Eric Clapton pays musical tribute to Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton has paid a touching tribute to his former Cream bandmate Jack Bruce, who died Saturday in England at age 71.
"He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me," Clapton wrote on Facebook.
The 69-year-old guitarist also posted a musical number in the bassist/singer's memory:
Post by Eric Clapton.
Ginger Baker, former drummer of the 1960s group, also released a statement via his official fan club: "I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce... My thoughts & wishes are with his family at this difficult time."
Cream was known for the songs "I Feel Free," White Room" and "Sunshine Of Your Love."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group reunited in 2005 for a series of concerts in London and New York.