Cream bass guitarist Jack Bruce has been honoured with a memorial sculpture at his old music school. The Scottish singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist has been recognised by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, (formerly the RSAMD), where he was a cello and composition student between 1958 and 1961. Magrit Seyffer, widow of Jack Bruce, with artist Hazel Blue (RCS/PA)The artwork is also laser-etched with a quote from the Glasgow-born musician. Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, said: “Jack Bruce was a prodigious talent, a natural musician whose art and legacy will inspire students for decades to come. “We are delighted to be remembering his musical legacy with this artwork here at the Royal Conservatoire.”

Source: Evening echo March 19, 2018 13:41 UTC