Legendary SCORPIONS, WHITESNAKE Guitarists To Pay Tribute To CREAM Legend JACK BRUCE
May 14, 2015, 9 years ago
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Legendary former Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth and Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden have been added to the tribute show, Sunshine Of Your Love - A Concert Celebrating The Life & Music Of Jack Bruce, taking place on Saturday, October 24th at London's Roundhouse in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH).
A new message on Bruce's Facebook page reads: "Today (May 14th) we celebrate what would have been Jack's 72nd Birthday! We wipe away the tears and remember the amazing legacy this incredible musicians left us. Happy Birthday Jack, we miss you so x."
Other artists confirmed include: Ginger Baker, Joss Stone, Phil Manzanera, Ian Anderson, Vernon Reid, Mark King, Liam Bailey, Fiona Bevan and Jack Bruce’s Big Blues Band. Further additions and special guests yet to be announced.
Musical Director, Nitin Sawhney has said: “Jack Bruce was one of my biggest heroes when I was growing up – a consummate musician, composer and all round rock genius with a killer voice and one of the most creative and versatile musical minds of his generation. Being asked to musically direct this show celebrating his life and work is a great honour and privilege and I look forward to working with an amazing line up of contemporary artists and rock legends.”
EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices) support families and care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Their care and support is tailored for the needs of all family members and delivered where the families wish – in their own home, at hospital, in the community or at one of three hospices in Ipswich, Milton and Quidenham.
Further special guests yet to be announced. For more details and tickets visit this location.