Biography
John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter known primarily for his contributions to the British supergroup Cream, which also included the guitarist-singer Eric Clapton and the drummer Ginger Baker. In March 2011 Rolling Stone readers selected him as the eighth greatest bass guitarist of all time.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Jack Bruce - Smiles And Grins (Broadcast Sessions 1970-2001)
2024
Anthology featuring the surviving radio & television broadcast sessions by the legendary Jack Bruce recorded between 1970 & 2001. The set features all...
Rocklife Spezial: Jack Bruce - Das Beste kommt noch
2023
as Self
Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads
2021
as Self
Eric Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists of all time. He ranked 2nd in Rolling Stone magazines list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of A...
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018
as Self
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012
as Self
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nige...
Jack Bruce: The Man Behind the Bass
2012
as Self
The late Jack Bruce fronted the 1960s supergroup Cream alongside Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker and has played with everyone from Marvin Gaye to Jimi H...
Jack Bruce & His Big Blues Band: Estival Jazz Lugano 2011
2011
as Bass - Vocals - Keyboards
Rope Ladder to the Moon
2010
as Himself
Tony Palmer directs this 1970 documentary about Scottish bass player and former Cream member Jack Bruce. The film tracks Bruce's life from his childho...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
2009
as Himself
A presentation of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. Footag...
Jack Bruce & Robin Trower - Seven Moons Live 2009
2009
as vocals, bass
Two legends, one hour of fearsome axe-wielding! They do virtually the entire Seven Moons album plus signature tunes from Bruce's famous catalog, all f...
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
2006
as Self
This addition of Disraeli Gears to the acclaimed Classic Albums series features brand new interviews with Clapton, Baker and Bruce, along with lyricis...
Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001
2006
as Bass
Uli Jon Roth the former Scorpions guitarist in a live performance at Castle Donington, UK, with special appearances from his dear friends Jack Bruce o...
Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology
2006
as Guitar
These are the great ones that have shaped rock music. Twelve very different guitarists, each of whom have special skills and a unique playing techniqu...
Jack Bruce at Rockpalast
2005
as Himself
3 concerts by bassist/singer Jack Bruce at Rockpalast from 1980, 1983, and 1990.
Cream: Royal Albert Hall
2005
as Himself - Bass, Double Bass, Vocals
The legendary rock trio of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton--two jazz musicians and a blues guitarist--was one of the most influential bands...
Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story
2005
as Himself
The beginning, the farewell, the reunion. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce tell how it was... and how it is. Cream, the world's first supergr...
Eco Rock Festival
2004
Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology
2004
A set of great blues rock songs
Red, White and Blues
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Director Mike Figgis (Stormy Monday, Leaving Las Vegas, Time Code) joins musicians such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Tom Jones, perfo...
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
2003
as Self
Documentary about the life of the Bonzo Dog Band singer.
Rising Low
2002
as Himself
Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 &a...
Jack Bruce: Live at the Canterbury Fayre
2002
as Self
This is the stunning film of Jack Bruce and the Cuicoland Express captured live at the Canterbury Fayre music festival in the summer of 2002.
The Best of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band So Far...
2001
as Himself
Ringo lets loose with his superstar friends in this eagerly awaited video of worldwide concert highlights from four different All Starr Bands. All the...
Ringo Starr And His Fourth All Starr Band
1998
as Self
Tracklist 1 It Don't Come Easy 2 No No Song 3 The Devil Came To Kansas 4 Show Me The Way 5 Sunshine Of Your Love 6 Boys 7 You're Sixteen...
The Slab Boys
1997
Original Music Composer
Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three likely lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory where they work
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993
1993
as Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night
1991
as Self
Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in Seville, Spain, with the aim of positioning the city as an...
Cream: Strange Brew
1991
as Himself
The legendary super group in all its glory, featuring 9 classic tracks. The title of this 60-minute retrospective on the legendary power trio pretty ...
The Cream of Eric Clapton
1990
as Self
1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence of the Lord - Blind Faith 7. Blues Power 8. Af...
Superstars in Concert
1984
as Self
Over ten years, documentary filmmaker Peter Clifton has recorded performances by some of the biggest names in world pop rock. From 1964 to 1973, group...
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Our Guests at Heartland
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must ...
Supershow
1969
as Himself
Supershow was intended to be Britain's first music 'super session', with several famous blues, jazz and rock artists of the time coming together to b...
Cream - Farewell Concert
1969
as Himself
On November 26, 1968, London's illustrious Royal Albert Hall was jammed to its gilded rafters with rock fans ready for the final concert of what many ...
Slightly French
1949
as Carnival Barker (uncredited)
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new dis...