In memory of Jack Bruce, the ‘Cream’ bass player, a showcasing of legendary rock talent came out to pay tribute to their rock and roll friend. Rock and Roll veterans including Ringo Starr, Paul Stanley, Slash, Tony Lommi and Brian May paid their tribute to ‘Cream’ star Jack Bruce following his passing on Saturday October 25th, 2014.

It was a hard hitting loss for the rock and roll community when the Brittish bass player passed away in his home in Suffolk England at the age of 71. Bruce finally succumbed to his hard fought battle with liver disease.

Some tributes have been placed on social media as ‘Kiss’ frontman Stanely posted a picture of Bruce on his twitter account above a caption,  “Rip Jack Bruce. One of the true greats. Bass playing & singing in Cream influenced countless others who followed. Sad,” while Queen guitarist May adds, “Rip Jack Bruce. So sad to hear this great pioneering rock musician is gone. Inspiring to us all. I’ll be listening to Badge tonight…” Badge of course is a great ‘Cream’ song.

Beatles legendary drummer Ringo Starr offers, “We lost Jack Bruce today an incredible musician writer and a good friend peace and love to all his family.”

Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also paid homage with a few word, “Just heard the news of Jack Bruce passing; he was a prince of a man & an icon of his generation, my generation & generations to come. Rip,” and The Eagles Joe Walsh writes, “Sad to hear of Jack Bruce’s passing. He was a good friend and a remarkable musician.”

Black Sabbath’s Iommi writes, “Very sad to hear of the passing of Jack Bruce, a major influence in music and an amazing bass player and singer. He was a hero to so many,” and his bandmate Geezer Butler adds, “So sad to hear of Jack Bruce passing. My biggest influence and favourite bass player. Thank you, Jack. Rip.”