John Symon Asher Bruce was a Scottish musician. He gained popularity as the primary lead vocalist and bassist of rock band Cream. After the group disbanded in 1968, he pursued a solo career and also played with several bands.
Bruce with Cream on Fanclub, 1968
Bruce performing in Hamburg, January 1972.
Bruce playing a fretless Warwick Thumb bass guitar at the Jazzfestival in Frankfurt, Germany on 28 October 2006
Plaque dedicated to Bruce at Golders Green Crematorium
Cream were a British rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker. Bruce was the primary songwriter and vocalist, although Clapton and Baker contributed to songs. Formed by members of previously successful bands, they are widely considered the first supergroup. Cream were highly regarded for the instrumental proficiency of each of their members.
Cream in 1967. L–R: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.
Cream performing on Dutch television in January 1968
Ginger Baker at the drumkit
Eric Clapton performing in Barcelona years after leaving Cream, 1986