One of the best bassists in rock, Jack Bruce, has died aged 71 of liver disease.
Jack Bruce was bassist in 1960s supergroup Cream which also boasted Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, and are now considered one of the most important bands in rock history.
Selling 35 million albums in just over two years they were awarded the first ever platinum disc for 'Wheels of Fire'.
Bruce penned and took on vocal duties on most of the songs, including "I Feel Free" and "Sunshine Of Your Love".
John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was founder member of the British psychedelic rock power trio, Cream, in the late 1960s.
He maintained a solo career that spanned several decades, and also participated in several critically acclaimed musical ensembles. Known as a memorable vocalist and pioneering bass guitarist, Bruce was also an accomplished songwriter.
Bruce was trained as a classical cellist, and he considered himself a jazz musician, although much of his catalogue of compositions and recordings tended toward blues and rock and roll.
He also played in Alexis Korner’s Blues Inc, the Graham Bond Organisation, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Manfred Mann.
Bruce's death was revealed through his official website, and confirmed by his publicist Claire Singers.
She said: "He died today at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family."
A statement from his family said: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father and granddad and all-round legend.
"The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts."
