Add Jack Bruce

ADD JACK BRUCE: The death of Jack Bruce, announced earlier today, was a big one for rock fans, as the testimonials on Facebook and other social media platforms demonstrate. Recording Academy chief Neil Portnow has released a statement commemorating the late Cream bassist/singer and musician's musician: "A 2006 recipient of The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award with rock supergroup Cream, Jack Bruce was a singer, bassist, songwriter, and composer whose contributions to rock music are legendary. Known for mixing rock, blues, jazz, and classical genres, his extraordinary career spanned six decades, and forever changed rock music. His platinum-selling work with Cream, as well as his pioneering solo material, showcased his undeniably unique and richly toned style, as well as his inherent talent, and earned him the status as one of the greatest bass players of all time. Our music community has lost an influential, trailblazing and dynamic creator, and his legacy will continue to inspire and entertain. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who have been enriched and elevated by his remarkable work." (10/25p)