Guestbook
NAME: Pete Wilkie
LOCATION: Chelmsford
ADDRESS: wilkiepj@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 10/1/2001
Time: 4:12:32 AM
Caught Cambridge gig last night and was blown away!Great band and a great voice. Good luck for rest of tour
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads Australia
ADDRESS: friendsofjbruce@hotmail.com
Date: 10/1/2001
Time: 4:32:46 AM
If you would like to receive The Cuicoland Express, a free electronic newsletter dedicated to the Great Jack Bruce please write to friendsofjbruce@hotmail.com Regards - Marc.
NAME: su hwan Ha
LOCATION:
ADDRESS: witaechon@hanmail.net
Date: 10/1/2001
Time: 8:34:55 AM
hi..
i'm korean..bass man^^
i like you!!
you are great basist..
NAME: Jackie
LOCATION: Acton
ADDRESS: goodwins'acton53.freeserve.co.uk
Date: 10/1/2001
Time: 1:59:23 PM
Oh Wow!!!! The concert last night was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. We could have listened and watched for eve! I am very envious of the people going to Shepherds Bush tonight. If you haven't got tickets yet. GET THEM NOW !!!! It was an amazing experience! Well done Jack and everyone you are SOOOOO talented Keep Rocking Love Jackie John and BobXX
NAME: Miss smith
LOCATION: Planet Earth
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/2/2001
Time: 3:20:26 AM
Lovely Royal Elastics
NAME: mic dixon
LOCATION: london
ADDRESS: micdixon@cwcom.net
Date: 10/2/2001
Time: 3:48:32 AM
Shepherds Bush Empire was 'awesome' - just so so magic - thanks for coming Jack - a 'bunch of old mates' yeah - but ready for more - anytime.
NAME: david betts
LOCATION: isle of wight. england
ADDRESS: davidbettsphoto@hotmail.com
Date: 10/2/2001
Time: 11:08:31 AM
2.10.01 should be seeeing jack in bournmouth tonight, but concert cancelled due to lost voice, what a major dissapointment, have waited nearly 30 years for this , please let me know if jack will re schedule this concert in the next year, it is a must for me.imaginery western is my favorite song of all time. will there be any concert from jack in sothern england in the next 12 months.
feeling very sorry for myself at this moment.
NAME: Bill Perchard
LOCATION: Jersey ,Channel Islands, UK
ADDRESS: william.perchard@jerseymail.co.uk
Date: 10/2/2001
Time: 1:00:43 PM
My first experince of JB was with the Graham Bond Org in 1965. I have a copy of "Sound of 65" album which Jack, Ginger, Graham & Dick signed for me in the Concorde Club, Southampton, England. Everybody realised Graham in particular had a heroin habit, but I was shocked to read in "The Mighty Shadow" by Harry Shapiro that he was probably also a paedophile. Has Jack commented on this aspect of Graham's personality?
NAME: Jack
LOCATION: On The Road
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/3/2001
Time: 5:40:56 AM
To David Betts and the other disappointed of Bournemouth: I was so sorry to have to cancel the Bournemouth show. It is not something I ever do lightly. I am hoping to re-schedule the gig for summer 2002. All the other gigs are happening! Once again, apologies.
NAME: Phillip Arena
LOCATION: Perth, Australia
ADDRESS: ecoarena@iprimus.com.au
Date: 10/3/2001
Time: 10:04:16 AM
Having played bass for almost 30 years, I've been a fan of Jack for a long time. Unfortunately, I was bitterly disapppointed when Jack cancelled his appearance in the Australian 'Ultimate Rock Experience'. My partner and I had waited a long time for this and although the concert was ok, we walked out when it was clear that Jack wasn't to perform. As we were unemployed at the time, I went to court to try and obtain a refund for the expensive concert ticket price, but failed.It was a shame we were not told of Jack's decision until after the concert. Despite this, Jack is nothing short of a phenemona.......one day I hope to see him perform! He is an inspiration to hear.
Regards
Phil
NAME: Al McIvor Dean
LOCATION: Denver, Norfolk, England
ADDRESS: amcid@ukonline.co.uk
Date: 10/3/2001
Time: 4:51:33 PM
Stunning gig at Cambridge Cornex last Sunday - been listening to Jack's stuff since the 60s but our first time at a JB gig. Well worth the wait. Keep on rockin' Jack - we'll be back to see you and that supreme band of yours again. All the best for the rest of the tour. Al & Sharon (P.S. The new album is excellent)
NAME: Ian Booty
LOCATION: Peterborough
ADDRESS: ian.booty@ntlworld.com
Date: 10/4/2001
Time: 10:24:21 AM
Enjoyed the Gig at Nottingham last night. Sorry it was half empty,or to be positive half full! Shadows in the Air is the album of the year. I know it sounds crass but having seen EC earlier in the year and now JB you are both playing at your peak. You know what comes next!
NAME: ann-marie and kevin ryan
LOCATION: kings lynn, norfolk
ADDRESS: annkev@frong.org.uk
Date: 10/4/2001
Time: 1:48:11 PM
really enjoyed the show at cambridge but next time try and put kings lynn's corn exchange on your schedule. the acoustics are so much better than cambridge's. keep thumping that warwick....
NAME: Martin Fulker
LOCATION: Bournemouth U.K.
ADDRESS: martinthumb@btinternet.com
Date: 10/4/2001
Time: 5:43:00 PM
Very dissapointed when Jack had to cancel - it will be a dream come true to hear my musical hero play live. I hope the gig down here really can be sorted for the summer. All jack-ets try www.tonepoets.co.uk for some bruce influenced 5 string warick bass playing!
NAME: BOB
LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne
ADDRESS: garradmbike@aol.com
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 4:24:16 AM
GREAT SHOW IN NEWCASTLE LAST NIGHT
NAME: Shane
LOCATION: Adelaide, Australia
ADDRESS: skenny@vtown.com.au
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 6:46:34 AM
Jack, please don't give Adelaide a miss on the Australian tour. As many others have found, the audiences here are worth the effort.
NAME: Dave Oswald
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS: dave@edaltd.co.uk
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 11:28:00 AM
Shepherds Bush Empire Monday 1st October 2001
Line up: Jack, Vernon Reid, Bernie Worrell, Robbie Ameen, Horacio Hernandez and Richie Flores
What an enjoyable night. Monumental really. It was even better than The Jazz Cafe in June. The new songs sounded more lived in and the musicians were more confident. Jack looked really happy and his singing has never sounded better, ever. Not in my experience anyway.
Opening number was Surge — 3 drummers playing on stage first then joined by Reid and Worrell. Jack came on last and burst into his bass playing and vocals. Very loud (it was all night). This song is sounding a lot better live than on CD.
Next up was Out Into The Field. Utterly fantastic. Bernie Worrell and Vernon Reid appeared far more at ease than they were earlier in the year. Jacks singing was so good.
52nd Street was next and was great too.
Followed next by This Angers a Liar. Jack was really into this powerful blues and sang it to bits. Magical.
Heart Quake had Jack at piano and suddenly you realised that this was a special night for Jacks voice. I realised I had never heard him so much in control, so powerful, so creative and so intense. It was spell binding.
Mucho cheers for a powerful Sunshine. Great interplay between Bernie and Vernon. Sometimes you wernt too sure who was playing what. Great stuff.
And then, wait for it.... Theme for an Imaginary Western.... as we all know one of his best songs. Absolutely breathtaking. I was close to tears. Jack sang it so perfectly. Things were going from great to even greater.
Bernie and Jack then on their own for Milonga. Another emotional tour de force.
Back with the bass and it was Dancing On Air. After the previous few songs this one was just average.
Windowless Rooms is not one of my favourites on the album, but this version was absolutely amazing. It was played with utter conviction and was so intense. Boy can our man sing and play the blues.
Mr Flesh, I can still live without.
Back to piano and a staggeringly powerful version of Dark Heart. Jacks singing here was mesmerising. He was all over the place, in the best of senses. Was this even better than Theme? Vernon Reid thought so as he lead the applause as we tried to draw breath.
And then another incredible rendition of White Room although here I thought the Jazz Cafe version was slightly superior. We are talking in realms of utter excellence however. It was sheer, bloody brilliant.
Musicians leave stage. As if we would let them away with that.
Back they came and began with a bit of spikey, quiet improv, big chords. Should I recognize this? Then he stepped up to the microphone............. "Please open your eyes.........." Bleedin Nora............. Were Going Wrong. My mate George and I looked at each other and just shook our heads. Its right up there in both our minds as one of Creams (Jack's) best songs. And here it was being sung and layed with such intensity, feeling and power. The percussion was great, Bernie and Vernon were great. But Jack was someplace else. This was the highpoint. It was absolutely mind blowing. Check out the relevance of Jack's ( Not Pete Brown) simple lyrics. Possibly the best song performance I have ever seen. We were in the right place at the right time. This is as good as it gets. I am telling you.
How do you follow that. Play a blinding version of Politician thats what. It was just so good. It went on for a while and we didnt want it to stop. What a performance.
They drifted out with a weirdy version of the end bits of 52nd Street. Jack just walked off. I think he was knackered. Im not surprised. It was a night of unrestrained playing and singing. An emotional roller-coaster. His stuff is so intense.
Thanks Jack, it was the best.
Dave Oswald 5/10/2001
NAME: daveandpennysutherland
LOCATION: nottingham
ADDRESS: dsutherland3@hotmail.com
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 1:49:35 PM
Nottingham gig very exciting; a bit too innovative for those who came expecting a Cream revival concert but don`t they know that creative talents like Miles Davis, Bob Dylan and John Lennon don`t stay in one place but move (or moved)on. So does Jack Bruce. Jack`s last visit to the City fourteen years ago in the company of Dick Heckstall-Smith and Norman Beaker`s band was the best gig we have seen in over thirty years of club and concert going. Play on!
NAME: Stu
LOCATION: Newcastle upon tyne
ADDRESS: stuart.johnson@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 3:00:08 PM
Saw the gig at Newcastle Playhouse last night, immense ! What a player what a band. I have never been so excited in all of my life, It's my first time at seeing Jack The gig has made a 39 yr old Jack Bruce / Cream freak really happy.
NAME: LJC
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
ADDRESS: sevenof7@sprintmail.com
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 3:50:56 PM
My copy of "Harmony Row" is old and scratched. When will it be released on CD?
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: Brescia
ADDRESS: robybs@libero.it
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 4:19:41 PM
I'would like to see jack play timeslip in Milan !!!!!
NAME: jimmy grgic
LOCATION: rijeka croatia
ADDRESS: ksenija.grgic@ri.hinet.hr
Date: 10/5/2001
Time: 5:56:46 PM
I would like to see Jack Bruce show desperately! There is no tickets at Trieste, Italy! (Want to see Milan show!!!) Could somebody help me to buy two tickets? "Shadows in the air" is CD of the year! Jack, thank you for great vibrations & energy you feed us!
NAME: Jeff Balmer
LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne
ADDRESS: Jeff_balmer@talk21.com
Date: 10/6/2001
Time: 2:33:04 PM
Saw Jack Bruce Band on 5th, brilliant have waited almost 30 years to see a Cream concert, this was the next best thing. Jack played his heart out and really seamed to enjoy playing with his current band. Keep it up.
NAME: k middleton
LOCATION: govan gl asgow
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/7/2001
Time: 7:10:44 PM
hi jack waited 35 years to see your concert in glasgow it was to much thats two good things thats came out of govan me and you .
NAME: Peter B
LOCATION: Newcastle
ADDRESS: digitalsurveysltd@btinternet.com
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 5:59:52 AM
The Newcastle gig was one of the best ever, keep it coming Jack.
Hope you return to the N/E soon!!
NAME: Erb Harald
LOCATION: Nürnberg/Germany
ADDRESS: herb@ringfoto.de
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 6:51:28 AM
see you on sunday in roth. hope you have some time for signing the albums i am carrying around. would be great
harald
NAME: Mike Bull
LOCATION: Cambridge, England
ADDRESS: mike.bull@btinternet.com
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 2:06:13 PM
Being old enough to have seen Cream in Ipswich many years ago, I was looking forward to seeing Jack at Cambridge a couple of weeks ago. I regret to say that the evening was terrible - NOT because Jack was off-form, but because the soundman was incompitant. In the 70s I made my living as a sound engineer, so I have some degree of judgement, but my friend is a bass player and felt exactly the same. The problem was a huge low frequency resonance that made everything into a blur. My thoughts at the time were that the vocal mics were all open, but I'm probably wrong. Sometimes the resonance almost developed into feedback. I'm sorry to be critical like this but Jack should know what calibre his crew are. The Corn Exchange is a difficult venue to set up for, but a graphic equaliser would have notched out the problem easily enough. These days there is no excuse for a bad sound. You should have heard Bill Wyman some months before to see how it's done. regards, Mike Bull
NAME: JohnB
LOCATION: England
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 3:09:36 PM
When I read stuff like that coming from Paul Johnston of Denver, I get quite scared!! What is he like? What contribution does he make to the planet? That kind of stuff has no place on Jack's web site.
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS: johnburrell@rapidial.co.uk
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 3:54:17 PM
I went to see yer man at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester last night, the 7th October. Unlike a previous contributor, I didn't think it was better than the Jazzcafe gig in July, but it was enjoyable none the less.
A visitor to JB's Guestbook complains about the sound at Cambridge - I too wasn't happy until I sussed out what was wrong. I was quite pleased to have secured a front row, middle seat but I couldn't hear a thing that Bernie or Vernon were playing. I was getting the blast straight from Jack's Hartke rig, plus what was coming out of his monitors and the full percussion ensemble. After a very frustrating Out into the Fields when Vernon's fingers were all over the place and I didn't hear a note (!*!), I vacated my seat and went to the end of a row further back - absolutely fine for the rest of the performance!
The repertoire, with timings (wow - in 24r clock format!) was:- 2015 The Surge, 2021 Out into the Fields, 2026 52nd Street, 2034 Heartquake, 2041 This angers a liar, 2050 Sunshine, 2100 Theme from in Imaginary Western, 2107 Milonga, 2112 Dancing on Air, 2120 Windowless Rooms, 2132 Mr. Flesh, 2136 Dark Heart, 2145 White Room - (Encore) 2155 We're going wrong, 2200 Politician - (2nd Encore) 2210 52nd Street
Criticisms - Dark Heart (possibly my favourite) missed the other bassist from the London gig and took on a different, subtely changed character, which although was interesting in itself, left me a little disappointed. We're going wrong - I had not heard since the Cream Saville theatre gig in the 60s. It was brilliant then and regretably the recorded version did not come any where near it. So I was really looking forward to it. Alas, Vernon Reid's "doodlings" just did not fit!! I've a pretty broad taste in guitarists from "straights" like Clempson, Clapton, Green, Moore to the bizarre like Derek Bailey and Fred Frith, but what Vernon was doing, mmm, seemed, how can I put it, inappropriate for the mood and musical structure of the song. What do others think? I really, really missed Directions Home which was not featured - why no Alfredo? (Glad I'd seen this in the Jazz Cafe)
Anyway, this is sounding like I'm slamming the gig!! It was very enjoyable and it was good to see a good crowd there getting their rocks off. Jack was like a man possessed, giving those fingers and vocal chords a real work out. A magical moment was in Sunshine, when towards the end, Bernie "sang" "I've been waiting so long" in such a deadpan, gruff voice that Jack nearly cracked up laughing!!
A splendid night in spite of the criticisms - hopefully the rest of the world will enjoy an equal or even better performance!! Here's to the next time. All the best Jack and the band!
NAME: Bill Cairns
LOCATION: Shandon, Scotland
ADDRESS: bill@littlelinnburn.freeserve.co.uk
Date: 10/8/2001
Time: 3:58:21 PM
Attended the Glasgow gig on Saturday. A great bunch of musicians. Enjoyed the old stuff, but also the new. Sound balance was not too great, and sometimes difficult to make out lyrics - possibly me getting older, like everyone else. Wanted to say however that "We're going wrong" was a complete standout, worth attending the gig for that alone, particularly given the warring noises of the politicians since Sept 11, and rather prophetic, given what happened the following day. I vividly remember TV footage of Cream performimg this against a background of the Vietnam War all those years ago. Thanks for the pleasure of a great evening. Hope you keep going strong.
Bill Cairns
NAME: Derek
LOCATION: Cambridge (USA)
ADDRESS: derek@jackbruce.com
Date: 10/9/2001
Time: 11:55:17 PM
Hi all Brucers,
Thanks for reading and contributing to our steadily growing Guestbook. For the record, I've e-mailed Phil Johnson and told him to fuck *ff . . . excuse me, I meant, to f*ck off. We're all Friends here, members of an extended Family who appreciate Jack and his music, and recognize their inner beauty. I'm sorry the readers have had to deal with trash talk from fools like Phil. In the future I'll continue my policy of erasing such garbage as soon as I see it.
Best wishes to my Brothers & Sisters, Derek (the WebMaster)
NAME: Gerard Whelan
LOCATION: Australia
ADDRESS: gerard15@telstraeasymail.com.au
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 12:41:01 AM
David Williams and i love Jack and he's music
NAME: Cécile
LOCATION: Paris
ADDRESS: CecileRenaud@noos.fr
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 4:55:31 AM
It's really a shame Jack's gig in Paris has been cancelled! We all wanted to see him:-(
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: Chester - England
ADDRESS: howard.johnston@unicornworks.co.uk
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 8:15:06 AM
Went to see Jack and the boys appearing in central Manchester on Sunday last. The Bridgewater Hall is a fantastic venue - small enought to be intimate - large enough to be quite grand - either way it suited the band perfectly as the music was great.
Sitting centrally in the seventh row gave us a great view and an excellent sound. My wife had never seen Jack perform before and was impressed with how animated he was. I explained he is always like that because he lives and breathes his music, and always gives his all in a live performance.
It was a very memorable gig - the first time I've seen Jack since he played at The Grand in Clapham (which was videoed but never surfaced). The whole band played well and the use of so much percussion was decisive in creating such a tremendous groove.
Being a bass player myself, I love to hear the bass mixed up loud - never disappointed in this area. It was nice also to hear so much piano playing by Jack and great to hear "Theme..." once again - which he poignantly dedicated to the late (and much-missed) Felix Pappalardi.
"Sunshine..." and "Politician" still rock these days, and how lovely to hear "Were Going Wrong" again. My only disappointment was the omission of "Directions Home" from the set, but you can't have everything.
What would be great would be a live "Shadows" CD culled from this tour. I wish the band well with the rest of the tour - they clearly enjoyed it every bit as much as the audience.
NAME: anders norrhage
LOCATION: solna,sweden
ADDRESS: 08-275872@algonet.se
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 12:10:03 PM
I just feel more confident myself when I know that you are out there,making good tunes.But,why is it so impossible to make something more of the ending of "Sunshine of your love"? I mean,not specifically "Sunshine of your love", but that "drone" thing,going on one note,one helluva BIG note and going and going.I´m not a musician,so maybe this is an old question,but I miss some kind of really agressive dronemusic,there are of course good examples ,good music,good bands etc. but they all have in common the relaxed ,meditative state of mind,wich is 100% okay and lovely,but the Yardbirds tried ,a 1000 years ago,to make it more aggressive and shaking,and you did it for a few seconds with the ending of "sunshine". I dont know if its possible,but I have always longed for a really drawn out onechorder with infinite acceleration in depth. Go on now and do like I told you! (joke) Best regards Anders
NAME: BERNARD
LOCATION: NICE
ADDRESS: BernardFerrero@aol.com
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 4:36:04 PM
NAME: Al Fleming
LOCATION: Glasgow - Scotland
ADDRESS: alisdair_f@hotmail.com
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 4:42:19 PM
I doubt if Jack ever reads this page but I must say that who ever it was that he employed as PA engineers at his recent Fruitmarket gig in Glasgow should have a specialist look at their hearing!! Jack himself performed brilliantly against the combined cacophony of the rhythm section with Vernon Reid on chainsaw! Occasionally, in quieter passages, it was possible to hear Jack's bass (he didn't really need the LED's in the Warwick neck). Because Jack is a loud singer his voice was reasonably audible, but this was to no avail when he stepped over to the keyboard. It was so loud as to drown most of his vocals - and this was on the quieter numbers. Poor Bernie Worrell might as well have settled down to the TV in his hotel room, for all you could hear him. Now, I know that the acoustics in this venue are, well, challenging - but this was a problem of sound balance. I can only presume that the PA engineer had the night off and gave the gig to has partially deaf apprentice. I write this in the hope that someone in Jack's management reads this and can take some action to prevent other fans being disappointed . Good grief, we get little enough chance to see AND hear Jack live, without these rare gigs being marred by avoidable technical oversights. Thanks anyway to Jack and the band for a great show. I can only presume that their onstage monitor engineer did a better job for them than Front-of-House did for the audience! Al Fleming
NAME: BERNARD
LOCATION: NICE FRANCE
ADDRESS: BernardFerrero@aol.com
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 4:44:08 PM
WHE CAME FROM NICE FRANCE WITH MY WIFE TO SEE JACK AND HIS FANTASTIC BAND WHAT A GREAT SHOW IN BIRMINGHAM SUNDAY EVENING WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BAND THE SOUND WAS PERFECT AND JACK BETTER THAN EVER THANKS JACK BERNIE VERNON AND ALL THE BAND FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL EVENING WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN FRANCE LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE BRIDGEWATER HALL IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST VENUE IN EUROPE
NAME: Peter Hartel
LOCATION: Chicago, IL USA
ADDRESS: pmprod@suba.com
Date: 10/10/2001
Time: 11:27:54 PM
Great to hear Jack is Back and in good form, loved the acoustic He the Richmond and Interviews on dotmusic. I've always found Jack Bruce's music strangely compelling and love that he remains so forward thinking and avant-garde in his aesthetic and attitude. Is he going to play Chicago on this tour? I surely hope so, I'll be there with bells on! Best Wishes Always, Peter Hartel
NAME: Ewan Rasmusson
LOCATION: Copenhagen
ADDRESS: ewan@image.dk
Date: 10/11/2001
Time: 1:56:31 PM
Going to the concert in an hour. Really looking forward to this. There's still tickets to get(?), I'm amazed ;-) I'm hoping to hear "Life on Earth", but anything will do. I've just suddently "gone Jack Bruce". It seems either really beautiful music or a burst of musical energy, but allways the unmistakenly solid talent. ...still tickets to get..! I don't get it ;-)
NAME: Gunter
LOCATION: Bochum, Germany
ADDRESS: gunter@rockzirkus.de
Date: 10/11/2001
Time: 4:25:28 PM
Hi Jack, congratulation to your last CD "Shadows In The Air" it is very good. Also I like to hear you singin' on the D. H-S album "Blues &...". In the discography I found no word about the Crazy Chris Kramer Cd, what is the reason? The Theme From An Imaginary Western is (for me) one of the greatest songs in the history of Rock. Thank you for the music. Regards Gunter
NAME: Juergen Reis
LOCATION: Bremen
ADDRESS: JuergenReis.Bremen@t-online.de
Date: 10/12/2001
Time: 3:43:34 PM
Hi Jack, thank you for the grat concert here in Bremen on Monday, this week. Sorry for the "Fans" in the first row. I did enjoy it. Ev'rything. Also for many years now. Lots of oove to you and your great band yours Juergen
NAME: Sue Waters
LOCATION: Manchester england
ADDRESS: YOU KNOW IT !
Date: 10/13/2001
Time: 4:45:26 PM
NAME: HIROSHI
LOCATION: OSAKA
ADDRESS: Somewhere over Japan
Date: 10/14/2001
Time: 9:51:25 AM
When will the Japanese dates, as well as US and Australian, be released?
Now I'm afraid if the sorry state of the world these days might put off oversea dates, considering that Jack once said in an interview that the tour would be finished before Christmas, covering the above areas.
This is particularlly a pity because none other than Eric Clapton is to tour Japan between 19/11-15/12. Jack's tour is likely to coincide with Eric's and there is every reason to anticipate that something special might happen on stage considering Eric's dedication to the Shadows in the Air album.
I saw Jack twice--in Osaka in 1992 (the power trio with Bruce Saraseno and Simon Phillips) and in Edinburgh in 1995 (the Monkjack "pianno recital" with Bernie Worrell on Organ) . Through these two entirely different approaches to live performances, I was impressed by Jack's musical diversity.
I hope that Jack will bring to Japan the recent Latin-American approach, another of his many musical phases.
And I also hope to hear again "Theme for an Imaginary Western", cirtainly one of the biggest hidden jems in the history of rock music.
Last but not least:mixed feelings to hear that Jack has to sing "We're Going Wrong" and "Politician", both being great to hear but too serious, heavy and downer choices for encore. Songs for a "Jihad" indeed.
NAME: Jan Williams
LOCATION: Hertfordshire
ADDRESS: janmwilliams@supanet.com
Date: 10/14/2001
Time: 2:43:40 PM
Went to Cambridge Corn Exchange - took my 14 year old son - both of us thought it was fabulous. Bought the album and haven't stopped listening to it. I've been a great fan since Cream days.
NAME: Jeff Jarvis
LOCATION: Seattle
ADDRESS: jwj101@aol.com
Date: 10/14/2001
Time: 7:16:28 PM
I took a few days off work to paint the house and loaded the CD deck with the entire collection of Jack's work starting with "Songs from a Tailor" all the way through "Shadows in the Air"...it saw me through!! I even enjoyed the painting! I've loved Jack's work for more than 30 years and it has remained consistently of the highest quality. "Directions Home" on the newest is a work of the highest order. I'm hoping Jack can come to Seattle on his U.S. tour.
NAME: Manfred Assmann
LOCATION: Sachsenbrunn, Germany
ADDRESS: PacificAssmann@aol.com
Date: 10/15/2001
Time: 5:50:51 AM
I saw Jack last night in full action near Nurmberg. What a long distance of time since hearing hem with Cream in 1967 behind the iron curtain on radio, tapes and records. Music is music. Manfred
NAME: Christoph Stahlmann
LOCATION: Cologne, Germany
ADDRESS: chris.stahlmann@t-online.de
Date: 10/15/2001
Time: 11:38:57 AM
Your gig in Bonn was absolutly great!!! I was totally blown away by the power of your drum section! I never heard someone playing the bass in this way before! I think you're the best player on earth!!! Well, do you think you'll play with Clapton and Baker again? This would be so great!!!! PEACE
NAME: Axel Schmidt
LOCATION: Waldbrunn
ADDRESS: axel_schmidt33@hotmail.com
Date: 10/16/2001
Time: 3:38:53 AM
Hi Jack, saw your gig last saturday in Bonn and I´m still blown away. A really fantastic version of sunshine, great experience listening to cream only 33 years better ... Thank you so much for your autograph afterwards!!!
Keep on, hope to see you on the road again!
By, Axel.
NAME: Petra Müller
LOCATION: Nürnberg
ADDRESS: pm@wkhome.de
Date: 10/16/2001
Time: 3:10:39 PM
Hi Jack, October 14th 2001, Roth, Kulturfabrik
last night you gave me some magic moments - with that great show - good spirit - blows my mind away - your band is brillant; i like the guitar player...
thanks for playing in my area - to be honest it was the first time i saw you (live) and hopefully it will not be the last time. Thank you so much. Keep the blues alive! Love, yours Petra (the girl with the dark long hair and the blue jeans jacket - sorry for leaving too early)
Peace
NAME: Thomas Cook Maynard
LOCATION: 1052 Brittany Deanne Ln Knoxville TN, 37922
ADDRESS: acbluesguy@aol.com
Date: 10/16/2001
Time: 11:51:58 PM
Hello Jack. I am your invisible twin brother. I still love Fresh Cream more then any other music with the exception of Crossroads live at the Fillmore. For stress relief, or to simply get movivated for a date, I jam my bass to Crossroads and other favorites. I will love you always and always look up to you as my master.
Love Tom
NAME: Paul Rosano
LOCATION: Cheshire, CT
ADDRESS: pjrosano@home.com
Date: 10/16/2001
Time: 11:58:03 PM
Jack,
I just noticed a new release, "Doing This ... On Ice." Is this a difference concert than the one on Concert Classics with the Cobham-Sancious-Clempson band?
Love your music. Many thanks.
Paul
NAME: TM
LOCATION: MAINE USA
ADDRESS: IGOTNOEMAIL.COM
Date: 10/17/2001
Time: 2:52:29 PM
jack is a great bassist and explorer, a real influence. here in the 70's in the us his playing persuaded me to put down my les paul long enough to pick up an ebo and send it roaring through my marshall. if he reads this i hope it helps him to realize he is legendary in new england and should try to do some shows here at some point. thank you.
NAME: george gilkenson
LOCATION:
ADDRESS: gilkensons@home.com
Date: 10/17/2001
Time: 8:24:51 PM
Since 'Cream" and after seeing jack with "West,Bruce and Land' live in Key West, Fla. in 72 while I was in the Navy, I love the guy.. A beautiful voice and great bass player! love the new CD!! Good luck to you, my old friend!! george from Conn.
NAME: Thomas Barton
LOCATION: The Zone at Harmony Row
ADDRESS: thomas_barton@hotmail.com
Date: 10/19/2001
Time: 6:14:57 PM
Hello, Mr. Bruce,
Forgive my feeble attempt at humor. I was delighted to see you grace the cover of this past months Bass Player. Oddly, this held great significance for me. As did your latest release "Shadows in the Air." I would very much like to share a tale with you, Sir. Admittedly, I've been a fan since "Songs for a Tailor." At forty six years of age, one usually does not pen fan mail. Clearly. at this point, I now feel inspired. Thank You, Sir. If you are unable respond, I completely understand. I have a story, no more bizzarre than the life of any other. Simply a story about fate, music, passion....and you, Sir. As my tale isn't short of words, I must beg your indulgence. In closing, I'm hoping to hear from you, Mr. Bruce. There is a degree of tribute to my diatribe which I want to share, but cannot share with the average soul. I can assure you, I harbor no lurid or dark intentions. This is, oddly enough, your story as well as mine....given the understanding my reality has been deeply touched by your presense in my lifetime. I'm just now realizing, I could type away and feel tempted to begin. Having said enough already, may I make one final comment? I admire your ability, sir, to keep your voice as an artist untouched by compromise. In an age where art becomes the mimic and the mimic becomes art, there is much to be said about yor creative presense as a musician and composer. At least from my point of view. Thank you, Sir, for music that continues to bring inspiration and clarity to those of us who feel more inclined to take a moment to listen. Looking forward to hearing from you....okay, I hope to hear from you. Thanking you in advance!!!!....TommyB.
NAME: Christian Stachel
LOCATION: Mainz,Germany
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/20/2001
Time: 4:31:26 AM
I saw your performance in the Frankfurter Hof in Mainz and i'm absolutely fascinated by the power- full music you and your band played. It was an extraordinary experience to see this fantastic show. Every musician was great. Your wonderful bass and piano playing was unbelievable and just great, the "guitar man" was super and the hamond organ player "did one of the greatest jobs i ever saw". Finally the drums and percussion group was just amazing and it was the best " inspiration base" for your playing i could imagine.
Thank you for this wonderful evening!!!!!! Your Christian
NAME: Jimm Hickey
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS: jimhickey@earthlink.net
Date: 10/20/2001
Time: 8:41:56 PM
Hi Jack, Just dropped by to say hello. I've moved to http://www.jimhickey.com if you'd like to drop by and hear some sounds. All the best, JImm
NAME: Kees
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/21/2001
Time: 6:01:33 AM
NAME: maura
LOCATION: italy
ADDRESS: maurahd@interfree.it
Date: 10/22/2001
Time: 8:39:38 AM
Thank you very much jack for the gig in Milan this week, wow! Your still the greatest bass guitar virtuoso. Thanks also for the photos after the show and your nice words for all of us. I hope you to come again, a kiss from Italy
NAME: Jan Vervoorn
LOCATION: Nieuwkoop - the Netherlands
ADDRESS: rianjan@wanadoo.nl
Date: 10/22/2001
Time: 12:33:13 PM
Jack,
The concert in Amsterdam was fantastic!! Thanks to you and the other musicians. You'r not going wrong but really strong!
NAME: Harold Verweij
LOCATION: Netherlands
ADDRESS: harold@s-kim.nl
Date: 10/23/2001
Time: 3:13:31 AM
Hi Jack ! I was on the front row in the Melkweg Amsterdam last sathurday (not the smoking side but near Vernon). You really blew our heads of, great great great show. Lots of respect from some young musicians from Holland !
bye Harold & friends.
NAME: david jacobs
LOCATION: england
ADDRESS: man_of_funk@hotmail.com
Date: 10/23/2001
Time: 6:47:21 AM
Hi there Derek, and Jack! Great to see the new web site!
As lifelong fan of Jacks Music, it's great to see it getting some of the recognition it deserves, but sadly due to my busy schedule I was not aware of the UK tours, until just now!
I strongly suggest that Jack sets up some kind of mailing list, either by email (on this site, using egroups or something) or a physical postcard scheme, as we never know when he's playing until after the event!
He played Ronnie Scotts in the early 90's which was fab (do you remember it Jack, all your gear was playing up?!) - again, we only heard of it through the RS brochure. I'm amazed as many people as there are, attend his gigs. If they were marketed right, the turnout would be far better! - And we'd get to see him more 'cos he'd have sold out so many times, he'd have to book more nights!
Derek, please see about setting up a mailing list for the gigs, as I for one am missing them all - and it's becoming a real pain!
All the best
Dave Jacobs
NAME: paul comer
LOCATION: australia
ADDRESS: paulicomer@hotmail.com
Date: 10/23/2001
Time: 10:38:11 AM
Thanks for all the pleasures you've given my ears over the years.
NAME: Kees de Graaff
LOCATION: Wilnis, Holland
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/23/2001
Time: 3:21:01 PM
I caught the Jack/Cuicoland gigs at North Sea Jazz & Milky Way in Amsterdam. North Sea was o.k., Amsterdam was f.... great. I listened to the tapes and it keeps on getting better. I thought the performances with Kip Hanrahan in the last century could not be outdone, but this was truly very good. Also the pleasure the musicians seemed to have on stage was really impressing. Keep on going !!
NAME: Paul Johnson
LOCATION: Denver
ADDRESS: AstralPaul71@aol.com
Date: 10/24/2001
Time: 4:33:04 PM
Hi Jack! Won't let you down.
NAME: Bernd Weitzmann
LOCATION: Pretzfeld, Germany
ADDRESS: bernd.weitzmann@t-online.de
Date: 10/25/2001
Time: 2:16:33 PM
Hello Jack!
In the German "Gitarre & Bass" I learned that you have this website.
Just a few words. You (and some other guys too) are responsible that I started to play bass :-) Your work has always been a great inspiration.
Thank you Bernd
NAME: pete
LOCATION: heaton mersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/25/2001
Time: 5:57:49 PM
Jack, Your so musicaly talented, But you need to practice on the being respectful to other people mode ! As i know some-one you did'nt respect at all.
NAME: andrew
LOCATION: new orleans
ADDRESS: andrews.audio@sstar.com
Date: 10/26/2001
Time: 2:11:22 AM
I saw a double cd live in Denver 1980, does Jack know anything about this. andrew
NAME: sanders
LOCATION: www.erichankeband.com
ADDRESS: dr42nders@hotmail.com
Date: 10/26/2001
Time: 9:39:31 AM
Still one of the tops!!!!!!
NAME: Roberto Doati
LOCATION: Padova
ADDRESS: r.doati@flashnet.it
Date: 10/26/2001
Time: 11:25:17 AM
Do you know if it is possible and how to get the "Cream: Farewell Concert" Palmer's original documentary?
NAME: Joe Goose
LOCATION: Colchester
ADDRESS: joejazzbass@yahoo.com
Date: 10/26/2001
Time: 8:01:06 PM
Hi Jack! You probably don't know me but i recorded once with your son, Malcome in finchley, great composer! I'm studying a BA in Jazz and my first instrument being bass, i studied all your cream stuff and your solo work and i have to say you're amazing in every musical entity! I've just seen you on the TV here in the UK and i'm gonna go and buy your album ASAP!!!! best wishes! Joe.
NAME: kevin kelly
LOCATION: stratford n.j. u.s.a.
ADDRESS: ksdouble@msn.com
Date: 10/27/2001
Time: 8:26:32 AM
Hi Jack,all of your music is like a good friend it's always a good place to be and a source of inspiration.Not to take away from the directions you are going but do you think you will ever team up with the line up of Jack Bruce & Freinds/ i've always wanted to do this or maybe even Simon Phillips, Hows Tricks is a masterpiece?
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS: johnburrell@rapidial.co.uk
Date: 10/27/2001
Time: 12:20:11 PM
A splendid performance on Jools Holland show on Friday....BUT....having established who he was (for those who didn't know!!) by opening the show with Sunshine riff, why were we treated to the whole thing later, denying the opportunity to show where Jack is now!! Surely if someone from the Cream era looked in, they would say "an old 60s guy still doing the same old stuff"!! I feel this was a missed opportunity to show where Jack is today - even if he had done "Out into the Fields" from the past, the new exciting treatment would surely have stunned old Cream fans into buying the new album. Was time a limiting factor? Two bands got three numbers!!
Yours slightly miffed but glad to see him on the box,
JohnB
NAME: ranulf streuff
LOCATION: schleswig/germany
ADDRESS: k.kaiser.r.streuff@t-online.de
Date: 10/28/2001
Time: 2:12:40 AM
Hallo! Iwas looking for any booking contact, but couldn´t find. Maybe, you can help me. Anyway all the best wishes to Jack and all friends. Ranulf
NAME: Phil
LOCATION: Southport, UK
ADDRESS: philip.morris2@btinternet.com
Date: 10/28/2001
Time: 9:01:52 AM
Lifelong Cream fan, last saw Jack at the Bradford Hotel gig at Liverpool in 1979. My favourite song of all time is White Room, favourite album is Wheels Of Fire. Please visit my Scotland website at:- http://communities.msn.com/BonnieClausSCOTLAND
NAME: Marek Polonec
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/28/2001
Time: 7:43:38 PM
NAME: Marek Polonec
LOCATION: Slovakia, Bratislava
ADDRESS: marpo@bapolus.datart.sk
Date: 10/28/2001
Time: 7:57:30 PM
Mr. Bruce,
Finally I got your new label - "Shadows in the Air" ! I´m working in CD shop in Bratislava, Slovakia as a manager and for this label I waited 1 month for delivering /excuse me English - I´m from Slovakia/. The only labels which are posible to get here officially are "Songs for a Tailor" and "Willpower". Let me ask you some questions:
1. What is the oficial price of your signed fretless Warwick bassguitar?
2. I read your last interview in spanish magizine on net. Whas it only fascination of cuba musicians, why you put
four of your
NAME: Marek Polonec
LOCATION: Slovakia, Bratislava
ADDRESS: marpo@bapolus.datart.sk
Date: 10/28/2001
Time: 8:08:19 PM
And the last question:
Would it be possible to see you in Slovakia? Or in Czech republic
And last question: Would it be possible to see in Slovakia? Or in Czech republic? In Vienna? Your tour is near around our country. Is there problem with organizing it, or you never thought about it? Answer please, with best fan regards, Marek Polonec.
NAME: Austin Brown
LOCATION: Glasgow
ADDRESS: austinbrown85@hotmail.com
Date: 10/29/2001
Time: 6:47:08 AM
Jack Bruce is the reason I play an Eb3, the guy's a god!
NAME: Thomas R Ennis
LOCATION: Dunn,North Carolina
ADDRESS: tennis@therapyedge.com
Date: 10/29/2001
Time: 3:59:06 PM
Thanks Jack..........your the best. Tom Ennis,PharmD 106 Queensbury Court Dunn,North Carolina 28334
NAME: Brian Brown
LOCATION: Derbyshire U.K
ADDRESS: annbrown@compuserve.com
Date: 10/30/2001
Time: 10:19:10 AM
Great site which re-kindled memories of a gig at Victoria Palace in 1977(?) when even an intermission due to a bomb alert couldn't knock Jack out of his stride!
NAME: chester burton
LOCATION: england
ADDRESS:
Date: 10/30/2001
Time: 5:07:55 PM
johnB has point - glimpses of the voice on jools holland - choice of material probably to give uptempo spanishblues feel and mood jools maybe should have dedicated more time to jack
JBs
NAME: John Montagna
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
ADDRESS: bandontherun1@yahoo.com
Date: 11/1/2001
Time: 10:09:40 PM
Lovely, lovely, website improvements. So how's about some US dates, Jackie baby? Especially here in NYC? We could use your beautiful thunder now more than ever (post-war, as it were). Love the new album. Classy, elegant, and balls to the wall all at once. love you jb John Montagna
NAME: Warren Bienz
LOCATION: Long Island N.Y.
ADDRESS: Bienz@aol.com
Date: 11/2/2001
Time: 8:16:44 AM
From than till than Tony Williams(turn it over)Songs for A taylor,Harmony Row,Things we like.Wheels of FIRE Vinyl,GOLD RECORD AWARD sticker.Please no reply.
NAME: Howard Johnston
LOCATION: Chester & Wirral - U.K.
ADDRESS: usual address
Date: 11/2/2001
Time: 11:39:43 AM
It was great to see Jack on "Later...With Jools Holland". About time too, that Jools invited him on. The show has been going for over a decade!!! Like most people I have spoken to, however, I was most disappointed that Jack was not the main feature of the show.
Instead we were subjected to an interview showcasing the tedious, pretentious sub-urban ramblings of old Jarvis Cocker. I mean, OK, I accept that Pulp are a very popular band (with a certain audience) but really - three dreary numbers from them, and Jarvis' uninspired monologue as well?
The show started well enough with everyone jamming on the "Sunshine" riff (although it was clear that some of the younger musicians present clearly had not learnt this progression in their musical growth) and one might confidently have expected Jack to have been central to the evening's events. Instead he was fourth of the featured bands and he only got to do two numbers, when nearly everybody else got three!!!
Jools, you do have some explaining to do here. I can't believe it was Jack's idea to have such a low-key presentation. JH did just about mention the new album "S.I.T.A.", but if you had coughed, you would have missed it. The BBC/Later Website actually invited e-mail questions to ask of Jack - surely giving the impression that - as one of the U.K.'s musical elder statesmen - his appearance was being given the serious recognition that it deserved. In the event there was no actual interview with Jack. Interviews with Pamela Stevenson and Alexi Sayle (both of whom I admire - but not really essential on a music show) but none with Jack??
Do us all a favour Jools. Later is an brilliant show; it is comparable with the great and sadly missed "O.G.W.T." (although atleast Bob Harris interviewed Jack). Please invite Jack and the band back on for a special one-off solo performance - like the recent excellent Paul Weller or REM spots. He deserves better treatment than the minimal attention given to him last week.
The two numbers "52nd Street" and "Sunshine Of Your Love" were, however, great and well received; as you could tell by the reaction of the audience - some youngsters actually dancing to Sunshine"?!?!
Incidentally Eels were great - I bought the new album ("SoulJacker") as a result of this performance.
C'mon Jools you must be feeling a bit guilty about this. Do the decent thing....We are all waiting.
NAME: Wytze Veenstra
LOCATION: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
ADDRESS: wytzeveenstra@hotmail.com
Date: 11/3/2001
Time: 9:43:08 AM
Sorry Jack, Didn't mean to hit you on the back so hard. We were lucky to be there on October 20th in Amsterdam. (Swedish girls are suicidal) I hope you'll visit Amsterdam in the future with or without superstars(Bernie and Vernon). Love the Shadows in the air CD, loved the congaplayer. Didn't he do a Britney Spears song in a solo?? Anyway, keep on inspiring us rookies. (www.grandbizz.nl)
NAME: Peter Schurr
LOCATION: Mainz, Germany
ADDRESS: peter.schurr@web.de
Date: 11/5/2001
Time: 12:54:52 PM
Hi Jack,
I enjoyed your gig at Mainz, Germany at Oct-16th. It was a amazing event !!! I like your sound, voice and music ! It's not just music, it is a spirit !
And you are all great musicians ! The guitarist, Vernon Reid, played fantastically. Jimi Hendrix is still alive ...
Thanks a lot for this great evening !!!
NAME: Roger Hagerty
LOCATION: Smiths Station, Alabama, USA
ADDRESS: therogue51@att.net
Date: 11/6/2001
Time: 10:38:51 PM
Jack has been my favorite musician since 1967. Still is. He has been an influence and inspiration to me as a musician.
NAME: Frank Mena
LOCATION: No. Hollywood, Ca.
ADDRESS: Turbotortoise@aol.com
Date: 11/6/2001
Time: 11:09:03 PM
I'm responding to the question put forth by Cuicoland Express web site- Jack's Tracks. The person who thought of the title "Disraeli Gears" was Cream roadie Mick Turner. This was actually a faux pax on Turner's part. When Eric Clapton had mentioned he was considering buying a racing bycicle, Mick Turner blurted out, " Oh yeah, Disraeli Gears". What he meant to say was 'deraileur gears', confusing the wording with the name of former British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli. Also, I noticed the subject of the song We're Going Wrong, which is apparently being played live with the Cuicoland Express. I noticed there was some thought on the matter of what inspired Jack to write this song. From my knowledge, Jack was very much inspired by Porgy and Bess and the soundtrack to the movie. From this he was influenced to write We're Going Wrong. Talk Atcha Later F.M.
NAME: kelly
LOCATION: germany
ADDRESS: kellyg48@hotmail.com
Date: 11/7/2001
Time: 6:44:38 AM
Greatest bass plater/singer to grace this planet. Been a fan for years and years and years....
NAME: CHARLIE
LOCATION: MISSISSIPPI
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/7/2001
Time: 11:31:48 PM
BEEN A FAN SINCE FEB. '68 ,WHEN I FINALLY BOUGHT DISRAELI GEARS.INDIVIDUALLY , GREAT MUSICIANSHIP BUT IT'S THE CHEMISTRY THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DUPLICATED - NOT BY HENDRIX , NOT BY MCLAUGHLIN , NOT BY ANYONE. I'M A DRUMMER , AND GINGER'S THE MAN , BUT YOUR BASS PLAYING COMBINES BOTH A SYMPATHETIC RHYTHM TO GINGER'S BASS DRUMS AND A MELODIC COMPLIMENT TO ERIC'S LEAD LINES. TWO REQUESTS:(1) IF ERIC AND GINGER AREN'T AVAILABLE , HOW ABOUT HISEMAN AND ALLAN HOLDSWORTH?JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND TONY OXLEY? MICK ABRAHAMS AND CLIVE BUNKER? (2)HOW CAN I GET HARMONY ROW ON EITHER VINYL OR CD TODAY NEW? REUNION? I'LL TELL YOU WHAT , I'LL PAY ALL EXPENSES IF YOU GUYS WILL PLAY AT MY SON'S COLLEGE GRADUATION (YOU DID IT IN CHICAGO - WHAT THE HECK) YOU ARE TRULY THE BACH OF THE BASS GUITAR , AND YOU ARE A WORLD TREASURE!GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!
NAME: brandon m
LOCATION: long island, ny
ADDRESS: swlabr66@excite.com
Date: 11/9/2001
Time: 9:02:54 AM
i would just like to thank you (Jack) and all the bands you have played with. You have been an inspiration in my life with your music. I bought a bass three years ago because of your brilliant work with Cream. It still is today my favorite band (I know you disagree). I was curious to know to how much your very beautiful series bass will cost by the warwick. Speaking of which, that bass kicks all a*s. Thank you very much for being there and for still making music. - Your very truly Brandon M.
NAME: Jack
LOCATION: UK
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/9/2001
Time: 2:17:18 PM
Hey Guys-- Just want you to know how much I appreciate all your comments and support (I'll wear it always.) Life is being a little difficult right now, but I want you to know that I will never give up no matter how hard it becomes - and your input makes it real and somehow, possible.
NAME: Mitch Kane
LOCATION: NJ USA
ADDRESS: m.kane@integratedaccess.com
Date: 11/9/2001
Time: 4:12:30 PM
Hang in there buddy, when I need a shot in the arm I listen to "Things we Like" If that doesn't do the trick "MonkJack" will.
NAME: Sue
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/10/2001
Time: 2:08:02 PM
NAME: Sue
LOCATION: stockport
ADDRESS: suesalt@saltwaters.freeserve.co.uk
Date: 11/10/2001
Time: 2:12:54 PM
KEEP SMILING AND BE HAPPY DON'T FORGET PEOPLE CARE BIG BIG HUG SUE
NAME: dave law
LOCATION: long island, ny
ADDRESS: dlorcd@aol.com
Date: 11/10/2001
Time: 11:30:44 PM
to one of the greatest voices of the 20th and now the 21st century. you have been my inspiration since i was sixteen and that was a very long time ago indeed. when i sing or play bass or cello or compose, it is you and your music that inspires me. i thank you from the bottom of my heart. i sincerely hope you get through whatever tough times you are now encountering. all the very best to you and your family.
NAME: Frank Mena
LOCATION: No. Hollywood,Ca.
ADDRESS: Turbotortoise@aol.com
Date: 11/11/2001
Time: 5:19:44 AM
Jack, Strange times we're in. Seems like there's a test for everyone these days. I often think of the words of a great song with incredibly inspiring lyrics. It talks about a "time to go walking on threatening waves" and " finding yourself a hard shell that shines in the dawn" Keep the faith brother, the Best is Still to Come! F.M.
NAME: John Paul Estremo
LOCATION: Texas, USA
ADDRESS: xtreme4@swbell.net
Date: 11/11/2001
Time: 7:30:07 PM
Hi Jack, love "Shadows in the Air", esp. the new versions of "White Room" and "Sunshine of Your Love." [Also, I was wondering if "Things We Like" is available on CD yet.] I have a suggestion concerning your tune "Milonga." After listening to it several times, I was reminded of an idea in Ecclesiastes 3: 11: God has formed in every person a God-shaped "hole", which only He can fill; He put in us a longing for things eternal, if you will. A relationship with Him enriches all our other relationships. So, if you want a relationship with God I suggest you read the Gospel of John. If you already are a Christian and want to strengthen your relationship with God I suggest you read the First Epistle of John...Anyway, much praise and love from a long time fan in the USA, John Paul Estremo
NAME: Franz
LOCATION: LA
ADDRESS: fpz@netzero.net
Date: 11/12/2001
Time: 6:01:57 AM
Hello everyone, I recently produced a few awesome live music video clips at www.fpzmultimedia.com ...Featured musicians include Steve Lukather, Dennis Chambers, Marcus Miller, Simon Phillips, Bunny Brunel and more....enjoy
NAME: greg dicarlo
LOCATION: bethlehem PA
ADDRESS: zimscleaner@enter.net
Date: 11/12/2001
Time: 9:33:11 AM
Is Jack going to do a US tour any time soon (I HOPE)I got to see him twice once with Ginger I would love to see Negro live,Please check out my web sites www.zimscleaner.com & www.saviorsoul.net Thank You& GOD BLESS Greg DiCarlo
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2001
Time: 3:02:18 PM
You're a real mensch, Jack.
NAME: graham flaws
LOCATION: christchurch
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/12/2001
Time: 3:05:35 PM
NAME: graham flaws
LOCATION: christchurch
ADDRESS: gwflaws@hotmail.com
Date: 11/12/2001
Time: 3:14:45 PM
Jack it is so fantastic to see you continuing to grow and live in music. What an inspiration to the many of us who wonder how long we can go on doing the same. Its not an easy life but would you want any other? I move to Australia in March [ God willing..]and BASS PLAYER magazine reckons that you might be playing there sometime!!! that would be amazing. thank you for reminding the rock world about JS Bach. LOve and respect to you. Graham
NAME: Phil Watson
LOCATION: Sydney Australia
ADDRESS: phil.watson@reedbusiness.com.au
Date: 11/14/2001
Time: 1:03:07 AM
Jack, The reviews of the tour so far have been awsome. With all the shit that has been going on around the world over these past few months, I hope that you will be going ahead with the Aussie dates...there are so many fans salivating at the thought of seeing you and your band live in OZ. It must be very tough to put the events of the past 2 months out of your mind, when travelling is such a huge part of your working situation. Anyway, let's hope you make it to our fine country...i'm sure you will have a blast when and if you finally get here. Regards, Phil.
NAME: Lars Johansson
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ADDRESS: larsjohansson@ozemail.com.au
Date: 11/15/2001
Time: 7:36:08 AM
G'day Jack!
Thanks for a great concert in Copenhagen. Not bad for an old bastard! Have you have heard Robben Ford and The Robben Ford's Blues Band's rendition of Paul Butterfield's Last Hopes Gone? If not, have a listen as the bass and arrangement sounds very much like Jack Bruce in 2001! You're still a big influence on the so called greats of our time! Keep at it matie. I'll sure be listening.
NAME: maciejewski raymond
LOCATION: france
ADDRESS: raym77@net-up.com
Date: 11/15/2001
Time: 3:40:11 PM
you are the best player and singer in the world. I love your voice I love your bass player. cream (jack bruce)is a incomparable group of century thanck's for exist. raymond
NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: Hell's Kitchen, NYC
ADDRESS: littlebeemusic@yahoo.com
Date: 11/16/2001
Time: 10:28:05 AM
Jack Bruce is playing a block away from my apartment on December 12. It is a dream come true!! Melissa
NAME: Nick Morris
LOCATION: Houston, Texas USA
ADDRESS: nmorris@precisio.com
Date: 11/16/2001
Time: 12:32:53 PM
Hello Jack, Just read your US tour schedule. Please tell me it’s going to be more than 4 dates. Please come to Houston Texas again. We love you here and you know that. I’ve been fortunate to see you every time you came here. Cream, solo tour in 1970, WB&L and two other solo shows. You always put on a great show. I need a new dose of your talent. Love the new album. Hope to see you soon. Best regards, Nick Morris
NAME: Priscilla
LOCATION: Houston,TX
ADDRESS: CillaCella@aol.com
Date: 11/16/2001
Time: 2:41:30 PM
Dear Jack,
I am a big fan even though I'm 20 years old, but I respect and appreciate your work so very much. I just recently bought Songs For A Tailor LP off the internet a couple of months ago and hope to collect all the records/CDs of yours one by one. Your writing and collaboration of music are very inspiring to me, and for that, I'd love to give all my thanks to you. Someday soon, I will compose an essay, and send it to The Cuicoland Express Newsletter, on your music coming from a 20 year old fan's point of view to show that you can still reach out past the generation boundaries. I just started playing guitar, but I am going to buy a bass in the very near future and learn how to play! Seeing you play on my Cream DVD's & Videos, really puts a drive on me in wanting to purchase one and learn how to play. You, sir, are the best bass player, ever! I really hope you can make it out to Houston, Texas. I will be turning 21 on December 24th, so if you play at a club, I will be able to go! God Bless you and may you have a very safe tour.
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!!
Love, Priscilla
NAME: dave
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS: dlorcd@aol.com
Date: 11/17/2001
Time: 2:14:47 PM
jack, what about s.o.b.'s, the bottom line, or additional dates at b.b. king's. any number of our more reputable jazz clubs. but PLEASE add more dates to this all to brief visit. there is also the IMAC theatre in huntington, long island. i think that would also be a great place to perform. this student needs to hear from his master.
NAME: John and Renee Jackson
LOCATION: Ruchmond, VA
ADDRESS: renajackson@firstunion2.com
Date: 11/17/2001
Time: 4:59:44 PM
We love your music and we really loved your work on Fool's Moon with Gov't Moon. Keep us rockin with your bass. Please come close to Richmond so that we can see you and your band. Looking forward to your new album.
NAME: Ryan Cassidy
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
ADDRESS: ryan_cassidy@yahoo.com
Date: 11/19/2001
Time: 1:15:42 PM
Just a quick note, I used to live in NY and now I really wish I did. Unfortunately I wont be able to fly there to see Jack play on the 12th. I REALLY hope you book more than 4 shows in the US. People here in the states really need to see you, especially in these times. I'm now in Dallas, and if you play anywhere in TX, or any of the surrounding states for that matter, it would be a dream come true to see you. Please add some more dates in the US for this tour. We are all looking forward to seeing you.
NAME: Marc and Lorraine Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Australia
ADDRESS: friendsofjbruce@hotmail.com
Date: 11/19/2001
Time: 3:47:29 PM
Great to read that J.B. merchandise will soon be available. We're just waiting for the Jack Bruce's Canned Haddock in the supermarkets. -M&L.
NAME: Steve Gramlich
LOCATION: Bayport, NY
ADDRESS: bassteve@optonline.net
Date: 11/20/2001
Time: 9:04:19 AM
Jack, You've been an overwhelming influence to me for over 30 years, from the early days of Cream through your solo career.I've had the pleasure to have seen you perform at My Father's Place in Roslyn,NY and at the Sundance in Bayshore,NY in the late eighties. Both of these shows are something I'll always remember. The memory of seeing you on stage in a small venue made the show seem "downhome" and personal making it a very enjoyable experience."Those were the days". I always liked your bass playing on "Desserted Cities of the Heart" on Live vol.II,and your influence is still seen in my own bassplaying style today. I'll see you at BB Kings place December 12th in NYC.You are among the top players in the world.Keep on do'in it! Steve G.
NAME: Steve Gramlich
LOCATION: Bayport, NY
ADDRESS: bassteve@optonline.net
Date: 11/20/2001
Time: 9:05:26 AM
Jack, You've been an overwhelming influence to me for over 30 years, from the early days of Cream through your solo career.I've had the pleasure to have seen you perform at My Father's Place in Roslyn,NY and at the Sundance in Bayshore,NY in the late eighties. Both of these shows are something I'll always remember. The memory of seeing you on stage in a small venue made the show seem "downhome" and personal making it a very enjoyable experience."Those were the days". I always liked your bass playing on "Desserted Cities of the Heart" on Live vol.II,and your influence is still seen in my own bassplaying style today. I'll see you at BB Kings place December 12th in NYC.You are among the top players in the world.Keep on do'in it! Steve G.
NAME: Tyler Feeney
LOCATION: Kansas, U.S.A.
ADDRESS: feeneytyler@hotmail.com
Date: 11/20/2001
Time: 2:02:06 PM
Excellent website, Jack! I'm plotting to buzz up to Chicago to check you guys out, however---how 'bout buzzing down to Kansas City for a gig? Your live band looks outstanding I can't wait to hear it. Just wanted to say a quick hello, also thanks for inspiring me to pick up the bass, one of the first songs I learned was a Cream song "Hey now baby...get into my big black car" See you in Chicago, my friend...
P.S. Does anyone know if there will be additional U.S. dates in the near future?
NAME: Steve Gramlich
LOCATION: Bayport, NY
ADDRESS: bassteve@optonline.net
Date: 11/20/2001
Time: 3:42:47 PM
Jack, I can't begin to say what an influence and inspiration you are to my own bass playing style. I had the opportunity to see a couple of times in some of the smaller venues you played at, and every time I wanted to sell my bass gear watching you perform tunes from CREAM and your solo material.I recall a show at the Sundance saloon in Bay Shore, NY in October of 1988 which to this day still remains as vivid in my memory as it did that evening. It was the first chance I got to see you perform up close and you blew me away with your playing style on fretless. I went out and bought a fretless bass myself and covered some blues standards with my band,as well as some Cream tunes. You are without a doubt the single most driving force behind my bass playing from the early days to this day forward.See you in December at BB Kings in NYC. Peace and Happiness. Steve
NAME: Eliana
LOCATION: Salvador, BA Brasil
ADDRESS: eliana_gsantos@yahoo.com.br
Date: 11/21/2001
Time: 11:46:54 AM
Hi Jack, You have know idea how you were important for me and also my brothers and friends. With all the information difficulties during the 60's and 70'in my country we knew Cream, Jack Bruce, Mountain and a lot of talents. You made me listen music in a different way: by separating each instrument, voices and after 30 years I am still a big fan.
I wish you can come to play in the beautiful, warm and sunny city of Salvador, estate of Bahia located in the northeastern of Brasil. We are waiting for the opportunity to listen you very close to us.
God bless you.
NAME: peter-chessbear berendonk
LOCATION: kalkar-germany
ADDRESS: ber123@freenet.de
Date: 11/22/2001
Time: 2:40:35 AM
nice to see this side! i like to sing together with odl cream records maybe my form of karaooke-glad to find some pete brown lyrics-i am so glad thanks
NAME: Steven rosen
LOCATION: Laurel Canyon
ADDRESS: srosen11@netzero.net
Date: 11/22/2001
Time: 5:55:00 PM
Hi: I am a pro music journalist and am contacting you to try and set up an interview with Jack when he is in L.A. for his Dec. 17 House of Blues show. I spoke with him briefly many years ago on the phone. I've written extensively for Guitar Player, Guitar World, and other musician-directed magazines. The interview would be for a Japanese mag called Player, a much respected journal that has been published for many years.
Please call anytime at (323) 654-1145.
I've met virtually every major music who's ever played and Jack Bruce remains at the top of the list of 'most respected.'
I look forward to hearing from you.
All the best ...
Steven Rosen
NAME: david layton
LOCATION: sherman oaks, ca.
ADDRESS: dlayton@coldwellbanker.com
Date: 11/22/2001
Time: 9:36:17 PM
DEAR JACK,
I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR CAREER SINCE THE 60s. I THINK
YOUR ONE OF THE GREATEST BASS PLAYERS IN THE WORLD.
IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY OF AN IMPROMPTU CREAM
CONCERT? KEEP UP THE GREAT MUSIC.
NAME: james taylor
LOCATION: Lordstown, ohio
ADDRESS: jimjet1960@aol.com
Date: 11/22/2001
Time: 10:21:07 PM
Wow! Great web-site! I thought I was the last true die-hard JB fan. Nice to see so many more have been so deeply affected by Jack's music as I have. "Shadows in the Air" is brilliant! I'm a drummer, so I can really relate to Jack's new band--wish they could come to Cleveland (Ohio, that is). I love everything Jack has ever done (he's the best!) but this new CD is very special to me. This one might be better than "Question of Time" , another favorite. To fellow Brucians: Dave Oswald, loved your detailed concert review but, "Mr. Flesh" is happening (my favorite cut) and Roberto in Brescia, is the only person I know of who shares my passion for "Timeslip" (a masterpeice) I have a tape of some rare JB recordings that I can't find info on sources. Can anyone tell me what projects produced the songs "Rootin'Tootin'", "I'm Getting Tired", "Hear me Calling Your Name", and "Camels and Elephants" (early 60's?) Also, there's an old song called "Stone Crazy" that I believe was a single by Retaliation with Aynsley Dunbar on drums and is that Rod Stewart on vocals? Does anyone know anything about personnel and dates for these rare gems? LONG LIVE JACK THE BRUCE!
NAME: Cathleen
LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan, USA
ADDRESS: dandcrorrer@aol.com
Date: 11/23/2001
Time: 8:27:15 PM
So much to say...Jack and his music have been an inspiration to me since the early 70's... I often thought about what I'd say if I ever met him... That his music was like the sound track for my life... That his voice is one of the greatest, most versatile, passionate (and under-appreciated) that I have ever heard ... and his musicianship overwhelms me... He is so musically blessed and has been an inspiration to me! I have tried to spread the word ... I pray that Jack will receive back as much joy as he has given... Haven't seen him in concert since the late 80's... Please give the Detroit area a thought for a future show...there are many out here who love and appreciate you!!!
NAME: Gail Finlay
LOCATION: Colorado
ADDRESS: dragondancer@altavista.com
Date: 11/24/2001
Time: 10:22:51 AM
Hello all you Bruceheads, O, goodie, I am going to go to Chicago to see the Park West show !!!! That used to be my old stopming ground and not only will I get to see our beloved bass player but I will get to see Cousins. Really looking forward to this event ! When I saw Jack w/ Ringo at RedRocks 2 summers ago, I thought boy, if he plays Chicago I'm going ! A dream come true ! Yippiee yi yea! Love and Light, Gail
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS: johnburrell@rapidial.co.uk
Date: 11/24/2001
Time: 10:40:41 AM
I and many others must be wondering what Jack is depressed about at the moment and probably conclude that the problem is the lack of gigs on the American tour. Presumably this is because “promoters” are unwilling to take the risk of booking Jack’s band as they are most likely to be out of touch with who Jack is and what his music is all about.
Although we, as devoted fans, find this difficult to imagine especially after the high standards set by his latest album, you have to, perhaps, look at the whole thing from a different angle to see the what might be the causes of the problem. None of us are getting any younger and the music scene has changed dramatically since the days we hold perhaps as the best in the history of rock – the sixties. I, amongst many, have little time for much of the “fashionable” music of today which has its roots in….well, nothing but the desire to get as much money out of the pockets of punters for as little production cost as possible. But presumably promoters are only targetting the “young and hip” to sell their product; therefore you can perhaps understand why they are not interested in a 58 year old even though he was famous in the 60s with Cream. In fact I have been deceived on a number of occassions into reading ads which are headed Cream which now seems to refer to some dance craze thing!!
I suppose it is a “risk” thing; however, I ask the question how come other bands with their origins in the 60s can still do tours of Europe, Oz and other countries? I see Jethro Tull still manage to tour the world every year. Jack however, has always seemed elusive and it has been very difficult to catch a live performance (though the web site has improved this enormously). It could be a case “of out of sight out of mind” – hence the majority of people on the web site talk only of Cream days and Cream re-unions. We know how much more Jack has contributed to music since those days.
Perhaps I am suggesting that he or his management need to look at how gigs should be promoted in future. Perhaps it needs an honest look at the real fan base – I did ask this question in a previous “letter” to try and get an idea on world sales of his latest succesful album. It might be that instead of waiting for people to come to him, someone needs to get out there and do the donkey work. Perhaps smaller venues should be considered or is money or pride the overriding consideration? Other artists of the same era can be seen more regularly – perhaps Jack needs to tell us what he really wants to do? For instance, could our friends in America or in Oz get together to assemble a realistic list of venues with Jack providing the parameters within which to operate and Jack/the band take the financial risk?
These are just my own thoughts – perhaps Jack and his management would care to enlighten us as to what are the problems. We all might be able to help – in the end it must be recognized that there are people all round the world who think he is still the greatest rock musician ever, and just want to see the guy play live.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/24/2001
Time: 11:26:54 AM
A couple of thoughts:
1. Jack is not a "rock" musician;
2. Unlike Cream, which was based purely in music, 60's groups that continue to tour like Tull featured characters like Anderson out front that facilitated what the public at large wants and remembers fondly - escapist fantasy;
3. Notwithstanding the constant implorings of jerks like me, Jack has not reassembled (or was not able to reassemble) Cream with Ginger and Eric - that would have brought worlwide attention and had the promoters bending over and saying "ahhh" for the chance to book them anywhere at any time.
4. Look around - the sheer weight of MTV propogated crap makes it near to impossible for young audiences to find, much less know about, music for its own sake. The constant emphasis on image, status, sex and violence has stolen that moment of youthful inspiration.
5. Cream was not Eric's idea of a good time - then or now.
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 11/24/2001
Time: 2:38:50 PM
Just got tickets to see Jack and Co. in NYC on 12/12/01- I can't wait. It's been 10 years since I last saw you Jack. We chatted briefly after a gig in Feburary '90 in Philly before a few of the faithful stopped you from getting on the tour bus in the freezing snowy night. That was one of the most memorable nights of my life- you signed an ATM slip for me which I still have. Now I'll be seeing you with my son who, has become a self-taught bassist himself- I believe in great part due to your influence as I played your music around him since he was born. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be close enough to NYC to see you this time out as it seems you're only able to make a few stops in the states. Congratulations on "Shadows"- it's excellent and was well worth the wait. Looking forward to hearing the songs live and with a violin in the mix! Any chance of you whipping out the ole cello? One of my dreams is to see you play "As You Said" live. It's so great to see you looking and playing so well-from the posts from the European gigs, you continue to get better with time- like fine wine. See you in New York!
NAME: art mullon
LOCATION: new windsor n.y. usa
ADDRESS: twocoots@peoplepc.com
Date: 11/24/2001
Time: 3:30:41 PM
been with ya from the Ghram Bond days. meet you at the Chance in up state ny with my son ,who you let hold your base and walked us to your bus .you signed 2 albums for us.this nite was the jack bruce band with ginger on drums.i wish to thank you again for taking the time wuth us and making a very special day in our lives.you are the "Cream" .a mullon
NAME: ALONZO DURAN
LOCATION: Orange County, California, U.S.A.
ADDRESS: ALD999@aol
Date: 11/25/2001
Time: 9:13:34 PM
Dear Jack,
Greetings! Whenever I think of a vocie with projection, I can still hear yours! Man I'm talking from the Cream Days. Every one else took off from what you guys laid down and tried to be original. A too busy bass is a gooooooood bass. We always said the bass and drum is the track the locomotive of sound could move on and forward with!!!!! Look forward to seeing you @ the GALAXY!!!!!! ..regards
NAME: frederik vekemans
LOCATION: belgium
ADDRESS: fred.vekemans@cs.antwerpen.be
Date: 11/27/2001
Time: 5:38:36 AM
I love your music,especialy the song:white room,and I recently bought a limited edition thumb bolt on WARWICK.
NAME: Paul Johnson
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado
ADDRESS: astral71@bwn.net
Date: 11/27/2001
Time: 12:51:45 PM
I don't know what to say except that I am concerned that Jack feels life is being difficult right now. The only Rock dream I have ever had is to play with Jack and Ginger Baker. A lifetime ago I was invited to play guitar for Chick Corea when Al DiMeola left "Return To Forever". I still want to do two years like CREAM did c. '67-'69 It might kill me but it is what I live for. I hope the American leg of the tour isn't too taxing. I really do love, you, too, Derek. All Apologies.
Paul Johnson Cowhand
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 11/27/2001
Time: 4:47:00 PM
Absolution available, but first check your dates ('66-'68).
NAME: Philip Andrews
LOCATION: London
ADDRESS: philipandrews37@hotmail.com
Date: 11/27/2001
Time: 6:10:41 PM
First saw you ,Jack, at Klooks Kleek,Hampstead circa'62/63 great then great now! Keep it up ! Best Wishes Phil
NAME: DIMITRI HATZIGIORGIO
LOCATION: FT. WORTH,TEXAS
ADDRESS: dimhat777@aol.com
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 2:25:54 AM
GODBLESS,AND GOOD LUCK.
NAME: Jake Knowles
LOCATION: Scotland
ADDRESS: jakejakejake42@hotmail.com
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 9:14:15 AM
i went to the Glasgow gig....... it was absolutly fantastic! one of the best gigs i've ever, ever been to.
is there any plans to release live CDs of this tour?
NAME: John Bass
LOCATION: Agoura Hills, CA USA
ADDRESS: bassjohn85@aol.com
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 1:56:22 PM
Hello there--Let me tell ya, JACK BRUCE is THE best electronic bass player in the rock 'n' blues world (the only cat who even comes close is JOHN PAUL JONES)...I've been a fan since 1967 ("Fresh Cream"), and am looking forward to FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY seeing Jack "in person" in December at House of Blues (West Hollywood. Jack, thank you for staying as true as you have, over the years, to the music inside o' you...and, thanks fer sharin' it!! Kind regards--John Bass
NAME: James Wheeler
LOCATION: St. Clair Shores, MI, USA
ADDRESS: wheelerj@gdls.com
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 2:52:02 PM
Why no show in Detroit? Jack if you read this, please do a show in Detroit. The only time I've been able to see Jack play was with the Ringo Starr All-Star Band. Also, I would like to see a live video of past concerts come out. The one video that I have isn't very good (maybe 4th or 5th generation). Come on and help out a long time fan!
NAME: john deseno
LOCATION: grand rapids, mi.
ADDRESS: rillian@webtv.net
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 7:00:04 PM
good site-just found it. always been a big fan ofjacks-saw him last though in 1968-wheels of fire tour-oakdale ct.jack is intense in vocals,string and lyric. he expresses apart of me i can't musically-so i'll let him do it. john
NAME: john deseno
LOCATION: grand rapids, mi.
ADDRESS: rillian@webtv.net
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 7:00:46 PM
good site-just found it. always been a big fan ofjacks-saw him last though in 1968-wheels of fire tour-oakdale ct.jack is intense in vocals,string and lyric. he expresses apart of me i can't musically-so i'll let him do it. john
NAME: d schwam
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS: dschwam@msn.com
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 7:05:14 PM
You are the master of jazz/rock/blues fusion and I am just tonight listening to your unabashed masterpiece (with Pete Brown's help), "Songs for a Tailor," having just retrieved the LP from the recesses of my closet. I never fail to find something new in this album and you are to be commended for it.
Thanks for helping to give meanoing to our lives with the pastiches you paint with your musical canvas.
NAME: john deseno
LOCATION: grand rapids, mi.
ADDRESS: rillian@webtv.net
Date: 11/28/2001
Time: 7:09:29 PM
good site-just found it. always been a big fan ofjacks-saw him last though in 1968-wheels of fire tour-oakdale ct.jack is intense in vocals,string and lyric. he expresses apart of me i can't musically-so i'll let him do it. john
NAME: Aubrey Bell
LOCATION: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
ADDRESS: bellaubrey@hotmail.com
Date: 11/29/2001
Time: 10:26:03 AM
Drove to the gallery today with "Theme For An Imaginary Western" playing in the CD. How do you improve on that?
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly Md
ADDRESS: warwickthumb@webtv.net
Date: 11/30/2001
Time: 6:31:39 AM
Aubrey That IS as good as it gets
NAME: Jimmy Taylor
LOCATION: Lordstown, Ohio
ADDRESS: Jimjet1960@aol.com
Date: 11/30/2001
Time: 8:01:57 PM
This time of year I like to pull out WBL's "Whatever Turns You On" and play "November Song" over and over. This tune is classic Jack and I just love it but, some of the lyrics are a mystery to me. Does anyone have the proper lyrics to this masterpeice? I wonder if Jack ever performed this song live, has anyone witnessed this? (What a treat that would be!) We love you, Jack.
NAME: John Fullerton
LOCATION: Cambridge ontario
ADDRESS: jfullerton@golden.net
Date: 11/30/2001
Time: 9:39:21 PM
Huge Fan! Jack, you are awesome!!
NAME: Mitchell Kane
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS: m.kane@integratedaccess.com
Date: 12/1/2001
Time: 9:09:47 AM
Jack, Thank you for posting your recent message, it helps. -Mitch
NAME: roberto
LOCATION: brescia
ADDRESS: robybs@libero.it
Date: 12/2/2001
Time: 7:44:39 AM
by by George
NAME: jeff lynch
LOCATION: harrisburg pennsylvania usa
ADDRESS: jrlynch@lynchfilms.com
Date: 12/2/2001
Time: 1:23:50 PM
dear jack,
your comments on the passing of george were touching.
for me, music is a process of discovery and following pathways ... the music of the beatles led me to you, your music has led me to kip's and carla's and tony's and miles' and so much more ... perhaps no greater tribute to any artist can be paid than the satisfaction in knowing that he took music somewhere new, that he inspired further exploration of all that is wonderful ... george's music did that for me ... yours continues to. looking forward to seeing you in nyc.
best always to margrit and the family.
jeff.
NAME: Mark Tessier Audiophile Imports
LOCATION: 624 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd Milford NJ 08848 USA
ADDRESS: audiophile2@erols.com
Date: 12/3/2001
Time: 11:22:41 AM
Hi Jack My name is Mark Tessier and I own a cd mail order company called Audiophile Imports we have carried all of your cds import and domestic for over 10 years. I flew over to Germany in 1993 for both of your birtday concerts and you and I shared some champagne in the parking lot at about 3 in the morning. I couldn't leave Germany without wishing you a happy 50th birthday!I'd love to come and see you at the BB Kings show in NYC on 12/12, can you put me on the guest list? Please check out my website at www.audiophileimports.com Keep doing what you're doing, you sound better than ever. All the best Mark/audiophile
NAME: Pete Lee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/3/2001
Time: 5:51:26 PM
Mark - How's about buying a ticket so our hero gets our financial support, as well as moral?
Ticketbastard accepts credit cards.
Btw - your website bespeaks impeccable taste - keep it up.
PLee
NAME: HHCKB
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/3/2001
Time: 6:11:25 PM
Mark,
I have been buying Jack Bruce and many other CD's from you for about 10 years. How about sending me the next one for free.
You run a great shop, keep up the good work. It serves no ones best interest if you are not profitable and are forced to shut down.
I am always more than pleased to pay you a premium knowing that I support your efforts.
Quit jerking around.....BUY THE TICKET!!! Concider it a priveledge
NAME: dave
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS: dlorcd@aol.com
Date: 12/4/2001
Time: 11:29:30 AM
hey mark dig into those audiophile pockets and buy yourself a ticket. wait, let me see; now i've been listening to and playing jacks music for many years. i'm a musician and teacher of music because of him. i've even purchased hundreds of dollars worth of jack related cd's from you. maybe i can get on that guest list to!
NAME: Steve Raynes
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ADDRESS: SARaynes@aol.com
Date: 12/4/2001
Time: 1:23:34 PM
Two tickets to the Park West: $50
Dinner for two downtown: $60
Seeing Jack Bruce in concert for the fifth time in my life: Priceless!!!
Can't wait!!! See you there!!!!
NAME: Jim Fisher
LOCATION: US
ADDRESS: jonifish@peoplepc.com
Date: 12/5/2001
Time: 10:16:33 PM
Hello all JB lovers. I was hoping for a more robust tour schedule in the US. I live in the Twin Cities and am considering going to Chicago for a show but it bothers me that someone as great as Jack can't draw more interest. I assume that it is mostly due to the fact that he doesn't pander to executives that want him to produce hollow pop songs to attract larger audiences. That is probably why most of us have so much respect for him. His music stands up to anyone’s, but it need some introspection to really appreciate. I've been a fan for 30+ years and it has always bothered me that Clapton gets a lot of press, but he has put out some real crap. I'd say 80% of his stuff since Layla has been sub par, but his focus is on popularity so much of it sells. Anyway, I have no real point except that Jack has helped me though my Fathers death (1986 - I was into 'Into the Storm' and it helped) and it frustrates me that more people who know better aren't at least promoting his great talent. I have to give Ringo credit in knowing there is no better bassist to play many of the things Jack was asked to play during the three tours (I saw all of them. How many would I have seen if Jack wasn't there - 0). Hope you feel better about things Jack - Take care. Jim Fisher
NAME: Jake Knowles
LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland
ADDRESS: jakejakejake42@hotmail.com
Date: 12/6/2001
Time: 12:44:44 PM
I bought Shadows In The Air the other day, and there's only one thing i can say; wow!
it is really fantastic, and one of the best CDs in my growing box.
thank you for such music.
NAME: Michael Iovine
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS: miovine@home.com
Date: 12/7/2001
Time: 12:43:18 AM
I will be in NYC for the show next week. How can I get jack to sign my Warwick Bass?
NAME: bad sign
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/7/2001
Time: 12:31:40 PM
ask him! duh..............!
NAME: Marcel Safier
LOCATION: Brisbane, Australia
ADDRESS: msafier@ozemail.com.au
Date: 12/8/2001
Time: 6:13:20 PM
Hey Jack, were waiting with baited breath for your Aussie tour!
While sad to miss you on the British Rock Symphony tour I relish seeing you in a full concert of your own stuff. Either CE or Cream Police modes would suit just fine! Hell you couldn't bring Bernie and Dennis in the same band could you (play used to play together in Parliament after all. Miss Brisbane however and I'll have a voodoo doll made!
Cheers!
Marcel
NAME: SCOTT JAMES
LOCATION: QUEENS,NYC,USA
ADDRESS: McGoldri7@aol.com
Date: 12/8/2001
Time: 9:34:38 PM
Jack, what a pleasure it is to have found your website!aside from being an avid admirer of all Cream work, i have always enjoyed your solo projects,especially B.L.T.,your worh with Billy Cobham,and Songs F/Tailor.I just recently went online so i have'nt had web access.I have tried to find out if you were touring,without any luck.So as my luck would have it,I found your website today,Dec.12,at 9:30pm,only to find that you are playing BB Kings as I write this!!Next time i guess!!! Jack,I know u hear this all the time,i ask that u dont take offense-Why havent u Eric and Ginger ever tried a small one time reunion-i dont mean to sound like a groupie or someone trapped in the 60S!!!But it would be such a huge thrill,at least for me.OK stay well mate,keep puttin your asskickin tunes out-you and Sumners is gonna be fabulous!love to hear from u if u get the time.all the best,Scott.
NAME: the swarm
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/9/2001
Time: 12:23:24 AM
somebody's on drugs. today is the 8th, well actually it's now the 9th, and jack is playing on the 12th.
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: chev
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/9/2001
Time: 7:10:30 AM
take it easy pete,he's a rookie.it'll all work out
NAME: Nisse Johansson
LOCATION: Gothenburg , Sweden
ADDRESS: nej31@hotmail.com
Date: 12/10/2001
Time: 1:32:31 PM
YOU GOT ME RUNNING !!!!!!!!! Heard yer interview and tracks from "Shadows in the air" on the Ritchie Adams Show at Red Hot Rock Radio and RAN TO THE RECORD-STORE !!!! So (minor) thanks for the exercise and (major)thanks for the great stuff on the record. smashing if you INCLUDE SWEDEN ON YOUR TOUR-MAP
NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: Hell's Kitchen, NYC
ADDRESS: littlebeemusic@yahoo.com
Date: 12/11/2001
Time: 8:29:06 PM
Well, tomorrow's the big day. My husband and I with 3 friends will be at the show at BB King's! Peter and I even went in on Saturday to ask if we could see the room so we could pick out where we would like to sit. They were about to say no, when I said, "You don't understand, we got married on Jack Bruce's birthday, this is very important to us!" Well, needless to say, they let us in!
All the best to you Jack, we'll be easy to spot as we'll be the one's with the biggest grins on our faces!
Cheers, Melissa Hamilton and Peter Runnells
NAME: Tom G
LOCATION: York
ADDRESS: herbalized2001@hotmail.com
Date: 12/12/2001
Time: 6:23:23 AM
I have played bass for eleven years now, I have listend to jack to gain a better insight on how to be a more accomplished bassist, he is a bass player to be admired, and for me my biggest influence, thanx for years of true music!!!!!!
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown
ADDRESS: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 12/12/2001
Time: 1:35:15 PM
It was about 29 years to the day that I first saw Jack perform live with West, Bruce & Laing at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on a bitter cold but magical December night. I had been a fan of Jack's music then for about 5 years and seeing him live with two former members of another of my favorite bands in a "power trio" format was, at that age, a dream come true. Tonight, another dream comes true: I will see Jack perform live again, but this time will be very special as I will see him with my son who turns 15 on Christmas Day, the age I was 29 years ago. I feel for all those who will not see Jack on this tour because of the limited number of gigs- I guess we can thank the corporate music business for that. Jack's music was, and still is ahead of it's time. Although commercial success eludes him in most parts of the world, his musical legacy is a great one, people will still be listening to his music a hundred years from now and beyond. He is truly a musical genius whose music touches the mind, the heart, and the soul. He has influenced countless musicians through the years- all you have to do is look at the musicians who have been his "sidemen" to know his greatness. My son has become one of the new generation of Jack's "army", teaching himself to play the bass guitar in less than a month. It is very satisfying to me to see Jack's music passing on to the next generations. Thanks for all the great music and memories Jack. God bless and Happy Holidays! R. Clayton Bordentown, NJ USA
NAME: John Montagna
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
ADDRESS: bandontherun1@yahoo.com
Date: 12/12/2001
Time: 3:00:39 PM
Jack, thank you so much for your wonderful and touching message about our dear George. His sensitivity and taste will be sorely missed. We can all keep his spirit alive as musicians by practicing empathy, sensitivity and good taste, and by feeling connected to the music. Best, John Montagna
NAME: TERRY ABRAHAMSON
LOCATION: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
ADDRESS: TERRYABRAHAMSON@AOL.COM
Date: 12/12/2001
Time: 4:03:30 PM
WITH ALL HUMILITY,I MUST SPOTLIGHT OUR COMMON BOND (SORRY, NOT GRAHAM). I CO-WROTE THREE SONGS WITH MUDDY WATERS: UNK IN FUNK, ELECTRIC MAN & BUS DRIVER. I'VE BEEN A DEVOTED FAN FOR 35 YEARS. LAST SAW JACK AROUND 3 YEARS AGO WITH RINGO. HIS "THEME FROM AN IMAGINARY WESTERN" DUET WITH GARY BROOKER WAS SPELLBINDING, ALL THE MORE MEMORABLE BECAUSE I BROUGHT MY SON JAKE, 12 AT THE TIME, WHO REALLY DUG THE SHOW. I'LL BE RETURNING TO THE SAME VENUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, TO SEE JACK, AND WILL BE BRINGING JAKE AGAIN. HOPEFULLY, I'LL GET TO SHAKE JACK'S HAND, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, SO WILL JAKE. TO ME, JACK'S IS ONE OF THE DEFINING VOICES OF ROCK MUSIC. ROCK ON, BRAVE ULYSSES.
NAME: Marco and Kathleen
LOCATION: Queens, n.y.
ADDRESS: nyacct@yahoo.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 2:20:50 AM
Jack, just saw you at bb king's! god, you blew me and my lady away! she, by the way, was the cute little redhead waiting backstage who hugged you for the sheer joy of your performance! her ulterior motive was to get your autograph on your new cd (for me). God bless her and you. Many thanks to you for all your incredible and relevant music. keep groovin' man.
NAME: Kathleen
LOCATION: Queens, n.y.
ADDRESS: nyacct@yahoo.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 2:28:54 AM
Hey...my boyfriend and I got home about an hour and a half ago from your concert and I need to THANK YOU!!! Not only was the concert great, but you so inspired him that I just had some of the greatest sex of my life! Thank you, thank you, thank you (can you guess why I wrote thank you 3 times!?!
Also, thanks for the autograph.
NAME: Scott Shipley
LOCATION: Seattle, WA USA
ADDRESS: scott.r.shipley@Boeing.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 4:17:03 AM
Where is the tour date for Seattle?
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: Mauritania, NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 9:22:37 AM
CANYON want to thank Jack and his wonderful friend Derek for a memorable night aboard the good ship Mauritania. Next time, we'll have plenty of fried banana & peanut butter sandwiches to go around - have a great breakfast and an even better tour.
Love & x's,
Herb, Lenny, PLee, Elvis & 'Scilla
NAME: george salorio
LOCATION: long beach,n.y.
ADDRESS: gsitco@everestbn.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 11:00:33 AM
LAST NITES SHOW @BB KINGS WAS F....ING GREAT!!! HE SANG SO WELL AND 2 DRUMMERS + CONGAS REALLY SHOWCASE HIS GREAT BASS FEEL.PLEASE TOUR SOME MORE!!!!!
NAME: Vince
LOCATION: Oakdale, NY
ADDRESS: Morgan7576@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 11:08:58 AM
Jack, thanks so much for the unbelievable show last night at B.B.'s. What a pleasure to hear "We're Going Wrong", though the real treats were hearing you perform all the new tracks. I got to bring my bass playing nephew to see you perform for the first time. What a thrill! Like the rest of us, he can't decide which is greater: your bass or voice. I simply say: The man is Great! The new cd is like all the rest: Awesome.
#1 Fan on Long Island Vince
NAME: Dave
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS: dntjara@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 12:12:38 PM
Jack, it was a thrill for me to take my daughter to see you at BB Kings in NY last night. We got on line at 4:00 p.m. and got seats right at the foot of the stage. We couldn't believe you took the time to get her a pair of earplugs during a song when you noticed her discomfort with the volume. She is a big Jack Bruce fan and also plays the bass. I've seen you a number of times in concert over the years going back to your Cream days. Your singing and bass playing were incredible, the songs sound as fresh as ever - you've been an inspiration and we look forward to future albums and tours.
NAME: John Montagna
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
ADDRESS: bandontherun1@yahoo.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 3:02:25 PM
brilliant show last night (12-12-01) at bbking's! some of the most vibrant, exciting music i've ever had the pleasure of experiencing, and from one of my heroes to boot! right on, jack, you taurian devil you, and thanks for signing my poster outside afterwards in the cold. and thanx as well for your touching message about our dear george. be well come back to nyc soon love john montagna, brooklyn ny
NAME: Bob
LOCATION: New York
ADDRESS: badbobse1@aol.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 3:40:13 PM
I went to Jack's show last night at BB Kings in New York. He was nothing short of awesome. I have not seen Jack since Goodbye Cream at the Garden. He has not lost a step. Actually he has gained quite a few steps. I always knew it was Jacks influence that made Cream what it was. But seeing Jack last night was enlightening. Forget that he was influencial he made Cream what it was. I felt like I was a fifteen year old kid again watching Jack. Not only is Jack the ultimate Bass player and singer and writer he is having fun and it shows.
Your the man Jack. Keep it up and please please please come back to New York soon and do another show.
Your the best
NAME: Steven Gatto
LOCATION: New York area
ADDRESS: sgatto@wcptnrs.com
Date: 12/13/2001
Time: 4:03:38 PM
I caught your show at BB King's last night 12/12/01. It has been over 31 years since I last saw you play in person - Newport Jazz Festival 7/10/00 with The Tony Williams Lifetime. I don't know why I waited so long. Tremendous performance. I didn't forget the Newport show and I won't forget last night either. Thank YOU!!!
NAME: Tom Radestam
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon USA
ADDRESS: trad440@aol.com
Date: 12/14/2001
Time: 8:14:37 PM
I hope to see Jack if and when he decides to visit the Northwest. I'm excited to see he has a website! Being a bass player myself, Jack served as a primary inspiration. I'm pleased to see he's still around and creating new music.
NAME: David Cloud
LOCATION: Chicago
ADDRESS: cloud@chicagonet.net
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 12:28:43 AM
My wife and I saw the Park West show here in Chicago, mid-December. Honestly, I could not have been more impressed with the performance. I'm only sorry the audience had such a bent for the warhorses. (Although I must say the treatment of White Room was inspired.) "Theme" were breathtaking. We devoured the new material. We've followed Vernon since Ronald-Shannon-Jackson-days and always enjoyed his playing. Tonight he was magnificent. The band was simply superlative. Great energy! Jack's voice is lovely, powerful, astounding. Had I ever taken voice lessons Jack is the example I would have followed. Thanks so much for a tonights show. Thanks so much for an undaunted and brilliant contribution to modern music.
NAME: David Stoltz
LOCATION: West Hartford,Ct U.S.A.
ADDRESS: davidstoltz@msn.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 2:21:08 AM
Jack,the B.B.King show was such a wonderful experience.You sounded phenomenal at everything and the mood that you created! You made a lot of people happy that night.This direction that you are in with Latin music is so strong and positive.....your music can help to heal the earth and it does.Your band is so awesome.Two drummers is great,especially your two.Thank you for seeing us for a few minutes,too.Would you believe that it has been 13 years already since we last spoke in person in the same room? You looked great that night,too.
pam and I send you all of our love and good vibes and best wishes for you total happiness and success in everthing that makes you happy.Peace and love,Dave
NAME: Randali
LOCATION: Hollywood CA
ADDRESS: greatrandali@hotmail.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 7:19:49 AM
Hi All, Hi Jack; Very pleased to look forward towards upcoming House of Blues event. A 34 year old guitarist of 24 of those years, I have long been a fan of the tonality of both Jack Bruce and Bernie Worrell since back before I even did play. I can't even wait : ) See you there everybody!
NAME: Steve Raynes
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ADDRESS: SARaynes@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 10:56:15 AM
Notes from the Park West in Chicago 12/14/01:
Two words: Virtuoso Performance. If you folks in California are on the fence about whether or not to go, I'm telling you now: GO!! What you will get is Jack Bruce with his best band yet, and in a format that allows him to display all of his talents. Of course, you will get "SuperBass", but you also get a voice that gets stronger every time I hear him, and most importantly, you get Jack on piano on a number of songs, which I feel has always been the root of his amazing solo career.
This great band allows him the above mentioned freedom. It has already progressed beyond the wonderful Shadows album into a life of its own. I understand the call from fans at earlier stops calling for a live album from this tour. The 3 piece rhythm section give Jack a freedom you won't believe until you hear him. Bernie Worrell and Vernon Reid work magic in coloring Jack's songs stepping to the front when asked. A special note to Vernon: I hope you felt the admiration from the crowd last night. Living Colour never got the respect it deserved. Please let this be a start to make that up to you. Also a word about the many fine people I met sitting in the front row at the Park West. Jack, you should know that people came from out of state, rushed around to make sure they got there early to get as close to the fire as possible, and some even came having already seen you overseas or in New York. Nice group of folks, and thanks for help making an amazing evening even better! One final personal note: This 'ol bass player from Chicago will go to his grave with the memory of you standing on the edge of the stage 2 feet away listening to you take over the end of "Sunshine". And believe me folks, he took it over!! My wife referred to your right hand playing at that point as "hummingbird wings", and I don't think I can describe it any better!! So thank you so much, Jack and the Express, for a breath taking night of music, and thanks also for including Chicago on your tour. To me, you are THE hidden treasure of what music is and should be.
NAME: duane
LOCATION: san diego ca usa
ADDRESS: dtyler1@san.rr.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 10:56:58 AM
Waiting anxiously for the Galaxy Theatre and House of Blues shows in California. I have tickets for both shows, which makes me feel a little guilty -- but not much -- because there are so many of you who got to see Jack only once (NYC and Chicago) and a whole lot more who won't see him at all -- sorry). My bud Eddie in NYC saw the show at BB Kings. He said it was as ggod (honestly that was a typo - but musically its true) good as it gets. He would have gone back the next night if there was a second show (we did go back the second night in 1980 and again in ... 1989, I think - memories fade, aging is a bitch). I can't believe Jack (or more likeely some booking agent)scheduled only one show in NYC but booked two in southern California. (I ain't complaining) Eddie attends a lot of shows at BB Kings and said there were more people at Jack's show than at any other he can remember (but maybe that's a function of his age and memory.) Anyway, if anyone has the time, memory and inspiration to make a quick entry in the guestbook telling us Californians what the set list was for the NYC or Chicago shows, it would make the anticipation a little better -- assuming that's possible. Thanks, dt (a final note to Santuary Records. I guarantee everyone who bought a copy of Shadows in the Air would buy a cd of a live show from this tour. Guaranteed. Just do it, please.)
NAME: duane
LOCATION: san diego ca usa
ADDRESS: dtyler1@san.rr.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 10:57:17 AM
Waiting anxiously for the Galaxy Theatre and House of Blues shows in California. I have tickets for both shows, which makes me feel a little guilty -- but not much -- because there are so many of you who got to see Jack only once (NYC and Chicago) and a whole lot more who won't see him at all -- sorry). My bud Eddie in NYC saw the show at BB Kings. He said it was as ggod (honestly that was a typo - but musically its true) good as it gets. He would have gone back the next night if there was a second show (we did go back the second night in 1980 and again in ... 1989, I think - memories fade, aging is a bitch). I can't believe Jack (or more likeely some booking agent)scheduled only one show in NYC but booked two in southern California. (I ain't complaining) Eddie attends a lot of shows at BB Kings and said there were more people at Jack's show than at any other he can remember (but maybe that's a function of his age and memory.) Anyway, if anyone has the time, memory and inspiration to make a quick entry in the guestbook telling us Californians what the set list was for the NYC or Chicago shows, it would make the anticipation a little better -- assuming that's possible. Thanks, dt (a final note to Santuary Records. I guarantee everyone who bought a copy of Shadows in the Air would buy a cd of a live show from this tour. Guaranteed. Just do it, please.)
NAME: duane
LOCATION: san diego ca usa
ADDRESS: dtyler1a@san.rr.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 11:06:37 AM
Got some karma goin' on with Steve Raynes from Chicago with the entries just a couple seconds apart. Steve, how about giving me your best memory of the set list from Chicago. Thanks, dt
NAME: Melissa Hamilton
LOCATION: Hell's Kitchen, NYC
ADDRESS: littlebeemusic@yahoo.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 3:54:09 PM
It's taken us 3 days to come up for air after Jack's show on the 12th. Jack seemed to be in utter delight, and so we're we. We thought we'd go home and put on more Jack, but we ended up just recounting the evening's many wonderful moments. However, tonight there will be Jack on our stereo, you bet!
NAME: Larry Dyer
LOCATION: Elkhart, Indiana
ADDRESS: Cream1953@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 10:41:57 PM
I'm still in a daze over the show in Chicago last night. In the front row and so close to Jack and Vernon I could have reached out and touched them. Jack's better than ever and, given how high he has always set the scale, it's incredible to comprehend. Thanks for an evening I'll never forget Jack. And yes...anyone who might be debating whether or not to catch him if they can...just do it. You won't be disappointed.
NAME: Steve Raynes
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ADDRESS: SARaynes@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2001
Time: 10:45:05 PM
Duane, The whole night was just a rush. Like I said in my message, him ripping Sunshine apart standing in front of me thrilled this old bass player to no end. But in review, I remember "Theme For An Imaginary Western" sounding great with the percussion. 52nd St, and This Anger's A Liar give the band great riffs to jam with. Dark Heart really features his voice I thought, and Surge and Milonga sounded better than on the CD I thought. Best I can suggest is to be real familiar with the Shadows CD, and see for yourself how this band takes everything way beyond that fine album. Oops!! CD!! Showing my age. Enjoy!!
NAME: Ron Dolce
LOCATION: Evanston, Ill.
ADDRESS: rondolce@go.com
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 1:03:47 PM
Saw the Cuicoland Express in Chicago a couple of days ago. Really good performance. Vernon Reid may play too many notes at times but he does make real music out of all of that. Jack was really loose that day. For their second encore they played the best version of "Politician" I've ever heard.The band sounded really together without being too tight. Great show!
NAME: Pieter
LOCATION: Boston
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 2:42:16 PM
Hey, I barely had more than a peripheral awareness of Jack Bruce before seeing this site, but even before I was aware of who the members of Cream might be I thought that the intro to 'I Feel Free' was the most irresistable and inexorable I'd ever heard. Great song.
Take care, Pieter
NAME: David Faytell
LOCATION: Amherst, Massachusetts
ADDRESS: faytell@aol.com
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 5:21:18 PM
Went to see Jack and the band at BB King's with a group of other Jack fans. Fantastic performance. We all know he is such a great singer, songwriter and musician. What a performer and band leader! Started out with a great Out into the Fields. All of Shadows was fantastic. Polyrythems of 3 drummers/percussionists were unbelievable. Best of all for me was the initial encore of Were Going Wrong into Politician. First time that I've seen a performance of Were Going Wrong. Even at the half dozen Cream shows that I was fortunately to be in audience for.
NAME: Howard Baskin
LOCATION: Skokie, Illinois
ADDRESS: hmbaskin@attbi.com
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 5:33:58 PM
I have been a fan of Jack Bruces for over 35 years now. I had the recent pleasure hearing him for the first time since his concert in Chicago at the old Ivanhoe Theatre in 1977, December 14 2001 at the Park West. WOW what a concert, his musicainship, was shear quality! The music, compositions, band, palying was great. I was and am grateful to hearing this star. Thanks Jack for being inspiration to so many listeners! Howard
NAME: Steve
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 6:53:16 PM
NAME: Steve
LOCATION: Revere, MA
ADDRESS: caprese19@hotmail.com
Date: 12/16/2001
Time: 7:03:53 PM
We took the train down from Boston to see Jack's awsome band at BB King's. The power and the joy of the music made it a very memorable experience.
Standing outside with the crowd waiting to get into the show, we had the pleasure of talking to a great Jack Bruce fan, Melissa from Hell's Kitchen, while she was waiting for her three friends. We also got great seats Melissa! Right at Vernon Reid's feet!
At the end of the show, I took a copy of the set list, which follows:
Surge, Out into the Fields, 52nd Street, Heartquake, This Anger, Sunshine, Theme 4 an Imaginary Western, Milonga, Windowless Rooms, Dark Heart, White Room, then for a three song encore: We're going wrong, Politician, and a reprise of 52nd Street done Rumba style.
Seen Jack about 20 times, so far, and he never fails to inspire with his wonderful singing and playing.
Tour the US again and come to Boston! How about a video of the concert?
Thanks Jack
NAME: Doris Malkiewicz
LOCATION: New Jersey, U.S.A.
ADDRESS: jakfan@aol.com
Date: 12/17/2001
Time: 7:19:31 PM
Jack,
Caught your show at B.B. King's in N.Y.( my seventh time seeing you live!), and, as always, you played like a demon and sang like an angel! I brought my sister to the show, and when you played Theme and Milonga, I caught her staring in amazement. You still work that musical magic on people. The show was fantastic. My congrats to you and the band. I am proud to be a J.B. fan (my e-mail address can attest to that). I talk to people all the time and let them know that you are still involved in creating outstanding music. Thank you for all you've done. Doris
NAME: Jason C Allen
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
ADDRESS: jasoncallen!@home.com
Date: 12/17/2001
Time: 8:01:48 PM
I have been a fan since first hearing Cream on the radio.
After seeing last night's show at the Galaxy, I regret that it has taken me this long to see a "Live" show.
The nearly three hour set was energy and emotion packed! The pace was relentless! An incredibly tight, top-flight band! It has been a long time since I have had such an amazing experience!
Thanks for giving me such a memorable evening. I hope to see you again...
You ARE the BEST!!
Regards,
Jason
NAME: Roger Wrobel
LOCATION: Morro Bay, California
ADDRESS: rogerwrobel@netscape.net
Date: 12/17/2001
Time: 10:50:56 PM
I saw the December 16th show at the Galaxy Theater and would be happy to write a review of it if someone is willing to bring it to the attention of Mr. Bruce and his band. I
NAME: Tim
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS: tmonkjack@aol.com
Date: 12/18/2001
Time: 3:06:28 PM
My wife and I spend every Friday night with you and a bottle of red. We caught your show at BB's on the 12th. We were blown away. You wre great, the band too. We can now die happily. Come back soon.
NAME: F
LOCATION: West Chester, Penn.
ADDRESS: Ryan302
Date: 12/19/2001
Time: 5:58:58 PM
Jack, your are the best. I love your playing. I am a bass player and love playing along with your albums. I don't think I will ever be able to play "Crossroads" but I am trying like hell. Your the man, keep rocking, god Bless.
NAME: Prudy
LOCATION: US
ADDRESS: pwholey@rcn.com
Date: 12/19/2001
Time: 6:46:40 PM
I just got Shadows In The Air and I love it. Such poetics, startling images, layers of music.
NAME: Scott Vincent
LOCATION: Orange County, California
ADDRESS: sjvincent1@aol.com
Date: 12/20/2001
Time: 2:01:38 AM
The Galaxy Theatre gig was outstanding. I had seen Jack in '89 and '93, but this time out was the best yet. Jack was in excellent voice, the band was great and as the night wore on, it seemed that the players were really starting to have fun on stage. The set list was drawn mainly from the very excellent new album. Of course some old numbers were there too-the extended renditions of "We're Going Wrong"(what a treat this one was) and "Politician" were absolutely pulverizing. Jack's bass playing remains second to none-if you have not been out to see him live, you are missing out on greatness. Jack, thanks for playing California, and please come back soon.
NAME: Marylin
LOCATION: New Jersey
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/22/2001
Time: 7:33:52 PM
I learned of Jack Bruce's tour when I discovered this website. I was at B. B. King's on December 12, along with my husband, my 22-year old son, and a few other people. We, and everyone else from what we could see, had a thoroughly enjoyable time. I still love Jack's voice and my son was very impressed by his guitar skills (and his voice). I had been a fan of Cream back in my high school days, but had not really known of Jack's solo work until recently (I'm sorry to have missed out all those years). I bought the album Willpower (A Twenty-Year Retrospective) and I love it. BTW, the photos are great!
NAME: Andy Akstin
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS: andyama@webtv.com
Date: 12/22/2001
Time: 11:48:29 PM
A Blessed Christmas and 2002 to you and yours....Lost City Rocks....Was there ever a finer bass solo than in 'Powerhouse Sod'? I think not...Take good care...Rock on...It's in the blood....Cheerio
NAME: Ryan Fahy
LOCATION: New England, USA
ADDRESS: KidIcarus87@att.net
Date: 12/23/2001
Time: 11:20:56 AM
Jack Bruce is awesome. Why are so many of his solo works (Harmony Row, Out of the Storm) out of print? What a crime.
NAME: Larry Dyer
LOCATION: Elkhart, Indiana
ADDRESS: Cream1953@aol.com
Date: 12/23/2001
Time: 11:35:56 AM
Just taking a moment to wish all our friends here at Jack's website a wonderful holiday season. And, of course, Happy Holidays to you Jack!
NAME: Marc Wickert
LOCATION: Tweed Heads, Australia
ADDRESS: friendsofjbruce@hotmail.com
Date: 12/24/2001
Time: 5:13:36 AM
Dear Jack and Margrit, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and an even bigger 2002. To all the Jackettes who receive The Cuicoland Express electronic newsletter, I'd like to apologize for the delay in Carriage #43, but we have been having a shocker of a time with our computer/net connection, and would particularly like to say sorry to all the people who have sent in the wonderful reviews of Jack's concerts in America. Lorraine and I have been doing our very best to kick start the ******** and hope to have the next issue out in a day or two. Merry Christmas Derek, and thanks for the use of your site to inform all The Express passengers of the delay. Merry Christmas - a frustrated & weary Marc.
NAME: Dan Keegan
LOCATION: Cheverly,Md USA
ADDRESS: warwickthumb@webtv.net
Date: 12/24/2001
Time: 8:02:39 AM
Merry Christmas Jack,from a long time fan.I learned,long ago that Jack Bruce is a true "Soul Man"
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS: johnburrell@rapidial.co.uk
Date: 12/24/2001
Time: 1:38:10 PM
Hey Jack and Jack fans, This has been a truly memorable year - I've seen you in live performance (magnificently so) twice, the album is great - have a great Christmas and may the new year bring even more wonderful offerings from the Cuicoland Express and maybe even a combination with another hero Andy Summers. Keep hustling tomorrow, Best wishes JB
NAME: Ron ROCKO Larocque
LOCATION: Orleans,Canada.
ADDRESS: specagentabl@aol.com
Date: 12/24/2001
Time: 2:08:05 PM
Cheers JACK and just a thanks for a lot of great tunes over the years! My mum passed away in Nov. 98,she was a great lady from Ipswich Town,suffolk county.Have got relatives scattered all over the British Isles.(Holleys,Bradshaws and Millers!) I am a drummer,have been since 10,playing in local bands in and around the Ottawa area with the same mates for years. Keeps ya young right Jack! My mate Keith ordered your custom from Warwick(fretted).Hes' retired,(a bloomin' millionaire no less!),had some ,what he calls"limited sucess in the 'market'.He worships ya,and he chastizes any what plays wit a pick,an'such!He runs ' Time Machine Sound studio ',and us ole blokes try and promote local talent while havin' a bit o fun jammin at times! Anyway,I've become a bit long-winded on this one,when alls I meant to do was tell ya - We loves ya over here in Canada Jack! When ya comin through these parts? If ya do,then come an jam wit us at time machine! Thanks ack we do love dem tunes a yours!!! Rocko Larocque
NAME: Brad Frazier
LOCATION: Fairhaven Mass.USA
ADDRESS: breizarfbrad@aol.com
Date: 12/24/2001
Time: 4:52:32 PM
It's Christmas Eve, just thought I'd wish your family the best. What else can I say. respectfully Brad
NAME: Mitch Kane
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS: m,kane@integratedaccess,com
Date: 12/25/2001
Time: 12:06:16 PM
Happy Holidays to Jack, his family and all the maniacs that I get to hang out in line with whenever he is in town. Remember, there is nothing wrong with eating latkas on Christmas.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/25/2001
Time: 12:52:07 PM
Here's to Jack - the richest man in town.
NAME: Ian McIntyre
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ADDRESS: www.indiepool.com/theintentions
Date: 12/25/2001
Time: 4:00:43 PM
Greetings Jack.THANKS for all the great music and insperation. Being a bassist/composer/vocalist and performer you are THE mentor. I remember you played at the El Mocambo in 1988 and you said "Thank God somebody bought my bloody records" after I was cheering you on. I realized you were better in person than I heard on record.Also, being a Mingus freak,your right hand blew me away, which I incorperated to my bass and cello(tuned in fourths-B,E,A and D). I wonder if theres any bootlegs of you performing with Lifetime?(I WISH!!!!)A few months ago I played at my friend Jeff Healy's club in Toronto with a trio called Desraili Gears which was great. Jeff said he jammed with you and told you about me(he also fired me from his group 18 years ago because I had too much energy and was too busy).Anyways, things are going good and I also front a power-trio called "The Intentions" with a debut C.D.and involved with various free jazz groups in the Toronto area. I would like to jam with you in the future...maybe a Mingus onslaught with 3 basses!!!Have you seen the making of Escalator Over The Hill video? Where the engineer's telling you about some timing problem and Carla comes in the vocalbooth and says"Do what you want before I told you what to do",and then you nail it! I've worn out my vinyl of the 3 record set and got the 2 C.D.s.I hope you continue to put out great music because we need it to inspire our souls . In a world of music its not easy to take chances and be different so I Thank you for the greatest gift of all. IAN
NAME: asusaid
LOCATION: ny
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/25/2001
Time: 9:35:00 PM
all the very best to you and your loved ones mr. bruce. 2002 seems like a good year for a new Cream recording. most importantly though is your continued work with your wonderful compositions and unparalled voice. thank you from the bottom of my heart, and soul.
NAME: van topolèiĉ
LOCATION: croatia
ADDRESS: gslaveti inet.hr
Date: 12/26/2001
Time: 3:06:02 PM
thank you for being you jack play on. van
NAME: Henk Buss
LOCATION: Haarlem, The Netherlands
ADDRESS: buss@wxs.nl
Date: 12/26/2001
Time: 10:59:02 PM
Dear Jack, You have been an influence in my life from the first time I heard White Room on my transistor radio, making my homework... Although I was too young to have been able to attend any Cream show, I am convinced that I'm So Glad (from the Goodbye Album) is the best piece of music ever performed (in all categories). Having seen many of your shows (the latest of which being your performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague and the Melkweg in Amsterdam) I feel very privileged (even guilty, after hearing that so many of my American Friends do & did not get the opportunity) that over and over again my existence has been refuelled by you, not only through your incredible musicianship but also through your dedicated and friendly personality and intelligence. Of course I hope that there will ever be a reunion of that sixties band, that could only be described as the HOLY TRINITY, but one thing is clear: You, 'being the abassador of good music' as you were once aptly named (in Melody Maker, wasn't it?)have given us more than we ever could have hoped for. I (and my dear brother) wish you and your family all the best! THANK YOU JACK! Henk Buss
NAME: Bill Coulshed
LOCATION: Preston, Lancs, UK
ADDRESS: bill.coulshed@blueyonder.co.uk
Date: 12/27/2001
Time: 12:48:14 PM
Great to see this site! I was listening to the live version of Crossroads coz I was given the "Air Guitar" CD for Christmas. It took me back to my teens, when that song - and that particular version - was THE song for me. I even attempted a version of it at the 6t Form concert... It must have been dire. Looking through the concert history on the site I now know that it was August 1977 when I came to see the JB Band at Lancaster University. The support band's van had broken down, so JB ended up playing two sets. Probably one of the best gigs I ever went to.
All the best Jack, hope you're well.
Cheers, Bill
NAME: David B Kundert
LOCATION: Antioch, Ca USA
ADDRESS: DaveKundert@antioch.k12.ca.us
Date: 12/27/2001
Time: 1:00:27 PM
Just checking out the website through the link from Gov't Mule new CD.
NAME: claude brunet
LOCATION: laval, quebec canada
ADDRESS: cabrunet@videotron.ca
Date: 12/28/2001
Time: 3:41:16 PM
I am a fan of Jack Bruce ever since the Cream, being a bass player myself, he was my major influence, he taught me how to play bass and sing at the same time.I had a band and we did play Badge, Sunshine of your love and White room.He was a tremendous bass player and singer. I share with him the affliction of George Harrison `s death...
NAME: Dennis Lawrenson
LOCATION: Wallabi Point , Australia
ADDRESS: jlorro@tpgi.com.au
Date: 12/28/2001
Time: 7:00:26 PM
Best wishes Jack to you, your family and loved ones.I trust you had a well deserved rest over Christmas ,I've heared from friends in the USA how tight the band was . All the best for a happy enjoyable and creative New Year. Kind regards, Dennis
NAME: Glenn
LOCATION: Monterey, CA
ADDRESS: ggage7@yahoo.com
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 12:23:42 AM
Just received Shadows from a certain jolly man with white whiskers(no not Ginger), and it played and played all Christmas day! My kids loved it 15 and 18 especially the remake of White Room. We were all astounded. Could be a hit all over again! I think its great Eric has visited you in the studio over the years. Hopefully it may happen more often. But your bandmates are top notch and I really love the new CD. So well produced! Voice hasn't been that well recorded since the Storm album how many years ago?! Infact I'd love to hear that album, er CD, sometime soon. It's gotta be that freakin Stigwood company. Truly loved all the remakes, He the Richmond was outstanding and Fields Ah! just wonderful and your new stuff, my kids were just knocked out. "So Professional Dad! This is really good stuff! Who is this?" Ha! Keep rockin forever Jack! We luv ya!
NAME: Alan Brooks
LOCATION: Colorado. USA
ADDRESS: brookified@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 1:00:07 AM
I never get tired of 'Pollution Woman' from WHY DONTCHA album. The title migt have been given a better title, as the 2 women I played the track too did not understand that it is a song about nature and the seasons and change and sex-- NOT an attack on women. T
NAME: Alan Brooks
LOCATION: Colorado. USA
ADDRESS: brookified@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 1:01:00 AM
I never get tired of 'Pollution Woman' from WHY DONTCHA album. The title migt have been given a better title, as the 2 women I played the track too did not understand that it is a song about nature and the seasons and change and sex-- NOT an attack on women. T
NAME: A Brooks
LOCATION: USA
ADDRESS: brookified@hotmail.com
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 1:04:50 AM
Pollution woman ( from WHY DONTCHA, by West, Bruce Laing) is JB's best in my book. The title offended the two women I played the track to, though, for reasons which may not be too difficult to fathom, They were mistaken, as the song is about nature, sex, change, the seasons; all that....
NAME: astek
LOCATION: Brasil
ADDRESS: renatoastek@aol.com.br
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 5:09:07 PM
if Jack read it,...Cream is my favorite band,Jack Bruce my favorit bassist and "World of pain" my favorite song.I'm a bassist to,and would like to play this song.But,unfourtnaly,i can't get the bass by my ears yet...so,jack(or somebody else),i'll get very happy if you send this tab to me.Congratulations to you and to the webmaster.Thank you very much, Astek
NAME: Robert Clayton
LOCATION: Bordentown, NJ
ADDRESS: bobc1@peoplepc.com
Date: 12/29/2001
Time: 5:15:46 PM
I was quite surprised to read Alan's entry regarding 'Pollution Woman'. Although Jack's solo albums are all masterpieces, I love the songs by West, Bruce & Laing which featured Jack, and my all-time favorite song is 'Pollution Woman'. I remember reading in Circus magazine back in '72 about the recording sessions for that first WB&L album. The article noted that Jack's voice was overdubbed some 32 times for the 'choir' effect on 'Pollution Woman' and 'Out Into the Fields'. But there is something very special about 'Pollution Woman' that strikes very deep in my soul. Aside from Jack's beautiful singing, amazingingly complex bass lines, Leslie's and Corky's playing are the perfect compliment to Jack's playing and singing- in my book ranking right up there with some of Cream's best material. Like much of Cream's material and Jack's subsequent solo work, WB&L were ahead of their time. The recording of the song was a truly inspired musical event. As a teenager, I used to imagine myself hearing that song on my way to the 'afterlife' as it gradually, beautifully reaches the crescendo at the end. I never quite understood the title, but so what? For anyone to consider it an attack on women just because of the association of the two words in the title is just silly. Grow up girls- stop being so paranoid. (By the way, the Cream magazine article also pointed out that the title 'Like a Plate', another work of Jack's genius, referred to a British slang phrase for a particular sex act- can you guess which one? Any Brits out there care to give some input/clarification?) Robert Clayton Bordentown, NJ USA
NAME: Jorge Alberto Marçal de Carvalho
LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
ADDRESS: jorgecarvalho@netyet.com.br
Date: 12/30/2001
Time: 7:23:53 AM
Jack Bruce is one of the three greatest bass guitarrists in the world. His performances on Cream and West, Bruce & Laing records and concerts don't let any doubt. Congratulations, Jack Bruce!
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/30/2001
Time: 7:52:02 AM
Lets face it,Jack Bruce is god. Screw that Clapton is god crap.
NAME: PLee
LOCATION: NYC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/30/2001
Time: 1:15:54 PM
This much is certain - God is Dog backwards.
NAME: Ian
LOCATION: Toronto
ADDRESS: ian.boulton@utoronto.ca
Date: 12/30/2001
Time: 3:10:55 PM
Have you any plans to visit Canada?
I can assure you that there are great venues (at least in Toronto) and lots of appreciative folks. Hope to see/hear you here soon.
ICB
NAME: TheKee
LOCATION: DC
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/31/2001
Time: 7:31:53 AM
PLee,PLee What a guy.All that wit,and I bet your a snappy dresser too.
NAME: captain madgirl
LOCATION: japan
ADDRESS: remedy1214@hotmail.com
Date: 12/31/2001
Time: 11:07:23 AM
Jack,I can't wait for your coming to Japan any more! All of your fans in Japan want to be blown away with your fantastic bass play. Anyway I wish you and your companies will have a happy new year. Peace.
NAME: John Burrell
LOCATION: Harrogate, England
ADDRESS:
Date: 12/31/2001
Time: 1:16:18 PM
Here they go again - when you bring religion into it, people start fighting!!! Come on guys, lets have a peaceful, Jackful New Year - no gods, please.
Happy New Year!!
NAME: Juan Vega
LOCATION: Eagle Rock, CA (USA)
ADDRESS: JVegaTrio@aol.com
Date: 12/31/2001
Time: 1:37:55 PM
Great page, and great info. To this day, 'Things We Like' is one of my favorite records, and was way ahead of its time when it came out.
Thanks for all the great music and inspiration along the way; continued success!
JV