Jack Bruce, basista i wokalista Cream zmarł w sobotę 25 października w wieku 71 lat. Był inspiracją dla wielu muzyków, wielu z nich pożegnało Go pośrednictwem Twittera. Poniżej wybrane wpisy od muzyków m.in. Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rush, KISS.
Rodzina Jacka Bruce’a wydała w sobotę następujące oświadczenie:
„Z wielkim smutkiem zawiadamiamy o odejściu naszego ukochanego Jacka: męża, ojca, dziadka. Świat muzyki będzie bez niego uboższy, ale dzięki swojej muzyce będzie żył na zawsze w naszych sercach.”
RIP Jack Bruce. One of the true greats. Bass playing & singing in Cream influenced countless others who followed. Sad pic.twitter.com/vteKTkKFDP
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 25, 2014
So sad to hear of Jack Bruce passing. My biggest influence and favourite bass player. Thank you, Jack. RIP.
— Geezer Butler (@GZRMusic) October 25, 2014
RIP to Jack Bruce. #Legend #RIPJackBruce
— Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) October 25, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Jack Bruce, a major influence in music and an amazing bass player and singer. He was a hero to so many.
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) October 25, 2014
RIP to Jack Bruce. You are with Ronnie Now. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. #RIPJackBruce
— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce " Bassist of Cream " R.I.P.
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) October 25, 2014
Very very sad to hear of Jack Bruce’s passing. Amazing musician and inspiration. Rest in peace.
— Wolfgang Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) October 25, 2014
RIP Jack Bruce…I had the honor of jamming with him a few years ago, a memory I will always cherish! One of the legends…
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) October 25, 2014
Geddy on Jack Bruce: "The sudden passing of Jack Bruce is terribly sad news…" http://t.co/PuLCnl3Ca3 pic.twitter.com/N2SF5K4bkF
— Rush (@rushtheband) October 25, 2014
On a sad note– by far, one of my biggest influences and important heroes of my life JACK BRUCE has passed away. God bless you, Jack.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
I did a cover story for Guitar World mag w Jack years ago. We hung out together for the interview. What an amazing time we had.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
What a privilege and an honor to hang with "rock royalty" like Jack Bruce. I look back at that as one of the high points of my life & career
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
He will be missed but his music is immortal. And his playing AND SINGING were spectacular. One of the GREATEST. EVER.
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) October 25, 2014
RIP my beautiful friend Jack Bruce .. Thanks your amazing art .. And being such an inspiration when I started playing bass: love you
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) October 25, 2014
Truly in the sunshine of your life now. Rest In Peace #JackBruce.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) October 25, 2014
This is such a tremendous loss. I got to do a Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp with him in Las Vegas a few years back…. http://t.co/kPJjaokbAT
— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) October 25, 2014
With great sadness we've lost another legend. Jack Bruce was a tremendous talent. I jammed with him and met him : ( pic.twitter.com/T42BuJxu4d
— Bruce Kulick (@brucekulick) October 25, 2014
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