Jack Bruce's Death

The bassist Jack Bruce died at the age of 71. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Bass guitarist who is best remembered for his time with the supergroup Cream, known for such hits as “Sunshine of Your Love,” “White Room” and “Crossroads.” He also performed with John Mayall and Frank Zappa.

He was married to Janet Godfrey, but they divorced in 1980.

Quotes

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Well I like everything but my first love has always been piano because when I started out there was a piano in my house and it was there so I just started tinkling on it really so it’s always been my first love.

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I’ve always had money because of my early success with Cream, so I tell young musicians to aim to write their own material, because owning the composition rights makes a very big difference.

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I think I’m an okay parent, but I’d put myself in the category of a musician-who-happened-to-become-a-father. I’m definitely not a father-who-happened-to-be-a-musician.

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I had a lot of vocal problems when I was younger. I don’t know if it’s down to leading a healthier lifestyle or what but my range has increased.

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Since I got my new liver, some of my tastes have changed. There are certain things I don’t like anymore. I loved Indian food before but not now.