vibrance was my main draw to Cream. Heal well, and keep on keepin' on. You're the best!
Name: Shane Gould
Location: Weymouth,Ma. USA
Email: bassist435@hotmail.com
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 12:55:22 AM
Comment
Get well soon.Jack is the man.You are a bad ass bassist.I hope you get well soon Jack.
Name: Don Young
Location: Northumberland UK
Email: don1309@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 5:37:45 AM
Comment
All the best mate. Hope to see you again sometime.
Name: ANDREA
Location: Bologna, Italy
Email: andrea.reggiani@poste.it
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 6:53:37 AM
Comment
Happy to hear about your succesful transplant, best greetings, merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Name: Evert de Vries
Location: Amsterdam
Email: evert.de.vries@icu.nl
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 8:05:29 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Congratulations with your survival.
I was born in 1961 an a fan of Cream etc since 1969. Besides my work, I play bass since 1975. Your concert in the Melkweg in Amsterdam impressed me very much.
Succes with your healing, Evert
Name: Steve Combs
Location: Upland, Ca
Email: sandecombs@earthlink.net
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 12:03:34 PM
Comment
Hi Jack,
Congratulations on your successful transplant and good luck on your recovery.
I've never spoken to you but I have admired your work for many years. I saw you perform one time at the Shrine in L.A. with Cream. However, my favorite of all your projects is "Harmony Row". My daughter recently visited her fiancee in England and brought me back a new copy (cd) of it. I love to play it for my adult children and watch their faces in amazement. One of these days, I would like to see you perform at "The Baked Potato" in L.A. It's a great club and I know you would enjoy it. I recently saw Allan Holdsworth play there. Andy Summers also plays there a lot. If you do, I will be the guy who asks you to sign my Harmony Row CD.
Once again, good luck with your health.
Sincerely,
Steve
Name: sally phillips
Location: mill valley, california
Email: www.hennadreams.com
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 12:42:24 AM
Comment
Name: David Sacrestano
Location: NY, NY
Email: djs330799@hotmail.com
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 8:39:59 AM
Comment
Mr. Bruce -- Your new album is (yet another) masterpience. Thank you for all the music you have given the world... I cant wait to see you and the band back in NY. Peace, D.
Name: John Iannuzzi
Location: United States New York
Email: j_iannuzzi@hotmail.com
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 1:56:29 PM
Comment
our prayers here in the empire state are with you. all the best in a speedy recovery
Name: Steve Sakellarides
Location: East Moriches, Long Island
Email: ssakella@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 9:25:45 PM
Comment
Jack, I'm a long time fan who has most of your recorded material and I have seen you play live many times. I am very glad to hear that you pulled through liver transplant surgery and best of luck for a speedy recovery. By the way, I saw Leslie West and Corky Laing as Mountain last month and Leslie announced to the crowd that you had just had the surgery and he dedicated the song "Why Dont'cha" to you to much applause. I'm trying to find the "Live'N'Kickin" on CD - great version of "Playin' With Fire." Thanks for the years of great music - Get well! Sincerely, Steve
Name: Leila
Location: Brisbane
Email: voikukka83@luukku.com
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 10:18:57 PM
Comment
Jack, I hope you recover well! Hoping to get a few more albums out of you yet!! :) I really loved Politician on your latest album. We had it imported from the states, and it was well worth the wait! Dad loves it and sends his regards also..
Leila xx
Name: David Lowell
Location: Atlanta
Email: dlowell@aol.com
Date: 12/22/2003
Time: 11:06:47 PM
Comment
Hi Jack, Am listening to the new CD and about fell out when I found out about this "Liver deal". Wow!! Congrats....you've dodged it again. Just not your time I quess. It sounds like everything is going well and I am very glad to hear that you will be around for some more fun. We will have to get the team together for a reunion when you come back to the States. I will alert Dopp that you are still kicking. Hope you aren't being to mean to Margrit.
See you in 2004
David
Name: richard caswell
Location: swindon, england
Email:
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 11:27:29 AM
Comment
Happy Christmas, and may your recovery continue
Name: Mike Burduck
Location: Cookeville, Tennessee (via NYC)
Email: mburduck@tntech.edu
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 11:37:28 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery, and I want to thank you for all you have given to me over the years. Your music has helped bless my life. I will never be able to thank you enough.
Again, get well soon and know that your fans love you.
Mike Burduck
Name: Mike Burduck
Location: Cookeville, Tennessee (via NYC)
Email: mburduck@tntech.edu
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 11:43:30 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery, and I want to thank you for all you have given to me over the years. Your music has helped bless my life. I will never be able to thank you enough.
Again, get well soon and know that your fans love you.
Mike Burduck
Name: Dan Clarke
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Email: DClarke@ita.lacity.org
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 4:02:31 PM
Comment
God bless you dear Jack.......you are the GREATEST....hang in there Baby!
Merry Christmas from the Clarke Family, LA, California.
Name: John Hall
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA USA
Email: jhall53570@aol.com
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 4:17:00 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. I just wanted to wish you well, your music has been an inspiration to me for so many years. I am hoping so much that you will have a full recovery and continue to make your wonderful music for many years to come. Best wishes to you and your family Jack, and thank you for the music.
Sincerely, John Hall
Name: Eric Fulton
Location: Germany
Email: efulton2003@hotmail.com
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 5:07:16 PM
Comment
I was just looking through some websites to see if Jack had any German Tours planned. It was kind of a shock to put it mildly to read of his illness and treatment. What can you say other than wishing health and happiness in 2004.
Name: Allan Heron
Location: Paisley
Email: allanheron@ntlworld.com
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 7:27:11 PM
Comment
Hope you manage to recover your health after your operation.
The new album is fine and the world needs quality musicians like you gigging and creating vibrant new music
Here's to a great 2004 for you and yours
Name: julian stanley
Location: nantucket mass.
Email: ruthiebelle3@aol.com
Date: 12/23/2003
Time: 8:08:11 PM
Comment
jack,merry christmas to youy and your family. so glad you are fine and well. i am an old friend of felix and corky from nantucket island who thinks you felix and mccartney are tops in bassland. i too play bass. thank you for the great music you have given us and god bless. julian stanley
Name: Michael Bennett
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Email: webmaster@rockandmetal.com
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 3:20:25 AM
Comment
Get well soon Jack, and Happy Holidays!!
Name: Neil Jones
Location: New Brighton ,Wirral
Email: fishgorm@btopenworld.com
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 9:13:09 AM
Comment
So pleased to hear you are doing well. Have a great christmas with your family. Keep your pecker up!
Neil
Name: MASHA
Location: St.Petersburg, Russia
Email: dearmasha@mail.ru
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 9:38:02 AM
Comment
Darling Jack,
I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May your heart be filled with love, joy and happiness. I send you all my love and think of You often. Hope to see you play again here in Russia! Who knows, maybe one day you will, as NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
Can you please drop me a line? I would be more than happy!
Take care,
Masha (from St.Petersburg) dearmasha@mail.ru
Name: onyeze
Location:
Email:
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 10:52:49 AM
Comment
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Name: Lars Gellersen
Location: Germany
Email: LarsGellersen@gmx.de
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 11:42:16 AM
Comment
Hi Jack,
I hope you'll recover very soon so that people can experience many more songs from the greatest bass-player in the world.
Thank you for all this fantastic music, you did in the last decades. I enjoy this music very much (although I'm quite young of age) and I'm especially happy about the 2003-release of your forgotten masterpiece "Jet Set Jewel".
Merry Christmas, a happy new year and get well soon
Lars
Name: sari becker
Location: new york city
Email: sarib340@aol.com
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 1:41:43 PM
Comment
My dear Jack, I am so happy to learn of your wonderful recovery. I wish you and your family lovely times in the new year. All my love, Sari
Name: Arthur Murphy
Location: Wishaw, Scotland
Email: arthurmurphy@hotmail.com
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 3:51:15 PM
Comment
Jack,
You have been with me all my life, I don't want to lose you now. Take all the time in the world, and get yourself sorted. There is much more music to come.
Arthur
Name: jack o. cohen
Location: Bedford, NH
Email: cohenjacko@comcast.net
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 4:22:35 PM
Comment
Jack,
First want to wish you a great strong recovery. G-d bless you. Trust you are well and want to thank you for all the great music, poetry and style over the years.
Been a fan of yours since "Hector was a pup." I finally got to see you up in Salem, New Hampshire with Ringo's All Star Band. Then at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire with Todd Rungren.
My prescription as you recover, put on a track of "As You Said" and relax. Man, that cello and those vocals.
Regards, Jack C. Bedford, New Hampshire
Name: Ian McWethy
Location: Sonoma California, Evil Empire
Email: ilm@sbcglobal.net
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 5:10:31 PM
Comment
Dear Jack I was very sad to hear of your illness and am very glad to hear you are getting well. It is a fond memory that I hold of you jamming in the back of a van in front of Winterland before the show so many years back. Thanks for the memories and music that must bring tingles up my spine. Be well and please stay there.
Thanks
Ian
Name: Doug Percival
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Email: dpercival@igc.org
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 5:16:15 PM
Comment
Thank you for your always inspiring and uplifting music! Best wishes for a quick recovery and return to health!
Name: Crowley Family
Location: San Diego
Email: davros5@hotmail.com
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 7:30:41 PM
Comment
So glad to hear you are doing well. Sending you good thoughts and best wishes. Peace and joy for the holidays and always.
Love,
The Crowleys
Name: Henk Buss
Location: Haarlem Holland
Email: buss@wxs.nl
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 9:51:17 PM
Comment
Dear and beloved Jack, Thanks you for being an enrichment to my life for all those years. Not just your brilliant and godlike playing, but also your kind and humorous personality... You belong to the few people who make life worthwile... Please stay with us and keep sharing your excellence and being with us!
Name: peter
Location: new york
Email: petzanpz@optonline.net
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 11:54:17 AM
Comment
I hope all is well! Your music has been a part of my life since i first heard you with Cream. GET WELL SOON AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. Yours Truely Peter
Name: Dave
Location: New Jersey
Email: thefez53@aol.com
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 12:52:56 PM
Comment
Jack,
Great news to hear you are continuing to recover. Been checking the website for an update and it was nice to see one there this morning. You are unique among artists today, and More Jack than God is a testament to the continued creativity and power of your music. It is truly inspirational to see that after such a long career, your music has a vitality and a message that is fresh and relevant. Best wishes to you and your family during this holiday season.
Name: ivan de oliveira barros
Location: rio de janeiro = brasil
Email: IVANDEOBARROS@CLICK21.COM.BR
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 1:29:34 PM
Comment
I´m happy to know Jack´s recuperation is doing well. Marry Christmas and happy new year for Jack, Jack´s family and all art lovers of tne world.
Name: Dmitry Zaydenberg
Location: Tver,Russia
Email: zand@tvcom.ru
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 1:36:41 PM
Comment
Dear Jack!You're the best bass player in the world ever!Wish You much health and luck.I'm very very glad to know that You are allright now.Best wishes from Russia.We love You!
Name: adrie nillesen
Location: amsterdam
Email: nillesen@euronet.nl
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 3:23:44 PM
Comment
With you a very good 2004 and a good life in the future. woderfull music you always made. Hoping that you life fyrther in good health and that we cam enjoy your music in the future also. adrie nillesen netherlands
Name: Mark Sullivan
Location: Massachusetts
Email: Mark-Sullivan@earthlink.net
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 7:06:28 PM
Comment
Merry Christmas Jack, Your voice was filling my house today. I was watching the Canterbury Fayre show. I'm elated to see that you are back in shape to enjoy the holidays. Thanks for releasing most of the the back catalog on cd, my vinyl was getting a bit shabby. And thank you for a lifetime of inspiration. Wishing you better in the coming year. Mark
Name: Wayne Lazar
Location: Windsor, California
Email: Elazar1072@aol.com
Date: 12/25/2003
Time: 8:22:53 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I send my best wishes for a full trecovery and a healthy 2004! I have loved your music from Cream and all your solo albums. I don't know of many people from the 60's who are making music even more vital today.Congratulations. Kind Regards, Wayne Lazar
Name: Dave Owens
Location: Chicago
Email:
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 12:13:04 AM
Comment
I have to get to see you play..altho I love everything you have done..My most favorite album is West/Bruce and Lainge (Alive and Kicking.)..I have learned to play by listening to that album..Your playing means alot to me...
I wish you and your family health and happiness for years to come..
Best wishes... Dave Owens..
Name: chicorey
Location: l.a. cal.
Email: chicoreybass@aol.com
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 1:38:29 AM
Comment
dear jack this is chicorey, john mc laughlin had introduced us many years and the last time you were in l.a. you were kind enough to say hello an d sign my poster. i can not express my feelingsand happiness of your getting better,terry reid and myself wish that you stay well and may god bless you.you have been an inspiration to me, and through out my own musical journey you are the standard i hold myself up to. god bless you jack bruce. CHICO REY
Name: Tom Birchler
Location: Livonia, Michigan, USA
Email: tbirchler@twmi.rr.com
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 1:57:31 AM
Comment
Dear Jack, I am so happy to hear that you are doing well in your recovery from surgery. As one who has a father fighting cancer I understand some of what you and your family must be going through. Good luck and stay strong. As a musician (bass, guitar, vocals) and composer I would like to thank you for giving so much GOOD music to all of us and for being an inspiration to me as a bassist and singer. I have always concdered your compositions to be unclassifiable in the best way. The greatest artists take their influences and create something new. In an industry that thrives on sameness, imitation and redundancy you have been a true original and have always remained foremost an ARTIST. P.S. My 17 year old son Michael,a fine young drummer, saw you perform with Ringo and thought you were awesome.He sends his good wishes also. We'll both be thinking of you the next time we play "White Room" together. Tom Birchler
Name: Steve Bates
Location: KL, Malaysia
Email: batessteve@mac.com
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 3:05:05 AM
Comment
Best of Luck!
Name: Art Ballas
Location: 90 Cornfield Road, Milford, CT. USA
Email: apballas@yahoo.com
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 7:55:38 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
You 're the best.
Name: Art Ballas
Location: 90 Cornfield Road, Milford, CT. USA
Email: apballas@yahoo.com
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 8:09:35 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
Can you get Eric and Ginger and make
another CD now that you're recovery?
All the Best,
Art Ballas
Name: Colin Thompson
Location: Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA
Email:
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 10:49:58 PM
Comment
JACK!!! Thank God you are better now. I prayed every now and then that you would make it through your ordeal safely. Hope your family likes your dinner you make for them! Hah!
Colin Thompson
Name: Jim Kandik
Location: Hartford, CT
Email: plectra@netzero.net
Date: 12/26/2003
Time: 11:30:55 PM
Comment
Jack- You have been an inspiration to me for over 35 years now. The clarity of your voice & message rings true as evr. God speed to good health.
-Jim
Name: tony b.
Location: arizona, usa
Email: badalajtaa@msn.com
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 12:26:13 AM
Comment
jack, I hope you feel better real soon. good luck and god bless you.
Name: joe vanderford
Location: chapel hill, nc
Email: joevandy@mindspring.com
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 1:06:44 PM
Comment
dear jack. i'm a jazz critic-videographer in nc in usa. a lifelong fan. your music -- starting w. cream and continuing through remarkable solo work and discs w. kip have become rays of light in this sometimes dark life. i can't thank you enough, particularly for harmony row, which sits on my shelf beside masterworks like kind of blue, a love supreme, wayne shorter's native dancer and a rarefied few... please get well asap -- and know that you are much loved by so many...
yours, joe vanderford
Name: gabe
Location: delaware
Email: gabejurewicz@yahoo.com
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 6:35:47 PM
Comment
Dear Jack:
Hope you git well soon. I have been a fan since the mid eighties since I discovered Cream. Thanks for all the great music!
Take care!
Gabe
Name: Davie Atkin
Location: Glenmavis
Email: Davieatkin@aol.com
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 6:52:38 PM
Comment
Jack I don't know what i've been doing the last 6 months but I was unaware of your illness. Fond memories of cream days and also especially seeing you at Strathclyde Uni late seventies (and buying a curvets army? tape). I bought a cd today "Out of the storm" and liked most of it, played it to my son, 17 year old, and told him how good you were. I hope to listen more and hopefully those iffy ones grow on me. From experience the iffy one usually do grow into the best ones given a bit of listening. I Decided to find out about your recent music and found out about your illness, glad you are making good. I know life has its ups and downs and hope you are going through a high now. Take care. Have a great new year.
Davie
Name: The Hartel Family
Location: Chicago and Grand Rapids
Email: phartel@colum.edu
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 7:57:34 PM
Comment
Best Wishes to you on your speedy recovery as we're looking forward to much new music from you for years to come, Jack!
Name:
Location:
Email:
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 9:42:30 PM
Comment
Name: Joseph Scott
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
Email: pompanojoe2@aol.com
Date: 12/27/2003
Time: 11:54:25 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I just found out about your situation on Leslie Wests website. Glad to hear you are doing well. I am a 49 yr old rock and roller with strong roots in England so I have been following your career from the start along with other English musicians such as John Mayall, Long John Baldry, etc. We never had the chance, living in South Florida, to see Cream. I did see West, Bruce, and Lang years ago. Believe you recorded a live album that night at Pirates World. Enough of that. Starting to sound like a groupie! Get well and come on through here again. Missed you with Ringo Starr. West, Bruce, and Lang. Now there is a reuinion. God Bless. Sincerely, js
Name: Wally Malone
Location: Boulder Creek, CA
Email:
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 12:12:48 AM
Comment
It's great to see you are doing well and able to spend this Holiday Season with your family.
Wally
Name: Vinny Oliveri
Location: garden city new york
Email: tullx@aol.com
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 12:22:42 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: Im sorry I havent written sooner. #1 Do what ever is necessary to get better. #2 Do what ever is necessary to stay well. #3 Although your fans love you your family is #1 keep them in mind. If I can quote Jim Morrision " There will never be another one like you, there will never be another one who can, do the things you do..." May God Bless you.... Vinny Oliveri
Name: rob
Location: somerset
Email: rjphilpott@tiscali.co.uk
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 6:43:24 AM
Comment
glad to hear the surgery went ok. hope your cooking was up to standard over christmas. thanks for your music a true master of your trade.Now your also an example of someone with true inner stength and fortitude.Please pass on my regards to the family a refuge in stormy weather.
Name: Dave Haladay
Location: Youngstown, Ohio U.S.A.
Email: dhala@msn.com
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 9:57:46 AM
Comment
Jack; To one of the best musicians to ever pick up a bass, please get well soon! Looking forward to seeing and hearing you again.
Take Care Dave
Name: wraub
Location: NYC
Email: robkbass@hotmail.com
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 1:35:19 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, We met a while back when you were working at RPM studios in NYC. I was pleased to meet you, and to see that you are such a nice guy. I tried, at the time, to say how influential you have been to me as a musician. I am glad I have this chance now. You are part of the reason I am a musician, a big part. Thank you for that. Please keep making music. You have all of my best wishes for a speedy recovery, as well as for a safe and happy holiday season for you and yours. Thanks for everything. Peace, wraub.
Name: Bob Stevenson
Location: Chicago, IL
Email: sbobgen60175@sbcglobal.net
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 2:57:29 PM
Comment
Hope each day brings you closer to a complete recovery. Get well Jack, we miss you! Bob
Name: Stewart Lawson
Location: Halifax UK
Email: Stewart@svlawson.freeserve.co.uk
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 7:14:24 PM
Comment
Sorry to hear about your health troubles and here's wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
All the best.
Name: Paul Wolaver
Location: Westminster, Colorado, USA
Email: pwolaver@ix.netcom.com
Date: 12/28/2003
Time: 9:40:56 PM
Comment
Jack... My prayers of gratitude for your recovery, and prayers for continued robust health.
Halleluja !!!!
I'm 52 yrs old, amateur bassist, and have been a fan of yours since Fresh Cream, when we were both young. Saw you Baltimore MD, (farewell concert), and in Boulder Colorado, Blue Note, 25 years ago (or so) !!!! Loved your solo albums after Cream.. you've been truly inspiring as a composer, musician, lyricist, and performer..
Thanks for the many moments and memories..
Paul
Name: Jimmy Watkins
Location: Treorchy, South Wales
Email: Ithica27o9@aol.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 7:48:01 AM
Comment
Hey Jack. Well I'm only 21 years old but my dads vinyl cream, and your solo records have added a scratchy, static sound to my ears that is far better than the music of my generation. For Christmas I got your solo album 'Songs for a Tailor' and it is amazing. Your music has always reminded me of Lord of the Rings for some reason. Anyway, take care and get well soon. Also if you are making christmas dinner could you email me some sprouts because my mums were dreadful. Peace!
Name: Regina Veldhuijzen
Location: Leiden Holland
Email: reginawillem@planet.nl
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 8:12:45 AM
Comment
dear Jack great to hear you are recovering quite well. your new album is very good (as always!) I wish you all the best for 2004!! regards regina
Name: BOB DISDELL
Location: LICHFIELD STAFFS
Email: infocard@compuserve.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 9:37:56 AM
Comment
GET WELL SOON JACK,AS A BASS PLAYER IN A 3 PIECE BAND YOUVE GIVEN ME SO MUCH INSPIRATION. YOUR TRULY THE GREATEST.
BOB
Name: Stan Cepukas
Location: Wingham Ontrario Canada
Email: scepukas@wightman.ca
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 10:55:30 AM
Comment
Get well Jack. Best whishes to you and your family from my family in the year 2004. Your music has meant so much me over the years. Peace Stan
Name: martin
Location: berlin
Email:
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 11:56:35 AM
Comment
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the owner of a variety of genuinely unique talents, to be all the more prized in contemporary culture which reduces the art of popular music to aerobics.
MG
Name: Russ Medoy
Location: Brooklyn,New York
Email: rmedoy@aol.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 12:00:38 PM
Comment
Good to hear you are recovering.I am a big fan from the Cream days and wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year
Name: anders olof norrhage
Location: sweden
Email: norrhage@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 12:07:04 PM
Comment
Your mind do not want it,ignore it. I may go there whenever,but I want to ignore it too. I love my power and love. If I cant have it, I will go elsewhere. Just dont resignate. You will be you forever,even without your liver or nose. The nazis are powerless,even in your body. Nobody can fuck your being. Even if they sue you. You love love,love you!
Name: Jean-Claude Bonnet
Location: Lamorlaye , France
Email: jean-claud.bonnet@trw.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 12:56:47 PM
Comment
Jack, I wish you all the best for your recovery. I hope you had a very good Christmas with your family. I have received your last album as a Christmas present,and I really enjoy it as it was the case for the previous ones. Get back to us soon. Kindest Regards
Jean-Claude
Name: Max Olesen
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Email: olesenmax@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 1:48:24 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I just learned the bass line for "Sunshine of Your Love" on Christmas Day. Here's hoping for a speedy return to top form for you.
Name: Kelly Lucas
Location: Wash. State. U.S.A.
Email: wonderrodent@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 11:37:47 PM
Comment
Jack has had such an impact on my musical career. I've actually just heard about the surgery and his health issues surrounding that. My deepest get well wishes go out to you. I know what that's like, as I've been in a very similar circumstance myself a few years ago. Take care of yourself. Kelly.......
Name: Daniel M.
Location: CA
Email: Jack Bruce Cream of Cream @music.org.
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 3:21:20 AM
Comment
I am glad you are ok and would like to thank you for all the inspirations you have given me and the form of music. I would like to share something that might change your life. To Live means one day we must pass this life, where we go we are not certain, but if it means anything I would rather die knowing that I am saved through God's son and to fade away when nothings there, then to not have his salvation and to die and find out its true
Name: Gary Teeling
Location: Zhongshan, China
Email: gteeling@yahoo.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 11:09:37 AM
Comment
Just a quick note to say to you and your family that your fans hear in Zhongshan, China ( believe me there are quite a few !) hope that you are well on the road to recovery and have had a wonderful Christmas. When you are back on your feet again and if you are ever planning more concerts please keep in mind your fans here in the PRC. We'll never forget all the great times we've had listening to your music and hope we'll soon be able to enjoy more moments of Jack Bruce magic.
All the best,
Gary Teeling Friends Bar and Club Zhongshan, China
Name: Bruce Bradbury
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Email: indyblues@comcast.net
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 1:05:48 PM
Comment
Jack,
I have been playing bass for over 40 years. My first bass was a Gibson EB-0, go figure. I have listened to you for almost that entire time and your style and music has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation.
Let’s make it another 40 years. Stay well
Regards,
Bruce Bradbury
Name: Fred Lukens
Location: Croydon,Pennsylvania,USA
Email: repete3966@aol.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 1:08:23 PM
Comment
Dear Jack: I am glad You are recovering,and in the healing process,I guess You have a ways to go.I had the privelege of seeing You and Ginger Baker,and Your band on December 8,1990.It was at the 23rd East caberet in Philadelphia,Pa.,USA. A gentleman named Bill Erwin who owns the Chestnut,Ambler and 23rd east cabaret's was kind enough to let me in,as I was underage.I was only 19 at the time.I really wanted to see You both,Your band,and Ginger and You,and You guys were beyond words,I really had a great time,and got Ginger's and Your autograph.(Picture of Ginger at a Blind faith concert).I hope You are doing well,and clean from drugs,as I remember seeing the spotlight hit Your forearm one time in the show,and all I had seen were trackmarks,and I almost cried.Jack,You're a good man,My Father died of drugs,and he was a drummer also,please clean Yourself up,I really respect You,and think You are a phenomenal entertainer. God Bless You,and Happy Holidays,Jack. Take Care
Name: Emanuel van Walsum
Location: Angola
Email: evertvanwalsum@softhome.net
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 3:34:23 PM
Comment
Dear Jack,
I have been an admirer and fan of your music for more than 35 years. Let me just say this to you:please get well soon and please continue making beautiful and essential music.
Kind Regards,
Emanuel
Name: Patricio Novoa
Location: Valparaiso, Chile
Email: pnovoa@conaf.cl
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 3:39:55 PM
Comment
Dear Jack: I ear your music since 1971 (when I have 17 years old), in Chile we have only one radio where was possible to ear Cream "Radio Chilena" and "Rolling and Tumbling" exploited my brain. In this time I think that after Cream the music is over, ¿who can make new music after cream? nobody. I hope my best wishes for you ....y que te mejores pronto.
"Pato" Novoa
Name: Randy Fidler
Location: Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.
Email: rfmagicman@yahoo.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 3:41:12 PM
Comment
hi Jack, I just found out about your health, it was though a piece I read in "Progressive Ears". I hope this e-mail finds you on the road to recovery. I was a huge Cream fan, you were actually the first band i ever saw live. Baltimore Civic center, with Terry Reid and the Moody Blues. You've always been one of my favorite bass players, Percy Jones being the other. No one can lay down a landscape of sound like you and you have one of the best voices in rock. I'm listening to your new album as i write this, you just get better and better. I love your new rendition of "We're Going Wrong". "Harmony Row" is one of my all time favorites. What i'm ineptly trying to say is that you and your music means so much to me and i'm sure millions of others, so please get well soon. Randy
Name: Larry
Location: The Bronx, , NYC
Email: Simibaby714@aol.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 4:32:02 PM
Comment
DEAR JACK,MARGRIT AND FAMILY, THE LAST TIME I WROTE WAS ON OCT.17 WHEN I READ OF YOUR ILLNESS. I REMINISCED ABOUT A YEAR EARLIER WHEN I SPOKE TO KIP AND HIS DAUGHTER FOR ALMOST 20 MINUTES, NON-STOP ABOUT THE JACKSTER.....MAN, DOES HE ADORE YOU AS WE ALL DO! WELL ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO I SPOKE TO VERNON REID(L.COLOUR WERE PLAYING BOWERY BALLROOM IN NYC) AND HE SAID YOU WERE DOING VERY WELL AND THAT YOU HAD A LOT OF GREAT NEW MATERIAL...YES!!!! THEN, WE RETIRED TO ABOOTH FOR A FEW MINS. WHILE HE EXPOUNDED ON HOW GREAT YOUR LATEST CD IS, ...THEN, WHEN I MENTIONED THE MAGNIFICENT FIRST CUT ON "SHADOWS...", BUT COULDN'T REMEMBER THE TITLE(I WAS QUITE HIGH), VERNON HAD A GLOW AND SMILE THAT I'LL NEVER FORGET AS HE LOOKED INTO THE AIR AND SAID,"AH...OUT IN THE FIELDS"...THEN< WHEN I TALKED ABOUT "LIFE ON EARTH", HE WAS EQUALLY VISUALLY ELOQUENT. I FEEL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SPOKEN TO YOUR COLLABORATORS (FRIENDS) AT THOSE TIMES AND WANTED TO SHARE THAT WITH YOU......I TRULY BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE YOUR MUSIC TOUCHES...THOSE WHO WORK WITH YOU OR YOUR MILLIONS OF FANS (LIKE ME!) FEEL YOUR GREATNESS! HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY AND RESTFUL NEW YEAR'S AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS....GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND, WHEN YOU'RE READY....I HOPE TO HEAR SOME OF THAT "GREAT NEW STUFF" VERNON SAYS YOU HAVE! PEACE AND LOVE, LARRY(FROM DA BRONX)
Name: Paul Burch
Location: Hope Mills, NC
Email: pburch3895@yahoo.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 9:51:09 PM
Comment
Glad To Here You're ok, Jack. You're The Greatest. Take Care, Paul
Name: Paul Burch
Location: Hope Mills, NC
Email: pburch3895@yahoo.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 9:51:10 PM
Comment
Glad To Here You're ok, Jack. You're The Greatest. Take Care, Paul
Name: Paul Burch
Location: Hope Mills, NC
Email: pburch3895@yahoo.com
Date: 12/30/2003
Time: 9:51:11 PM
Comment
Glad To Here You're ok, Jack. You're The Greatest. Take Care, Paul
Name: David Groome
Location: Nottingham UK
Email: david.groome@ntlworld.com
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 7:13:11 AM
Comment
I'm glad to here that the 'op' was succesfull. Wishing you all the best in the New Year
Name: Mike Dantone
Location: Ne. Pa. USA
Email: mdjbass1971@aol.com
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 9:13:39 AM
Comment
Hope your recovery is going well. You still have alot more to teach and contribute to the world music scene. Just got done watching The Fairwell Cream Concert on DVD. You have been my greatest influence. Keep playing the high notes.
Name: lisa
Location: london
Email: LISAMUGU@YAHOO.COM
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 1:52:36 PM
Comment
great site ok
Name: Michael Aubin
Location: San Francisco bay area
Email: max_level@yahoo.com
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 2:13:27 PM
Comment
Dear Jack- I was sorry to hear of your health condition, but I'm extremely happy to hear that things appear to be going well for you at this time. My best wishes for a happy and healthful 2004 and many many more years of fine music!
-Michael A. (big time JB fan)
Name: Frank Bridges
Location: Warwick, N.Y.
Email: blueskyv@warwick.net
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 4:06:48 PM
Comment
Hello Jack, I wish you a swift recovery, I have played in many power trios and each one we have always performed Cream, Mountain and Hendrix tunes, one band we performed side two of Band of Gypsies, why they can,t play the good stuff on the radio I will never know, message of love always has and always will raise the hair on my ass, I think I have heard it on the radio once in my entire life, and if they ever played Spoonfull off wheels of fire on the radio I think I would go into a coma, hey Jack, I would cut my balls off and fry them in extra virgin olive oil and eat them in order to get a chance to play a tune with you some time, I stoped drinking and druging 8 years ago and my guitarist skills have tripled being sober, anyways if you get a chance to read this I hope all your medical test are all postive in your recovery, and if things keep improving with you and you did take me up on my offer to play with you I have to be honest with you and tell you that I would not cut off my balls, I am also being honest in telling you that I am damm good and you would not be disappointed. Right now I am working on a CD using pro tools and will be doing a very heavy and melodic arrangement of Nantucket Sleighride onto it along with my originals, I wish you the best and thank you so much for your very disciplined contribution to hard rock music over the years....Frank Bridges...
Name: Ben Seawell
Location: Wayne,NJ
Email: ruthseawell@mac.com
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 6:00:34 PM
Comment
Jack,Much love to you in your recovery...you are a strong light in all of our lives.....KEEP BURNING!!!!!
Name: pat monahan
Location: pittsburgh pa
Email: mpmonahan@adelphia.net
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 6:41:46 PM
Comment
Get well soon and my prayers are with you ! May you recover completly and recieve all the love,joy, inspiration and comfort you have given the people of the world with your music and words. You are the best and will always be in our hearts and prayers. Best wishes for a complete recovery. God Bless you Jack!
Name: dave law
Location: ny
Email: dlorcd@aol.com
Date: 12/31/2003
Time: 6:57:45 PM
Comment
dear jack
may this new year bring you a brimmful of renewed health and happiness. all the very best to you and your lovely family.
dave law
Name: Robert Shanney
Location: Palo Alto, California - U.S.A.
Email: mojox@mac.com
Date: 1/1/2004
Time: 2:52:52 AM
Comment
To Jack and his family -
Happy New Year! Thank God for your recovery! My friends and I are great fans of Jack. Your God gifted talent and hard work is a great inspiration to us as musicians! Look forward to hearing more from you!
Take care! Bob
Name: Rocky
Location: Northern California
Email: patscotthalstead@earthlink.net
Date: 1/1/2004
Time: 4:25:06 AM
Comment
Must be the music.
Name: Martin Luethi
Location: Switzerland
Email: luethi.martin@bluemail.ch
Date: 1/1/2004
Time: 4:54:38 PM
Comment
Hi Jack best wishes from an old time fan - thanks for all the fantastic musical inspiration you gave to me - keep s(w)inging! Greetings Martin
Name: gareth davies
Location: narrabeen, nsw, australia
Email: gd@softarch.com.au
Date: 1/1/2004
Time: 4:58:34 PM
Comment
Best Wishes
Name: Mike Brauninger
Location: New Orleans
Email: mbrauni@aol.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 2:13:42 AM
Comment
Dear Jack: I just heard of your recent surgery. I wish you a healthy and speedy recovery. I have been a long time fan of yours unfortunately having seen you perform only twice in New Orleans. Once when you were touring with Jack Bruce and Friends at the Warehouse and at Storyville Music Club. I look forward to your new projects. Thanks for the wonderful music. Happy New Year. Mike
Name: Ian Bogden
Location: 22241 Ann Arbor trail Dearborn heights ,Mi.48127
Email: Boggs2000@aol.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 6:10:14 AM
Comment
Jack,you aways stand fast in music and in srength against all odds ,God be with you "More God than cancer"!
Name: Jim Malina
Location: Torrance, CA
Email: nkljbr@yahoo.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 10:58:36 AM
Comment
Thanx for inspiring me to be a better player every time I pick my bass up. My best wishes for a positive, healthy, 04' Good on ya Jack! jbr
Name: John
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Email: claude@madasafish.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 11:38:00 AM
Comment
So glad to hear you're recovering, Jack. Hurry back we still need your music so much.
If it helps I've been a fan since the Cream days when, as a fellow bass player, I was bowled over by your awesome talent. Thank you and please get up and get out there again as soon as you feel fit enough.
Warmest regards
John
Name: gary haneline
Location:
Email:
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 2:00:45 PM
Comment
Name: gary haneline
Location: new york city
Email: hanelinegl@aol.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 2:12:00 PM
Comment
jack,
i've seen you with cream,all of your solo tours and albums. kip, coryel, cobham,reid,troWer etc. i just got jet set jewel when i heard of THE LIVER! i'm a songwriter, guitar, vocalist and you have been my OBSESSION. KEEP PUSHIN' TOMORROW YOU MIGHT JUST FIND SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR!! you're the finest vocalist,artiste that rock doesn't deserve.you'll come back LIKE A PLATE GARY HANELINE
Name: gary haneline
Location: new york city
Email: hanelinegl@aol.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 2:12:01 PM
Comment
jack,
i've seen you with cream,all of your solo tours and albums. kip, coryel, cobham,reid,troWer etc. i just got jet set jewel when i heard of THE LIVER! i'm a songwriter, guitar, vocalist and you have been my OBSESSION. KEEP PUSHIN' TOMORROW YOU MIGHT JUST FIND SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR!! you're the finest vocalist,artiste that rock doesn't deserve.you'll come back LIKE A PLATE GARY HANELINE
Name: Kristijan Evgo
Location: Skopje,Macedonia
Email: kevgo@on.net.mk
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 3:43:24 PM
Comment
You've given a lot of people a passion and desire to live. Your music has inspired many of us, especially young musicians like my self. Now it's time for us to send you our energies and help you get through this hard times.
Hope I'll see you in Skopje soon!!!
Name: David Neely
Location: Los Angeles, California
Email: davneely@netscape.net
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 3:48:49 PM
Comment
Congratulations on a successful surgery and I wish you a complete recovery. Take care of yourself...to think of a world without you and your wonderful music is unacceptable!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Mark Marriott
Location: Old Bar, Australia
Email: mmarriott@bigpond.com
Date: 1/2/2004
Time: 11:59:46 PM
Comment
I originally created the Cuicoland Express website as a favour for a friend - Dennis Lawrenson. It's been a few years since then and I have grown to appreciate your music and energy (how could I avoid it with an advocate like Dennis extolling your virtues). I sincerely hope that your recovery is a complete one and that you get back to the thing they (the contributors to the Friends of Jack Bruce newsletter) all love so much.
Cheers for the new year and good luck to you and those you love.
Mark Marriott
Name: Joern Schummer
Location: Hamburg / Germany
Email: silvalis@web.de
Date: 1/3/2004
Time: 10:32:29 AM
Comment
Dear Jack! Actually I had been entering this web site to express my enthusiasm and thankfulness for "More Jack than God" (which one of the "Old Masters" is still able to create music of such beauty, freshness and intensity? Only you!), but instead of fighting with my English I was forced to read that you were fighting with death. I am very relieved that the healing powers have gained the upper hand in the meantime!!! THANK GOD (more than Jack??). During your steady and peaceful recovery and whilst preparing for the trip to Cuba, I'd suggest you compose that piece of Classical Music, that you talked about in an interview in the mid eighties. Was it a cello concert or a string quartet? Make it a symphony or an opera. YOU can do anything if you want to. May you and your family enjoy many more happy Christmas dinners (clumsy English but only the best intentions...)! Joern Schummer
Name: mike mayben
Location: rhode island
Email: mikesheepman7@aol.com
Date: 1/3/2004
Time: 9:00:59 PM
Comment
i have always been a big fan,love you voice and playing get well soon,i first seen you in cream on farewell tour,then on 3 or 4 solo tours i have almost everything on cd.still missing west bruce and lang the second albumn and the live ..best wishes jack keep up the good music mike
Name: waywoman2000
Location: houston
Email: amykarls@hotmail.com
Date: 1/3/2004
Time: 9:06:43 PM
Comment
I think I chatted with you tonight... you still should meet my mother. :) She lives in Fargo, ND. Take Care. You *are* famous. Ahhhh... I met someone famous!!!
Name: Phil Marston
Location: Chester, England
Email: philmarston@ntlworld.com
Date: 1/4/2004
Time: 1:11:48 PM
Comment
Jack,
My girlfriend bought me 'More Jack than God' for my birthday and it is constantly on in my car. I can't get those infernal rhythms out of my head.
Hope you are continuing to get better, and that you have a successful and creative 2004.
All the best,
Phil
Name: Joe Valeriano
Location: Milano (Italy)
Email: joevaleriano@libero.it
Date: 1/4/2004
Time: 5:46:26 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, I've learned playing bass thanks to your music, and after 30 years, I keep playing. Thanks for everything you give to all of us. I've attended 2 of your concerts here in Italy, it has been very exciting listening to you. Get well soon, CIAO!!!!
Name: Mark Patterson
Location: Dallas Texas USA
Email: webtech54@earthlink.net
Date: 1/4/2004
Time: 10:46:04 PM
Comment
Cream w/ Jack Bruce came to Dallas Texas 2 times, March 30, 1968 and October 25, 1969 was their farewell tour. As a young hipster of 14 & 15 years old then, I will always remember Jack and his bass and his fantastic vocals, but when he and Ginger do Traintime, and Jack blows that Harp, the world stands still. I always search for his CD's and will treasure them forever. Now @ 50, we all have paid a dear price for our rock and roll years, health problems, legal issues, drug problems, but when we can sit back and listen to the music the true joy and happiness of those days returns,as "We were on the way to a dream" (Deserted Cities of the Heart). Just like the Pressed Rat and Warthog, "it was all they had got"!! Peace and Love,
Mark Patterson Dallas, Texas USA
Name: Brian
Location: Long Island, New York, USA
Email: booforch11@aol.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 3:32:54 AM
Comment
jack your voice has been such a huge logic defying inspiration and your passion for music on a grand scale of theory and instrumental ability is humbling to us all. please get well soon and continue to inspire around the world with your art.
Name: George Kavanagh
Location: New York City
Email: NY29724@aol.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 6:12:26 AM
Comment
I read with sadness today about your health.You were an important part of my life. Although we have never met, I can say that through your music we have. I grew up in the 60's and began listening to Creme in 1967. I was at the Filmore for the Wheels of Fire concert. Your "Songs For A Tailor" album remains one of my favorite records from that period. I am now a 52yr. retired New York City Mounted Police Officer, but in my heart I will alway's be that kid at the Filmore watching an incredible performer. I wish you all the best in your recovery. God bless you, and your family.
George William Kavanagh
Name: maciejewski raymond
Location:
Email: graydog77@aol.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 12:39:53 PM
Comment
just a little ""ssssmack"""" for the best bass player . Bon retablissement , de tout coeur avec vous ,revenez vite , live concert in france . Ray
Name: Jose Ivan Santiago Rivera
Location: PUERTO RICO
Email: chivi024@hotmail.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 1:40:46 PM
Comment
Felicidades Jack, love and good will get well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Name: ron beretta
Location: phoenix, az
Email: ronb@capitolloan.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 2:34:19 PM
Comment
JACK, HOPE YOU HAD A MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING WELL. I'VE SENT EMAILS TO YOU BEFORE, BUT I WAS UNABLE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS SINCE I ENDED UP RELOCATING FROM CHICAGO. BEFORE I LEFT I GOT THE CHANCE TO PLAY AT BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS IN CHICAGO, AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF OTHER CLUBS. WHEN I DID "SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" I DEDICATED IT TO YOU AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. I WORKED OUT A GOOD HARMONICA PART FOR THE SONG, REPLACING THE GUITAR SOLO IN THE MIDDLE WITH A HARMONICA SOLO. BEST WISHES JACK FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR FROM A LONG TIME FAN,
YOURS TRULY, RON BERETTA
Name: Tom Goss
Location: New York
Email: tgoss@alltechcabling.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 3:23:35 PM
Comment
Jack, I hope your feeling well. For some reason you have been comming up in my thoughts lately and now I know why. You have been an insparation over the years and my time spent playing drums for you in 1990 will remain one of the most exciting times of my life. All the best to you and your family, Tom Goss
Name: steve savino
Location: new york city
Email: savinost@aol.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 6:11:37 PM
Comment
Greetings Jack,
Perhaps you will remember me from Century 21 when you toured with Ringo? I want to wish you a very speedy recovery and all the best to you and your family this New Year!
Wishing you well my friend!
Regards, Steve Savino
Name: steve savino
Location: new york city
Email: savinost@aol.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 6:18:16 PM
Comment
Greetings Jack,
Perhaps you will remember me from Century 21 when you toured with Ringo? I want to wish you a very speedy recovery and all the best to you and your family this New Year!
Wishing you well my friend!
Regards, Steve Savino
Name: Joel
Location: Glasgow
Email: jcooney@clara.co.uk
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 7:44:51 PM
Comment
Hello,
I know you probably get this sort of thing all the time but I hope you make a speedy recovery from both the surgery and the illness that made the surgery happen!
I'm 24 and from glasgow (and a singing bass player hehe) so I've drawn inspiration from your career - let it continue for a long time to come (or for as long as you thirst for it).
To your good health!
Name: Pedro Felix Roche
Location: San Juan Puerto Rico
Email: pedrofroch@yahoo.com
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 10:20:49 PM
Comment
Hope you get well soon and leave tobaco in the past. There's mush to do before God send for you in a natural way.I wish you a merry and healthful life ride so I hope from now on you'll take care of health as hell because it's a great feeling and a very high "ride".Like Santana said "Purify your mind and clean your body".Well you dont need to do to your mind, so many loves and respect you. But let do that to your body. Start with plant juices and organic meat. I've always pray for you to do a better album in each try. But life has been ups and downs and not always it has been like I would like to people respond,specialy you that record music as a card for shows. This is the first time I've tried to contact you in any way and hope this get's trou. Hope to see you some day best wishes: Pedro F.
Name: Bob Bruno
Location: Northern California
Email: kendoka@sbcglobal.net
Date: 1/5/2004
Time: 11:48:03 PM
Comment
This is the first I've heard of your illness. I wish you the best. I've had the great good fortune of seeing you live several times, as well as having collected a wide variety of your work. I'm old enough now that I don't go to concerts much any more. I will, however, go to see a select few, such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Johnny Winter, and, of course, Jack Bruce. Get well soon, and I hope I can see you playing live again in the near future.
Bob Bruno
Name: Andrew Wallace
Location: Davis, California
Email: andyw@scroom.com
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 12:15:17 AM
Comment
Mr Bruce - I had no idea you were ill, I hope fervently that your recovery is short and complete! Your music has inspired me for years! Andy
Name: bob datello
Location: usa
Email: ricocurly
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 9:43:34 AM
Comment
you have brought me so much enjoyment with the cream.you the man .best wishes to a speedy recovery.your the best.
Name: Michelle
Location: UK
Email: cactusjazz@yahoo.com
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 1:11:45 PM
Comment
Jack, all the best for the new year to you and your family. You're the best.
x
Name: Make
Location: Mänttä, Finland
Email: markku.jantti@mbnet.fi
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 1:32:20 PM
Comment
All the best!
Name: Tor
Location: Oslo
Email: rag-ni@online.no
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 2:00:32 PM
Comment
I hope you are recovering well ! "More Jack than Good" is the best album since "I`ve always wanted to do this" in my opinion. "More Jack" and "Jet set jewel" are on top on my playlist now.
Name: ian
Location: newquay, cornwall
Email:
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 2:54:12 PM
Comment
dear Jack, what a shock! i've only just looked at your website again after buying a couple of your old albums last weekend- to add to my collection- and didn't know anything about your transplant until now. hope all goes well for the new year.
Name: Handlebar Henry
Location: On The Gulf Of Mexico, east of New Orleans
Email: thehandle@handlebar.net
Date: 1/6/2004
Time: 3:54:43 PM
Comment
I am just learning of your illness. I hope that this new year will bring only the very best for you.
Theme From An Imaginary Western is probably my favorite song...it literally changed the direction of my entire life...
I was listening to a version of Theme and looked into the mirror while driving along the beach. The sun was falling into the water*..it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
All of this happened-by accident-some 34 years ago.
Thank you so much for creating this song.
Very Best Regards,
Handlebar Henry-January 6, 2004
*It's the only place on earth where the sun can rise and set in the water while on a 4 lane highway.
Name: Kevin Butler
Location: Waddington, N.Y.
Email: butler666@msn.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 1:01:57 AM
Comment
Happy New Year to you and your family Jack! I'm sure you've got many more ahead! It couldn't be better news that you're doing fine.
Best of wishes, and then some! Kevin
Name: Joe H. Enochs
Location: Austin ,Texas USA
Email: jhe3@texas.net
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 4:04:51 AM
Comment
Jack, A fan for more years than I'll ever admit (Most of my 52 years) Wishing you all the best. Peace and love from Texas, Joe
Name: Geoff Hurrell
Location: Norfolk, England
Email: gch@fsmail.net
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 8:53:34 AM
Comment
God bless you, Jack - get well soon.
Name: sabrina and massimo
Location: rome, italy
Email: zarabeth@tiscali.it
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 1:20:13 PM
Comment
Dear Jack, your voice is so beautiful you don't need no angels to accompany our prayers for you and all the VERY best wishes for 2004 and for many years to come! Much love, Sabrina and Massimo Ricci PS ...and don't get us scared again anymore!!!!
Name: Mark Mozart
Location: Atascadero, Ca USA
Email: mmozart@truvativ.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 1:56:23 PM
Comment
HI JACK,
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GREAT THOUGHTS AND A FULL RECOVERY.I AM A LOYALE FAN OF YOUR MUSIC SINCE THE CREAM DAYS AND WOULD LOVE THE OPPERTUNITY TO MEET YOU SOME DAY.
BEST WISHES, MARK MOZART
Name: rick vd loos
Location: holland
Email: rickloos56@hotmail.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 4:14:49 PM
Comment
get well you bastard ilove you,rick
Name: rick vd loos
Location: holland
Email: rickloos56@hotmail.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 4:14:51 PM
Comment
get well you bastard ilove you,rick
Name: Michael Katz
Location: New York
Email: jackbruce8@aol.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 7:08:34 PM
Comment
Jack, you have been such a tremendous influence on my career as a bassist. I was really floored to hear about your surgery, but very happpy to hear that you are doing well. I am one of those die hards who have been following you around from Cream to the present. I am proud to say that as a bass player, I have been kicked out of more bands for playing my 67' Gibson EB3. I would have to say that out of all bass players, (having never taken a lesson in my life) that you have been the sole mentor in my life as a musician. I don't think there has ever been anybody in my lifetime that has blown me away as much as you have with your unique playing and incredible singing. Just by coincidence, after playing in the business for over 30 years, I have finally found the time to put together a "Cream Tribute Band" in the NYC area. The agents are waiting to book us at B.B. Kings (saw you there too, as well as Madison Square Garden on your "goodbye" tour with Eric and Ginger)) and clubs like it. You see, tribute bands are quite popular in NY, but no one has had the courage (or talent) to take on this "lost art." I have found Ginger, and think we have Eric, so this could be my lifelong dream of playing the music that I love to play the most. Please take it as "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." I had always hoped to meet you one day to get a few tips from the "master" but having heard about your illness, I wanted to convey my appreciation to you for having been a special part of my musical life. In my travels I know that there are a lot of bass players who feel the same way, and I thought you should know this at this time. Even though we are strangers, we share a special musical bond, and I thank you for being my teacher all these years!! I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. I still hope to meet you one day, but I will settle for seeing and hearing you once again on stage!!! You are the BEST! Take Care Jack!!! Michael
Name: Rob Lingelbach
Location: São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Email: rob at alegria.com
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 9:23:29 PM
Comment
Jack you have had an enormous influence on me musically. I saw you with Leslie West and Corky Laing at the Paris Opera in 1971 (i think it was) and will never forget the concert.
I wish you the absolute best.
Name: Mark
Location: Seattle
Email: crumpet@icehouse.net
Date: 1/7/2004
Time: 11:55:44 PM
Comment
Twisting the dial yesterday I came across 'White Room' playing on a local radio station. I can't describe the goose bumps I got hearing it again after so long, especially on the empty airwaves of contempary radio. Like an amazing oasis in the middle of a desert. Get well. Thanks.
Name: mugu
Location: lome
Email: mugu@mugu.com
Date: 1/8/2004
Time: 9:46:12 AM
Comment
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Name: Mike McGill
Location: Gap, France
Email: anglotec@aol.com
Date: 1/8/2004
Time: 6:48:52 PM
Comment
I'd like to wish a happy year 2004 to Jack and his family. Isn't it wonderful how we can care about people we only know through their art? We care. All the best, mate, Mike McGill
Name: George Sessum
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Email: gespro@bellsouth.net
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 3:09:09 AM
Comment
Hi Jack!!! A speedy recovery to you!! First heard you in '67, got my first bass in '68 and practised to Cream non-stop because I figured that's the way all bass players should sound. I finally had a chance to see you at the North Sea Jazz Fest in 2001 Please, be well and be back in action soon. I know this life can be a hard road at times but there must be a reason for the rough times we go through... take care george
Name: leo wallace
Location: N Ireland
Email: leo.wallace@btinternet.com
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 7:45:41 AM
Comment
Jack Sorry to hear about your recent health problems but thankfully you seem to be on the mend. Over the last six months I have been buying your remastered back catalogue. Currently driving to work listening to the Live at the Manchester Trade Hall cd. What a gig! Jack, you are head and shoulders above all the pretenders. Keep getting better. regards
leo ps Love "More Jack than God"
Name: Paul Mc Naught
Location: Canada
Email: muffinman115@hotmail.com
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 11:22:33 AM
Comment
Dear Jack,welcome to the new year!! So glad to hear that you are doing well these days.Loved the show in New York(Oct2002)Thank you again for signing my picture of yourself playing at Massey Hall in Toronto in 1968,while you were here doing the "Walk down Abby Road"Looking forward to seeing you perform again some time soon.All the best...Paul
Name: Gary Steinberg
Location: London
Email: g.steinberg@btinternet.com
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 3:08:55 PM
Comment
Hi Jack, Aged 50 and doing OK.Playing Theme From Imaginary Western as I write.Inspirational.Hope my message does the same for you.Get well my friend.We need you.
Name: trevor bush
Location: essex england
Email: bush@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 5:04:30 PM
Comment
get well soon best wishes for a speedy recovery thanks for your insperation in music all the the best trevor bush
Name: Raul Anthony Silva
Location: Argentina
Email: raulsilva@hotbox.ru
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 6:33:04 PM
Comment
Dear Jack: I wish you the best from the deepest of my heart. And I look forward to having a chat with you when you visit Argentina !!!!!!!! You´re my hero and my inspiration (and I´ve copped some of your licks for the awe of the unaware female audience hahahaahaha Works every time :) ) YOU THE MAN. GET WELL AND THE VERY BEST FOR THIS 2004 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S.: I get a credible Jack Bruce Tone with my Epiphone Rivoli Reissue, all my friends just love it!!!!
Name: Neal Williams
Location: Oil City, Pa. USA
Email: lamplight@csonline.net
Date: 1/9/2004
Time: 6:36:02 PM
Comment
Hello Mr. Bruce, First I would like to wish you well and I am happy you are recovering from your illness. Secondly, I want to tell you what an honor it is to be able to actually email you and express how much your music has encouraged and enlightened me through the years. Your work with CREAM was something that got me on the road to playing guitar and I have been at it since I played SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE as the first song I played in public. (We ended up playing it three times that night! I was 15 years old and I knew this was for me!) I followed your solo music as well, and was amazed at the direction your solo music took. SONGS FOR A TAILOR and HOW'S TRICKS are still favorites! I was crazy about your music with Leslie West, and was floored beyond words with your work on Gary Moore's solo albums. Then, the album with BBM!!!!! It was amazing to hear your music with Gary. (I find it hard to believe he is not more popular in the USA than he is. I wish he could tour here. He is my most inspiring guitarist when I want to get out of a rut and feel the passion in music. Phil Keaggy does the same for me as well.) I was really floored when I saw the live footage of BBM doing the CREAM set, and was really excited when I bought your 50th Birtday party CD. Great stuff! I am sorry I have gotten so long winded here, but I do appreciate being able to tell you how much I appreciate you and your music! Best wishes in your recovery and in the New Year! God Bless you and your family! Sincerely, Neal Williams USA
Name: Liam McGough
Location: Wisconsin-USA
Email: mcg123@tds.net
Date: 1/10/2004
Time: 1:35:05 AM
Comment
Been a big fan since 63, 1963 that is, glad you are sticking around, we need your music!
Name: John M. Harrison
Location: Canon City, Colorado
Email: IROC81212@AOL.COM
Date: 1/10/2004
Time: 5:30:00 PM
Comment
HURRY UP AND GET WELL JACK.!!!!! BEEN JAMMIN TO YOUR MUSIC SINCE ABOUT 1967 WHEN I LIVED IN GERMANY (MILITARY BRAT)....YOUR LIVE STUFF WITH CREAM WAS WAY TO KOOL....STILL PLAY IT TODAY....TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS........JOHN
Name: Jacek Szepan
Location: Chicago, US
Email: sjszepan@hotmail.com
Date: 1/10/2004
Time: 8:49:58 PM
Comment
Dear Jack I am Polish, and in'60, '70 and '80 I live under Communist rule. Listen to foreign records was forbidden. So receiving Your records first with Graham Bond, next with Cream and so on, and finally your solo beautiful output was for us so deep experience like sex. Really! It helped me and my friends to survive this difficult, totally 'grey' without colors - time. Your music was, and is incredible. I love it. And I'm still looking for your records. Be well, and play for us. It helped, and it helping us ceaseless. Sincerely Jacek Ss. Szepan
Name: mick barrett
Location: romford
Email: kattysue@aol.com
Date: 1/11/2004
Time: 10:13:56 AM
Comment
pleased to here you are on the mend always enjoyed your music best wishes mick & sue
Name: Mike Merola
Location: New York City
Email: cityboysmike@nyc.rr.com
Date: 1/11/2004
Time: 3:51:14 PM
Comment
Hey Jack We Need You Well Your Music Must Live!