As news broke of Cream bassist Jack Bruce’s death on Saturday (Oct. 25) at the age of 71, the music world paid tribute to the virtuoso bassist, bandleader, songwriter and singer on social media.
Jack Bruce, Cream Bassist, Bandleader and Solo Musician: An Appreciation
“It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all around legend,” Bruce’s family posted on his website. “The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts.”
Bruce served as one-third of the 1960s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame supergroup Cream, alongside guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker. He wrote and sang many of the band’s songs, including “I Feel Free”, “White Room” and “Sunshine Of Your Love.”
Read below to see how fellow bass players and musicians paid tribute Bruce on Twitter after the announcement of his passing.
It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father,… http://t.co/TCamn2sjah
— Jack Bruce (@jackbrucemusic) 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
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 my beautiful friend Jack Bruce .. Thanks your amazing art .. And being such an inspiration when I started playing bass: love you JGH
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) October 25, 2014
Rest in peace Jack Bruce
— Aaron Wills (@pnut) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce ” Bassist of Cream ” R.I.P.
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) October 25, 2014
Truly in the sunshine of your life now. Rest In Peace #JackBruce.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce. Jeez. Hero. RIP.
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) October 25, 2014
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
Nobody played bass like Jack Bruce. His voice had a sweet strength within a huge range. Harp, too. Damn. RIP
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) 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
RIP JackBruce. I am honored to have known him. The world lost another legend ..
— Steve Lukather (@stevelukather) October 25, 2014
RIP Jack Bruce. Bassist of legendary band Cream. A true great.
— Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) October 25, 2014
#RIP Jack Bruce! Every guitarist should pick up their guitar & play the opening riff to Sunshine Of… http://t.co/Rt4b4nLb2i
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce RIP #JackBruce #Cream
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) October 25, 2014
RIP Jack Bruce. So sad to hear this great pioneering rock musician is gone. Inspiring to us all. I’ll be listening to BADGE tonight. Bri
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) October 25, 2014
We lost Jack Bruce today an incredible musician writer and a good friend peace and love to all his family Ringo and Barbara
— Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) October 25, 2014
Oh man. Jack Bruce. Too much. Wow. Holy holy. I love that guy. One of a kind greatness. End of an era.
— Flea (@flea333) October 25, 2014