Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce was a Scottish bassist, singer, and songwriter best known for his work with the power trio Cream. Born in Glasgow in 1943, Bruce began playing bass at a young age and quickly developed a reputation as a virtuoso. He joined Cream in 1966, alongside guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker, and the band quickly became one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time. After Cream disbanded in 1968, Bruce embarked on a successful solo career, releasing several albums and collaborating with a wide range of musicians. He also formed the band West, Bruce & Laing with Leslie West and Corky Laing, and later played with the reunited Cream in 2005. Bruce passed away in 2014 at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest bassists in rock history.

Genres

British Blues

Related Artists

Jimi Hendrix

Cream

Mountain

Robin Trower

Eric Clapton

Rory Gallagher

Al Di Meola

Billy Cobham

Focus

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

Savoy Brown

Soft Machine

Latest Release

Live Anthology, Stuttgart 1991 (Remastered 2026)

Jack Bruce

Album - 8 Tracks - Released May 15, 2026