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“I listen to a lot of different kinds of music and rather than just doing one thing when I make an album, the challenge to myself is to write all these diverse tracks, but to make them work. It's like a jigsaw because if you've got a lyrical track going into a hard rock track... it's got to work. You've got to write things that will work together.”

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Jack Bruce, born on May 14, 1943, in Glasgow, Scotland, was an influential musician. He was a founding member of the British rock band Cream, known for his unique bass playing and soulful singing voice. His musical career began in the 1960s, with his style being heavily influenced by blues and classical music. Despite changes in his career, his musical talent and contributions to rock music are widely recognized. more

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