BASS CULTURE...Jack Bruce
Widely known for his work with Cream, Bruce has had an amazing career both as a band member and solo artist. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Bruce grew up in a musical family. He began life as a classically trained player, specializing in bass, cello and composition, and he briefly attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music. Following school, he moved to London and dove into the rock and blues scene where he soon met drummer Ginger Baker. During the early- to mid-sixties, he played with a number of artists including Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, John Mayall and Manfred Mann. After meeting Eric Clapton while playing with John Mayall, he along with Clapton and Baker formed Cream. Although they disbanded in 1968, they made a strong mark both locally and internationally with their fusion of traditional blues songs and amped up rock and roll. Bruce then devoted time to his solo material, releasing Songs for A Tailor in 1969 and many subsequent records. He’s