Jack Bruce Albums (CD-Now) completed 5/22/98

Jack Bruce was born John Simon Asher Bruce in Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 14 May 1943. CREAM, as the trio was called, went on to sell 35,000,000 records and were awarded the first platinum album in history for "Wheels of Fire". Jack wrote and sang most of the songs, including hits such as "I Feel Free", "White Room", "Politician", and what is perhaps the world's most performed riff, "Sunshine of Your Love". His composing was done with lyricist Pete Brown, with whom he continues to work to this day. By now, Jack had switched from double bas to electric, and in the process revolutionised the way the instrument was used. Soon, he was recognised as the lone bass-great of his time, and his free-wheeling style continues to influence bassists to this day. CREAM curdled in 1969 at the height of their popularity. Jack felt that he had strayed too far from his ideals and desired to explore his musical and social roots. Since then, Jack has lead many bands (featuring, amongst others, Carla Bley, Mick Taylor, Simon Phillips, Tony Hymas, Billy Cobham and David Sancious) and recorded numerous solo albums. He also has collaborated on special projects for artists like Carla Bley, Kip Hanrahan, Lou Reed, Alan Holdsworth, Mark Nauseef, and Frank Zappa. On 12 January 1993, CREAM were inducted into the U.S.'s "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"; Bruce, Baker and Clapton were reunited for the first time in decades in Los Angeles, performing "Sunshine of Your Love", "Born Under a Bad Sign", and "Crossroads". Jack's solo album "Somethin' Els" was released shortly after, featuring guests such as Clapton, Maggie Reilly, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Trilok Gurtu, Stuart Elliot and others. In 1997 Jack took part in several musical projects, including performances of an opera by Michael Mantler and a summer tour with Ringo Starr's All Star Band. Ringo and Jack are touring Europe during August 1998.