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JACK BRUCE R.I.P.


Legendary CREAM bassist/singer Jack Bruce died today of liver disease. He was 71 years old. His family said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend.The world of music will be a poorer place without him but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts." Bruce's death was confirmed by his publicist Claire Singers.Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/legendary-cream-bassist-jack-bruce-dead-at-71/#Mlcll5BPIWboaGPI.99Michael Mantler, "No Answer" (1974)with Jack Bruce, Carla Bley, Don Cherry.words by Samuel Beckett from 'How It Is'Jack Bruce - voices, bass guitar Carla Bley - piano, clavinet, organs Don Cherry - trumpet recorded February and July 1973 Jack Bruce recorded November 1973 mixed March 1974